This paper attempts to examine the theoretical foundations of MBOs in the Ethiopian context and assess their efficacy as vehicles for facilitating and enabling organized public participation in social, economic and political life of the country. In doing so, the paper will focus on women’s associations as representatives of the MBOs as understood under the ChSP.
The core question that would be answered through this study is: Are MBOs as understood in the Ethiopian legal system appropriate forums for social participation that would translate into political participation?
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Background to the Study
- Statement of the Problem
- Purpose of the Study
- Objectives of the Study
- Research Questions
- Delimitations of the Study
- Significance of the Study
- Literature Review
- Participation
- Meaning of Public Participation
- Perceptions/Purposes of Public Participation
- Mobilization and Public Participation
- Measuring Participation
- Analytical Framework: Relevance of Civil Society to Public Participation
- Social Activity
- Politicization
- Leadership
- Responsiveness
- Research Methodology
- Research Design
- Sources of Information
- Data Collection Tools
- Findings of the Study
- Ideological Basis of the Concept and Role of MBOS
- MBOS During the Armed Struggle
- MBOS After the Fall of the Military Regime (Dergue)
- Policy Framework on MBOs
- The Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction Programme
- The Plan for Accelerated and Sustainable Development to End Poverty
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This thesis aims to investigate the contributions of mass-based organizations (MBOs) in enhancing public participation in Ethiopia, specifically focusing on the Addis Ababa Women's Association. The study explores the historical context and contemporary role of MBOs in promoting civic engagement and democratic processes.
- The evolution of MBOs in Ethiopia, particularly their role in the armed struggle and post-Dergue era.
- The ideological basis and operational mechanisms of MBOs in facilitating public participation.
- The impact of government policies and programs on the activities and effectiveness of MBOs.
- The challenges and opportunities faced by MBOs in promoting public participation.
- The significance of the Addis Ababa Women's Association as a case study for understanding the contributions of MBOs to women's empowerment and civic engagement.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the study's background, problem statement, purpose, objectives, research questions, delimitations, and significance. The literature review delves into the meaning, perceptions, and purposes of public participation, examining its relationship to mobilization, measurement, and the role of civil society. The chapter also explores the analytical framework of civil society's relevance to public participation, focusing on social activity, politicization, leadership, and responsiveness. The research methodology chapter outlines the research design, sources of information, and data collection tools employed in the study. The findings of the study are presented in subsequent chapters, analyzing the ideological basis and role of MBOs during the armed struggle and post-Dergue era, exploring the policy framework for MBOs, and examining the contributions of the Addis Ababa Women's Association.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This thesis examines key concepts such as public participation, mass-based organizations, civil society, women's empowerment, civic engagement, Ethiopia, Addis Ababa Women's Association, policy framework, and democratic processes. The study provides insights into the contributions of MBOs in fostering public participation and enhancing the effectiveness of democratic institutions in Ethiopia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Mass Based Organizations (MBOs) in Ethiopia?
MBOs are social organizations intended to facilitate public participation in the social, economic, and political life of Ethiopia, often rooted in the country's historical armed struggle.
What is the focus of the case study in this research?
The research focuses specifically on women’s associations, using the Addis Ababa Women's Association as a representative example of MBOs.
How do MBOs translate social participation into political participation?
The study examines whether the legal and ideological framework of MBOs provides appropriate forums for citizens to influence political processes through social engagement.
What was the role of MBOs after the fall of the Dergue regime?
After the military regime, MBOs were integrated into policy frameworks like the Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction Programme to end poverty and enhance civic engagement.
What are the key challenges faced by Ethiopian MBOs?
The research explores challenges related to leadership, responsiveness, and how government policies impact their effectiveness in promoting genuine democratic participation.
- Quote paper
- Ghetnet Metiku Woldegiorgis (Author), 2015, The Contributions of Mass Based Organizations in Enhancing Public Participation in Ethiopia, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/442421
