PSI Launches Its New Website

The Policy Studies Institute (PSI) is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, providing improved access to research, publications, policy insights, institutional updates, and public resources.

27+Service Years
52+Thematic Area
$17M+Funds Raised
2,681Visitors
7,125+Temporary Jobs
95+Networks Established
4,800+International Researchers Connected
320+Policy Researches

What We Study

Mandate Area

Four interconnected pillars guide the Institute's research programme.

Policy Research

Conduct high quality research and policy analysis

Policy Research
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Advocacy

Knowledge dissemination, exchange and dialogue platform

Advocacy
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Capacity

Build professional competence and capacity of institutions

Capacity
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Policy Consultancy

Research, policy and strategy issues

Policy Consultancy
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Study Centers

Research Centers

PSI has research centers that focus on six thematic areas supporting evidence-based policy work.

01

Macro, Finance and Trade Policy Study and Research Center

Examines macroeconomic stability, financial systems, public finance, trade policy and regional integration.

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02

Industry, Urban and Infrastructure Policy Study and Research Center

Analyzes industrial transformation, manufacturing, urban development, infrastructure and productivity policy questions.

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03

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy Study and Research Center

Generates evidence on agricultural development, food systems, rural livelihoods, environment and climate change.

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04

Social, Poverty and Human Resource Policy Study and Research Center

Studies social development, poverty reduction, income distribution, education, health and human resource policy.

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05

Law, Justice and Governance Policy Study and Research Center

Focuses on rule of law, justice, good governance, public institutions and service delivery reforms.

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06

Foreign Affairs and National Security Policy Study and Research Center

Analyzes diplomacy, regional relations, national security and foreign policy questions.

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Knowledge

Latest Publications

Annual Report

PSI Annual Report 2024/25

The Institute research output, policy engagement and institutional performance for the year.

Policy Brief

Ethiopia Economic Reform Agenda

Reform sequencing, macroeconomic stability and implications for household welfare.

Working Paper

Governance and Service Delivery

How administrative capacity shapes frontline public service outcomes across regions.

Calendar

Upcoming Events

03 Sep

Upcoming Events

Annual Development Research Forum

03 Sep 2026 Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa

18 Aug

Upcoming Events

National Policy Dialogue on Investment Reform

18 Aug 2026 PSI Head Office, Addis Ababa

A national policy dialogue bringing together government officials, researchers, private-sector representatives, and development partners to discuss in...

Impact Timeline

Selected moments where PSI research and advisory work supported policy learning and institutional action.

2020

Education Sector Reform

PSI policy analysis informed revisions to education sector planning and equity priorities.

2021

Climate Resilience Strategy

Community adaptation research supported climate resilience planning across regional states.

2022

Parliamentary Briefing Program

Bi-annual briefings gave policymakers concise evidence on governance and development priorities.

2024

Institutional Reform Milestone

Capacity building and advisory support strengthened public institutions and policy implementation.

Collaboration

Our Partners