The Contributions of Mass Based Organizations in Enhancing Public Participation in Ethiopia

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.