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Religious leaders Knowledge and Attitude toward Corneal Donation A Community-based, Cross-sectional Study in Butajira town, Central Ethiopia
(Addis Ababa University, 2025-11-10) Yeshiwond Abeje; Menen Ayalew
Background:
Corneal blindness is a significant public health issue in Ethiopia. There is a severe shortage of donor corneas, which limits transplantation services. Religious beliefs greatly influence donation attitudes, but the views of key religious leaders are not well explored.
Objective:
This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and related factors regarding corneal donation among religious leaders in Butajira town, Central Ethiopia.
Methods:
A community-based cross-sectional study was done from June to August 2025. Ninety-five religious leaders from Orthodox Christian, Protestant , and Muslim institutions participated. Researcher collected data through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically.
Results:
Awareness of corneal donation was high among Christian leaders (Orthodox: 82.1%, Protestant: 82.4%) but lower among Muslim leaders (66.6%). Overall knowledge was poor to moderate (80% combined), and 94.8% had received no formal education on the topic. A clear divide in attitudes appeared across faiths: most Christian leaders held positive attitudes (Orthodox: 85.7%, Protestant: 91.2%) and expressed a willingness to donate. In contrast, only 6.7% of Muslim leaders shared positive attitudes, while most (76.7%) believed their religion forbids donation. Despite their personal beliefs, not one leader ever advocated for donation to their congregation. Qualitative findings revealed key themes: Christian leaders supported donation based on altruism and stewardship, while Muslim leaders opposed it based on bodily sanctity. A major barrier was the need for official support from higher religious authorities.
Conclusion:
Religious leaders in Butajira could help promote corneal donation, but their influence is limited by theological views and a lack of institutional endorsement. Public health efforts should shift from general awareness to focused engagement with top religious bodies to obtain formal support and create faith-specific educational resources.
Squeeze-Out of Minority Shareholders Under the Ethiopian Commercial Code: A Critical Analysis of its Compliance with the Ethiopian Constitution and UNGP
(Addis Ababa University, 2025-05-01) Hanamariyam Getnet; Solomon Abay
This paper critically examines the concept of squeezing out of minority shareholders under the Ethiopian Commercial Code, focusing on its compliance with the Ethiopian Constitution and the United Nations Guiding Principles (UNGP) on Business and Human Rights. The study explores the legal framework governing minority shareholder rights in Ethiopia, highlighting the recent amendments in the Commercial Code that empower majority shareholders to enforce a squeeze-out. Through a detailed analysis, the paper assesses whether these provisions align with constitutional guarantees of property rights, the right to fair treatment, and nondiscrimination. The findings reveal some gaps in the protection of minority shareholders, raising concerns about potential human rights violations. The findings underscore the need for a balanced approach that safeguards minority interests while facilitating corporate efficiency and growth.
The Role of Parents' Involvement in the Management of Primary Schools in Gullele Sub City, Addis Ababa
(Addis Ababa University, 2025-07) Yidersal Gelaw; Demoze Degefa
This study investigates the role of parents’ involvement in the management of private primary
schools in Gullele Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The study aimed to examine the extent
and nature of parental involvement, explore the challenges that hinder meaningful
engagement, and assess its impact on school management. A qualitative research design was
used to collect in-depth data from five private primary schools selected for their diversity in
size and tuition level. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews, focus group
discussions, and document analysis involving 35 participants: five principals, five PTA
chairpersons, and 25 actively involved parents. Thematic analysis revealed that parental
involvement was mostly restricted to financial support and attendance at meetings, with
minimal participation in leadership or decision-making roles. Communication between
school leaders and parents was often top-down, and many parents had limited understanding
of their responsibilities. Cultural attitudes, weak PTA structures, and the absence of clear
policies were identified as key barriers. While awareness of the importance of involvement is
increasing, in practice it remains limited and largely symbolic in many schools. However, in
schools where genuine collaboration existed, it contributed to improved trust, transparency,
and school performance. The study recommends strengthening institutional frameworks,
enhancing PTA effectiveness, and promoting awareness to achieve more inclusive school
governance.
Ethiopia and Ports in History: Opportunities and Challenges
(Addis Abeba Universty, 2025-05-01) Mikiyas Adugna; Mohammad Hassen
This thesis explores Ethiopia's historical engagement with maritime ports and the enduring efforts of its rulers to gain access to the sea. Using a qualitative approach, it draws from diverse primary and secondary sources to shed light on a often-overlooked aspect of Ethiopia’s history. Historically, Ethiopia was a significant maritime power, controlling crucial ports along the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, such as Adulis, Massawa, Assab, Baylul, Zeilam, Berbera, and Djibouti. These ports played vital roles in trade and strategic defense but also made Ethiopia vulnerable to foreign invasion. The rise of Muslim Arabs, who destroyed the port of Aksum, marked the beginning of external threats, culminating in Ottoman occupation of Massawa and later European colonization by Britain, France, and Italy ultimately leading to Ethiopia’s loss of its historic ports. Despite setbacks, Ethiopian rulers consistently prioritized access to the sea. Between 1952 and 1991, the union with Eritrea temporarily granted Ethiopia maritime access, but its secession in the early 1990s retracted this gain under contentious circumstances. For over two decades, the government remained silent on this issue, but recently, efforts have been renewed to make access to the sea a national priority, reflecting Ethiopia’s ongoing desire to restore its maritime sovereignty. This thesis highlights Ethiopia’s historical struggle for maritime access a quest marked by resilience, loss, and renewed hope for sovereignty and global connectivity.
Waraqaa Qorannoo Digirii Lammaffaa (Ma) Guuttachuuf Qoannoo Afaanc Muummee Afaan Oromoo, Ogbarruufi Fooklooriif Dhiyaate
(Addis Ababa University, 2025-07-17) Abarraa Waaqjiraa; Asafaa Tafarraa
Qorannoon kun mata duree “Qaaccessa Unkaa fi Akkaataa Hojiiwwan Galaanaa Gaaromsaa Bara 2008 Hanga 2014fi Sirboota Aadaa”irratti kan xiyyeeffate yoo ta’u, ka’umsi qorannoo kanaa sirboonni haaraa (ammayyaa) qophaa'an hariiroo isaan sirboota aadaa waliin qaban qorachuun rakkoo dagatamuu sirboota aadaa baraaruun dhalootaaf akka darbu gochuudha. Kaayyoon qorannoo kanaas unkaafi akkaataa hojiiwwan Galaanaa Gaaromsaa Bara 2008 Hanga 2014 fi sirboota aadaa qaaccessuu irratti kan xiyyeeffatu yoo ta'u, kaayyoo qorannoo kanaa galmaan ga’uudhaaf qorataan mala akkamtaa hojiirra oolchee jira. Irraawwatamni qorannoo kanaa hojii Galaanaa Gaaromsaa bara 2008 hanga 2014fi sirboonni aadaa filatamanii jiru. Qorannoo kana keessatti akka madda odeeffannootti kan fudhataman sagaleefi suursagalee hojii Galaanaa Gaaromsaa bara 2008 hanga 2014 fi sirboonni aadaa qorannicha keessatti haammatamaniiru. Iddattoo filachuudhaaf mala iddattoo miti carraa keessaa malli miti carraa akkayyoo hojiirra oolee jira. Bu’uuruma kanaan mala ragaa sakatta’uu fayyadamuun sirboota aadaa qorannoo kanaaf barbaachisan funaanuuf ragaalee sagaleefi suursagaleedhaan marsaalee hawaasaa irratti argamaniifi barreeffamaan jiran funaanuuf hojiirra oolanii jiru. Malli qaaccessa ragaa mala walbira qabaa (comparison) fayya damuun walaloo sirboota Galaanaa Gaaromsaa bara 2008 hanga 2014fi sirboota aadaa filataman walbira qabamuun mala akkamtaatiin kan qaacceffame yoo ta’u, ragaalee sagaleefi suursagaleen jiran gara barreeffamaatti jijjiiruudhaan kaayyoo qorannoo kanaa galmaan gahuuf akka ragaa qorannoof ta’utti mata duree gurguddaa lamaan unka hojiiwwan Galaanaa Gaaromsaa bara 2008 hanga 2014fi sirboota aadaa jalatti argaman kanneen akka walaloo unka cufaa, walaloo unka banaa, toora, safara, birsaga, buusaga (walunata sagalee), dhikkisa (yaa’a sagalee),cabsata (buusaa)fi durdura sagaleetti qindaa’anii jiru. Mataduree akkaataa hojiiwwan Galaanaa Gaaromsaa bara 2008 hanga 2014fi sirboota aadaa jedhu jalatti ammoo mata duree xixiqqaa kanneen akka filannoo jechootaa, tartiiba jechootaafi malleen dubbiitti qoqqooduun mala akkamtaatti fayyadamuun qaacceffamanii jiru. Haaluma kanaan, qaaccessa unka hojii Galaanaa Gaaromsaa bara 2008 hanga 2014fi Sirboota Aadaa keessatti taassifaameen unka cufaa, unka banaa walbira qabamee qaacceffamee jira. Dabalataanis, qaaccessa Buufata, safara, dhikkisa, birsaga, buusaga (walunata sagalee), cabsataafi durdura sagaleetiin qaacceffameen unkoonni hojii Galaanaa Gaaromsaafi Sirboota Aadaa keessatti argaman adda bahanii hariiroon isaan gidduu jiru hubatamee jira. Bifuma walfakkaatuun, akkaataa dhiyaannaa hojii Galaanaa Gaaromsaafi sirboota aadaa jalatti ilaalamuu qaban keessaa filannoon jechootaa, tartiiba jechoonni ittii qindaa’aniifi itti fayyadama malleen dubbii irratti qaaccessi gadifagoon gaggeeffamee malleen dubbii hojii Galaanaa Gaaromsaafi sirboota aadaa keessa jiran maal fa’aa akka ta’aniifi walitti dhufeenyi filannoon jechootaa, tartiiba jechoonnifi gama fayyadama malleen dubbiin jiranis qaacceffamanii jiru. Unkoonni sirboota aadaas dagatamaa akka hindeemneef qaama kamiinuu xiyyeeffannoon osoo kennameefi gaariidha. Haalli bo’oowwan buufata keessaa, safarri, dhikkisni sagalee, walunatni sagalee fi durdurri sagalee walalootti sirboota ammayyaa keessatti qophaa’u unka sirboota aadaa tursuu akka danda’utti osoo ta’ee, Akkaataan fayyadamaa, tartiiba qindoomina jechootaafi malleen dubbii ergaan dabarsuuf gahee olaanaa waan qabuuf hojii walaloo kam keessattuu osoo xiyyeeffatamee gaarii ta’a