Assessment of the Role of CSOs in the Development or Democratic Political Culture in Ethiopia
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2010-06
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A.A.U
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The purpose of this study was to assess the role of CSOs in the development of democratic
political culture in Ethiopia. Descriptive survey method was used to attain the objective of the
study. The study was conducted by using 27 CSOs engaged in the development of democratic
political culture of the country, 5 donor' agencies and 3 concerned government organizations.
Respondents were executives of CSOs, government official and representatives of donor
agencies. Respondents were selected through purpose sampling. questionnaires, interviews
and document review techniques were employed. The statistical tools used to analyze data were
percentage, tables, graphs and charts.
The results have revealed that the historical role of CSOs in the development of democratic
political culture of the country was a recent development where CSOs have .spent considerable
time in service delivery activities. As for as the contributions of CSOs in the area are concerned.
it is insignificant. CSOs have faced many challenges many of which arise from government. The
CSO state relation in the area in Ethiopia was not smooth bore various reasons. There were also
instances where CSOs were engaged beyond their mandate especially in the political activities.
The government of PDRE has enacted CSP in 2009. which governs CSOs in Ethiopia. its
immediate impact will be negative while in the long term its effect will be positive.
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Culture in Ethiopia, Democratic Political