Ethiopian Economic Association (EEA) is a non-profit making, non-political and non-religious professional Association which is registered with the Ministry of Justice in 1991 to accomplish the following objectives:
- to contribute to the economic policy formulation capability and broadly to the economic advancement of Ethiopia ;
- to promote the professional interest of its members;
- to promote the study of economics in the country's educational institutions;
- to promote economic research and assist in the dissemination of the findings of such research in Ethiopia ;
- to provide fora for the discussion of economic issues, and
- to promote professional contacts between Ethiopian economists and those of other countries.
EEA has actively engaged in Economic research, training, organization of International and National conferences and round table discussions on the Ethiopian economy and the dissemination of the results of these activities through its professional journals and various publications.
EEA has more than 2500 registered members from all over the country. The Association has established chapters at regions so as to realize its objectives through expanding its outreach services to potential members and stakeholders /clients/ of the Association. So far, EEA established two Chapters at Awassa and Bahir Dar towns and has completed its preparation to open additional three chapters at Alemaya and Harari, Dira Dawa and Mekelle.