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    Analysis of the Values and Impacts of Ecosystem Services Dynamics, and Valuation of Selected Provisioning Services in Hare River Catchment, Southern Ethiopia
    (Addis Ababa University, 2019-07) Abraha, Mehari; Achiso (PhD), Demeke
    This thesis intends to assess the dynamics of Ethio - U.S bilateral defense cooperation specifically by identifying the existing challenges to be resolved and that of prospects to build upon since 2011 till date. The thesis has mainly focused on revealing gaps on defense relations of the two countries. The study employs a qualitative research design of which case Study method is selected as it gives authority to the researcher to make the required descriptions and interpretations based on the collected data than the other methods. Besides, this design was found appropriate as the data collection tool and method was revisited a number of times based on the clues and information obtained along the way from one respondent to the other due to the secrecy of subject to prepare a comprehensive questionnaire from the very beginning. In so doing, the study makes use of purposive sampling techniques to choose those potential respondents on both parties to respond to an open ended items and document analysis were used as another important source of data. In relation to the document analysis; the MoU signed between the two countries, agreed meeting minutes, annual reports pertaining to the Ethio - U.S bilateral defense cooperation and the like were consulted. So far as the findings of this study are concerned; the bilateral defense cooperation and partnership of fighting terrorism is characterized by provision of finance, trainings, equipment’s, military advisory on the U.S. side whereas man power to the extent of sacrificing citizens lives has been contributed more of on the Ethiopia part ever since the agreement was signed. In this regard, the researcher finds it difficult to make comparisons whether or not the bilateral defense cooperation is founded on a balanced amount as the contributions on both sides as they are incomparable in the first place except that they are considered negotiable and made in agreement on both parties. The Ethio-U.S bilateral Defense cooperation still awaits further improvement above all to balance the relationship of the two countries. This thesis has tried its level best by analyzing the existing and possibly retrieved data, given the secrecy of the subject itself, attempted to arrive at concluding remarks in relation to the challenges and prospects of the bilateral defense cooperation. Key words: Challenges, Prospects, Bilateral Defense Cooperation, Terrorism, Security
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    The Recent Ethio-Eritrea Rapprochement: Challenges and Prospects
    (Addis Ababa University, 2019-06) Beshana, Terefe; Achiso (PhD), Demeke
    The recent Ethio-Eritrea rapprochement has changed the long conflicts and hostilities into peaceful relations of the two countries in particular and the region in general. The Ethio-Eritrea conflicts that had destabilized the Horn for about two decades came into an end as a result of the rapprochement. The border conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea affected not only the two countries but also affected security of the region as well. A number of attempts were made to resolve the conflicts between Ethiopia and Eritrea either by regional or international community at different times. However, none of them able to end the conflicts. The Algiers Peace Agreement had brought the large scale war to an end in 2000. The rapprochement between Ethiopia and Eritrea has been driven by both internal and external factors. Internally the change of leadership in Ethiopia and externally, the regional and international powers’ competition on the strategic Horn of Africa are the prominent factors. To this end the study aimed at describing and exploring the extent to which the rapprochement has been challenged and the prospects for the peace process. In exploring the challenges and prospects of the rapprochement data were gathered from different sources. Through in-depth interviews and literature, relevant data was gathered and analysed qualitatively. The peace deal is perceived positively and welcomed by many people, international and regional organizations. The rapprochement on the other hand encounters various internal and external challenges. The current internal situations in Ethiopia; political discontents, lack of institutionalization of the peace process, ‘ethnic based’ conflicts which has led to intensification of civilian displacements at different parts of the country and the interests of regional powers on the Horn could be a challenge to the rapprochement. Properly managing of the peace process of the rapprochement could have far reaching positive impacts on the two states and the entire region in economic, political, security and social aspects. Ethiopia will get access to the ports of Eritrea for export and import trade items. Furthermore, the finding identified the rapprochement could help in facilitating the Horn countries economic integration projects.