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 –  January 03, 2025. The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) and ECHO have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in the areas of economic transformation and digital innovation. This partnership aims to foster a more inclusive digital economy by leveraging the combined expertise of both organizations in research, and...Read More

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — December 28, 2024Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA), The Policy Studies Institute (PSI), and the Center for Governance and Intra-Africa Trade Studies (CGIATS) jointly organized a consultative workshop on the flotation of the Ethiopian Birr and its economic implications. Held at the Capital Hotel and Spa in Addis Ababa, the event brought together...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 pleased to invite expressions of interest from qualified members of the Association for an upcoming training program aimed at developing expertise in Qualitative Data Analysis in Economics. This training will provide participants with the essential skills and techniques to analyze qualitative data collected through key informant interviews, focus group...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

Training on Applied Welfare Analysis The Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) is pleased to invite expressions of interest from qualified female members of the Association for an upcoming training program on applied welfare analysis using the Distributive Analysis STATA Package (DASP). This training will provide participants with the essential skills and techniques to analyze poverty and...Read More

On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) and the Africa China Trade and Investment Facilitation (ACTIF) Center signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Hyatt Regency in Addis Ababa. The agreement was signed by Prof. Mengistu Ketema, CEO of the EEA, and Mr. Adale Oda, Board Chairman and Founding Partner of...Read More

Addis Ababa, 29 September 2024 — One of the key agenda items of the 31st  General Assembly of the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA), held on 29 September 2024, was the election of new Executive Committee (EC) members to serve the Association for the next three years in place of two former EC members, who had...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