African Journal of Political Science and International Relations, Feb 28, 2015
Landlocked countries face significant development challenge merely from their geopolitical positi... more Landlocked countries face significant development challenge merely from their geopolitical position. This is magnificent specifically in terms of their access to the sea. However, some argue that regional arrangements can be promising in solving at least such specific challenge in their development endeavor. In this context, this article reviews real and potential challenges and prospects Ethiopia has to deal with at three levels: domestic, regional, and international levels. Thus, by relaying on secondary data sources and qualitative research method, it highlights the major concerns and developments in the Horn of Africa by focusing on IGAD and COMESA and how different factors at different levels interact to work against or for the success of such projects. Approaching the issue from this angle, it argues that despite the challenges that seem distinct in this specific region, there is new development in this regard that seems promising. However, the sustainability of even this relative success is still dependent on the proper coordination of the dominant actors at all levels than the unilateral commitment of specific state in the region.
IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2017
Transnational actors' are increasingly becoming important development partners almost everywhere ... more Transnational actors' are increasingly becoming important development partners almost everywhere in the contemporary world. Yet, due attention is not given to what this development means in general and how these actors function at grass root level; especially in developing countries like Ethiopia. This study explores the role of INGOs in local development processes in Ethiopia focusing on the experience of World Vision in Lalo Assabi and Nejo Woredas of Oromia regional state. In doing so, the study follows qualitative research approach and is based on both primary and secondary data. The overall finding of the work is that World Vision's conception of development is based on both altruism and strategic considerations including its recent 'integrated development approach'. In practice, the organization is working with already established institutions to support development based on the set priority areas. However, while it is possible to expect significant contribution merely by looking at the allocated budget, lack of transparency on the details hinders the study to substantiate the supposed contributions. Rather, the organization's effort to adopt some innovative approaches in the areas of education and food security can be considered as more meaningful. As expected in Campbell's frame work, the organizations focus on 'development' and its approach of 'partnership' seems to explain the existing positive relationship with local government bodies as well. Finally, the organization's identity as a transnational actor has also significant bearings on its image and autonomy. Accordingly, one may recommend that along with being alert to national and global realities, it is also required to consider the development expectations and demands of local community correspondingly.
'Transnational actors " are increasingly becoming important development partners almost everywher... more 'Transnational actors " are increasingly becoming important development partners almost everywhere in the contemporary world. Yet, due attention is not given to what this development mean in general and how these actors function at grass root level; especially in developing countries like Ethiopia. This study explores the role of INGOs in local development processes in Ethiopia focusing on the experience of World Vision in Lalo Assabi and Nejo Woredas of Oromia regional state. In doing so, the study follows qualitative research approach and is based on both primary and secondary data. The overall finding of the work is that World Vision " s conception of development is based on both altruism and strategic considerations including its recent " integrated development approach ". In practice, the organization is working with already established institutions to support development based on the set priority areas. However, while it is possible to expect significant contribution merely by looking at the allocated budget, lack of transparency on the details hinders the study to substantiate the supposed contributions. Rather, the organization " s effort to adopt some innovative approaches in the areas of education and food security can be considered as more meaningful. As expected in Campbell " s frame work, the organizations focus on " development " and its approach of " partnership " seems to explain the existing positive relationship with local government bodies as well. Finally, the organization " s identity as a transnational actor has also significant bearings on its image and autonomy. Accordingly, one may recommend that along with being alert to national and global realities, it is also required to consider the development expectations and demands of local community correspondingly.
Landlocked countries face significant development challenge merely from their geopolitical positi... more Landlocked countries face significant development challenge merely from their geopolitical position. This is magnificent specifically in terms of their access to the sea. However, some argue that regional arrangements can be promising in solving at least such specific challenge in their development endeavor. In this context, this article reviews real and potential challenges and prospects Ethiopia has to deal with at three levels: domestic, regional, and international levels. Thus, by relaying on secondary data sources and qualitative research method, it highlights the major concerns and developments in the Horn of Africa by focusing on IGAD and COMESA and how different factors at different levels interact to work against or for the success of such projects. Approaching the issue from this angle, it argues that despite the challenges that seem distinct in this specific region, there is new development in this regard that seems promising. However, the sustainability of even this relative success is still dependent on the proper coordination of the dominant actors at all levels than the unilateral commitment of specific state in the region.
African Journal of Political Science and International Relations, Feb 28, 2015
Landlocked countries face significant development challenge merely from their geopolitical positi... more Landlocked countries face significant development challenge merely from their geopolitical position. This is magnificent specifically in terms of their access to the sea. However, some argue that regional arrangements can be promising in solving at least such specific challenge in their development endeavor. In this context, this article reviews real and potential challenges and prospects Ethiopia has to deal with at three levels: domestic, regional, and international levels. Thus, by relaying on secondary data sources and qualitative research method, it highlights the major concerns and developments in the Horn of Africa by focusing on IGAD and COMESA and how different factors at different levels interact to work against or for the success of such projects. Approaching the issue from this angle, it argues that despite the challenges that seem distinct in this specific region, there is new development in this regard that seems promising. However, the sustainability of even this relative success is still dependent on the proper coordination of the dominant actors at all levels than the unilateral commitment of specific state in the region.
IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2017
Transnational actors' are increasingly becoming important development partners almost everywhere ... more Transnational actors' are increasingly becoming important development partners almost everywhere in the contemporary world. Yet, due attention is not given to what this development means in general and how these actors function at grass root level; especially in developing countries like Ethiopia. This study explores the role of INGOs in local development processes in Ethiopia focusing on the experience of World Vision in Lalo Assabi and Nejo Woredas of Oromia regional state. In doing so, the study follows qualitative research approach and is based on both primary and secondary data. The overall finding of the work is that World Vision's conception of development is based on both altruism and strategic considerations including its recent 'integrated development approach'. In practice, the organization is working with already established institutions to support development based on the set priority areas. However, while it is possible to expect significant contribution merely by looking at the allocated budget, lack of transparency on the details hinders the study to substantiate the supposed contributions. Rather, the organization's effort to adopt some innovative approaches in the areas of education and food security can be considered as more meaningful. As expected in Campbell's frame work, the organizations focus on 'development' and its approach of 'partnership' seems to explain the existing positive relationship with local government bodies as well. Finally, the organization's identity as a transnational actor has also significant bearings on its image and autonomy. Accordingly, one may recommend that along with being alert to national and global realities, it is also required to consider the development expectations and demands of local community correspondingly.
'Transnational actors " are increasingly becoming important development partners almost everywher... more 'Transnational actors " are increasingly becoming important development partners almost everywhere in the contemporary world. Yet, due attention is not given to what this development mean in general and how these actors function at grass root level; especially in developing countries like Ethiopia. This study explores the role of INGOs in local development processes in Ethiopia focusing on the experience of World Vision in Lalo Assabi and Nejo Woredas of Oromia regional state. In doing so, the study follows qualitative research approach and is based on both primary and secondary data. The overall finding of the work is that World Vision " s conception of development is based on both altruism and strategic considerations including its recent " integrated development approach ". In practice, the organization is working with already established institutions to support development based on the set priority areas. However, while it is possible to expect significant contribution merely by looking at the allocated budget, lack of transparency on the details hinders the study to substantiate the supposed contributions. Rather, the organization " s effort to adopt some innovative approaches in the areas of education and food security can be considered as more meaningful. As expected in Campbell " s frame work, the organizations focus on " development " and its approach of " partnership " seems to explain the existing positive relationship with local government bodies as well. Finally, the organization " s identity as a transnational actor has also significant bearings on its image and autonomy. Accordingly, one may recommend that along with being alert to national and global realities, it is also required to consider the development expectations and demands of local community correspondingly.
Landlocked countries face significant development challenge merely from their geopolitical positi... more Landlocked countries face significant development challenge merely from their geopolitical position. This is magnificent specifically in terms of their access to the sea. However, some argue that regional arrangements can be promising in solving at least such specific challenge in their development endeavor. In this context, this article reviews real and potential challenges and prospects Ethiopia has to deal with at three levels: domestic, regional, and international levels. Thus, by relaying on secondary data sources and qualitative research method, it highlights the major concerns and developments in the Horn of Africa by focusing on IGAD and COMESA and how different factors at different levels interact to work against or for the success of such projects. Approaching the issue from this angle, it argues that despite the challenges that seem distinct in this specific region, there is new development in this regard that seems promising. However, the sustainability of even this relative success is still dependent on the proper coordination of the dominant actors at all levels than the unilateral commitment of specific state in the region.
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