The Centre for Dialogue, Research and Cooperation (CDRC) was honored today, July 21, 2025, with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) Defence War College. The recognition was awarded in acknowledgment of CDRC’s sustained engagement and its valuable contributions to the College’s training and research programs during the 2024/25 fiscal year.
The certificate was presented during a formal ceremony held at the Defence War College in Addis Ababa. The event was attended by the Minister of Defense, H.E. Aysha Mohammed, alongside senior military officials, faculty members, and guests. Dr. Abdeta Dribssa, Executive Director of CDRC, accepted the award on behalf of the organization.
CDRC and the FDRE Defence War College have maintained a strong institutional partnership since the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Sept., 2021. Their collaboration in research and training reflects a shared commitment to advancing peace, security, and national development through informed policy engagement and strategic cooperation.
