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The 15th Century Hayq Tradition of the Pauline Epistles, A Philological Analysis
(Addis Ababa University, 2007-10) Demissie, Yosef; Marrassini, Paulo(Professor)
This thesis concerns the study of the 15th c. Hayq’s manuscript of St. Paul Epistles. The manuscript consists of the 14 Epistles. Among these, the Epistle of Romans is selected. The reason why this manuscript is selected is that it has not been studied and edited and there is no published work or thesis on it. The focus of the study is on the latter corrections and emendations of the ms. The researcher believes that this ms, apart from its antiquity, has very rich value for the study of New Testament Philology; and also, may be used as material for the critical edition of Romans. The method used for the study is a philological analysis along with a comparative method. The two texts, which are taken for comparison are the edition work of Tedros Abraha and the modern published text. All verses of the texts were translated literally and were compared for their similarities and differences with critical observations. Regarding similarities, the entire chapters of Romans of the three texts deal with similar concepts. Concerning their differences, the ms of Hayq has sometimes independent characteristics, which were added by the first copyist. The latter corrections took place by the second copyist on the basis of these new readings. The corrections are made through the whole folios of the ms in different ways; but they have problems with meaning and grammar. The model, which is taken for the corrections, is the printed text or the ms that has similar readings with the printed text. The family and group of the ms are identified in the 14 mss edition of Tedros Abraha. The general assessment of the corrections shows that the new readings appeared with the first copyist and the second copyist recognized that these new readings are different from the common readings, which are accepted by the Church. So, he carried out the corrections, but he spoiled these valuable and precious manuscripts
The 2011 Humanitarian Intervention in Libya: Rebuilding Libya and the Reasions for the Continuation of Crises After Intervention
(Addis Ababa University, 2017-04) Asfaw, Dereje; Mathews, K. (PhD)
The purpose of this study is to investigate the roles of international community to rebuild Libya and the major rationales behind the continuation of crises in the aftermath of the 2011 humanitarian intervention. Libya, after the intervention is a country experiencing human rights violations, instability, economic breakdown and deterioration in both quality and quantity of social services like health care and education. So, the study addresses the international roles in the period of crises and the question why the crises continue after Gaddafi. As a research intends to explain the international roles in rebuilding Libya and the chief reasons for the persistence of crises after intervention, it has employed qualitative research methodology which is appropriate for research based on explanations, analysis and conceptualizations of issues and to this end document analysis and key informant interviews were conducted. The study use realistic approach to humanitarian cases to evaluate the behavior of states and the concept of R2P as a tool of analysis. The 2011 Libyan revolt was started because of different root and immediate causes. Chief among the root causes are violation of human rights, regionalism, tribalism and corruption. While the arrest of FathiTerbil, human rights activist and the attorney for the families of those who were killed at Abu Salim prison camp and the inspiration of Libyans by regime changes in some of their neighboring countries such as Tunisia and Egypt were the immediate causes of the revolt. The international community responded to the Libyan crises using the norm of the responsibility to protect as a base, the concept which implies that state has the primary responsibility to protect its own people from genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing but the responsibility transferred to international community if the state is unable and/ or unwilling to halt and/or perpetuate these crimes by itself. The international community has been play roles in rebuilding Libya in areas of building institutions, mediating political dialogue among Libyan political parties, providing economic and social assistances. Despite this however, the evaluation of the international presence in Libya was limited. The process of rebuilding Libya is politicized and the approaches of the international community to rebuild it are found to be realistic approach. This was manifested in the increased presence of western actors following the strong establishment of Islamic states after 2014. There are both internal and external factors for the persistence of the crisis in Libya after the 2011 humanitarian intervention. Internally, factors such as weak transitional governments, competitions for political power, political legitimacy and economic resources among Libyan factions, the presence of terrorist groups, Revenge attacks, the Passage of Isolation Law on Perceived Pro- Gaddafi Regime and tribalism have been identified. While externally, limited international roles in rebuilding Libya, the realistic approach of major powers, biased intervention that is supports for rebels, the unmanaged security sector during the transitional period and the immediate end of the mission without establishing an able government after Gaddafi have been identified as a major reasons for the continuation of the crises. The major regional powers support Libya’s major factions, Libya dawn and Libyan dignity, separately for their political, economic and ideological interests. States like Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE support operation dignity while Qatar, Turkey and Sudan support operation dawn which in turn makes the crises to persist by creating division between actors and providing them with availability of war weapons. Keyword: Rebuild Libya, humanitarian intervention, international community
A Qualitative Case Study: The Roles of Religious Organizations on Women’s Economic Empowerment Access to Community Financial Resources; The Case of Genete Eyesus Child and Families Development Program, Addis Ababa
(Addis Ababa University, 2023-11-14) Mengistu Meles; Abebe Assefa (PhD)
The objective of this study was to examine the roles of religious organizations in women's economic empowerment to access community financial resources. The study used a qualitative case study by Applying a descriptive method with the aim of gathering relevant information from informants’ perspectives regarding the organization program that helped women access community financial resources. A total sample of 22 participants were selected for KIIs, FGD, and individual home case study purposes using a purposive sampling technique in choosing of informants based on their long duration and experiences in the organization. Data was collected using both primary and secondary sources. The primary sources of data were gathered from the organization staff, organization participants including the members of saving groups, and selected individual women from vocational training. The primary data was gathered using the key informant, FGD, individual household case study guide, and observation checklists. Written English with an Amharic-translated interview guide and mobile device record tools were used to get detailed first-hand information from the study participants to know how the organization works with women to access community financial resources for women and establish women-led small-scale businesses. For secondary data collection, different literature including articles, journals, research findings, organization service manuals, annual reports and plans monitoring, and evaluation checklists were reviewed to support the study findings. Data were transcribed and translated using the hematic analysis technique and coding system based on data similarities and differences the finding of this study revealed that women’s participation in the organization program enabled them to improve their business management skills including saving culture, business planning, and book record keeping.
A Study of the Ethiopian National army Museum
(Addis Abeba Universty, 2023-06-01) Bergene Baleso; Kassaye Begashaw (PhD)
Museum history and collection management is one of the important processes for museums to be successful in their mission. It refers to the process of managing museum collections properly and increasing of effectiveness of the museums. It is the systematic mechanisms that regulate the museum collections to play towards the achievement of organizational goals. Ethiopian National Army Museum since its foundation in imperial Haile Selassie has over the years tried to accomplish a lot of objectives in its activities. The overall goal of this thesis is to conduct a study of the National Army Museum and to investigate the history and, functions of Museum documentation and collection management. The research approaches employed include both qualitative and quantitative research. The essential information was gathered from both primary and secondary sources, and it was thoroughly reviewed and interpreted. Questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions, and observation were used to collect data for this. The primary results are that museum collection management, museum role; discontinuities, representation, legal frameworks, community participation, museum services, and organizational structure fall short of the intended norm set by (ICOM, and ICCROM). This study suggests that museum history and collection management be run and managed by professionals who carry out their duties in accordance with the basic principles of effective museum collection management policy and guidelines. As long as stringent and effective museum policies and guidelines are implemented, the National Army Museum will eventually be able to build proper standards of museum history and collection administration. As a result, the Ethiopian Army troops and the general public receive suitable, effective, and goal-oriented service.
Academic Freedom and the Idea Of University: A Philosophical Inquiry (with A Reflection on Addis Ababa University)
(Addis Ababa University, 2015-10) Tamirat, Sisay; Kenaw, Setargew(PhD)
Access to Farmland and Rural Women Livelihood: The Case of Enemay Woreda, East Gojjam Administrative Zone
(Addis Ababa University, 2022-09-01) Meaza Demse; Getachew Senishaw (PhD)
This study deals with the rural women livelihood related to socio-cultural factors undermine social status, power, and decision making in access to farmland in Enemay Woreda, East Gojjam Zone. The study employed mixed method. In carrying out the study, in-depth interview, key informant, focus group discussions (qualitative methods), and household survey (quantitative methods) were employed. Secondary data were collected from secondary sources such as research articles, unpublished document, and books. A total of twenty-eight participants participated in the qualitative study including woreda and kebele officials. In addition, household survey questionnaire was administered to 141 women to collect quantitative data. Qualitative and quantitative data was analyzed based on objective of the study. The results obtained from the study show that farmland is an invaluable resource for women livelihood. During EPRDF land re-distribution (1996/7), most of women obtained a farmland but limited control over resources because their resources usually controlled by husbands. Due to the patriarchal attitudes of the community, men are decision makers, controlled and managed the resource of household, and women are dominated by husband. Lack of educational status of women, deprives their legal rights of manage and control over their resources. Women were restricted to plough their farmland by local community and they forced to give sharecroppers to obtain some production for livelihood. Particularly, FHHs could not manage the households since obtained small production from sharecroppers. They forced to find works for survival and obtain daily consumption such as selling traditional alcoholic beverages, daily laborer, and removing weeds. Thereby, the livelihood of FHHs has a painful living condition. Furthermore, women’s health condition is essential to attain income for their livelihood. However, their health condition status low being laborious worker. In general, gender-based discrimination and patriarchal attitudes of the community affected women’s access and control over farmland to their livelihood and health condition.
Accessibility of Museum Collections for Visitors with Disability: A Case of Three Selected Museum in Addis Ababa
(Addis Abeba Universty, 2022-02-01) Abrham Tesfaye; Kassaye Begashaw (PhD)
Throughout the world, the cultural and educational roles of museums are growing. But many museums do not carefully consider people with disabilities as their visitors, for their buildings and communication accessibilities are very limited in designing museums for all people. However, in this regard, the overall conditions of the Ethiopian museums are hardly studied. Having this in mind, this study adopted case study research design and explored three museums found in Addis Ababa, namely Ethiopian National Museum, Institute of Ethiopian Studies Museum and Addis Ababa Museum, in relation to their accessibilities to disabled visitors, and compliance with universal design principles targeting disabled museum visitors. To this end, the research employed a multi-method approach to gather appropriate data, including site survey /observation, interviewing, photographing, analysis of secondary sources directed at gathering facts regarding the experiences and viewpoints of existing museum visitors with disabilities, and museum professionals; multiple aspects of disability access, such as physical accessibility, inclusive exhibition design, and communication accessibility in each selected museum. Consequently, the findings of the research show that the three museums comply reasonably well when it comes to approachability of their buildings. On the other hand, the findings of this study reveal that the facilities and services provided by the three museums investigated were not designed to benefit people with disabilities. The result of the study also shows that the physical contexts of the three museums’ exhibition spaces are not well planned and constructed to satisfy people with disability in terms of learning with convenience. In addition, the research found that the three museums investigated are not fully inclusive in creating a place and environment where the disabled visitors can access museum objects for several purposes, including education. For instance, none of the three museums have provisions for communication in sign language, Braille, tactile representations of some objects to make learning easier for hearing impaired and visually impaired visitors respectively. Thus, the research concludes that the three museums investigated are below average in light of fulfilling the requirements of accessibility guidelines, and being compliant with the Principle of Universal Design. Finally, this research recommends that the stated three museums and their stakeholders should carefully consider what they can do within their own limitations for disabled museum visitors to make each museum ameliorate its physical and communication barriers for disabled visitors and be inclusive. In addition, it is suggested that the three museums should adopt universal design principles, particularly as they relate to accessibility and usability requirements while retrofitting the existing ones.
Achievement and challenges of micro and small enterprises of Addis Ababa: A case study of Yeka sub city
(Addis Ababa University, 2015-05) G/senbet, Wakjira; Lika, Tebarek(PhD)
In many part of developing countries, micro and small enterprises are extremely expanding and absorbing a large number of urban labor force. The study has focused on achievement and challenges of micro and small enterprises in Yeka sub city of Addis Ababa city Administration. In order to attain the objectives of the study, a questionnaire survey covering a total of 68 enterprises conducted on five Woredas (Woreda 2,5,7,9 and 11) of Yeka sub city. To obtain representatives samples from these woredas and sub sectors of MSEs stratified sampling method are employed. The information gathered through questionnaires was analyzed by descriptive statistic such as percentage, pie chart, and cross tabulation. The result of the study revealed that micro and small enterprises have created job opportunities for large number of urban unemployment especially for young and adult age group of the society. In this case there is a variation among the sectors in creating job opportunity. The construction sectors absorb large number of labor force than the other sectors. On the contrary MSE faced a number of challenges such as shortage of capital, market competition, inadequate plot of land, and inadequate provision of credit are among the major one. Finally to attain the intended objectives of MSE program in the study area carefully designed intervention like better access to credit, facilitating and strengthening market linkage among the MSE or other medium and large enterprises, provision of better infrastructures need to be conceded
Achievements and Challenges of Cluster Level Associa tions (CLAs) in Addis Ababa : The case of CLAs in ' Addis Ketema' sub city
(Addis Ababa University, 2015-11) Behailu, Bemnet; Kassaye, Demelash (PhD)
This study aims to analyze the achievements and challenges of Cluster Level Associations (CLAs) in Addis Ababa, specifically in'Addis Ketema' subcity. Self-help group approach (SHG) has appeared as popular method of working in recent years, this approach is a three tier people's institution: SHG, CLA and Federation. One SHG constitutes between 15-20 poor and socially marginalized women, CLA is a network of8-10 strong SHGs and Federation is a town/local level people's apex institution that represents the entire community. By the time this study is conducted the largest numbers of CLAs are located in Addis Ababa. Out of the hundred CLAs in Addis Ababa, more than 50 CLAs are located in Addis Ketem sub City. Hence, considering the large number of CLAs in Addis Ketema Sub city, five CLAs to be assessed from this sub city by employing purposive and random sampling technique. Accordingly, data was collected from ten leaders of CLAs and five program staffs of SHG promoting organizations by employing interview instrument, and FGD was conducted with twelve CLA members. Moreover, data was also gathered through observation and document review. As the finding of the study proves, CLAs are involved in strengthening and forming SHGs, planning and implementing need based projects, taking up different social issues in their communities and taking up administrative roles. While performing these roles, the CLAs are facing challenges which are hindering their performance; one of the basic challenges is connected to legal identity that is; the CLAs being informal institutions without legal identity. Furthermore, the study also identifies opportunities to strengthen the functioning of CLAs. And Social work implication and recommendation were made based on the findings. Keywords: Cluster Level Associations, Self Help Group
Action Research Practices in Teaching English as aForeign Language in Ethiopian Universities: Implications for Quality Language Teaching
(Addis Ababa University, 2010-07) Jebessa, Firdissa; Kebede, Seime (PhD); Bogale, Berhaltu(PhD)
This study intended to investigate the extent to which EFL teachers in Ethiopian public universities know and practice act jon research to bring change and betterment of their practices and the quality of student learning. To this end, EFL teachers' action research knowledge, practice, change, environment; and perceived roles of action research for quality teaching have been addressed. lnasmuch as the English language is the medium of inSlnlction at uni versit ies in Ethiopia, and action research is catalyst for enhancing quality teaching and learning; linking and addressing the two epitomize the pragmatic assumption that it is whatever actually happens in the classroom that really makes a difference to the quality of student learning. The assumption is lUlderpinned by the perspective of reflective rationality, which supports the notion of empowering and committing the frontline implementers -teachers. in addressing the issue. a blend of both qualitative and quantitative methods was used following dominantly descriptive approach (at the reconnaissance stage), somewhat descriptive and more of exploratory approach (at the pilot stage), and both exploratory and explanatory approaches (during the main study). Data fo r the reconnaissance were collected through a questionnaire from 25 language instructors at AAU. The pilot study data were collected through questionnaires from 33 instructors and 104 students at Hawassa and Jimma Universities; through focused group discussions (FODs) with six EFL teachers at the two universities; and through interviews with three people at the Ministry of Education (MoE). Data fo r the main study were generated through questionnaires from 57 teachers and 214 students at Addis Ababa University (AAU), Bahir Dar University (BDU), and Haranlaya Univrsity (HarU); through interviews with eight persons (two each from the three universities and from MoE); and through FODs with 20 persons (7 each at AAU and BDU, and 6 at 1-larU)_ Whereas the data collected during the reconnaissance and the pilot study were analyzed by interspersing the qualitative data with the quantitative data, during the main study the analyses and interpretations were made separately both for the quantitative and the qualitative data. By way of mixing the results of the two in the Discussions Chapter, two purposes were achieved: producing more comprehensive answers to tbe research questions than they might appear separately, and triangulating the different data or results for va lidation purpose. Apart from this, a validation group of 7 EFL teachers at AAU participated in scrutinizing the research work right from the start and mai nly at cri tical stages (at proposal. pi lot, and main study). It has, therefore, been learnt that even though EFL teachers claimed to have high theoretical knowledge and medium practical skills of action research, their actual practice of it was little. Similarly. whereas the teachers' knowledge of action research coincidedwith the perspectives of reflective rationality as opposed to that of technical rationality (see Chapter Three Table 2), their laci/ knowing was the lowest rated in comparison with their reflection-on-action (Raa) and reflection-in-action (Ria). Similarly, whereas the power of action research for change and betterment was highly valued (pragmatic validity), a number of internal and external environmental facto rs have limited EFL teachers' practice of it. Equally in the journey of the research work, some doubts and debates had inspired me for further readings, explorations, and lessons. As a result. I have revitalized my earlier beliefs and perspectives that action research has got credibility, visibility, recognition, rigor and acceptance. My earlier over expectation of the practices of action research by EFL teachers, nonetheless, were abated. Equally, it has been learnt that the
The Activities of Protestant Missionaries in Introducing Modern Education and Health Services in Dambi Dollo Awaraja (Ca 1918-1974)
(Addis Ababa University, 2017-08) Tola, Debela; Ta'a, Tesema (Prof.)
The study is about the missionaries and the beginning of Modern Education among the Sayyo Oromo who live in Dambi Dollo and its surrounding. The study attempts to document how the Missionaries, especially the Protestant Missionaries came to the area of Sayyo and their methods of expansion as well as how they undertook the conversion activity among the Sayyo Oromo The study also deals with what the traditional religious and ritual ceremollie of the Sayyo people looked like before the introduction of either Christianity or Islam in to the area. Further investigation was also conducted to check how the Ethiopian Orthodox church expanded in the area and how it was welcomed among the Sayyo Drama. Furthermore the study tried to check how the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, the first Christian Church, which had penetrated the Sayl'o area and how if responded to the newly arrived Protestan tism as well as the relationsh ip between the Ethiopian Orthodox Christians and the Protestants. In this study special focus is given to the Missionaries modernizing efforts among the Sayyo Oromo. That means how Missionaries started building Schools, Hospitals, Clinics and different Churches. Despite the efforts of the missionaries in expanding modernization among the Sayyo Oromo they had also affected the normal life-style of the people. The research reveals that Christianity arrived among the Sayyo Oromo of Dambi Dollo and it urroundings before a century ago. Protestantism expanded in the area by convincing methods of donation and often by impressive pressures made particularly through attacking the traditional Oromo religion with its rituals. In genera! the contextual background, Political oppression, low economic status, lack of infrastructure, the event of Influenza Epidemic and other world historical events contributed to the people.,·' active conversion to Protestantism The mass conversion of the people resulted in creating new spiritual orientation, which brought about holistic change, including the undermining of indigenous cultural practices.
Activities Performed by Volunteers: The Case of Mekedonia Humanitarian Association
(Addis Ababa University, 2017-06) Kassaye, Ashenafi; Hagos, Ashenafi (PhD)
Volunteers are defined as those who help others with no expectation of monetary rewards and volunteerism as a type of activity that is intended to improve the wellbeing of others. However, Activities Performed by Volunteers is not well studied dimension in the Ethiopian context in general and in the study area in particular. Consequently, the major purpose of this study was to investigate activities performed by volunteers of Mekedonia Humanitarian Association. The study used qualitative method with case study approach. Purposive sampling technique was used to select samples. Data were gathered through interview, observation and document review. The collected data were organized and analyzed through qualitative research approach. Findings of this study revealed that, there are many motivational factors that make individuals to volunteer in social services. Among these, the main are to get mental satisfaction, to get God‟s blessing, to help succeed the organization its objectives, serve the community and getting opportunity to develop skills. The study found out that volunteers perform various activities ranging from simple tasks to more professional duties. Promoting the organization mission and values is among the activities volunteers perform. Concerning challenges of volunteering, lack of awareness about giving volunteer services, inadequate office facility and time constraints were found to be major challenges. This study forwarded implications for service, policy, research and education. As part of social work implication, what volunteers do in the association is related with social work roles that can be linked with “Reflexive therapeutic” approach which focuses on promoting and facilitating personal growth
Adaptailon, Culture and Changing Environment: the Case of the Gumuz of the Diddessa Valley (Kamasi Zone), West Ethiopia
(Addis Ababa University, 2001-05) Iffa, Abeya; pankhurst, Alula (PhD)
This Study attempts to explain adaptive strategies and coping mechanisms employed by the Gumuz in response to constraints or in their effort to adapt to the ecology of the diddessa valley in the Process.
The Adaptation to climate change and variability the case of seglamen kebele, Laelay Machew woreda, Northern Ethiopia
(Addis Ababa University, 2016-05) Asayehegn, Brkti; G/michael, Yohannes (PhD)
Climate change and variability is one of the greatest challenges facing the Ethiopian agrarians. Climate change has a drastic impact on agricultural output, with total crop Failure and massive livestock deaths. The aim of this study is to assess adaptation to climate change in the local livelihood of Laeley Machew Woreda Seglamen kebele. The study was conducted in one rural kebeles. And also the main argument of the research is small farmer holder indigenous and introduced climate change adaptation strategies. Significance of the study is to document local climate change and adaptation practices of farmers, to contribute a comprehensive and in depth understanding of rural community livelihoods in the framework of climate change, serve as input to the strategy of assuring food security and sustainable resource management and some research gaps. The study attempts to solve negative impacts of climate change in general, vulnerable community in particular. The general findings of the study shows that the climate of the study area has variability and in turn this climate change and variability has impact on the study area livelihood sources like: crop production, cropping pattern, availability of long cycle crops, and availability of livestock feed, loss of livestock and availability of ground and surface water source were the major ones. To minimize the impacts of climate change and variability the farmers of the study area had use different local and introduced types of adaptation mechanisms, Like; selling labor, food aid, selling livestock and other assets, early maturing crop varieties, water and soil conservation, rehabilitation of gullies and mountain were long term adaptation practices applied by farmers and woreda office of agriculture. Even if it has some gaps in the process of implementation such as lack of information and knowledge in implementing introducing practice, lack of targeting problem to address to the vulnerable community etc. Keywords: Climate change/variability, Adaptation system, Vulnerability, Perception
Adaptation to Climate Variability and Changes in the Small Farming Households, Dire Dawa Administration
(Addis Ababa University, 2014-06) Abebe, Betelhem; Bewket, Woldeamlak (PhD)
The aim of this study was to assess perception of smallholder farmers‟ on climate change/variability and its impact, and to identify the determinant of farmers‟ choice of adaptation. The study was conducted in two rural kebeles of DDA. Both primary and secondary data sources were used and analyzed by using both qualitative and quantitative (descriptive statistics and MNL model) methods of data analysis. The result obtained from meteorological data of three decades and respondents perception on local climate change is almost indicates an increase in temperature and variability in rain fall. Local people also perceived the hazards induced by climate change and variability such as drought, extreme heat, livestock disease and flood as the major climatic hazards affecting their livelihood. Changing planting date, implementing soil and water conservation techniques, shifting from cattle to goats and sheep, income source diversification and growing drought tolerant crops are the major adaptation options employed by the farmers. The result of MNL analysis identified that sex, education level, availability active labour size in the household, off-farm income, frequency of extension contact, access to credit, distance to market, access to climatic information, farm size, farming experience and access to irrigation are the major determinants of farmer‟s use of adaptation. Farmers also identifies lack of money, lack of information, shortage of land, poor potential for irrigation, lack of market access, lack of credit access, lack of agricultural inputs and lack of extension service as most important barriers to adaptation. Finally, some of the recommendation in the study includes empowerment of women and the strategic use of incentives in adapting and innovating appropriate technologies. Key words: Adaptation, Climate change/variability, Perception
Addressing Community’s Environmental Concerns in Higher Institutions: A Focus on Wolaita Sodo University and its Surrounding Rural Community
(Addis Ababa University, 2011-06) Atebo, Eyob; G/Michael, Yohannes (PhD)
Many conventional research and educational system have given less attention to the needs and priorities of local communities. Hence, the potential to integrate indigenous and modern practices in dealing with the contemporary environmental challenges have been minimum. Therefore, this study has assessed the extent to which local community’s environmental concerns are being addressed through the core missions of Wolaita Sodo University with respect to environmental education processes and practices. The study has employed personal interviews,questionnaire, focus group discussions, and observation in addition to using available documents. The target population of the study comprised 1842 households; and 128 academic staff and 503 third year regular undergraduate students of Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities and Faculty of Natural and Computational Sciences at Wolaita Sodo University. Both household and student respondents were selected using stratified random sampling on the basis of kebele, gender, and faculty; whereas sample instructors were selected using systematic sampling method. The study revealed that there are environmental issues, such as land degradation, soil erosion, water pollution, deforestation, and waste disposal problems whose cumulative effects are disastrous from both human and ecological perspectives. However, the intervention of the institution in this regard through the three core function areas of teaching, research, and community service has been very limited. This has been evidenced by the subordinate position being given to local environmental issues in the curricula and instruction, theory-based nature of environmental education, failure of academic staff and students to take part in the community-based environmental protection activities among others. The study has also identified both challenges and opportunities for strengthening community-university collaboration from the perspective of these two parties as well as other concerned stakeholders. Based on the findings of the study, adaptation of the curricula and instruction to suit local environmental context, provision of action-oriented environmental education at different settings, empowerment of the academic staff and the community groups; and strengthening community-university collaboration through optimizing the existing possibilities while overcoming its associated barriers are some of the major potential measures suggested so as to re-orient the existing higher education system in the study area towards the one which is more sensitive to the local community’s environmental concerns
Administrative And Socio-Economic History of Sululta Woreda, 1941-1974
(Addis Ababa University, 2020-10) Tarekegn, Tena; Wasyihun (PhD), Tamrat
The main objective of this thesis is reconstructing the administrative and socio-economic history of Sululta Wäräda from the liberation of Ethiopia in 1941 to the end of the monarchical government, in the country, in 1974. The study covers the period from 1941to1974, in which the inhabitants of the woreda like the other residents of Shäwa Province observed important political and socio-economic developments. The study begins with historical survey of the woreda by prevailing different developments in the woreda before liberation (1941). Beside this, the study outlines the rule of the Italians in the wärääda, in the pre-1941 period.The thesis deals with the restoration of the imperial administration and the reforms that were introduced by Emperor Haile Sillassie in various fields in relation with the administration and land related issues and the importance of the reforms to the people of the wäräda will be the main area of concern. The study also outlines taxation issues and view maladministration problems in the district. In addition, the study assesses the formation of Sululta Wäräda and its administrative history in the period under discussion. The thesis also attempted to focus on nature of the land tenure system in the wäräda and its burden on the life of the inhabitants in the wäräda. The thesis also attempts to asses’ public services and infrastructural developments in the wäräda, in the last three decades of the monarchical regime.
Administrative and Socio-Economic History Of Sululta Woreda, 1941-1974
(Addis Ababa University, 2020-06) Tarekegn, Tina; Wasyihun(Phd), Tamrat
The main objective of this thesis is reconstructing the administrative and socio-economic history of Sululta Woreda from liberation of Ethiopia in 1941 to the end of the monarchical government, in the country, in 1974. The study covers the period from 1941to1974, in which the inhabitants of the woreda like the other residents of Shoa Province observed important political and socio-economic developments. The study begins with historical survey of the woreda by prevailing different developments in the woreda before liberation (1941). Beside this, the study outlines the rule of the Italians in the woreda, in the pre-1941 period.The thesis deals with the restoration of the imperial administration and the reforms that were introduced by Emperor Haile Sillassie in various fields in relation with the administration and land related issues and the importance of the reforms to the people of the woreda will be the main area of concern. The study also outlines taxation issues and view maladministration problems in the district. In addition, the study assessed the formation of Sululta Woreda and its administrative history in the period under discussion. The thesis also attempted to focus on nature of the land tenure system in the woreda and its burden on life of the inhabitants in the woreda. The thesis also attempt to asses’ public services and infrastructural developments in the woreda, in the last three decades of the monarchical regime.
Adolescence and Alcohol Use : Causes and Social Forces Sustaining Drinking Among High School Students in Addis Ababa
(Addis Ababa University, 2015-06) Maru, Mingizem; Mulugeta, Fekdau (PhD)
There are stages in human development including adolescence, which is a social construct. At this stage proper follow up and nurturing would be essential for a smooth transition to the next stages of life. Nonetheless, it is also part of the process to pass through some challenging experiences and experiments of life; alcohol abuse being amongst the most eminent concern during their adolescence. This research mainly aims at identifying causes and forces sustaining alcohol abuse among adolescents in high schools of Addis Ababa and the various sources of information on alcohol along the issues triggering decision on the start of drinking alcohol. A mix of four data collection methods, namely in depth interviews, Focus Group Discussions, structured interview and hidden observation, were used to get all pertinent data. 10 adolescents took part in the in depth interview and 32 others in the structured intenliew. A total of7 students from three different schools participated in the FGDs. The major findings of the research unveiled that adolescents in high schools abuse alcohol because of various social, economic, and cultural reasons encouraging consumption including peer pressure in the form fear of isolation, school parties/trips and school surrounding kiosks making them one of the four drinkers; problem drinkers, social drinkers, fashion drinkers or aspiring drinker. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to plan interventions to on people and environment around adolescents to protect them }i-om slithering down to harder psychosocial pathologies even better pull them out in the long run. Key words: Alcohol abuse; Adolescent; high school students; soc ial factors
Adolescent Social Networks & Sexual Practices
(Addis Ababa University, 2009-12) Kebede, Wassie; Tasse, Abye (Associate Professor)

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