Research
Research areas
Berea's research spans public policy, economics, migration, sustainable development, climate, education, social protection and public finance — with an initial focus on Canada and Ethiopia.
Areas of enquiry
Research areas
Public Policy
- Evidence-based policymaking
- Institutional reform
- Public administration
- Governance
Economics
- Macroeconomics
- Fiscal policy
- Monetary policy
- Development economics
- Investment and trade
- Employment
- Financial inclusion
Migration & Settlement
- Immigration policy
- Settlement services
- Rural immigration
- Labour market integration
- Social inclusion
- International and forced migration
Sustainable Development
- Poverty reduction
- Inclusive growth
- Climate resilience
- Local development
- Community development
Climate & Environment
- Climate adaptation
- Environmental policy
- Renewable energy
- Environmental governance
- Natural resource management
Education
- Education policy
- Research capacity
- Higher education
- Skills development
- Youth leadership
Social Protection
- Income security
- Food security
- Health systems
- Social inclusion
Public Finance
- Government budgeting
- Public expenditure
- Economic reform
- Revenue mobilization
- Public accountability
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.
In progressGeographic focus
Primary
Canada · Ethiopia
Future
- East Africa
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Global South
- International comparative research
Pipeline
Future research topics
Settlement and newcomer integration in rural CanadaEconomic developmentClimate adaptationYouth employmentAgricultural developmentPublic sector modernizationMigration governancePublic financeEducation reformInnovation policyLocal economic development
Our approach
From research to impact
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Research
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Evidence
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Policy analysis
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Recommendations
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Engagement
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Implementation
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Evaluation
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Impact
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