The in-service training on “Environmental Economics” was organized by the Environmental Economics Policy Forum for Ethiopia (EEPFE) based at the Ethiopian Development Research Institute (EDRI) from 24-28 December 2012 in Addis Ababa.
In-service training on Environmental Economics 24-28 December 2012
The trainees were drawn from different public institutions both at federal and regional level. There were a total of 13 participants most coming from Environmental Protection Authority offices located in 8 regions across the country. Participants also came from Ministry of Water and Energy and Ministry of Agriculture.
As one of the objectives of EEPFE is to increase the knowledge of civil servants and other stakeholders on environmental and development issues, this training is one of the mechanisms for fulfilling this goal and address any gaps that may exist based on training need assessment conducted by these same stakeholders in May 2012.
Training schedules
Economic indices and measurement issues, indicators of economic performances, alternative measures of economic progress and welfare, Dr. Tadele Ferede, 24 December 2012
Foundations of environmental and resource economics: the need for environmental economics, market failure: externalities, public goods, Dr. Alemu Mekonnen, 25 December 2012
Environmental valuation: theory and methods, Dr. Alemu Mekonnen, 25 December 2012
Economic aspects of resource management and use, Dr. Adane, 26 December 2012
Environmental policy instruments: why policy instruments, alternatives available and selection of policy instruments, Dr. Zenebe Gebreegziabher, 26 December 2012
Energy types, use, and efficiency; approaches to energy management, Dr. Abebe Damte, 27 December 2012
Determinants of energy use; macro and micro level determinants; Dr. Abebe Damte, 27 December 2012
Property rights and resource management; aspects of common pool resource management, Dr. Zenebe Gebreegziabher, 28 December 2012
Global environmental issues; climate change, adaptation and mitigation; green growth initiatives (e.g. CRGE), Dr. Zenebe Gebreegziabher, 28 December 2012
The afternoon sessions of the training comprised of various exercises, applications, and discussions to equip trainees with the practical knowledge they need.
For more information about this training programme please contact Dr. Tadele Ferede tadeleferede@yahoo.com