Think tank

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
Independent
Year founded
2006
Age (years)
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 17
Ethiopia average
 26
Global average
 31
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2023): Peter G. Robleh
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2022): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2021): Dr. Ali Issa Abdi (Managing Director)
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2023
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 23
Ethiopia average
 20
Global average
 69
2021
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 6
% Female staff
2023
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 4%
Ethiopia average
 6%
Global average
 45%
2021
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 17%
% Female researchers
2023
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 17%
Ethiopia average
 21%
Global average
 46%
2021
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 0%

Organisational performance

Publications
2022
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 12
Ethiopia average
 11
Global average
 70

Social

Likes (2023)
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 1,869
Ethiopia average
 5,908
Global average
 27,139
Likes (2022)
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 1,746
Likes (2021)
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 1,490
Twitter
Followers (2019)
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 33
Ethiopia average
 15,347
Global average
 15,085
Followers (2018)
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 11
Subscribers (2023)
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 0
Ethiopia average
 665
Global average
 3,720
Followers (2019)
The Horn Economic & Social Policy Institute
 90
Ethiopia average
 3,744
Global average
 6,315

Data notes

Last updated: 08/05/2023
Rating of data accuracy (find out more): Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Suggested by Multilateral Organisation experts
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