Browsing by Author "Negash, Dagne"

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    An Assessment of Challenges and Opportunities of Ethiopian Charities
    (Addis Ababa University, 2017-06) Negash, Dagne; Ero, Debebe (PhD)
    This study examined challenges and opportunities faced by Ethiopian Charites predominantly focusing on financial sustainability, organizational capacity and public image. Though, different studies are conducted on Ethiopian CSOs, there is no previous research conducted on challenges and opportunities faced by Ethiopian Charites. Therefore this study clearly indicated challenges and opportunities faced by Ethiopian charities. The research has employed a mixed methodology using different data collection technique such as document review, key informants interviews and questionnaire. Participants of this research were 20 directors/senior managers from Ethiopian charities and 5 ChSA NGO desk officers. The data obtained from the above participants using the stated techniques have been analyzed using different statistical methods such as percentage and frequency for quantitative data and coding and word description for qualitative data to inform the research inquiry. This study has focused on three thematic areas namely financial viability, organizational capacity and public image. The other areas (legal environment and advocacy) are not included in this study due to limitation of time and information. The findings of the study show that, majority of Ethiopian charities are facing myriad challenges with regard to financial sustainability, limited organizational capacity and negative Public image. The study has also identified untapped opportunities that Ethiopian charities will explore in their area of intervention and thereby to coup up challenges. Taking into account the untapped opportunities recommendation are forwarded. Accordingly, Ethiopian charities need to be committed to address internal capacity limitations via restructuring their system and set up. Donors on the other hand have to improve transparency in funding decisions and also consider the need for increased commitment to the capacity building support in the priority areas highlighted by Ethiopian charities. Ethiopian charities and their networks, as well as other pertinent stakeholders should aggressively work towards improvising relationships and foster a positive image of Ethiopian charities. Ethiopian charities need to establish meaningful partnership and alliance. Hence, financial constraints, lack of capacity and negative image will improve
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    The Role of Functional Adult Literacy To Run A Successful Micro And Small Enterprise. The Case of Gulele Sub-City Selected Woredas
    (Addis Ababauniversity, 2014-06) Negash, Dagne; Asefa, Meseret (PhD)
    This study was designed to assess the role of Functional Adult Literacy (FAL) to run a successful Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) or Income Generation Activities (IGA). It also addressed the characteristics of functionally literate and Functionally Illiterate micro business operators in establishing, managing and scaling-up of women entrepreneurs in MSEs and their IGA and the supports they acquire from FAL and MSE sector. A sample of 54 micro business/IGA operators, 12 group IGA leaders, 16 FAL Facilitators and 24 MSE officers were taken for the study using random sampling. In the process of answering the basic questions, a questionnaire that include characteristics of respondents, the role of FAL to run micro business, linkage and collaboration among FAL and MSE office, challenges related to FAL program implementation was designed in a closed ended and open ended questions. Moreover, interviews were held with top officials of MSEs, FAL facilitation office. After the data has been collected, it was analyzed using simple statistical techniques (Frequency and percentages).The results of the study indicate characteristics of micro business operators and the role of functional adult literacy in their micro business activity. It also shows that integrating Functional Adult Literacy programme with different livelihood program has great contribution it improve the life of needy adults. The results of the study also indicate weak collaboration among FAL facilitation office and MSE office, shortage of budget, shortage of manpower and inaccessibility of materials as among the major challenges. Moreover, lack of interest among FAL facilitators and FAL program participants due to different factors like; lack of incentive and absence of motivation from facilitators side and learners un friendly program delivery in place, time, approach and need focus from, learners side are also the major challenge. Finally, based on the major findings, recommendations were forwarded for concerned bodies such as existing and potential micro business operators, group IGA leaders MSE Offices, and FAL program facilitation office