Theme IV: Human and Social Development
Theme IV - HSD

Human and Social Development

About the Theme

Research under this theme is intended to inform policy, public debate, and examine key current and future social issues. It focuses on society, human and social behavior dynamics, societal change, and the evolution of modern society.

Research aims to satisfy the complementary demands of scientific excellence and response to pressing development concerns. Priority areas include major foreign and Ethiopian languages, cultural diversity, social integration, cultural heritage, education, competitiveness in a knowledge-based economy, socio-economic and scientific indicators, governance, rule of law, justice, sustainable service delivery, gender, peace building, conflict resolution, and tourism.

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Academic Background

Academic professional with extensive experience in higher education research, teaching, leadership, curriculum development, grant writing, and community-based training programs.

  • PhD in Development Studies

    Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia | 2024

  • MA in Tourism and Development

    Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia | 2013

  • Post-Masters (TOT) in Entrepreneurship

    NIESBUD, India | 2019

  • BEd in History (Minor: Geography)

    Jimma University, Ethiopia | 2009

Research Interests

Agrarian Studies Land Tenure & Reforms Center-Periphery Relations Rural Unrest Minority Studies Islamic Studies Gender Relations

Selected Publications & Priorities

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Research Priorities Archive

2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Social Sciences & Humanities Sub-Themes

Theme 4: Social Sciences, Humanities & Governance

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