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East Africa Regional Office of Astronomy for Development
Regional cooperation rooted in Addis Ababa
Our connection
Shared focus
The January 2014 hosting agreement established a regional connection for astronomy for development in East Africa, with ESSS among the local partners. Ethiopia renewed its five-year hosting agreement in August 2020.
People and national networks
EA-ROAD leadership
The OAD announced a new director for its East African regional office, effective February 2026.
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Director, EA-ROAD
Ms. Meklit Wogeyahehu
Space Science and Geospatial Institute
Since February 2026
OAD director appointment announcement ↗ · Checked 26 October 2026
ESSS and Ethiopia’s IAU milestones
National astronomy milestones, regional cooperation, and recognition for the Society’s patrons.
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January 2014
An East African home for astronomy development
Ethiopia signs the agreement to host the East African Regional Office of Astronomy for Development (EA-ROAD) in Addis Ababa. ESSS is among the local partners behind the initiative.
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August 2020
EA-ROAD hosting agreement renewed
The Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute and the IAU renew their agreement for Ethiopia to continue hosting the regional office for another five years.
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