Adigrat University, in collaboration with the DEMA Institute in Vienna, Austria, and Manuela Berger Health United, successfully held a one-day symposium on April 13, 2026. The event focused on key issues including migration, economic cooperation, and the future of youth.
In his welcoming remarks, Dr. Mebrahtu Hishe from the Office of International Affairs emphasized the importance of evidence-based dialogue and strengthened international collaboration. Representing the University President, Dr. Haftay Gebreyesus highlighted the critical role of academia in post-conflict recovery and youth empowerment.
The symposium was formally introduced by Hagos Gebremariam and Günther Ogris, underscoring the strong and growing academic linkages between Ethiopia and Europe.
Key presentations were delivered by Girmay Tadele on youth living conditions in Tigray, Haftom Teshale on the drivers of emigration, and Günther Ogris on unregulated labor markets in Europe.
The symposium concluded with a shared commitment to promoting interdisciplinary exchange, strengthening global-local linkages, and enhancing partnerships between Ethiopia and Austria to support sustainable and inclusive youth futures.
