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Dr. Workineh Asmare Kassie
- Tel (phone): +251913594977
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workineh.asmare@uog.edu.et
- Director:Center for Policy and Strategy Studies
Welcome to the Center for Policy and Strategy Studies (CPSS)
Established in 2021, the Center for Policy and Strategy Studies is a think tank and advisory unit at the University of Gondar, dedicated to advancing evidence-based policymaking, strategic foresight, leadership, and good governance through policy research, evidence synthesis, and strengthening implementation capacity. Bridging between academia, government, civil society, and the public, it fosters dialogue on policy and strategic issues of organizational, national, regional, and global importance. The center supports the university’s vision of joining Africa’s top ten research institutions by 2030. Its foucus areas includes:
- Policy research and strategic analysis
- Policy debates and public dialogue
- Capacity building training and implementation support
About Us
Overview
With the eminence of a multi-polar global order in 21st century, there is a growing need for institutions and order, sound government policy, and analysis of strategic issues to achieve nations’ development aspirations. This requires foresight and rigorous analysis of policies, and megatrends to shape policy making and international relations. However, governments often focus their sights on electoral outcomes and economic actors take less informed positions in political debates.
Under this backdrop, the Center for Policy and Strategy Studies (CPSS) was founded in 2021 at the university of Gondar to generate knowledge and insights through rigorous policy research and analysis of strategic issues that inform governance, development, and regional cooperation. It provides policy-based evidence and analysis of megatrends to inform organizational decision-making and public policy, supporting development priorities at all levels. In addition, it fosters the culture of policy debates, and public dialogue through an intellectually engaging policy forums, public lectures and seminar series. Finally, the center strengthens policy implementation capacity of the public sector through skills training and public outreach projects.
Vision
CPSS aspires to be one of the premier centers for policy research, analysis of strategic issues, and social conversation in East Africa by 2035.
Mission
CPSS is committed to conduct research on policy and strategic issues that inform public policy and international relations, facilitate policy debates and public dialogue to build trust in the social contract, and cultivate a network of policy researchers, leaders, and practitioners that shape policy making and implementation for national and regional development.
Goals
- Provide advice on critical policy issues and strategic developments.
- Create institutional platform for scholarly policy debates and public dialogue.
- Enhance implementation capacity across the academic and policy communities.
Operating Funds
The CPSS draws its overall operating funds both from treasury and non-treasury sources. The treasury resources are provided by the University of Gondar in different forms including procurement of material inputs, provision of office and research facilities, and overhead. Funds from research projects, and partnerships with foundations, government institutions, and corporate organizations form the non-treasury sources on which a significant share of the research, capacity building, and dissemination activities depend.
Core Values
- Independence and integrity
- Professionalism and excellence
- Innovation and foresight
- Collaboration and inclusiveness
Research Programs
The Center for Policy and Strategy Studies promotes rigorous, interdisciplinary, and solution-oriented research that bridges academic research and government policy. The studies focus on policy development and policy-based evidence that inform decision making and implementation at organizations, local and national government, and multi-lateral institutions. It operates through three major thematic pillars.
- Economic development and poverty reduction
- Health, education, and social policy
- Science, technology, and innovation policy
- Urban development and environmental management
Governance and public administration
- Border management and diplomacy
- Cross-border trade and integration
- Water and resource-sharing policies
- Regional Security and peacebuilding
- Socio-cultural relations and people-to-people diplomacy
- Training workshops for researchers and policymakers
- Policy forums, dialogues, and conferences
- Fellowship and internship opportunities for graduate students
- Collaborative research and consultancy services
Project and partnerships
The projects and partnerships of CPSS concentrates on future-oriented themes that farsighted policymaking must currently address. Research collaborations and project partnerships are welcome along the following strategic themes:
- Institutions and Constituional Order
- Public Policy and Public Administration
- Investment and Resource Mapping
- International Relation and Foreign Affairs
- Culture and History
Our Team
Initiatives
Foresight for Stable and Prosperous Ethiopia (FSPE)
- FAYDA Forum for Citizenship and Constitutional Order
- GERD Forum for Macroeconomic Stability and Regional Integration
- TEKEZE Forum for Peace and Security
- GORGORA Forum for Tourism and Peace Building
- Public Policy Analysis Course
- Policy Development training
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