It is with profound sadness that the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) shares the news of the passing of Dr. Befekadu Degefe, on 9th January 2025, a founding member and an esteemed leader of our community. Dr. Befekadu’s unparalleled contributions to the field of economics, both in Ethiopia and beyond, have left an enduring legacy. As...Read More

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – December 26, 2024The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) and the Oromia Planning and Development Commission (OPDC) hosted a workshop today to present the inception report for their joint research project, “Budget Allocation and Utilization in Oromia Region, Ethiopia.” The event, held at the EEA headquarters, gathered experts and leaders from various sectoral...Read More

The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) is excited to announce an opportunity for an Associate Researcher to join a short-term research project titled “Land Policy, Sustainable Land Management, and Agricultural Land Consolidation in Ethiopia: Evidence for Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Commercialization.” This research aims to explore how land policy, sustainable land management (SLM), and agricultural land...Read More

Addis Ababa, 29 September 2024 — A key highlight of the Ethiopian Economics Association’s (EEA) 31st General Assembly was the launch of a new book titled “Economic Policy Research and the Culture of Policy Dialogue in Ethiopia: EEA’s 30-Year Journey 1991-2023.” The publication offers a comprehensive reflection on the Association’s three-decade-long contribution to economic research...Read More