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National Survey on Persons with Disabilities in Ethiopia

PSI Research Data Repository | National Survey on Persons with Disabilities in Ethiopia | Kaleab K. Haile, Desalegn Anshiso Sedebo, Jemal M. Adem, Daniel Nigatu, Amanuel Tadele, Henok Biazin, Meskerem Waktola, Valerie Karr, Emily Kochetkova, Niraj Poudyal, Martha Kibur, Abigale Degafie | National Survey on Persons with Disabilities in Ethiopia | 23 Sep 2026

The National Survey on Persons with Disabilities in Ethiopia was conducted to provide a comprehensive, nationwide assessment of the situation of children and persons with disabilities. The survey was implemented by the Policy Studies Institute (PSI) in collabo...

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Situational Analysis and Impact of Incentives on Ethiopian Manufacturing Sector

PSI Research Data Repository | 2026_Policy Studies Institute Policy Day | Amare Matebu (Ph.D), Solomon Tilahun (Msc), Wubalem Seraw (Ph.D), Netsanet Jote (Ph.D) | 2026_Policy Studies Institute Policy Day | 10 May 2026

Ethiopia’s ambition to transition from an agrarian to an industrial economy is central to its economic transformation agenda. This vision is reflected in the country’s industrial development strategies, Growth and Transformation Plans (GTPs), and sector-specif...

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Building TVET Systems for Economic Transformation in Ethiopia

PSI Research Data Repository | 2026_Policy Studies Institute Policy Day | Amare Matebu Kassa (Ph.D), Netsanet Jote Tollosa (Ph.D), Sisay Sintayehu Gebre (Msc), Zemene Yohannes (Msc) | 2026_Policy Studies Institute Policy Day | 10 May 2026

In many countries including Ethiopia, one of the key elements of development strategies is to support young people to acquire professional skills through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs. TVET systems are essential for addressing...

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Foreign Direct Investment in Ethiopia: Challenges, Opportunities and Policy Options for Effective Use to Stimulate Industrialization

PSI Research Data Repository | 2026_Policy Studies Institute Policy Day | Mulu G/eyesus (PhD), Birhanu Beshah (PhD), Girum Abebe (PhD) | 2026_Policy Studies Institute Policy Day | 10 May 2026

Ethiopia is embarking on a mission to join the middle income country group by 2025. As specified in the Second Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP II), Ethiopia is committed to tuning its growth direction from agriculture-led to industry-led economy. It has se...

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Replication Data for: Industrial Parks Study Datasets

PSI Research Data Repository | Industry and Mining Department | Bekele, Dagmawit | Industry and Mining Department

This dataset includes firm-level and park-level survey data, along with qualitative data from Key Informant Interviews (KII) and Focus Group Discussions (FGD) conducted in industrial parks and firms outside parks. It provides insights into firm performance, op...

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The Role of Social Norms in Shaping Trust and Economic Behavior in the Ethiopian Financial Institutions

PSI Research Data Repository | Institute Development and Governance Department | Kenea, Daniel Amente, Zerihun Girma Teshome, Girma Teshome, Alemayehu Tekeste, Yohannes Abreham | Institute Development and Governance Department

This research report examines how social norms influence trust and economic behavior within Ethiopian financial institutions, with a focus on how culturally embedded expectations, trust in financial institutions, and shared values shape financial decision-maki...