ABOUT Endale Kebede

Endale Kebede is an Associate Research Scientist at the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), working within the Human Development theme. His research focuses on co-creating and generating evidence with stakeholders to inform policies on youth empowerment and transition to work in Sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing job creation, skills development, and employability. Additionally, he is keen on cross-cutting research at the intersection of early childhood development, urbanization, population dynamics, and health and well-being.

He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the Vienna University of Economics (WU) and master’s degrees in economics from the University of Warwick (UK) and Lund University (Sweden). He received the EAPS research certificate after completing one year of intensive training at the European Doctoral School of Demography (EDSD). Before joining APHRC, he was a lecturer and researcher at the University of Vienna and a research associate at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis.

Kebede is driven by a passion for translating rigorous research into actionable policies that empower young people and enhance human capital development in Sub-Saharan Africa. He believes that evidence-based interventions can break cycles of poverty, strengthen education systems, and create meaningful employment pathways for youth. His work is fueled by the opportunity to collaborate with policymakers, practitioners, and communities to co-create solutions that are both contextually relevant and globally impactful. Whether shaping policies, influencing debates, or improving livelihoods, he is committed to ensuring that research drives real-world change.