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Astronomy for development connects scientific curiosity with education and wider social benefit. ESSS was among the local partners named in the 2014 agreement to establish the East African regional office in Addis Ababa.
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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