Institute of Economic Research (IER) at BDU is going to hold a workshop on urban poverty on November 29, 2014 on the present economic circumstances of the ANRS. The workshop, based on the research conducted by the institute, will be focusing on the analysis of the situations of poverty in the regional towns, and discuss different policy ideas with relevant stakeholders.

Multidimensional issues related to the economic realities of the ANRS will be dealt with and critical policy ideas are expected to be suggested to the regional government, said the Director of Institute of Economic Research Dr. Thedros Bakaffa.

The presence of top regional government officials, including the President of ANRS, Mr. Gedu Andargachew, researchers of the Institute of Economic Research (IER) and other pertinent stakeholders will give enormous boost to the workshop.