Is Ethiopia the only Country having a unique Calendar?

Time is one of the most universal human concepts. Across the world, societies organize their lives around calendars that determine work schedules, holidays, religious observances, and historical memory. Today, the Gregorian calendar dominates global timekeeping and is used by almost every country for civil and international purposes. However, this global uniformity often hides a fascinating … Read more

Arsi University to Host the 9th National Research Conference

Harnessing Applied Research and Multidisciplinary Innovation for Sustainable Development Ethiopia’s journey toward sustainable development increasingly depends on the strength of its research institutions, the relevance of applied knowledge, and the ability of scholars to collaborate across disciplines. In this spirit, Arsi University proudly announces the 9th National Research Conference, a major academic gathering that brings … Read more

Where Did Ethiopia’s Businesses Go? Inside the 80% License Collapse

Where did ethiopian BUSINESSES GO

In 2025, Ethiopia experienced one of the most dramatic and least understood economic events in its recent history. More than 80 percent of federally registered business licenses became inactive in a single year, shrinking the number of active licenses from nearly 585,000 in 2024 to just over 100,000. Over 470,000 businesses disappeared from the federal … Read more

Bahir Dar University (EiTEX) to host the 2nd National Conference on Multidisciplinary Discourse for Sustainable Manufacturing (NCMD-2026)

In today’s rapidly transforming world, the boundaries between engineering, technology, social sciences, and education are increasingly blurred. Sustainable development no longer emerges from isolated disciplines; instead, it requires multidisciplinary collaboration, practical innovation, and deep engagement with real-world industrial challenges. Recognizing this urgent need, Bahir Dar University’s Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology (EiTEX) is … Read more

Call for Papers: 2nd Annual Women’s Research Conference at Debre Berhan University

Fostering Women’s Engagement in Science, Research, and Innovation for Sustainable Development Across the world, women are driving change through research, innovation, and leadership. Yet in many contexts—including Ethiopia—women researchers continue to face structural, cultural, and institutional barriers that limit their visibility, participation, and impact in science and knowledge production. Recognizing both the challenges and the … Read more

Call for Papers: 23rd International Conference of the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA)

In an era marked by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, climate shocks, and rapid technological change, the question of how countries can pursue equitable and sustainable development has never been more urgent. For developing economies like Ethiopia—and for Africa as a whole—this challenge is not theoretical. It is lived daily in the form of inflationary pressures, … Read more