CDRC held a dissemination seminar on June 3, 2025at the Best Western Premier Hotel in Addis Ababa to present its latest research titled “Trends Analysis of the Horn of Africa’s Political Economy, Security, and Foreign Affairs.”
The event opened with welcoming remarks by Dr. Abdeta Dribssa Beyene, Executive Director of CDRC, who reaffirmed the Centre’s ongoing commitment to fostering informed dialogue and evidence-based research to help address the multifaceted challenges facing the Horn of Africa.
Senior researchers Wegene Mengistu and Yidnekachew Mitiku (PhD) presented the main findings of the study, shedding light on critical developments in the region’s political economy, security dynamics, and foreign policy shifts. Their analysis underscored the complexity of regional integration efforts and the pressing need for cooperative strategies to advance peace and sustainable development.
A panel discussion followed, featuring three subject-matter experts who offered thoughtful reflections on the research. They provided a critical review, examined the policy relevance of the findings, and shared ideas on how to make this an enduring process that supports long-term progress in the region.
The seminar concluded with an engaging Q&A session, during which participants exchanged ideas and shared diverse perspectives on the region’s evolving challenges.
