The Managing Director of HESPI, Dr. Ali Issa participated on the 2nd Somali Regional Studies Conference, which was held on Dec. 12-13, 2022 in Jigjiga, Ethiopia. The theme for this year's conference was on “Building Resilient Communities and Sustainable Institutions in the Somali Region while unpacking Ethiopia’s Social Contract”. The conference provided a platform for much needed reflection and discussion on creating viable inter- and intra-community relationships, fostering closer connections and improved society and state relations, as well as fostering resiliency in the livelihoods of communities across the region and beyond.
The Managing Director of HESPI, Dr. Ali Issa participated on the 2nd Somali Regional Studies Conference, which was held on Dec. 12-13, 2022 in Jigjiga, Ethiopia. The theme for this year's conference was on “Building Resilient Communities and Sustainable Institutions in the Somali Region while unpacking Ethiopia’s Social Contract”. The conference provided a platform for much needed reflection and discussion on creating viable inter- and intra-community relationships, fostering closer connections and improved society and state relations, as well as fostering resiliency in the livelihoods of communities across the region and beyond.
The Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI) in collaboration with the Institute of Public Finance (IPF) from Nairobi, Kenya organized a project inception workshop on May 10, 2023 in Addis Ababa on quantifying government investment in Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) prevention and elimination programs across all sectors and expenditure tracking from all sources at Federal level and in two regional states- Amhara and Oromia.
Participants at the conference
HESPI participated on the 2nd Somali Regional Studies Conference
HESPI participated on the 2nd Somali Regional Studies Conference
HESPI - IPF project inception workshop
The Managing Director of HESPI, Dr. Ali Issa participated on the 2nd Somali Regional Studies Conference, which was held on Dec. 12-13, 2022 in Jigjiga, Ethiopia. The theme for this year's conference was on “Building Resilient Communities and Sustainable Institutions in the Somali Region while unpacking Ethiopia’s Social Contract”. The conference provided a platform for much needed reflection and discussion on creating viable inter- and intra-community relationships, fostering closer connections and improved society and state relations, as well as fostering resiliency in the livelihoods of communities across the region and beyond.
The Managing Director of HESPI, Dr. Ali Issa participated on the 2nd Somali Regional Studies Conference, which was held on Dec. 12-13, 2022 in Jigjiga, Ethiopia. The theme for this year's conference was on “Building Resilient Communities and Sustainable Institutions in the Somali Region while unpacking Ethiopia’s Social Contract”. The conference provided a platform for much needed reflection and discussion on creating viable inter- and intra-community relationships, fostering closer connections and improved society and state relations, as well as fostering resiliency in the livelihoods of communities across the region and beyond.
HESPI senior management team attended SALCA learning workshop held in ACCRA, GHANA on March 21-24, 2023. The workshop was organized by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) under the SALCA: “Strengthening African Leadership Capacity for Climate Adaptation: An Imperative for Adapting to Climate Impact” program and was aimed at providing a platform for learning and sharing of knowledge among the beneficiary institutions of the SALCA program.
Participants at the worshop
HESPI participated on the 2nd Somali Regional Studies Conference
HESPI participated on the 2nd Somali Regional Studies Conference
SALCA LEARNING WORKSHOP HELD IN ACCRA, GHANA
HESPI held a Board of Directors virtual platform meeting on the 10th of December 2022. The Chairperson opened the meeting with a welcoming remark and brief statement on the impact of the economic turbulence and insecurity in the sub region on the Institute's operations. The management of HESPI then presented reports on the Institute current year's work programs and budget, and the estimates for 2023. The Board members discussed in detail the means of further expanding the core activities and networks; and also appreciated the efforts the institute is making to be a Centre of Excellence.
HESPI held a Board of Directors virtual platform meeting on the 10th of December 2022. The Chairperson opened the meeting with a welcoming remark and brief statement on the impact of the economic turbulence and insecurity in the sub region on the Institute's operations. The management of HESPI then presented reports on the Institute current year's work programs and budget, and the estimates for 2023. The Board members discussed in detail the means of further expanding the core activities and networks; and also appreciated the efforts the institute is making to be a Centre of Excellence.
HESPI held a Board of Directors virtual platform meeting on the 10th of December 2022. The Chairperson opened the meeting with a welcoming remark and brief statement on the impact of the economic turbulence and insecurity in the sub region on the Institute's operations. The management of HESPI then presented reports on the Institute current year's work programs and budget, and the estimates for 2023. The Board members discussed in detail the means of further expanding the core activities and networks; and also appreciated the efforts the institute is making to be a Centre of Excellence.
HESPI Board of Directors and HESPI Management team
HESPI Board of Directors and HESPI Management team
HESPI Board of Directors and HESPI Management team
HESPI Board of Directors meeting
HESPI Board of Directors meeting
HESPI Board of Directors meeting
The Managing Director of HESPI, Dr. Ali Issa participated on the 2nd Somali Regional Studies Conference, which was held on Dec. 12-13, 2022 in Jigjiga, Ethiopia. The theme for this year's conference was on “Building Resilient Communities and Sustainable Institutions in the Somali Region while unpacking Ethiopia’s Social Contract”. The conference provided a platform for much needed reflection and discussion on creating viable inter- and intra-community relationships, fostering closer connections and improved society and state relations, as well as fostering resiliency in the livelihoods of communities across the region and beyond.
The Managing Director of HESPI, Dr. Ali Issa participated on the 2nd Somali Regional Studies Conference, which was held on Dec. 12-13, 2022 in Jigjiga, Ethiopia. The theme for this year's conference was on “Building Resilient Communities and Sustainable Institutions in the Somali Region while unpacking Ethiopia’s Social Contract”. The conference provided a platform for much needed reflection and discussion on creating viable inter- and intra-community relationships, fostering closer connections and improved society and state relations, as well as fostering resiliency in the livelihoods of communities across the region and beyond.
The Managing Director of HESPI, Dr. Ali Issa participated on the 2nd Somali Regional Studies Conference, which was held on Dec. 12-13, 2022 in Jigjiga, Ethiopia. The theme for this year's conference was on “Building Resilient Communities and Sustainable Institutions in the Somali Region while unpacking Ethiopia’s Social Contract”. The conference provided a platform for much needed reflection and discussion on creating viable inter- and intra-community relationships, fostering closer connections and improved society and state relations, as well as fostering resiliency in the livelihoods of communities across the region and beyond.
The Managing Director of HESPI, Dr. Ali Issa making his presentation at the conference
HESPI participated on the 2nd Somali Regional Studies Conference
HESPI participated on the 2nd Somali Regional Studies Conference
HESPI participated on the 2nd Somali Regional Studies Conference
African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) under the Strengthening African Leadership for Climate Adaption(SALCA) initiative had a Capacity Need Assessment (CNA) validation workshop after identifying the Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI) capacity needs on November 8 - 11, 2022 in Addis Ababa.
African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) under the Strengthening African Leadership for Climate Adaption(SALCA) initiative had a Capacity Need Assessment (CNA) validation workshop after identifying the Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI) capacity needs on November 8 - 11, 2022 in Addis Ababa.
African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) under the Strengthening African Leadership for Climate Adaption(SALCA) initiative had a Capacity Need Assessment (CNA) validation workshop after identifying the Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI) capacity needs on November 8 - 11, 2022 in Addis Ababa.
Dr. Zablone, Mr. Willis, and Mr. Joseph from ACBF with HESPI team
ACBF - HESPI CNA validation Workshop
ACBF - HESPI CNA validation Workshop
ACBF - HESPI CNA validation Workshop
What’s New
HESPI signed a grant agreement with the Swedish International Development Agency’s (SIDA) Regional Development Cooperation in Africa, at the Embassy of Sweden, in Addis Ababa on December 9, 2022
HESPI signed a grant agreement with the Swedish International Development Agency’s (SIDA) Regional Development Cooperation in Africa, at the Embassy of Sweden, in Addis Ababa on December 9, 2022
HESPI signed a grant agreement with the Swedish International Development Agency’s (SIDA) Regional Development Cooperation in Africa, at the Embassy of Sweden, in Addis Ababa on December 9, 2022
HESPI signed a grant agreement with the Swedish International Development Agency’s (SIDA) Regional Development Cooperation in Africa, at the Embassy of Sweden, in Addis Ababa on December 9, 2022
HESPI signed a grant agreement with the Swedish International Development Agency’s (SIDA) Regional Development Cooperation in Africa, at the Embassy of Sweden, in Addis Ababa on December 9, 2022
HESPI signed a grant agreement with the Swedish International Development Agency’s (SIDA) Regional Development Cooperation in Africa, at the Embassy of Sweden, in Addis Ababa on December 9, 2022
The Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI) has been selected as one of "2020 Think Tanks with Outstanding Policy-Oriented Research Programs" by the Global Go To Think Tank Index Report published in January 2021.
The Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI) has been selected as one of "2020 Think Tanks with Outstanding Policy-Oriented Research Programs" by the Global Go To Think Tank Index Report published in January 2021.
The Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI) has been selected as one of "2020 Think Tanks with Outstanding Policy-Oriented Research Programs" by the Global Go To Think Tank Index Report published in January 2021.
Policy Briefs
Rural Non-Farm Enterprises Dynamics and Youth Employment Challenges in Ethiopia; IFAD – 50X2030 Initiative Research Brief
Cross-Border Infrastructure Cooperation in the Horn of Africa (HoA) Region
Food Security, Climate Challenges and Resilience Building in the Horn of Africa (HoA)
Regional Integration & Trade Development in the HoA: Progress and Challenges
Sustainable Financing for Trade and Investment in the Horn of Africa (HoA) Region
