Addis Ababa, December 6, 2024: The family of the late Dr. Wolday Amha, a visionary economist and a key figure in shaping Ethiopia’s economic landscape, has made a momentous contribution to the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) Library. The generous donation of books, led by Mr. Amha Alemu and Ms. Haromen Asefa, reflects the family’s commitment...Read More

On December 2, 2024, the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) participated in a pivotal discussion with H.E. Dr. Avraham Neguise, Ambassador of the State of Israel to Ethiopia, and Ambassador Leo, Director of Economic Affairs for Africa and the Caribbean at the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting, attended by representatives from the financial sector,...Read More

The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) has released a new working paper, WP 26, authored by Yetsedaw Emagne and Tadele Ferede, offering insights into Ethiopia’s transition to a market-determined foreign exchange rate policy aimed at reunifying official and parallel market rates. The paper highlights that the adoption of a floating exchange rate regime has significantly reduced...Read More

Ethiopian Economic Association (EEA) 1. Job title: Researcher II (Job Grade III) 2. Reports to the Director of Research and Policy Analysis Company background: The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) was established in 1991 as a non-profit, non-partisan, and non-religious professional association. The EEA has interrelated objectives of supporting economic policy design through producing reliable and...Read More

Addis Ababa, 6 November 2024 – The Ethiopian Journal of Economics (EJE) has once again demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence by successfully passing the Ministry of Education’s accreditation evaluation. With this recent evaluation, EJE has renewed its official accreditation, which is now valid for an additional three years. This achievement reflects the journal’s longstanding...Read More

The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) is pleased to announce the dates for its 22nd International Conference: July 18-19, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The conference will feature panel discussions, plenary and parallel sessions, poster presentations, and sponsored partner sessions. The EEA is seeking submissions from organizations and professionals interested in leading panel discussions, presenting papers,...Read More

Addis Ababa, 29 September 2024 — The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) successfully held its 31st General Assembly on Sunday, 29 September 2024, at the EEA Conference Hall in Addis Ababa. The event brought together distinguished economists, researchers, and policymakers from across the country, reflecting the EEA’s continuous commitment to fostering research and policy dialogue. The...Read More

It is with profound sadness that the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) mourns the passing of Professor Beyene Petros, a prominent professional, a committed public servant, and an exemplary contributor to Ethiopia’s policymaking landscape. The EEA had the privilege of collaborating with Professor Beyene on numerous initiatives, and his unwavering support of our Association stands as...Read More

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – August 30, 2024: A consultative seminar titled “Ethiopia’s Contribution to the IGAD Food Security and Nutrition Strategy” took place today at the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) headquarters. The seminar was part of the ongoing efforts to revise and enhance the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development’s (IGAD) regional food security and nutrition strategy,...Read More

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Ethiopian Economic Association (EEA) today (August, 20, 204) announced the release of its latest report, “Insights on Ethiopia’s Exchange Rate Reform.” Authored by a team of researchers:  Dr. Tasew Tadesse, Dr.Lamessa Tariku, and Dr. Arega Shumetie, the report offers a fresh perspective on the ongoing currency reform. The study delves...Read More