Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – November 21, 2024 – The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) and Oromia Planning and Development Commission (OPDC) have officially signed a contract to collaborate on a critical research project aimed at improving budget allocation and utilization in the Oromia National Regional State. The agreement was signed by Dr. Abdi Yuya Ahmad, OPDC...Read More

A delegation from the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA), led by Professor Mengistu Ketema, visited the Embassy of the State of Israel. The team received a warm welcome from His Excellency Deputy Ambassador Tomer Bar-Lavi, who outlined the agenda for the meeting.During the visit, Dr. Abule Mehare, the EEA’s Director for Partnership and Communication, provided an...Read More

July 30, 2024 — A delegation from the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) met with senior officials from the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) at the Ministry’s headquarters in Addis Ababa, to discuss potential areas of collaboration. led by His Excellency Dr. Kassahun Gofe, Minister, Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, the meeting brought...Read More

The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) is delighted to announce that it has been bestowedthe highest honor by the Abyssinia Industry Award.In addition to the association’s Gold trophy and Diploma of Honor, twelve exemplary employees,including team leaders, administrative staff, and mid-level management, were awarded goldmedals and diplomas. The association’s CEO, Professor Mengistu Ketema, was honored with...Read More

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 21, 2024 — Dr. Tom Lavers, a distinguished Reader in Politics and Development, captivated members of the Ethiopian Economic Association (EEA) and fellow researchers with an informative talk based on his latest book, “Ethiopia’s Developmental State: Political Order and Distributive Crisis.” Drawing on nearly two decades of extensive research, Dr. Lavers...Read More

Addis Ababa, June 11, 2024 – The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) hosted an impactful Internal Validation Workshop on Multidimensional Poverty in Urban Oromia. The event took place at the EEA’s headquarters and brought together the Research Team and experts from the Oromia Planning and Development Commission (OPDC), researchers, and higher officials to address and validate...Read More

On May 25, 2024, the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) proudly announced the opening of its 8th regional chapter during its first regional conference on the Economic Development of the Afar Region. This significant event was co-organized by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES), the EEA, and Samara University. The regional chapters of the EEA serve as essential...Read More

During the foundational conference marking the establishment of the Ethiopian Economics Association’s (EEA) regional chapter at Samara University, pivotal scientific findings on the economic cost of conflict were presented and thoroughly discussed. This event was a critical milestone in addressing the economic implications of conflict and exploring effective recovery strategies for the region. Dr. Degye...Read More

During the inaugural conference held on May 25, 2024, in Samara, Ethiopia, three pivotal institutions of the Afar region signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA). This MOU aims to foster collaboration on research capacity building and support the sustained economic growth of the region and beyond. The MOU...Read More

Samara, Ethiopia – On May 25, 2024, the Ruftana International Hotel in Samara buzzed with activity as distinguished economists, policymakers, and academics gathered for the First Annual Conference on the Afar Region Economic Development. This significant event, themed “The Economic Cost of Conflict and Options for Recovery,” was co-organized by the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA),...Read More