EEA, BDU Chapter, holds national conference

Bahir Dar University’s chapter of the Ethiopian Economic Association (EEA) held its 6th national conference on the successes and challenges of the Amhara National Regional State’s economic policies and strategies in the previous fiscal year. Research papers dealing with the economic contributions and challenges of different economic sectors were presented, and critical policy ideas based on the socioeconomic and political realities of the region were forwarded. “The events undertaken by the BDU’s chapter of the Ethiopian Economic Association has a positive contribution in the economic development of both the region and the nation at large,” the President of the Amhara National Regional State, Mr Gedu Andargachew. Mr Gedu has also urged the association to continue conducting researches on the fundamental economic challenges of the region and to be part of the solution of the current Ethiopia’s endeavor of economic development. Bahir Dar University is committed to encourage and stand by the side of those intellectuals who form associations like the Ethiopian Economists Association to help the nation guided by the light of scientific principles, said BDU’s Vice president for Research and Community Services, Dr Tesfaye Shiferaw. Chief Executive Officer of the Ethiopian Economic Association, Dr Assefa Admassie said on the event that Ethiopian Economic Association, comprising members of solid intellectual background on economics, is presently engaged in research and intellectual discourse to be part of the solution of Ethiopia’s project of economic development. Based on the discussion made on the conference both on national and regional economic issues, the members of the association have laid plans and strategies of dealing with the fundamental challenges of the region’s economic development endeavor in the coming fiscal year. The association has been contributing in the formulation and implementation of the regional policies and strategic plans. It has also significantly contributed in boosting executive capacities of regional economic actors.