Leta Sera Bedada, PhD

Dr. Leta Sera Bedada

Dr. Leta Sera Bedada is an Associate Professor of Economics and the current Dean of the College of Business and Economics at Jimma University, Ethiopia. Since joining the university in 2005, he has held numerous pivotal leadership positions, including Vice Dean and Head of the Department of Economics.

An expert in Development Economics and Macroeconomic Policy, Dr. Leta has a prolific research background focusing on economic growth, livelihood diversification, and the impact of sectorial transitions on smallholder farmers. His academic work is complemented by earlier professional experience as a planning officer in the telecommunications sector.

Academic & Leadership Roles

  • Dean, College of Business and Economics, Jimma University (2023–Present).
  • Associate Professor of Economics (Ranked August 2024).
  • Former Vice Dean and Department Head of Economics.
  • Certified Program Accreditation Assessor (HERQA).

Research Interests

  • Development Economics
  • Industrial Organizations
  • Macroeconomics
  • Economic Policy Analysis

Selected Publications

  • Debela, K. L., Bedada, L. S., et al. (2025). Success Factors of Saving and Credit Cooperative Society: A Qualitative Case Study. International Journal of Organizational Leadership, 14, 120-144.
  • Wolde, M., Sera, L., & Melaku, T. (2022). Causal relationship between income inequality and economic growth in Ethiopia. Cogent Economics & Finance.
  • Damena, G., Sera, L., & Tamirat, N. (2022). Impact of Electricity Consumption on Ethiopian Economic Growth. Journal of International Trade, Logistics and Law, 8(1), 121-132.
  • Negassa, T., & Sera, L. (2022). Determinants of Livelihood Diversification Decision of Small Holder Rural Farmers. Horn of Africa Journal of Business and Economics, 5(2), 45-70.
  • Sera, L., Tekalign, E., & Melaku, T. (2022). Sectorial Transition Dilemma of Smallholder Farmers to Light Manufacturing Industry. Horn of Africa Journal of Business and Economics, 5(1).

Professional Development

  • Master Class for Teaching Online (Arizona State University).
  • Policy Analysis using STATA and EViews (Ethiopian Economics Association).
  • Advanced Research Methodologies (Fulbright Senior Scholarship).