In a bid to further deepen the diplomatic ties between Russia and Africa, H.E. Prof. Beyene Petros, Director General of the Policy Studies Institute delivered a speech in an enlightening online round table discussion on April 12,2024. The Sputnik Agency of Russia prepared the roundtable discussion.
The Federalism, Diversity Management and Rule of Law Policy Studies Department of the Policy Studies Institute in collaboration with researchers drawn from Addis Ababa University and Ministry of Women and social Affairs presented a research proposal titled The Role of Ethiopian Women in Peace-building Efforts: Evidence from Some Conflict Hotspots on April 12,2024 at the premises of PSI.
Representatives from Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia paid a visit to the Policy Studies Institute (PSI) on April 8, 2024, with the purpose of introducing the organization's new management.
The Industry, Urban, and Infrastructure Policy Study Center of the Policy Studies Institute (PSI), in collaboration with various stakeholders, unveiled two research proposals for expert feedback on April 5, 2024, at the premises of PSI.
A research report entitled "Digital Technology Adoption and Access to Finance among Micro and Small Enterprises in Addis Ababa" was presented at the Policy Studies Institute (PSI) premises on March 29, 2024. The research project is led by Dr. Eyoual Demeke, Dr. Asha Sundaram (University of Auckland), and Dr. Tewodros Tesemma, which focused on the adoption of digital technologies and access to finance among micro and small enterprises in Addis Ababa. The exploratory research is financially supported by Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (PEDL).
The 5th Academic Networking event held at the Policy Studies Institute (PSI) on March 27,2024.The event brought together esteemed researchers, policymakers, and industry experts for intellectual exchange and collaboration. With a rich history of hosting such gatherings, PSI once again demonstrated its commitment to fostering knowledge dissemination, promoting evidence-based decision making, and strengthening partnerships. The event served as a platform for sharing innovative research, discussing pressing issues, and exploring potential solutions to the challenges faced in various fields.
The Policy Studies Institute (PSI) Celebrated International Women's Day on March 22, 2024 in its premises with a range of events and activities aimed at promoting gender equality and women's empowerment.
The staff of the Policy Studies Institute gathered at its premises on March 4, 2024, to celebrate Adwa Victory Day.The opening ceremony of the celebration was graced by His Excellency, Prof. Beyene Petros, who emphasized the magnificence of the Adwa victory to all Ethiopians, Africans, and people of African descent around the world.
The Policy Studies Institute(PSI) held a comprehensive six-month performance review at the Ethiopian Hotel on February 29, 2024. The one-day meeting was attended by all staff to assess the Institute's performance over the past six months and align it with the established plan.
The IT and Digital Economy Department of the Macro-Financial Policy Study and Research Center of the Policy Studies Institute (PSI) presented a research proposal titled "IT Governance In Ethiopia Public Sectors: The Need For Policy Intervention" on February 23, 2024 at the PSI premises. The research team consists of PSI and Addis Ababa University staff including Fikirte Zemene, Getahun Wassie, Teshome Alemu and Dr. Melkamu Beyene.
The project closing workshop on "Supporting the Implementation of the Home-grown Economic Reform (HGER) Agenda” was held at the Capital Hotel in Addis Ababa on February 6, 2024.
A team of researchers from the Policy Studies Institute and the Ethiopian Civil Service University conducted an internal validation workshop entitled "Digital Finance in Ethiopia: Interbank Competition, Financial Inclusion, and Constraints" on February 2, 2024 at the PSI premises.
The Policy Studies Institute (PSI) with the presence of stakeholders conducted an external validation workshop titled "Policies and Institutional Setup Affecting the Performance of the Ethiopian Livestock Sector" on February 1, 2024, at the Capital Spa Hotel.
The Policy Studies Institute (PSI) and Plan International Ethiopia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), solidifying their commitment to collaboration and cooperation in advancing research, policy advocacy, and program implementation on January 30, 2024, at the Premises of PSI.
The Federalism, Diversity Management and Rule of Law Studies at the Policy Studies Institute(PSI) conducted an internal validation workshop entitled “Understanding Conflicts in Ethiopia from 2015-2021” on January 26, 2024 in the premises of the PSI main meeting hall.
The Henan Spring Festival Overseas Gala: Africa Tour, Ethiopia in Focus took place at the Ethiopian National Theater, showcasing a variety of performances to promote cultural exchange between Henan Province in China and Ethiopia.
Dr. Asha Sundaram, an esteemed economist from the University of Auckland, presented a seminar titled "Roads, Competition, and the Informal Sector" at the Policy Studies Institute on January 16, 2024. The aim of the seminar was to discuss the impact of road infrastructure on formal and informal firms, focusing on a case study in Ethiopia.
Dr. Asha Sundaram
The Policy Studies Institute (PSI) in collaboration with partner organizations presented research findings on "Flood Risk and its Mitigation in Semera-Logiya to Afambo Areas of Afar Regional State" on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the PSI Main Meeting Hall. Dr. Tadesse Kuma delivered welcoming remarks and provide an introduction to the workshop schedule.
In a significant development aimed at enhancing the country's economy, the research team of the Trade and Investment Center (TIC) at the Policy Studies Institute(PSI) presented a groundbreaking research proposal titled "Cluster Farming and Firms: Impact on Agro-Processing Firms in Ethiopia" on January 5, 2024 at the main hall of PSI.
Dr. Habtamu Tesfaye