Between challenges and responses: how is the AU faring?
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Addis Ababa , EthiopiaRegister: to attend online | to attend in person In 2023, Africa faced many security and governance challenges. Protracted conflicts continued incountries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sudan, military takeovers destabilised parts of West and Central Africa, and violent extremism gathered pace across the continent. With nearly 20 elections planned in 2024, […]
Turkish-UAE Normalization: Shifting Dynamics in the Red Sea Politics
IPSS New Conference Hall ADDIS ABABA, EthiopiaThe Institute for Peace and Security Studies of Addis Ababa University (IPSS) is pleased to invite you to a public lecture on the theme “Turkish-UAE Normalization: Shifting Dynamics in the Red Sea Politics” The Lecture will take place on 08 February 2024 from 09:30 - 11:30 AM (EAT) at IPSS New Conference Hall.
Youth-Driven Climate Resilience for Peace in Africa
Addis Ababa, EthiopiaDownload: Concept Note The Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) and the FES-AU Cooperation Office (FES-AU) are pleased to invite you to participate in a side event on "Youth-driven Climate Resilience for Peace in Africa" on the margins of the African Union Summit 2024. Date: 15th February 2024 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM […]
Screening of the Borderlands Documentary
IPSS New Building HallThe Institute for Peace and Security Studies and UNDP cordially invite you to a film conference under the theme “Borderlands”. In this special event, a documentary titled “Borderlands” will be screened at IPSS New Conference Hall on Friday (16 February 2024) from 02.00-03.00 p.m. "Borderlands" shines a light on the extraordinary fortitude, resilience, and creativity of individuals residing […]
Reflections on the Ethiopian Revolution: Between History and Theory
IPSS New Building HallZoom Link: We are pleased to invite you to a stimulating session with the topic "Reflections on the Ethiopian Revolution: Between History and Theory" as part of the public seminar series honoring the 50th anniversary of the Ethiopian Revolution.
Africa regional launch of the 2023/24 Human Development Report “Breaking the Gridlock: Reimagining cooperation in a polarized world.”
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa UNECA ConferenceDownload: Concept Note The Africa regional launch of the 2023/24 Human Development Report, titled "Breaking the Gridlock: Reimagining cooperation in a polarized world," is scheduled for April 22nd, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 7 PM at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa UNECA Conference Centre, Room 5. This year's report delves into advancing global […]
Measuring Our Peace: Towards An African Peace Index
VirtualDo you know that: There is no Index developed by Africans and African institutions to measure peace in Africa? Existing indexes do not offer disaggregated and inclusive data at a more granular and local levels to identify areas of interest to support Early Warning Systems, early actions and interventions? Existing indexes do not provide sufficient […]
IPSS Book Launch: Ethiopia’s ‘Developmental State’: Political Order and Distributive Crisis
IPSS New Conference Hall ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia📚 Book Launch Alert! 📚 Dive into the compelling journey of Ethiopia's 'Developmental State' with Tom Lavers' new book, "Ethiopia’s ‘Developmental State’: Political Order and Distributive Crisis". This insightful read unpacks the rise and fall of the EPRDF government, from its remarkable economic achievements to the civil unrest that led to its collapse. Explore how […]
Türkiye-Africa Relations: Strengthening Ties for a Shared Future
IPSS New Building HallThe Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) of Addis Ababa University is pleased to invite you to a conference titled Türkiye-Africa Relations: Strengthening Ties for a Shared Future. The Conference will be held on 28 June 2024 at IPSS New Conference Hall from 09.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. Looking forward to welcoming you. Thank you.Best Wishes For more details […]
Book Launch: The Global Ethiopian Diaspora
Summary A comprehensive historical, geographic, and thematic analysis of the multidimensional and dynamic migration experience of Ethiopians within and beyond Africa. Ethiopia is one of the largest African sources of transnational migrants, with an estimated two to three million Ethiopians living outside of the home country. This edited collection provides a critical examination of the […]
Emboldening APSA for Africans: Early Warning and Conflict Prevention Findings and Lessons
IPSS New Conference Hall ADDIS ABABA, EthiopiaDownload: Concept note The Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) of Addis Ababa University has the honour of informing you that we will hold the first series of APSA Policy Dialogue as part of a 3-year (2023-2025) UK FCDO-supported joint AU UN WBG program on strengthening the AU capacities to mitigate and prevent conflict at national and regional levels, […]
Implementing the WPS Agenda: Picking up the Pace
InterContinental Hotel/Lusaka ZambiaDownload: Concept Note The Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa is an independent initiative of the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS), Addis Ababa University, the African Union (AU), and eminent African personalities. The Forum is a response to the Tripoli Declaration of August 2009 that calls for “African-centered solutions” and designates peace […]