The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute

The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute ‒ HESPI
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI) is an independent, non-profit think tank and consultancy firm established in 2006 for the member countries of the Horn of Africa in particular and developing countries at large. HESPI provides economic and social policy analysis and research on issues of common interest to the sub-region. The Institute undertakes commissioned studies, policy analysis and research for the public and private sectors in areas of regional or country specific interest, and provides institutional and human resource capacity building. HESPI’s mission is to assist with the formulation and implementation of sound economic and social policies, to promote high-quality research and policy analysis, and to provide advisory services to facilitate broad-based economic growth and poverty reduction.

Contact details

Website:
https://www.hespi.org/

Address:
Kirkos Sub-city, Kebele 15, Teklu Desta Bld, in front of National Theatre, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Country:
Ethiopia

Sub-region:
Eastern Africa

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Horn of Africa
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
2006
Age (years)
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 19
Ethiopia average
 28
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Dr. Ali Issa
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): Ali Issa
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Peter G. Robleh
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 7
Ethiopia average
 58
Global average
 87
2024
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 7
2023
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 23
% Female staff
2024
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 15%
Ethiopia average
 27%
Global average
 58%
2023
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 4%
2021
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 17%
% Female researchers
2021
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 0%
Ethiopia average
 0%
Global average
 34%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 3
Ethiopia average
 89
Global average
 58
2023
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 1
2022
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 12

Social

Likes (2023)
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 1,869
Ethiopia average
 6,013
Global average
 26,974
Likes (2022)
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 1,746
Likes (2021)
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 1,490
Followers (2025)
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 167
Ethiopia average
 3,943
Global average
 20,551
Followers (2019)
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 33
Followers (2018)
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 11
Followers (2024)
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 228
Ethiopia average
 3,194
Global average
 14,564
Followers (2019)
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 90

Data notes

Last updated: 14/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Suggested by Multilateral Organisation experts
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