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    THE ROLE OF ETHIOPIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPIMENT:THE CASE OF CHEHA WOREDA,GURAGE ZONE,CENTRAL ETHIOPIA REGION
    (wku, 2025-03-02) BEHARU ALEMU
    This study examines the role of the Ethiopian Catholic Church (ECC) in community development in Cheha Woreda, Gurage Zone, Central Ethiopia Region. Despite rapid economic growth in Ethiopia, poverty remains a persistent issue, especially in rural areas. The research focuses on the church’s contributions to education, healthcare, and social services, as well as the challenges it faces in executing its development initiatives. A mixedmethods approach was employed, combining both qualitative and quantitative data to provide a comprehensive understanding of the ECC’s impact. The study utilized a descriptive research design and a multi-stage sampling procedure, selecting four kebeles and 387 beneficiaries through simple random sampling. Interviews with key informants, including local government officials and ECC representatives, were also conducted. Data collection methods included surveys, observations, and interviews, with secondary data drawn from documents related to ECC activities and local government reports. Findings show that the ECC has significantly improved healthcare services, particularly in maternal and child health, and promoted gender equality in education. However, challenges such as financial sustainability, low community participation, and limited project accessibility were identified. A regression analysis revealed that financial, social, and environmental sustainability are crucial for project success. The study emphasizes the importance of community involvement in project planning and implementation to ensure sustainability and ownership. In conclusion, while the ECC has contributed positively to community development, increasing community participation, improving financial sustainability, and strengthening institutional capacity are necessary for enhancing the long-term impact of its development programs. The study provides recommendations to address these challenges and ensure continued success in the region.
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    ASSESSMENT ON THE PRACTICE AND CHALLENGES OF WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION IN LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC SECTORS IN THE CASE OF NONO WOREDA, WEST SHOA ZON
    (wku, 2025-06-08) DEJENE G/WOLD
    This study mainly aims to examine the major assessment of the practice and challenges of women's participation in leadership in public sectors in the case of Nono Woreda, West Shoa. Mixed research design was used to address the research objectives. The total population of the study was 274 employees of in sectors in Nono Woreda. The sample size of respondents was 153. The data was organized and analyzed by simple descriptive techniques. The finding was based on primary and secondary data collected from different sources. The primary data was collected through questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions with the selected respondents, while the secondary data was collected from literature reviews. Women’s representations in leadership in public sectors have been improved. Although more men were occupied by the higher leadership positions yet. Social factors, factors related to women’s personal problems, organizational factors, and factors related to the legal framework gap were the main hindrances to women participating in leadership in the public sector. Give training, ensure women’s equal status, provide psychological make-up to develop their self-confidence, give special rewards, and promote and develop peer education to reduce their inferiority feelings were some of the recommendations that could enhance women’s involvement in leadership in the public sector.