The Democracy and Good Governance Policy Study Sector
Following scientific research procedures, the Democracy and Good Governance Policy Study Sector conduct mainly the following activities in the areas of institutional development, rule of law, governance and federal studies;
- produce the highest quality and fact-based policy research and study works that enlighten; among others, the policymakers, focusing on bridging policy gaps and assessing implementation problems;
- provide knowledge based policy recommendations including initiating new proposals, and preparing policy and strategy documents;
- analyze home grown practices and the best practices of foreign countries to the context of Ethiopia on the area of institutional development, democracy and good governance;
- disseminate the research result to serve as an input for policy makers, key research partners and other stakeholders for knowledge dissemination and exchange;
- offer quality training and consultancy services to domestic and international communities and
- Creating conducive fora for discussing contemporary issues amid various key stakeholders.
Study Centers
Institutional Development and Governance (IDG) Policy Study Center

Center Coordinator
Major accomplishment
Completed research projects are
1. The role of civic societies and media in enhancing good governance in Ethiopia
2. Civic and ethical education in building sustainable democracy in Ethiopia: policy perspectives
3. Governance of state owned enterprises in Ethiopia: a challenge to the developmental State
Currently, the Center is conducting two research projects; namely,
1. Managing “unity in diversity” in Ethiopian Federal System: Policy Perspectives
2. Institutional development in Ethiopia: Trends, Gaps, Opportunities and Policy measures
Democracy and Rule of Law (DRC) Policy Studies Center

Center Coordinator
The Center thematic coverage extends, but is not limited to the following main areas: Institutions of Democracy; Justice and Law Enforcement; Socio-economic Development; Security and Stability; Governance and Democratization; Human Rights and Protection Mechanisms; and, Political- economy.
Research Projects
Currently the Center is conducting two research projects; namely,
1) Assessment of Challenges and Opportunities for the Advancement of Rule of Law in the FDRE
2) The Role of Institutions of Democracy in the Democratization Process of FDRE: Trends, Challenges and Prospects
Federalism Policy Study Center

Center Coordinator
Tilahun Tefera (PhD)
Lead Researcher
fpsc@psi.gov.et
+251115506066
Major Accomplishment: Two researches issues are in progress:
1. The Growing Ethnicization of Conflicts as a Threat to the Ethiopian Federalism: Politically Induced Displacement and the Plea for Justice
2. The Quest for FDRE Constitution Amendment and Existing Realities