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    Challenges on the Economic Empowerment of Women in Micro and Small Enterprise Sector: - The Case of Addis Ababa City, Addis Ketema Sub-City
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-11-01) Tewodros Asmare; Wassie Kebede (Ph.D)
    The purpose of this study is to assess challenges in the economic empowerment of women's micro and small enterprise (MSE) operators. The study attempted to respond to the questions (1) what are the factors that contributed to the lower performance of women-owned micro and small enterprises (MSEs), (2) the available support services by the government and financial institutions to empower women in the sector, and (3) the structural and systemic barriers in the support service system. The study employed mixed methods research. A total of 178 women MSE operators had taken part in the quantitative survey. A random sampling method was used to select survey respondents and purposive sampling techniques used to conduct qualitative interviews. Findings of the study revealed that women MSE operators faced challenges in accessing credit, input, information, and business training. Support institutions also had found to be challenged to provide context-sensitive services for women MSEs that factors like raw material shortage, lack of finance, financial literacy, and collateral issues in addressing the economic empowerment needs. The study recommends government and financial institutions should provide context-sensitive services, such as targeted incentives, simplified tax systems, and alternative financing options, and that concerned bodies should find a way to economically empower women MSE operators. Women MSE operators, Women empowerment, economic empowerment, Addis Ababa
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    Exploring the Chalenges of Visually Impaired Employees in Addis Ababa the Case of Arada, Kolfe Keranio and Gulele Sub Cities
    (Addis Ababa University, 2024-09-01) Wondosen Tesfaye; Mengistu Legesse (PhD)
    This study explored the challenges faced by visually impaired employees in the Arada, Kolfe Keranio, and Gulele sub-cities of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The research aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges of visual impaired employees in their respective work place. The research utilized a qualitative approach, by using in-depth interviews with 15 purposely selected visually impaired employees, as well as 10 key informant interviewees who represented government offices, human resource departments, and disability organizations, as well as 24 FGDs participants. The collected data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The result of the study showed that visual impaired employees face unfair treatment in the workplace, employers often failed to provide necessary materials on time, lack of assistants and appropriate transportation and access to different facilities within the organizations. There are also some negative attitudes from other employees that affected their social participation. The participants also reported low salaries compared to non-visual employees. The research findings suggest that employers should adhere to the responsibilities outlined in Article 6 of Proclamation 568/2008, including promoting employment opportunities and removing barriers for persons with disabilities and others as stated by the Ministry of Innovation and Technology: attention must be given to assistive devices to support the visually impaired individuals to be more efficient and active in their job performance. Keywords: Visual impairment, employment, workplace challenges, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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    Satisfaction of lower prosthesis limb users in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    (Addis Ababa University, 2016-07) Woldeyes, Hiwot; Legesse, Mengistu (PhD)
    This study investigates satisfaction level of lower limb prosthesis users and determinant factor associated with their satisfaction in Addis Ababa. The investigation was conducted by endeavouring Quantitative Institution based cross sectional study with the support of qualitative case study. Indicators of device and service satisfaction; shape, dimension, easy to use, well fit, comfort, pain free, affordability and service and repair, elements examined in the rehabilitation centers as per clients perspectives. Adult lower limb prosthetic users from two rehabilitation centers; POC and Menagesha rehabilitation center were included in the study using Convenient Sampling technique for quantitative study and eight respondents for qualitative study were purposefully recmited. Adapted QUEST 2.0, 173 structured questionnaires, were used to collect quantitative data and semi-structured interview guide and tape recorder used for qualitative data. The collected qualitative data were organized and analyzed through qualitative research approach and for quantitative data analysis SPSS version 20 was utilized. The finding showed that 71 .7 % of respondents were satisfied with the overall prosthesis device and related services. Prosthesis users were relatively highly satisfied with shape ofthe prosthesis device (87.9%), dimension of the prosthesis device (85.5%), training for using hislher prosthesis device by the service delivering institution (83.8%), prosthesis device meets his/ her need (77 .5%) and prosthesis device well fit with hislher limb/limbs (75.1 %). However, many prosthesis users were found to be dissatisfied with affordability of the prosthesis device(60.1 %).The main factors influencing user satisfaction were: marital status, monthly income, pain while using prosthesis device, height difference between the prosthetic devices or with the non amputated Leg, prosthesis type and years of using prosthetic device. In general, the present study showed that the current status ofthe overall satisfaction of respondents towards lower limb prosthesis device in the POC and Menagesha Rehabilitation centers was satisfactory. Moreover, the study has a great implication for social work practice in the area of Policy formulation, Empowerment and Research in the areas of the prosthesis device users. Key words: Addis Ababa, Amputation, Ethiopia, Lower Limb, Prosthesis, Rehabilitation, Satisfaction,
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    Social Support Experiences of Yemeni Refugee Women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study
    (Addis Ababa University, 2024-05-01) Samuel Amare; Abebaw Minaye (PhD)
    Women are recognized as one of the most vulnerable groups of refugees. Refugee women face more adaptation challenges and adverse consequences than refugee men. However, social support could be critical in shielding refugees during their adaptation processes. The general objective of this study was to examine the social support experiences of Yemeni refugee women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The study employed a descriptive-phenomenological design to achieve its objective. Thirteen Yemeni refugee women were selected using purposive sampling. A semi-structured interview guide was employed to examine the experiences of refugee women. Using a descriptive phenomenological analysis, the data was analyzed. The study's findings revealed that refugee women encountered economic challenges (limited job opportunities and low or no income, housing problems), identity-related challenges (lack of recognized identity documents, increase in price related to identity), linguistic and socio-cultural challenges (language barriers, social isolation, uncooperative police, cultural differences, and obstacles to education), and gender-related challenges (sexual harassment). These adaptation challenges were detrimental to refugee women‟s well-being. The study showed that refugee women asked for support from both formal and informal support sources. Refugee women received instrumental support at refugee-serving humanitarian organizations such as financial support, material support (food rations and bedding, hygiene materials, and milk powder), training support (language, computer, technical and vocational), medical and educational allowances, and daycare and other services. Language barriers, lack of availability of knowledge about the support packages, transportation problems, support providers‟ unfriendly treatment, unmet survival needs, childcare responsibility, failure to give timely responses by support providers, community leaders‟ biased recruitment to the support provided by humanitarian organizations, and support providers‟ biased attitude hindered refugee women from accessing social support at refugee-serving humanitarian organizations. Additionally, the study‟s findings indicated that the support refugee women received from humanitarian organizations working with refugees was inadequate and below their expectations. Moreover, the study's findings indicated that refugee women received various types of social support from family, friends, and independent sponsors, including instrumental support, emotional support, and informational support. Furthermore, the findings indicated that refugee women employed various coping strategies to cope with adaptation challenges in the face of social support deficit. Refugee women dealt with economic challenges using different survival strategies, such as engaging in income-generating activities, selling possessions, marrying local men, and prioritizing spending. The findings also revealed that refugee women employed creative coping strategies, including sending Ethiopian nationals to the shop, taking off the Abaya (Muslim long dress), using essential words from the local language, and using an avoidance strategy to cope with identity-related challenges. Moreover, participating in social gatherings, using language learning and rehearsal strategies, and using virtual communication tools were some of the coping strategies employed by refugee women to cope with linguistic and socio-cultural challenges. Additionally, refugee women used coping strategies such as religious belief, cognitive reappraisal, and venting emotions to cope with various adaptation challenges. The study had implications for the government, refugee-serving humanitarian organizations, local community members, and other concerned bodies to help refugee women have enhanced well-being and thrive instead of merely surviving. The study also had implications for social work education, practice, policy, and research. Key Words: Social support, Adaptation challenge, Coping, Yemeni refugee women, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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    The Situation of Eritrean Refugees While Interacting with Ethiopian Nationals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    (Addis Ababa University, 2022-06-01) Teshome Kassa; Ashenafi Hagos (Ph.D.)
    When the regulations governing refugee-host community interactions become loose, the refugees might influence the host community's socio-economic structure. This study examined the situation of Eritrean refugees while interacting with Ethiopian nationals in Addis Ababa. The study utilized the descriptive qualitative method through purposive sampling. Twelve Eritrean refugees, 11 Ethiopian national residents, and nine employees of the government refugee agency participants were interviewed. The interview identified five themes: the route and travel conditions, Addis Ababa as a transit destination, the two safety features, interaction and actions, and government support. The findings of the study revealed that the way the Eritrean refugees lived with host communities disrupted the living conditions. Understanding this can help responsible agencies such as RRS, the city administration of Addis Ababa, and UNHCR prioritize and respond primarily to the safety and economic burden of the host community. Keywords: Addis Ababa, Eritrea, Family reunification, Interaction, National Residents, Refugee, Safety