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STUDENTS DROP-OUT IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN ETHIOPIA MAGNITUDE CAUSES AND CURES
No full textThis study attempted to estimate the number of dropouts in the higher institutionsof learning in the nation as a whole and whether there was a regionalvariation in this regard by taking into consideration faculties and subjects withemphasis on English and Mathematics.Many factors were used to determine the causes for the sampled dropout.Among other things, it was concluded that many of the sampled studentdiscontinued their education for academic reasons and a few for non-academicones as revealed both by empirical observations and correlational analyses. Thesewere then followed by a number of suggestions to alleviate the prevailing highattrition rate
SOME TRENDS IN REGIONAL DISPARITIES IN PRIMARY SCHOOL PARTICIPATION IN ETHIOPIA
No full textSince 197J/74.J vast strideshave been made to democratize educationand increase regiona l participationrates in primary education .Despite the efforts made however.Jdispari ties have widened and widenedin a zonal nature.J denoting thegeogrdphicaUy distinct areas ofi.C pth and south. The factors thatunderlie the problem seem to be distributionof missionary schools.Jeconomic differences in the regionsand lack of stability in some of thewrthern regions. Whereas regionaldisparities in educational participationare very difficult to solvein iso lation from the genera l socioeconomicinequalities.J a reassessmentof the resource aUocation andpositive discrimination towards thedeprived areas seems a timely measure
ONSET, BODILY REACTIONS A~D PSYCHO-SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES OF MENARCHE AMONG A GROUP OF ETHIOPIAN GIRLS
No full textTHE PERFORMANCE OF PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS IN ETHIOPIA: THE CASE OF ADDIS ABABA
Get PDFThe issue of providing adequate housing tothe general public is critical in both developed and developing nations. This requires continuous monitoring of performance in the provision of housing as a fundamental approach to enhance efficiency and establish a strategic framework for achieving better productivity. This study focuses on the performance evaluation of real estate firms in Addis Ababa and identifies the obstacles encountered that would influence their construction operations and management. The primary goal of this research is to introduce the concept of project performance, identify the factors influencing performance and propose strategies for enhancing performance in real estate firms. The qualitative research methodology employed involved non-random sampling. The methodology involved preliminary investigation and a pilot study, to refine and explore the research areas. Through the data analysis process; the study underscored the significance of focusing on customer satisfaction, cost overruns and other financial aspects when considering performance metrics. Furthermore, among the factors impacting performance; material price fluctuations, exchange rate variations and construction material shortages ranked highest in their order of appearance. The study's findings culminate in essential recommendations for improvement strategies. In conclusion, it emphasizes the necessity of a collaborative effort among all stakeholders to notably elevate the real estate sector
TECHNICAL CO-OPERATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING IN ETHIOPIA: A SYNOPTIC VIEW
Get PDFThe literature on external technical assistance in Ethiopia has remained scanty. Thepurpose of this brief article is to present a synoptic view of the salient aspects of technicalco-operation and capacity building in Ethiopia. The major issues are summarised underthe follow ing topics: technical co-operation and resource inflows (secti~n one); supply ofexperts and training (section two); integrating technical co-operation into the planningand budgeting process (sectiol) three); government policy and priorities for techn ical co·operation (section four); and the management of foreign aid (section five)
Determinants of Menstrual Tracking Mobile Application Acceptance Among Adolescent Girls in Lafto Sub City, Addis Ababa
Get PDFThe world has been passing through the fourth industrial revolution and the traditional health system has been evolving to digital health. The objective of this study is to explore determinants of menstrual tracking mobile application acceptance among adolescent girls in Lafto sub-city, Addis Ababa. We employed cross-sectional design, sequential mixed research approach (Quan ̶>qual) with integrated Health Belief and Technological Acceptance Model to investigate the aim of the study. Additionally, the sample size was estimated using the inverse square root method and we adopted a combination ofstratified and simple random sampling techniques. We also used the self-administered questionnaires using Google form and a total of 161 adolescent girls participated voluntarily. We employed Stata version 17 and R-studio version 4.3 for descriptive and PLS-SEM analysis, respectively. The finding of our research showed that the majority of the indicator error values produced by PLS–out of sample were less than those produced by linear regression model, which depicted that the overall model had a moderate predictive power. Moreover, all latent path coefficients were significant predictors of behaviouralintention to use such apps except perceived threat to teenage pregnancy and menstrual irregularity. But both had significantindirect effects. Based on the above findings, we recommend health software developers to increase the significant predictors (perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived self-efficacy and cues to action), and decrease perceived barriers which lead to positive attitude to use and self-tracking motivations that ultimately impacts acceptance of such apps among adolescent girls
Navigating Qualitative Data Collection Challenges: Fieldwork Insights and Recommendations for Research with Development Project Beneficiaries
No full textIn development and migration studies, understanding the impact of policies and development interventions is one of the major research priorities. However, when carrying out research with beneficiaries of development projects in Africa, there are numerous challenges that - if not carefully considered - will jeopardize data quality. Even though there are some methodological articles and reflections on monitoring & evaluation and on quantitative research with beneficiaries of development projects, not much has been written on the specific challenges that qualitative data collection faces in these situations. Drawing on 28 FGDs and 144 IDIs conducted in the timespan of 18 months of qualitative fieldwork research with project beneficiaries in Southern Ethiopia, we give fieldwork advice, and provide actionable recommendations for future research, revolving around 1) the importance of pre-testing, 2) verifying age and other personal characteristics of informants, 3) the outsider-insider debate, 4) sampling and communication with NGO staff, 5) expectations, vulnerabilities and behavior of individuals
The Impact of the Urban Local Government Development Program on Service Delivery and Household Livelihoods: Evidence from Selected Small Towns in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia
No full textFor Ethiopia, creating jobs and fostering economic growth in urban areas are top priorities. Thus, the GoE established the ULGDP to enable cities to realize their full potential for service delivery and job creation. However, little is known about the program effect. Considering this, the purpose of this study is to determine the effect of urban local government development program on enhancing service delivery and household livelihoods. To determine the project impact, the study analyses the results between local governments involved in projects and those who are not (using the propensity score matching methodology). Consequently, the descriptive analysis shows that, with an average score of 2.5 out of 5, ULGs demonstrate fair levels of urban services in terms of efficient function allocation, local control over administration and service delivery, and local financial autonomy and management. However, they tend to lack meaningful and effective political leadership. The analysis further shows that the program, funded by ULGDP, created 1684 jobs in Program City (Motta), with a sizeable portion of women and unskilled labour. The results from econometrics analysis also find that the livelihoods asset capital index of project ULG households was found to have increased positively and significantly because of the program. The livelihood assets index mean difference between ULG households in projects and those in non-projects, based on propensity score, ranges from 11% to 19% after matching. It is, therefore, recommended that scaling up be put in place to assist non-supported ULGs