The Policy Studies Institute (PSI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) held discussions on strengthening collaboration in evidence-based research, policy dialogue, and knowledge sharing. PSI presented its research mandate, institutional capacity, thematic areas, and contributions to...
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PSI and UNDP Explore Collaboration on Evidence-Based Policy Dialogue
24 Sep 2026
US Expert, Accompanied by US Embassy Staff in Ethiopia, Visited PSI
22 Sep 2026
Blogs / Insights
Read evidence-based policy thinking from PSI researchers and partners.
Featured Essay
Policy Analysis
An analysis of reform sequencing, macroeconomic stability and implications for household welfare and private sector growth.
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Ethiopia Economic Reform Agenda: A Practical Policy Review
PSI Economic Policy Team · 12 min
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Climate Resilience in Smallholder Agriculture
Climate Research Team · 8 min
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Climate Resilience in Smallholder Agriculture
Climate Research Team · 8 min
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Why Agricultural Policy Must Center Farmers Voices
Policy Analyst · 7 min
What We Study
Four interconnected pillars guide the Institute's research programme.
Conduct high quality research and policy analysis
Knowledge dissemination, exchange and dialogue platform
Build professional competence and capacity of institutions
Research, policy and strategy issues
Study Centers
PSI has research centers that focus on six thematic areas supporting evidence-based policy work.
Examines macroeconomic stability, financial systems, public finance, trade policy and regional integration.
Read MoreAnalyzes industrial transformation, manufacturing, urban development, infrastructure and productivity policy questions.
Read MoreGenerates evidence on agricultural development, food systems, rural livelihoods, environment and climate change.
Read MoreStudies social development, poverty reduction, income distribution, education, health and human resource policy.
Read MoreFocuses on rule of law, justice, good governance, public institutions and service delivery reforms.
Read MoreAnalyzes diplomacy, regional relations, national security and foreign policy questions.
Read MoreKnowledge
The Institute research output, policy engagement and institutional performance for the year.
Reform sequencing, macroeconomic stability and implications for household welfare.
How administrative capacity shapes frontline public service outcomes across regions.
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A national policy dialogue bringing together government officials, researchers, private-sector representatives, and development partners to discuss in...
Selected moments where PSI research and advisory work supported policy learning and institutional action.
PSI policy analysis informed revisions to education sector planning and equity priorities.
Community adaptation research supported climate resilience planning across regional states.
Bi-annual briefings gave policymakers concise evidence on governance and development priorities.
Capacity building and advisory support strengthened public institutions and policy implementation.
Collaboration
