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The Ethiopian Development Research
Institute is a semi-autonomous
research think-tank engaged in:
 Economic research and policy analysis,
Bridging research and policy,
Capacity,
Knowledge dissemination and exchange and
Consultancy.
SOURCE OF FUNDING
EDRI is funded by:
The Ethiopian Government,
The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF),
UNDP,
IFPRI/ESSP and
TTI/IDRC. |
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ESTABLISHEMENT AND MISSION
| EDRI was established in August 1999 by the Ethiopian government with the mission to:
Conduct rigorous research and policy analysis that provide knowledge-based inputs to policymaking and policy implementations, and
Disseminate its research outputs and findings to the policy and research community, academia, the development community and other stakeholders. |
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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The goals and objectives of EDRI are to:
Conduct high quality and objective economic research and policy analysis
Disseminate research outputs and results
Build professional competence and capacity of Ethiopian research and beneficiary institutions in economic policy analysis and research
Respond to research and policy needs of the government and the economy from short to medium and long-term perspectives
Serve as an effective platform for knowledge dissemination, exchange and dialogue |
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PRINCIPLES
In seeking to achieve its objectives and goals, EDRI is guided by the following principles:
To the extent possible, research engagement is need-based and responsive
It aims to undertake research in a scientific mindset,
EDRI carries out its activities in partnership with diverse national and international partners and stakeholders to ensure quality and relevance and strengthen national capacity
EDRI and its partners strive to work in close collaboration with stakeholders at national and regional levels in identifying research areas and disseminating research results |
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