Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – February 18, 2025: The BRIDGE+ Project, in collaboration with the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA), launched its initiative to boost forage seed and biomass commercialization in Ethiopia. The inception workshop gathered key stakeholders, researchers, and policy experts to explore opportunities, challenges, and policy frameworks for strengthening the country’s market-oriented forage production sector....Read More

The 4th Annual Consortium of Ethiopian Economics Departments (CEED) was held at the University of Kebri Dehar on February 1, 2025, bringing together economists, researchers, and professionals from across Ethiopia to discuss critical economic issues. The event featured insightful presentations, including Dr. Nasir Yunis’ analysis of Ethiopia’s post-reform exchange rate dynamics and Abdukerim Ahmed’s study...Read More

We are delighted to share the wonderful news that the Ethiopian Journal of Economics (EJE) has officially been accepted for inclusion in the prestigious Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). This milestone is a testament to the journal’s unwavering dedication to advancing high-quality research and open-access scholarship. This achievement would not have been possible without...Read More

Addis Ababa, January 24, 2025 – The International Conference on the Flotation of the Ethiopian Birr and Its Economic Implications, held at Skylight Hotel from January 23–24, 2025, concluded today with a powerful and inspiring session dedicated to Africa’s economic governance and the advancement of the Abuja Treaty’s six stages of integration. The final session...Read More

Addis Ababa, January 24, 2025 – The second day of the International Conference on the Flotation of the Ethiopian Birr and Its Economic Implications showcased a series of compelling empirical presentations and a highly engaging panel discussion, focusing on the interplay between currency floatation, real exchange rate misalignment, and economic growth in Ethiopia. The session...Read More

Addis Ababa, January 24, 2025—The second day of the International Conference on the Flotation of the Ethiopian Birr and Its Economic Implications commenced with a vibrant panel discussion on Currency Floatation and Mitigation: Perspectives from Scholars and Regional AU Agencies. The session brought together renowned economists and policymakers from across Africa to provide insights into...Read More

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