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Exploring Myths and Stereotype About Step Mothers: The Effects on Quality of Step Families Merhabete Woreda, Ethiopia
(Addis Ababa University, 2022-11-01) Andinet Geletaw; Mengistu Legesse (PhD)
The purpose of the study is to explore what are myths and stereotype about step mother and how myths and stereotype affects the quality and stability of step families. By applying the qualitative research method 20 respondents are selected, 10 step-mothers and 5 step families, and 5 key informants. Results are reported as step mothers are boorish family members to step children, they are biased and inclined to biological children unable to smooth communication with stepchildren. Step families reported as they are believed dysfunctional, and frequent conflicts are myths given irrespective of the reality of life, also they are assumed as living in frequent conflict.
Exploring the Psycho-Social Effects of COVID -19 on School Children: The Case of Miskaye Hizunan Medahinialem Monastery School, Addis Ababa
(Addis Ababa University, 2022-06-01) Wondifraw Fenta; Mesele Mengsteab (PhD)
The purpose of this study is to explore the psycho-social effects of COVID-19 on school children. Cross-sectional mixed research approach was used to explore the problem being studied. Primary data were collected through questionnaire, in-depth interviews, key-informant interviews and observation. Purposive sampling technique was used to select a total of 9 key informant interviewees and 6 in-depth interviewees to collect qualitative data. Simple random sampling technique was used to select a total of 261 study participants to collect quantitative data using questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using a combination of quantitative and qualitative procedures. Quantitative data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Independent samples t-test was used to compare the gender and educational differences of depression, anxiety and stress. Qualitative data collected from KIIs and in-depth interviews were analyzed thematically. The findings of the study show that the majority of school children had enough information about the pandemic. The main source of information about COVID-19 in the early stage was social media, family/friends, and television. Similarly, the result of the study demonstrated that school children were negatively affected by COVID-19 and they have experienced mild to extremely severe depression, anxiety and stress. School children had lost their social relationship and integration with their friends, classmates, teachers and relatives. To cope up with the psycho-social effects of the pandemic, school children had engaged in various activities such as playing games, reading books, focusing on social media and reducing the amount of information received from different media platforms. In general, the findings of the study show that the participants of this research believe that COVID-19 has affected their psychological and social life. The implications of this study are stated in regards to research, social work practice and social work education.
The Effects of Poor Solid Waste Management on Health and Socio-Economic Aspects the Case of Koshe“Lastic Sufer” Area of Addis Ababa
(Addis Ababa University, 2021-05-01) Tsige Mekonnen; Firehiwot Jebessa (PhD)
Developing countries like Ethiopia, let alone use their economic resources, they dump wastes in unauthorized sites, which easily expose their citizens to health and environmental hazards, It was the objective of this study to describe and analyze the effects of poor solid waste management on socio-economic and health issues. The study was guided by the basic questions: 1. what is the magnitude of community in Koshe“Lastic sufer” areas to health problem? 2. What are the social effects of Solid waste management in the community of Koshe“Lastic sufer” area? 3. What are the economic effects of Solid waste management in the community of Koshe “Lastic sufer” area? 4. What are the role of stakeholders in managing solid wastage?5.What are the main coping strategies of communities in Koshe“Lastic sufer” area?Data was collected from 100 households, which were selected through multi-stage sampling from dwellers of the area. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that typhoid and typhus, Diarrhea, common cold and tuberculosis were the main health problems caused by improper solid waste management in Koshe“Lastic sufer” e area, In addition, the study showed that there is a positive link between household’s income and waste generation as some of the residents in the area earn their living by engaging themselves in collecting solid waste.. Though all households have temporary storage in their home, they did not store wastes separately based on their nature. Disposing solid wastes in unauthorized sites by the households was highly practiced in Koshe“Lastic sufer” area. The finding further showed that, household head’s: sex, educational level, household’s location (distance of residents from the main road or center), household’s willingness to pay, awareness on solid waste management and access to the private waste collectors’ services were the major determinants of effective household solid waste management in the study area. It was concluded that Solid Waste Management at Koshe“Lastic sufer” area lacks integrated waste management approach and the systems were not all so effective that wastes are often improperly disposed in undesignated sites. It was recommended that the city Government has to set maximum efforts to introduce modern techniques of managing solid waste in the existing systems for effective solid waste management in Koshe “Lastic sufer” area
The Psychosocial Effect of COVID-19 on Persons Infected and Recovered: The Case of EkaKotebe General Hospital.
(Addis Ababa University, 2023-06-01) Dawit Hussen; Wassie Kebede (PhD)
This research assessed the psychosocial effects of COVID-19 on recovered patients from the pandemic. The study employed qualitative research method using in-depth and key informant interview as method of data collection. The method of data analysis employed was phenomenological analysis. The major finding of the study are recovered patients have experienced psychosocial effects such as fear, worry, depression, feeling of uncertainty PTSD, loss of hope, stigmatization, social isolation, and discrimination. In order to minimize such effects, all stakeholders including healthcare professionals, healthcare system managers, policy makers, members of MHPSS teams should work in collaboration.
The Attitudes and Perception of Youth Towards Against Corruption: the Case of Kirkos Sub City Woreda Seven Addis Ababa Youth Association.
(Addis Ababa University, 2023-03-01) Getnet Moges; Abebe Assefa (PhD)
The aim of this study was to investigate the perception and attitude of youth against corruption, focusing on Kirkos sub-city wereda seven, Addis Ababa youth association. The study also investigated the perception of youth on corruption, acceptable and non-acceptable behavior by youth, why youth not reporting corruption, the youth’s perceived causes of corruption and the responsibilities of youth against corruption. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used, employing a combination of interviews, structured respondent questionnaires on kirkos sub city woreda seven youth association. Questionnaire as a method of survey employed as a scientific instrument to obtain data from 110 selected samples in kirkos sub city woreda seven youth association. Also, the researcher conducted interviews with 10 samples of youth association leaders who are working for long time in the association. A Purposive sampling method was employed to select samples for interviewees and questionnaire. The study's findings showed that the youth perception on corruption, Corruption directly destroy various systems. More over the study found out that corruption as unaccepted behavior. Youth perceived response they don’t Report incidents of corruption and they did not report their observations of corruption felt that nothing useful would be done even if they reported about it. The major causes of corruption by youth could be no ethics or moral, discriminatory & non-uniform application of laws and rules, lack of information and transparency on rules & procedures as the major causes of corruption. Based on the analysis conducted in this study it is clear that the respondents were aware the cause and impact of corruption in this country. However, the government effort to combat corruption was not genuine and ineffective the finding identified leaders themselves are corrupt, and the authority vested upon them for personal interest, they will not be exemplary leaders; also, they will not let anti-corruption watchdogs, if there are any, in force the full length of security of the law against to suspect of corrupt behavior. Institutions have roles on combating corruption. Youth should be good ambassadors of integrity, transparency, accountability and good governance so as to bring meaningful and sustainable development in the country.
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.
Opportunities and Challenges Women Teachers Experience in Taking the Role of Teacher Leadership: The Case of Nativity Girl’s School, Addis Ababa
(Addis Ababa University, 2022-12-01) Tseganesh Getachew; Emebet Mulugeta (PhD)
The purpose of this study was to assess the opportunities and challenges women teachers experience in taking the role of teacher leadership at school particularly in Nativity Girl’s school. To conduct this study, descriptive research design and qualitative research approach were used. The participants selected by using purposive sampling techniques. The data were collected by interview and focus group discussions. The collected data were analyzed using thematic analysis method. The findings of the study showed that female teachers’ role as leaders has been enhanced due to opportunities availed for participation at different levels of school leadership, their own career as teachers in girls’ school, and working with a female Principal. With regards to challenges female teachers face, the findings showed the individual, cultural and organizational challenges prevent them from taking leadership roles. The factors related to those challenges include: women’s’ own perception of their role, lack of self-confidence, family upbringing as girls, gender biasness, lack of motivation, lack of clear school structure, workload both at school and at home. As ways of coping mechanisms to the challenges, the findings indicated that updating oneself with reading, taking risks, showing consistent resilience at work, not leaving the role to males, building up confidence, developing effective communication skills and managing one’s own time were helpful. In addition, Democratic and situational leadership styles are found to be styles that motivate female teachers to participate and contribute to the maximum of their ability.
Challenges of Rural-Urban MigrantsSituated in Jimma Town, Oromia Ethiopia
(Addis Ababa University, 2023-07-01) Aschalew Demis; Adamnesh A. Bogale (Ph.D, Ass Prof)
Rural-urban migration has a long history in Ethiopia. The migration of people from Ethiopia's rural to urban settings has been fueled by both rural push factors and urban pull factors. Rural-urban migrants face different problems in their destination. The main objective of this study is to investigate the challenges of rural-urban migrants in Jimma town. Specifically, this research intends to describe the transitional challenges of rural-urban migrants, investigate the psycho-social challenges of rural-urban migrants, and evaluate the economic challenges of rural-urban migrants in Jimma Town.A descriptive research design was employed to undertake the study by using phenomenology as its main method. A snowball sampling technique was used to conduct the study. The first subject of the study was purposefullyselected. The primary data-gathering methods in this research included in-depth interviews, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions. The information gathered from various sources wasthematically converged during the analysis. To ensure internal trustworthiness or credibility,extended engagement with participants, peer assessment of the interview guide, and triangulation was employed to ensure the quality of the study and ensured that all ethical and moral standards of social work research are followed.This research found that; informal, unregulated recruitment processes, being a “stranger” and being isolated, the problem of finding a proper place to live and work, low earnings, workplace harassment, poor access to education and other social services, lack of assistance for entrepreneurship from the concerned body, etc. are the major challenges rural-urban migrants living in Jimma town are facing. The findings of the study may be helpful for the social worker to put effort into the construction of institutionalized protection for individuals who migrate from rural villages to urban centers as well as a comprehensive migration strategy for the nation. This study will also serve as a springboard for students or academics interested in doing a study on the issues.
The Experience and Challenges of Mothers in Leadership Position in Caring for their Children: the Case of Burayu Town Administration.
(Addis Ababa University, 2023-07-01) Addisu Kebede; Firehiwot Jabessa (PhD)
The study aimed at the experiences and challenges of mothers in leadership positions in caring for their children. A qualitative research method was employed to study the experiences and challenges mothers in leadership positions faced in their life journeys. In-depth semi-structured interview questions were conducted with six mothers in leadership positions and two FGD sessions were conducted with about ten purposively selected mothers based on the selection criteria. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the collected data. The collected data was carefully transcribed; repeatedly reading the transcribed data, carefully coded, organized, and emerged themes were presented in the finding. The key findings of the study were mothers feel happy for being mothers and they believe that God blessed them to give birth to continue the generation. They sacrifice to meet the basic needs of their children as well as to be successful in their leadership. Mothers in leadership positions face a unique set of challenges that can make it difficult to manage their personal and professional responsibilities. Long working hours, weak support systems, and lack of effective self-care were identified as the major challenges mothers faced in the course of performing family career and leadership responsibilities. To overcome the demanding nature of balancing multiple responsibilities, mothers employed different coping mechanisms. These coping mechanisms are sharing their feelings with their family, seeking support from their family and coworkers, working long hours during night time, Spending most of their time for self-care, sleeping, and leisure on child care, house courses, carrier, and leadership responsibilities. It also found that a support system is considered an important resource for mothers in leadership positions to better fulfill their leadership responsibilities.
Antecedents, Appraisal, Coping Strategies and Psychosocial Adjustment among Cervical Cancer Patients in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Mixed-Method Study
(Addis Ababa University, 2022-11-01) Anteneh Dirar; Wubegzier Mekonnen (Dr.)
Despite great developments in diagnostic and treatment modalities for cervical cancer, overall psychosocial adjustment difficulties lead to poor health outcomes and reduced adherence to therapy. Accordingly, this study assessed the antecedents, appraisal, coping strategies, and psychosocial adjustment among cervical cancer patients in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital. A cross-sectional, mixed-method study design was employed. The quantitative study collected data from 299 women and analyzed using descriptive, correlation, multiple regression, and path analysis. The qualitative study collected data through in-depth interviews with 11 women and analyzed via thematic analysis. The quantitative study revealed that most women experienced significantly greater psychosocial adjustment difficulties. They appraise their illness as a threat and harm/loss than a challenge. The result indicated that uncertainty, self-efficacy, presence of meaning in life, harm/loss and challenge appraisal, problem-focused coping, and emotion- focused coping strategies were significant predictors of psychosocial adjustment difficulty. Besides, the mediating role of cognitive appraisal and coping strategies in the association between antecedents and psychosocial adjustment was partially supported. The qualitative study findings indicated that women experienced a lack of satisfaction with health care, struggle in work and daily life, and financial difficulties. Women employed various strategies to cope with their illness such as accepting, diverting attention, and religiousness. They experienced delays in seeking medical care because of limited awareness and repeated practice of traditional rituals. Information and advice from health professionals were the most crucial support need identified. The integrated study findings show that women’s personal and environmental antecedents influence their appraisal and coping strategies, and consequently their psychosocial adjustment with diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer. Finally, it was recommended that cervical cancer treatment needs to integrate the psychological and social components of health. Also, expanding diagnostic and treatment facilities should be considered to help women access timely and cost-effective care.
Promoting Socioeconomic Status of Street Youth: Assessing the Rehabilitation Efforts of Addis Ababa Bureau of Labor and Social Affairs (BoLSA)
(Addis Ababa University, 2016-11-22) Setegn, Haimanot; Ero (PhD), Debebe
This study was conducted with the purpose of examining the BoLSAs' rehabilitation effo11s on enhancing the life of the street youth to become economically productive, eventually selfsupporting, psychologically adjusted and socially integrated. The research used a qualitative design to collect data. In line with qualitative design this study employed a descriptive approach since descriptive research is aimed at capturing the lived and told rehabilitated youth stories of the participant. The primary data was collected through conducting semi structured in-depth interviews with the BoLSA street youth project staffs and focus group discussions with the rehabilitated street youth and analyzed qualitatively by descriptive statements. The study results has indicated that because of the organizations intervention, the youth left behind the street life, involved in various small business activities or employed, have better communication with their families and the community. They have also contributed for national development by engaging in productive activities unlike their previous life and discharged their national obligation by raising money for the construction of the Renaissance Dam. On the other hand the findings of the study indicated that the rehabilitated youth have encountered various challenges. Among the mentioned economic challenges: difficulty to earn sufficient income, lack of employment opportunities with the skill incompetency, inadequacy of the start-up loan repayment grace period, the high interest rate of startup loan and lack of follow up, were identified. On the other hand community misconception and self-imposed social isolation are also their social challenges which hamper them to live life. The study findings were also evidenced that BoLSA has faced much challenges in implementing the project and took various mechanism to overcome those challenges. Finally the researcher recommend that the project should look for ways to collaborate further with professionals across the primary care, mental health, social welfare and legal sectors, as well as with colleges/universities, in order to strengthen its' capacity to provide best psychosocial and livelihood support. Key words: Street Youth, Rehabilitation, Psychosocial, Livelihood, Ethiopia
Promoting Socioeconomic Status of Street Youth: Assessing the Rehabilitation Efforts of Addis Ababa Bureau of Labor and Social Affairs (BoLSA)
(Addis Ababa University, 2016-11-22) Setegn, Haimanot; Ero (PhD), Debebe
This study was conducted with the purpose of examining the BoLSAs' rehabilitation effo11s on enhancing the life of the street youth to become economically productive, eventually selfsupporting, psychologically adjusted and socially integrated. The research used a qualitative design to collect data. In line with qualitative design this study employed a descriptive approach since descriptive research is aimed at capturing the lived and told rehabilitated youth stories of the participant. The primary data was collected through conducting semi structured in-depth interviews with the BoLSA street youth project staffs and focus group discussions with the rehabilitated street youth and analyzed qualitatively by descriptive statements. The study results has indicated that because of the organizations intervention, the youth left behind the street life, involved in various small business activities or employed, have better communication with their families and the community. They have also contributed for national development by engaging in productive activities unlike their previous life and discharged their national obligation by raising money for the construction of the Renaissance Dam. On the other hand the findings of the study indicated that the rehabilitated youth have encountered various challenges. Among the mentioned economic challenges: difficulty to earn sufficient income, lack of employment opportunities with the skill incompetency, inadequacy of the start-up loan repayment grace period, the high interest rate of startup loan and lack of follow up, were identified. On the other hand community misconception and self-imposed social isolation are also their social challenges which hamper them to live life. The study findings were also evidenced that BoLSA has faced much challenges in implementing the project and took various mechanism to overcome those challenges. Finally the researcher recommend that the project should look for ways to collaborate further with professionals across the primary care, mental health, social welfare and legal sectors, as well as with colleges/universities, in order to strengthen its' capacity to provide best psychosocial and livelihood support. Key words: Street Youth, Rehabilitation, Psychosocial, Livelihood, Ethiopia
The Roles and Challenges of Professional Family Mediators: The Case of Family Mediators under Child Justice Project Office, Children's Legal Protection Centers in Three Courts of Addis Ababa
(Addis Ababa University, 2016-05) Adnew, Adyam; Gebennariam, Messay (PhD)
With four mediators and seven legal professionals the study has made an effort to explore the intents of the court to include professional family -mediators and the prospects of professional family mediation to families and the court. The study has also explored the roles and challenges of professional family mediators who were currently working in the child justice project children's legal protection centers. For this effort a qualitative method with case study approach as a specific method have been employed. Professional family mediators were participants of the study and family bench judges, lawyers and mediation coordinator of the child justice project children's legal protection centers has been-key informants ofthe study. In-depth interview, key informant interviews, observation and document reviews were utilized to collect data. Thematic analysis was used to-analysis the data that has been collected from field. The findings include the following points. Article 36 of the Ethiopian constitution that devotes a full article on child right has been the source for the court to include family mediators in the court in the area of family issues (civil cases) to safeguard the best interest of the child. Mediation protects the confidentiality of parties, promotes a win-win solution and helps them to build a stronger relationship and etc. Mediators have the role of facilitating conversation between disputing parties, negotiating, teaching, encouraging and refeFFal. Lack of cooperation from police officers, limited source for. referral , the attitude of families towards-Illediation services, short appointments that are given by judges were some of the challenges that were identified in the research. Trainings to mediators in order to expand the services, more budget to the project office in order to help families in a better way have been indicated in the research. Key words: child justice project office, family mediators, courts, roles and challenges.
Evaluation of the Implementation of Science Radio Broadcasts in the Primary Schools of Addis Ababa
(Addis Ababa University, 2001-06) Tadesse, Tefera; Nekatibeb, Teshome (PhD)
Employment and Income in the Urban Informal Sector; A case Study of Katikala Producers in Assela Town
(Addis Ababa University, 1999-06) Wolde, Tesfaye
Katikala, which in the past was a traditional home made alcoholic drink, has now became a commercial item and is supporting considerable number of labour force (of female), particularly in urban parts of Ethiopia. The purpose of this study is to assess employment and income generating capacity of katikala business in Assela town. In order to achieve this, a multi-stage sampling procedure was employed. Usable questionnaires were collected from 200 katikala producing households in six systematically selected kebeles andfrom 30 katikala distributors. In order to achieve this objective, both descriptive and statistical analytical techniques have been utilized. Pearson's product moment model was employed so as to measure the degree of association between the dependent variable (income) and the different independent variables. The Dega and Weina-Dega partsof Arsi Zone have excess production of crops like barley, wheat, tef!, etc. while the adjacent low-lands (kola) parts are producing excess volume of maize, sorghum and others. As a result all the inputs for the production of Katikala are available in and around Assela. The finding indicated that Katikala industry is found to support huge labour force (almost entirely of female) particularly in the production sector. Lack of job opportunity, family responsibility, insufficient family income from other sources are found to be the major pushing factors for the operators to be involved into the activity. The producers are using simple and rudimentary tools and they work unsanitary conditions. The finding further revealed that Katikala producers generate average monthly income of Birr J 02. 9, while the distributors get average monthly income of Birr 260. O. Both the producers and distributors of Katikala are carrying out other side line activities in Katikala business to augment their incomes. Of the total volume of Katikala produced in Assela, 68 to 80% is exported and destined at Addis Ababa (Akaki and Kality), Nazreth (including Wonji), Methehara, Harar, Dire-Dawa and others. These towns constitute substantial proportion of industrial labour force whose monthly income is amongst the lowest in the country. These low salaried and waged people are found to be the major consumers of such liquors as Tella and Katikala.As the study underscored, monthly income of the producers was influenced by lack of capital, family size as well as the level of income from other sideline activities. Similarly, investing capital, work experience and their age are found to be the principal determinants of income of the distributors. The problems of housing, fluctuation of cost of input and out put, inadequate infrastructural facilities, the rudimentary equipment used in the activity and the backward techniques of production are found to be major constraints among the producers. On the distributors side, absence of defined or predetermined location for sale of katikala in the open market, inadequacy of the existing transportation and the excessive governmental tax were reported as major constraints
The Survival Mechanisms o£ Female Household Heads in a Small Town of Et.hiopia: The Cese o£ Holote Genet.
(Addis Ababa University, 1999-06) Toma, Senbetie; Mulugeta, Solomon (PhD)
Female household heads are common all round the world. Their number is also increasing. Above all they are a severely disadvantaged group of society both socially and economically. The urban female household heads, in particular, are the most vulnerable group of the society to most of the urban problems. This study, therefore, aims at assessing the socio-economic and survival mechanisms of urban female household heads. The town of Holota Genet is the study area. The data used in the study was gathered through a questionnaire survey by considering 122 female household heads. About 64 percent of the respondents were widows and 26 percent were divorcees. The rest (10%) became household heads because of other reasons. All of the respondents were engaged in the informal sector at the time of the survey. As a common feature of this sector, the income of the respondents was relatively very low. Most of the respondents reported that they have decreased their level of participation in traditional savings such as Idir and Iqub because of their financial constraints. The divorcees were more likely to engage in prostitution than the widowed. The widows, on the other hand, were more likely to own their dwelling units than the divorcees. The female household heads use various survival mechanisms. Some of them send their children to work in order to generate income. Some others have given their children to adoptive parents and relatives. Remarriage, geographic mobility, sale of assets, diversification of items of sale, borrowing of money and cohabitation with male partners are also commonly observed among the female household heads. Among the identified survival mechanisms, borrowing money was reported by almost all of the respondents. Change of residence, change of occupation and giving away children to adoptive parent followed it in importance.
Gender Disparity In Higher Education In Ethiopia: The Case of Addis Ababa and Haramaya Universities
(AAU, 2007-07) Mergo, Lemessa; Terefe, Hirut(PhD
The purpose of this study was to identify some forms and basis of gender disparity in higher education in Ethiopia by taking AAU and HU as case study areas. The study was a cross-sectional investigation which involves quantitative inquires through archival research and an investigation through qualitative study me thods using interviews, focus group discussions and observations conducted on the universities' community (students and staff members in both sexes). The data are organized and analyzed using basic qualitative methods such as tabulations showing percentages and quoting field narrations. The result indicated that f emales as regular students we re very under-represented in both study areas. Such under-representation goes from bad to worse as the le ve l of education proceeds up the ladde r. The study has shown that f emale students suffer from deprived academic base, gender-specific problems, sexual harassment and affirmative action policy which are acting against females as university students. To amelioratei;he existing situation the study suggested in a way of conclusion that both males and f emales should fairly involve in the cumbersome domestic chores, anti-sex:ual harassment policy s hould be adopted and strictly implemented in the universities and the affirmative action policy in use ought to be implemented appropriately so that the existing gender disparity in university education could be alleviated .
Assessment of Community Participati on in Afforestation Program: The Case of Sekota Adjoining Woreda Wolehe Kebele Addissan Afforestation Project Site.
(Addis Ababa University, 2013-06) Alemu, Yideg; Bcdri, Abdulhamid
The objective of this study is to assess local people participation in the various stages of the project cycle of afforestatio project in the case of sekota adjoining woreda wolehe kebele Addissa afforestation priject site in wag himira zone Amhara region.
Corporate Social Responsibility and the Prospects for Community Development: The Case of LG Electronics' Community Development Project in Dugdedera Village
(Addis Ababa University, 2014-06) Degie, Bruk; Kebede (PhD), Wassie
By taking the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) community de .... elopment project of LG Corporation that is being Implemented in Dugdedhcra as a case, this sl udy explores tht! role of CSR to commullIty development. Dugdedhera is a rural Village located in Kombole Kehele of the Bereh Woreda of Finfinee Surrounding Special Zone of Oromia Regional Stale, It IS located 66 K.M north of Addis Ababa. The study primarily employs the expenences of the beneliclarics to uncover the pOltJnllal ofCSR to community development. In-depth Interviews. FGD and keyinfonnunt inte"v'iews were the techniques of data collection that were uscd in this study to find Ollt th!.! e>..periences. complaints and satisfactions of the members of the community towards the CSR community development project. A total of twenty four participants were engaged in this study; fourteen for in-depth intcrviews, eight for FGD participants and two key infonnants. The findings of the study indicate that the LG's Corporate Social Responsibility Project is tuned to the rcalitics and nctJds of the community thcre by reflccting a deviation from the mainstrcam CSR agenda. The project is a multi-level community development project comprised of different initiatives including income improvement initiatives, educational initiative and health and hygienc initiative. The study further indicated that CSR initiatives can be moulded to attend to the needs and contexts of the local communities of dcveloping nations. Besides, the study also shows that CSR can be an important force for community dcvc\opment in devcloping nations where governments find it difficult 10 meet the social governance needs orlocal commun ities. Howcver. the study pro\'ed that the role ofthc govcmmel1lll1 creating an enabling cn\lronmcnt and that of the local governments' (Wereda administratIOn) rolc to follow up the Implemcntation of the project has generally been \"Cry low. Kcy Words: Corporate Social Responsibility, Community Development
Ethiopian Criminal Justice Polic), Analysis: focus on Juvenile Offenders
(Addis Ababa University, 2015-05) Girma, Yodit; Kassahun (PhD), Meseret
This paper analyzed the criminial justice policy using the cycle of social policy analysis model as con ceptual frame work

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