Research
Critical Issues | Actionable Insights
Our Research programs delve into critical societal, political, and economic issues. Through rigorous, contextual analysis, we uncover actionable insights. We collaborate with diverse
stakeholders, sharing our findings through publications, consultations, and public
engagement. Our work encompasses:
- Internally driven research
- Partner-commissioned studies
- Collaborative research initiatives
- Amplifying external research
We actively participate in public discourse through publications, forums, and media, ensuring our research makes a tangible difference.
Thematic Research Packages
Liberties and Responsibilities: A Policy Perspective in Search of Stability
Our research program, “Liberties and Responsibilities: A Policy Perspective in Search of
Stability,” delves into the delicate balance between safeguarding freedoms and
fulfilling regulatory duties. By examining Ethiopia’s current framework, we aim to
identify opportunities for policy improvements that foster both liberty and order. Our goal is to pave the way for a harmonious future where Ethiopians can exercise their
rights without compromising the nation’s stability.
- Mapping Freedom of Expression Laws and Regulations
- Toxic Media Narratives: Implications for Social Cohesion and Stability
- Freedom of the Press and Journalistic Integrity
- Balancing Individual Liberties, Collective Rights, and Shared Responsibilities
- Public Opinion and Freedom of Expression
- International Comparative Study on Regulatory Models: Lessons for Ethiopia’s Context
- State-Building and Fostering National Cohesion in Ethiopia: Assessing the National Dialogue and Transitional Justice Initiatives
Ethiopia's Public Policy Landscape: Political, Legal, Economic, and Social Reforms and Practices since 2018
This package delves deep into the sweeping policy reforms sparked by Ethiopia’s
2018 government overhaul. Our research illuminates policy shifts, implementation strategies, public sentiment, and the broader implications for stability, democracy,
and the nation's progress.
a. Political and Governance Reforms
- Project 1: Analyzing Democratic Reforms and Electoral Processes
- Project 2: Decentralization and Federalism in Ethiopia
b. Economic Reforms and Development Policies
- Project 3: Economic Liberalization and Its Impacts
- Project 4: Infrastructure Development and Its Role in Economic Growth
- Project 5: Walking the Fine Path: Multiple Politico-Economic Orders and Ethiopia's International Relations in Light of Its Membership in BRICS+
c. Social Policy and Human Development
- Project 6: Education Policy Reforms and Outcomes
- Project 7: Health Sector Reforms and Public Health Outcomes
- Project 8: New Social Development Paradigms and Impact on Human Wellbeing
d. Public Perception and Societal Impacts
- Project 9: Public Perception of Reforms
- Project 10: Social Cohesion and Conflict Dynamics
e. Institutional Capacity and Policy Implementation
- Project 11: Policy Implementation and Institutional Capacity
- Project 12: Legal Reforms and Judicial Independence
f. International Relations and Foreign Policy
- Project 13: Ethiopia's Foreign Policy Shifts and Regional Impact
- Project 14: Ethiopia's Role in Global Development Agendas