About Frontline Policy & Research
Frontline is a platform for authentic, impartial and independent economic and market analysis that supports Ethiopia’s aspiration of equitable economic development. Founded with the motto of “Thinking in Trends”, Frontline employs various tools to develop informative insights about different aspects of the Ethiopian economy. Our analyses deal with more than incidents. We strongly believe that the full story lays in the trends and surrounding context.
Although Frontline largely focuses on the Ethiopian economy and markets, we recognize that no economy lives on its own. Our strong Pan-African pivot enables us to look at the Ethiopian economy through the prism of continental developments. We cover 10 East African countries and more than 33 industries, collaborating with Pan‑African institutions to support the continental economic integration agenda.
With a fast‑growing subscriber base of decision‑makers and analysts, our Insights are a primary tool for impartial, contextualized and upbeat information about the East Africa economy.
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Countries covered
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Industries
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Collaborating Institutions
A modern, evidence‑led research studio
We turn complex macroeconomic and market signals into clear, decision‑ready intelligence. Our work blends rigorous analytics with contextual understanding of Ethiopia and the broader East African landscape.
Mission & Vision
Frontline’s leadership is driven by empathy, impartiality, neutrality and rigor. We leverage evidence to define policy lines and deliver clarity for decision‑makers.
Our executive team brings experience across ministries, multilateral development banks, global advisory firms, and research institutions—turning complex signals into reliable advisory.
What we offer
Periodic macroeconomy, markets and policy analysis
Tailored competitive analysis
Actionable, investor-grade insights
Training and technical assistance
Regional coverage across East Africa
Proven delivery across policy, finance, and development
Designing Medium-term development plans.
Designing and implementing large-scale agricultural projects.
Establishing economic monitoring tools for bilateral and multilateral development agencies.
Designing and deployment of digital tools for economic analysis and management.
Creating tailored financial products for national and international financial institutions.
Monitoring and evaluation of various projects.
Advising African governments on taxation, natural resources, public finance, infrastructure and financial sector reforms.
Contributing to continental and global reports, surveys, policies and conventions.
Advising inter‑government agencies in the creation of multinational policy actions.