Evidence. Policy. Impact.
Rigorous research for better public decisions.
The Berea Institute for Public Policy & Development is an independent, non-profit think tank producing evidence that governments, funders and civil society can act on.
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We exist to close the distance between credible evidence and the decisions that shape people's lives.
Berea combines applied economics, political analysis and field research to produce work that stands up to scrutiny and arrives while decisions are still open. We publish openly, disclose our methods, and work alongside the institutions we study.
The name Berea comes from Acts 17:11, where the Bereans were described as people who eagerly received information and carefully examined the evidence before accepting it. That principle defines the Institute: good public policy begins with asking questions, examining evidence, and challenging assumptions.
Flagship research
Macroeconomic Stabilization and Social Welfare in Ethiopia: An Assessment of IMF-Supported Economic Reforms (2023–Present)
This flagship research examines the economic reforms implemented under Ethiopia's IMF-supported program, assessing both macroeconomic outcomes and social welfare implications while providing evidence-based policy recommendations.
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Berea Initiatives
Our nonprofit and community engagement arm supports students, researchers and communities through education, research capacity building and locally led development initiatives. Programmes are currently under development.
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