Bio

Getahun Fenta Kebede is an Assistant Professor in the African Studies Program, College of Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities at Addis Ababa University. He holds a PhD in Development Studies from the University of Trento, Italy. Additionally, he has three MA degrees: a Joint European Master’s in Comparative Local Development from a consortium of four European Universities, an MA in Economic Geography, and an MA in Rural Livelihoods and Development, both from Addis Ababa University. With over 20 publications, his research focuses on migration, forced displacement, urban poverty, informal labor markets, social protection, social capital, social network analysis, and inclusive development. As a peer reviewer for numerous local and international journals, he has contributed to advancing academic discourse in these fields. His research career has attracted significant funding, exceeding $300,000 from organizations such as the African Academy for Migration Research, the Organization for Social Sciences Research in Southern and Eastern Africa, the Ethiopian American Foundation, the European Commission, and Addis Ababa University. His contributions highlight a commitment to understanding migration, displacement, and broader development challenges in Ethiopia and beyond. Beyond academia, Getahun has served as a lead consultant for the Ethiopian government, UN agencies, and NGOs, contributing to over 30 consultancy assignments.