About Leader of Excellence

Dedicated to advancing research, leadership, and institutional transformation in Ethiopia and beyond.

Our Mission

To conduct and disseminate cutting-edge research on leadership, institutional development, and public sector transformation, with a focus on Ethiopian and African contexts.

Our Vision

To become a leading center of excellence for research and thought leadership on public sector reform, customs modernization, and trade facilitation in Africa.

About the Author

Dr. Debele Kabeta Hursa

Commissioner General, Ethiopian Customs Commission

Dr. Debele Kabeta Hursa is the Commissioner General of the Ethiopian Customs Commission. He is a researcher, author, and public sector leader with a focus on organizational efficiency, digital transformation, and institutional reform.

African Public Sector Leader of the Year 2025 Best Customs Commissioner Award 2023

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