The Academic Networking Breakfast was held on March 9, 2023, in the first-floor conference room of PSI. The International Growth Center, in partnership with the Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO), hosted a networking breakfast at PSI. This is the second such event, as the first was held in late 2022. The theme of the breakfast was migration. The purpose of the networking breakfast is to provide opportunities for researchers to participate in workshops, training programs, and other professional development opportunities. These experiences can help researchers expand their knowledge and expertise, which can lead to better career opportunities.
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The Staff of Policy Studies Institute celebrated International Women's Day (March 8) for the 112th time internationally with the theme "Digit ALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality" and in Ethiopia for the 47th time with the theme "I am my sister's keeper." on March 13, 2023, at the premises of PSI.
A day-long training on Zotero Reference Management Software was held on March 10, 2023, at the Policy Studies Institute premises for PSI researchers. The training was organized by the Center for Research Development and Data Management Centre of PSI.
The Poverty and Social Welfare Study Center research team at the Policy Studies Institute participates in training on CGE modeling and GAMS software beginning February 28, 2023.
The staff of the Ministry of Planning and Development and other institutions under the Ministry, including PSI, celebrated Adwa Victory Day on March 1, 2023, at the premises of the Oromo Cultural Center.
Professor Dan Banik, his postdoctoral fellow in social psychology - Dr. Johanna S. Adolfssyn - and two other professors from Addis Ababa University - Dr. Yeshitla Wondemeneh and Dr. Aklilu Amsalu - visited PSI, on March 3, 2023, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., to discuss collaboration with PSI.
Prof. Dan Banik, Prof. Beyene Petros, Dr. Johanna S. Adolfssyn, Dr. Aklilu Amsalu, Dr. Balew Demissie, Dr. Yeshitla Wondemeneh , Dr. Netsanet Jote
The Industrial Development Policy Research Center at the Policy Studies Institute (PSI) hosted a two-day international conference on Jobs for Development at the Capital Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in the presence of renowned researchers, Ethiopian government officials, staff of international organizations, and policymakers. The researchers from different countries and institutions presented their research findings at the Skyline Lounge at the Capital Hotel on February 22-23, 2023.
The Policy Studies Institute (PSI) and Yonsei University of the Republic of Korea, Department of Global Public Administration, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on February 09, 2023.
The Current Situation Of The Livestock In Ethiopia: Summary of Draft Research Findings presented by Dr. Desalegn Begna, Lead researcher at PSI.
The Agricultural and Rural Development Study Center of the Policy Studies Institute released the preliminary findings of the study "Situational Analysis of Urban Agriculture in Ethiopia" on February 21, 2023, at the premises of PSI. The research team led by Dr. Ashagrie Gibtan and his colleagues Dr. Wondwosen Abera and Mr.Mekuria Delelegn(Ph.D. fellow), presented the different sections of the study.
A team of researchers from PSI has released its preliminary findings on the dynamics of multidimensional poverty in Ethiopia. The team, consisting of Dr. Beneberu Assefa, Dr. Admassu Tesso, and Dr. Tilahun Tefera, released the key findings of their study on February 15, 2023.
A powerful earthquake and a series of strong tremors and aftershocks devastated the Republic of Turkey and northwestern Syria on February 6, 2023. The earthquake caused significant damage and claimed many lives. According to reports, thousands of people were killed and many more injured in the quake. Many buildings, including residential and commercial buildings, were severely damaged, and some even collapsed completely. The quake also triggered landslides, further complicating rescue and recovery efforts.
PSI’s Staff Received Training on Planning: "Plan Ahead: It Was Not Raining When Noah Built The Ark."
The Center for Research Development and Data Management ( PSI ) hosted a training session on institutional planning on February 14, 2023, at PSI.
The Human Development and Labor Market Study Center of PSI presented its preliminary research findings on the study titled Education to Work Transition of Graduates in Ethiopia: Key Challenges and Insights for Policy Options on February 9, 2023, at PSI's main hall.
The federalism and diversity management policy study and research center of PSI presented a draft research report entitled “The Making and Re-Making of Administrative Regions in Modern Ethiopia: Policy Changes, Continuities and The Way Forward” on February 8, 2023, at the premises of PSI.
The accountable institutions under the Ministry of Planning and Development held a semi-annual performance review in the city of Adama on February 4, 2023.
A delegate from the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia gave a presentation to PSI’s researchers on the Chinese path to modernization and prospects for global politics and bilateral relations on February 2, 2023, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm.
A specialist in GIS and satellite data, Dr. Peter from the University of Copenhagen, held a half-day seminar on GIS and satellite data with QGIS for researchers from PSI on January 31, 2023, from 1:30 to 5:30 PM at PSI Main Meeting Hall. The main topics of the seminar were the basics of GIS and map making.
PSI and Yonsei University co-hosted an international conference on "Global Crisis and Sustainable Development: New Public Governance and Local Community Innovation" on Friday, January 27, 2023, from 9:00 to 15:30 EAT through an online platform.
The German Development Cooperation intends to support good governance in Ethiopia through a Technical Cooperation project. The project focuses on supporting 1) democratic elections, 2) human rights, 3) national dialog and 4) fair administration (especially the new procedural law).
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