A recent assessment conducted by researchers at the Policy Studies Institute (PSI) has found that Ethiopian cities have made initial progress toward smart-city development through digital government services, smart mobility, green infrastructure and environmental digitalization, but significant gaps remain in public understanding, strategic planning, institutional capacity, coordination, financing and technological infrastructure.
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Read evidence-based policy thinking from PSI researchers and partners.
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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
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Why Agricultural Policy Must Center Farmers Voices
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Four interconnected pillars guide the Institute's research programme.
Conduct high quality research and policy analysis
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Build professional competence and capacity of institutions
Research, policy and strategy issues
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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.
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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.
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