ERIPS December 1, 2021 Eritrean involvement in the war and its impact on the security of the region Introduction The Horn of Africa is riddled with deadly political conflicts, ethnic strife and poverty. This is often exacerbated by the undemocratic, sometimes brutal authoritarian rule that is all too common across the Horn. For much of the region, the foundations of democratic institutions necessary to sustain good governance have been eroded. In such circumstances, autocratic leaders take complete control over all … Continue reading “ERIPS Position on the Ethiopian Civil War”
ERIPS meets with US congressional staffers to discuss the situation in Eritrea and the Horn of Africa
Posted on September 25, 2021Categories PRESS RELEASESMembers of the Eritrean Research Institute for Policy and Strategy (ERIPS) met twice and discussed with several staff members of the U.S. Congress about the current situation in Eritrea and the Horn of Africa. On September 14, 2021, ERIPS members met with several staff members of the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Two days later, on September 16, 2021, the ERIPS team met for the second time in recent months with staff members of the U.S. Senate Committee on … Continue reading “ERIPS meets with US congressional staffers to discuss the situation in Eritrea and the Horn of Africa”
Eritrean Scholars & Professionals Workshop Part 2
Posted on September 24, 2021Categories CAMPAIGNSThis page is an archive of speeches by ERIPS President Dr. Tomas Solomon, Dr. Saba Kidane, Professor Araya Debessay, Mr Nureddine Abdulkadir, Professor Kidane Mengisteab, and a Powerpoint presentation on Covax by Astier M Alemseghed, MD, MSc Eritrean Research Institute for Policy and Strategy (ERIPS) Eritrean Scholars & Professionals Workshop August 14,2021 Opening Speech by Dr Tomas Solomon, President of ERIPS Members of the Eritrean justice seeking community, members and organizers of ERIPS, and dear participants of this workshop. On … Continue reading “Eritrean Scholars & Professionals Workshop Part 2”
Eritrean Research Institute for Policy and Strategy (ERIPS) Workshop August 14,2021
Posted on September 10, 2021September 10, 2021Categories CAMPAIGNSFive part YouTube series of ERISAT coverage of ERIPS symposium. 1/5 2/5 3/5 4/5 5/5
Press Release: Eritrea Scholars and Professionals Gather to Devise a Roadmap for the Country’s Future
Posted on August 29, 2021Categories PRESS RELEASESWashington – More than 150 Eritreans gathered on August 14, 2021 at the Catholic University in the Eritrean Scholars and Professionals Workshop to discuss the current situation in Eritrea and its impact on the Horn of Africa, as well as begin planning for the time after the regime of Isaias Afwerki has ended. The event, organized by the Eritrean Research Institute for Policy and Strategy (ERIPS), was attended by more than 150 scholars and professionals in person, five dozen participating … Continue reading “Press Release: Eritrea Scholars and Professionals Gather to Devise a Roadmap for the Country’s Future”
ERIPS: Economics, Finance and Business (EF&B) Focus Group
Posted on August 24, 2021September 9, 2021Categories ECONOMICS, BUSINESS & FINANCEBackground Economy: The economy of Eritrea is more of a planned and strict command economy dominated by state or state sponsored PFDJ enterprises. The government owns and operates most of the industries and majority of the labor force is employed by the state. All sectors of the economy have been severely impacted by ruling party poor regulations and economic policies. The Eritrean government has not implemented specific measures that would truly reform the command aspects of its economy, nor has … Continue reading “ERIPS: Economics, Finance and Business (EF&B) Focus Group”