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ABOUT EGMEA

The Ethiopian Geoscience and Mineral Engineering Association (EGMEA) was established in 1992. It is an umbrella association of all geoscience professionals including associations established by sub-disciplines such as Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, and Regional based geological associations. EGMEA is a member of the Geological Society of Africa (GSA). The association is a platform organization for the geoscience community to learn from each other about the past geological society the current progress and our understanding of the Earth and the future directions of research and development.

The Association strives to instill professional excellence in Ethiopia, establish standardized geoscience data collection and analysis, enhance professional competence of the members and geoscience community at large. EGMEA also collaborates with universities in curriculum design and delivery to enhance the quality of education; works with government and private sectors to promote investment, job creation, environmental protection and public awareness. It is a public and private sector to enhance the public awareness and enhance public awareness and ensure sustainable socio-economic development of the country. In this way, EGMEA serves as a bridge between geoscience professionals, government institutions overseeing natural resources, industry, and the broader community.