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This introductory report by the Institute for Security Studies provides a geographic, climatic, and socio-political overview of Ethiopia, detailing its landlocked status, diverse ethnic landscape, and ongoing internal conflicts.

This report section analyzes income and wealth inequality across Africa, noting that high inequality levels contribute to slow poverty reduction and instability. It compares regional Gini index trends and wealth concentration, while examining specific national cases like Tunisia, Ethiopia, Botswana, and Ghana to illustrate the relationship between governance, growth, and inequality.

This monograph examines how competing interpretations of history and the material representation of memory—through monuments, statues, and the naming of public spaces—drive political polarisation and conflict in Ethiopia. The author identifies three primary ideological approaches to collective memory: rejectionist/reconstructivist, revivalist/restorationist, and moderationist. These approaches interact with four layers of 'invented traditions' (the pre-1991 'great tradition', post-1991 federal vernacular traditions, regional traditions, and local-level traditions), creating a 'battleground of memory wars' that reinforces vertical and horizontal tensions between the state and various political movements.

This special report by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes poverty and income inequality in the Horn of Africa, forecasting trends through 2040. It highlights significant disparities in multidimensional and monetary poverty across the region, the impact of conflict and governance on economic stability, and the role of income inequality in poverty reduction.

This report provides an evidence-based and costed roadmap for transforming agriculture and food systems in Ethiopia to address hunger, nutrition, and climate change.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies examines national dialogue processes in Sudan, South Sudan, and Kenya to provide lessons for Ethiopia's political transition. It analyzes how factors such as inclusivity, the credibility of conveners, and implementation mechanisms determine the legitimacy and success of such dialogues in resolving political crises and state-building deficits.

This policy brief analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting state of emergency on political stability in Ethiopia. It argues that while the pandemic initially calmed political rivalries, it may in the medium to long term increase vulnerability to riots and organized violence, particularly regarding governance disputes following the postponement of national elections.

This guide, prepared by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), and SouthSouthNorth (SSN), translates the findings of the 2019 IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land specifically for African policymakers. It examines the bidirectional relationship between land and climate, the risks of desertification in arid zones, and the resulting impacts on food security and poverty. The document outlines sustainable land management techniques, the importance of gender-inclusive policies, and the need for integrated governance to enhance resilience across the continent.

This 2016 research paper reviews Ethiopia's climate change adaptation efforts, noting a historical temperature rise of 1.3°C (1960-2006) and projected further warming. It identifies high vulnerability among pastoralists and smallholder farmers and evaluates national strategies like the Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) Strategy, while noting gaps in adaptation for the health, energy, and transportation sectors.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes the fragile peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea following the 2000 Algiers Peace Accord. It focuses on the failure to physically demarcate the border, specifically the symbolic and contested town of Badme, and the lack of political dialogue between the two nations, which the author argues creates a high risk of renewed conflict.

This case study examines a forest landscape restoration project in the Humbo District of Ethiopia, implemented from 2006 to the present. Led by World Vision with support from the World Bank's BioCarbon Fund, the project utilized Farmer-managed natural regeneration (FMNR) to restore 2,700 hectares of land, leveraging carbon sequestration payments and community-led management to combat severe deforestation and soil degradation.