Browsing by Author "Abraha, Mehari"

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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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    Institutional Arrangement of the FDRE Ministry of National Defense in the Realization of Modern Education and Training: the Case of Training Main Department
    (Addis Ababa Univerisity, 2011-05) Abraha, Mehari; Chalchisa, Desalegn(PhD)
    This thesis examines the institutional arraignment of the FDRE’s Ministry of National Defense, in its application of modern education and training. It takes the case of training of the Main Department. The thesis has mainly focused on revealing gaps in its sub departments, sections structurally arranged within the main office of TMD, and the military training centers and colleges vis-à-vis the mission stated as per in the FDRE constitution the ministry of national defense. It largely deals with the TMD mission in its modernizing and qualifying members of the Ethiopian defense forces. The review of related literature, key informant interview as well as documentary sources pertaining to the institutional arrangement of the TMD. These are the major sources of data used in this thesis qualitative analysis employed, and the analysis final shows the multifaceted, nature of the subject. The thesis has come up with both strong and weak points of the TMD. Whereas the TMD’s contributes, devotions and dedications to its mission stands out as the high point of its strength; the thesis has also not failed to identify the TMD’s weak points in order to findings of thesis contribute towards its future trajectory like of success in its mission the TMD has played key role in the training and educating members of the defense forces in its various training centers and colleges: There is no doubt this is a success story. However the fact on the ground remained that the institutional arrangement of the TMD still awaits further improvement above all to compete with capacity improvement and cop up with the changes in technology through the March of time. This thesis has tried its level best by analyzing concluding and recommending to about what should be done from now and on
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    Institutional Arrangement of the FDRE Ministry of National Defense in the Realization of Modern Education and Training: the Case of Training Main Department
    (Addis Ababa University, 2011-05) Abraha, Mehari; Chalchisa, Desalegn (PhD)
    This thesis examines the institutional arraignment of the FDRE’s Ministry of National Defense, in its application of modern education and training. It takes the case of training of the Main Department. The thesis has mainly focused on revealing gaps in its sub departments, sections structurally arranged within the main office of TMD, and the military training centers and colleges vis-à-vis the mission stated as per in the FDRE constitution the ministry of national defense. It largely deals with the TMD mission in its modernizing and qualifying members of the Ethiopian defense forces. The review of related literature, key informant interview as well as documentary sources pertaining to the institutional arrangement of the TMD. These are the major sources of data used in this thesis qualitative analysis employed, and the analysis final shows the multifaceted, nature of the subject. The thesis has come up with both strong and weak points of the TMD. Whereas the TMD’s contributes, devotions and dedications to its mission stands out as the high point of its strength; the thesis has also not failed to identify the TMD’s weak points in order to findings of thesis contribute towards its future trajectory like of success in its mission the TMD has played key role in the training and educating members of the defense forces in its various training centers and colleges: There is no doubt this is a success story. However the fact on the ground remained that the institutional arrangement of the TMD still awaits further improvement above all to compete with capacity improvement and cop up with the changes in technology through the March of time. This thesis has tried its level best by analyzing concluding and recommending to about what should be done from now and on
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    School Bullying The Case of Selected Schools in Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2013-06) Abraha, Mehari; Lemma, Girma (Mr)
    The study investigated the prevalence ,the nature and attitudes of bullying among students in grades 11 and 12 from four selected schools in Addis Ababa based on convenience & ownership type namely Yekatit-12 & Medhanialem schools (Government owned), Holy Trinity(Faith based), Vision Academy(Private). A self report questionnaire was used to obtain data from a convenience sample of 450 students with the average age of 17.Two percent reported to have been bullied and bully others on regular basis. Nine percent had watched others got bullied since school had started this year. Almost half the respondents believed they were bullied for no particular reason while 10% of them were bullied because of their gender, their physical appearances (Height or weight).Religion and ethnicity had no or minimal relationship with bully-related experiences. Chisquare tests indicated impact of getting bullied to have no significant difference among school types .A one way analysis of variance yielded, Vision Academy, a private school, to have more bully-related experiences than the faith and government owned school types. The classroom and the way to/from schools had been reported to be the most susceptible spots for bullying. A two way analysis of variance had yielded a statistically significant relationship between school type and attitude towards bullying with large effect size (eta=.14) implying a faith based school to have more pro-bullying attitude. Students indeed had gone through the experience of bullying though it was not clear how distressful and hurtful the experience was and there were no mechanisms in any of the schools to channel incidents as they crop up