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 findings of this OPDC-commissioned research project..
The opening session featured remarks by Dr. Abdi Yuya Ahmad, OPDC Commissioner, and Prof. Mengistu Ketema, CEO of the EEA, moderated by Mr. Demirew Getachew. Both speakers emphasized the critical need for comprehensive poverty measurement tools to inform effective policy-making.
A significant highlight of the workshop was the presentation titled “Multidimensional Poverty in Urban Oromia, Ethiopia,” delivered by esteemed researcher Dr. Mekonnen Bersisa. The presentation provided an in-depth analysis of poverty indicators beyond income, exploring dimensions such as education, health, living standards, human security, and more. This session, moderated by Dr. Abdi Yuya, set the stage for insightful discussions, followed by feedback from the OPDC Team, who offered their perspectives and suggestions on the presented findings. This segment was crucial in aligning research insights with policy needs.
The event concluded with closing remarks from Prof. Mengistu Ketema, highlighting the importance of continuous collaboration and validation in fine-tuning research outputs and ensuring the implementability of results.
The Internal Validation Workshop on Multidimensional Poverty in Urban Oromia, Ethiopia marks a significant step towards a comprehensive approach to poverty reduction, ensuring that diverse aspects of poverty are recognized and addressed in policy frameworks.
