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

Addis Ababa, January 23, 2025 – The much-anticipated International Conference on the Flotation of the Ethiopian Birr and Its Economic Implications commenced today at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa. Jointly Organized by the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA), Policy Studies Institute, and the Center for Governance and Intra-Africa Trade Studies (CGIATS). The event gathered economists,...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 –  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