As the findings of the study, clearly reveal that all of the research participants were recognized that , even if people of Wolaita has a divers possession of in its cultural ,historical and religious heritages , the museum has poor collection Therefore, the museum and its stakeholders from these valuable heritage resources the should have clearly define stakeholder engagement policy and collocate different aspects me trials for the museum ; The governing bodies have the overall responsibilities for the museum better performance. Therefore, the governing bodies of the should be dedicate, culture and heritage lovers; Ethiopia has many cultural and historical heritages among which museums are worth mentioning. There are several regional and national museums in the country. Most of them have numerous collections such as artifacts, photographs, cultural goods and clothes, traditional weapons, charts and maps that attract many visitors or tourists. Many museums are used as a means of generating good revenue while some are not used well for the same purpose. It may be difficult to generalize about the situation of museums in having conducted a case study on Wolaita Sodo Museum. However, our country’s tourism policy still needs some sort of special attention. Future Absence of well-developed profile, its inappropriateness to people’s with disabilities, lack of good promotion strategy and absence of light source to some sections of the museum are some problems which are looking for urgent response unless the museum will not able to generate good revenue from it. A further research on this area should be carry out in a way that it can help tourism experts, employees of the museum and other concerned bodies to develop good strategies to improve the present practices and to mitigate the existing challenges. This, in return, will help the city to generate revenue and develop from the sector.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Background of the Study
- Statement of the Problem
- Objectives of the Study
- General Objective
- Specific Objective
- Research Questions
- Significance of the Study
- Scope of the Study
- Limitation of the Study
- Organization of the Paper
- Review of Related Literatures
- Definition of Museum
- History of Establishment and Evolution of Museums
- Functions of a Museum
- Museums in Africa
- Significance of Museums
- Description of the study area and Research Methodology
- Description of the Study Area
- Location
- Temperature
- Population
- Research Methodology
- Sample Size
- Data Sources
- Data Collection Instruments and procedures
- Respondents Characteristics
- Method of Data Analysis
- Result and Discussion
- Establishment of Wolaita Sodo Museum
- The museum collections
- Kawo Arat (kings throne)
- Hadaro tora (King's spears)
- Kaneba (local drum)
- Shtta (local seat made from ropes from false banana)
- Darebba (drum beat at the times of peace)
- Guma (sign wear by women who possess more than 1000 cattle)
- Doga (signs wear by men who have more than 1000 cattle)
- Wolaita sodo Museum Marcuwa, Kawo Tona's chair, Shidha and cultural Jabana
- The Museum Attraction to Local and Foreign Visitors
- Significance of the Museum
- Historical Significance of the Museum
- Socio-Cultural Significance of the Museum
- Economic Significance
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research assesses the current practices and challenges of the Wolaita Sodo Museum in Ethiopia. The study aims to understand the museum's establishment, collections, visitor attraction, and significance.- Assessment of current practices and challenges of the Wolaita Sodo Museum.
- Exploration of the historical and socio-cultural significance of the museum.
- Analysis of the museum's attraction to local and foreign visitors.
- Investigation of the economic impact of the museum.
- Identification of potential areas for improvement and recommendations for future development.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Chapter One: Introduction - This chapter provides background information on the study, defines the research problem, outlines the study's objectives and research questions, and discusses the significance, scope, limitations, and organization of the paper.
- Chapter Two: Review of Related Literatures - This chapter presents a comprehensive review of existing literature on museums, their definition, history, functions, significance, and their role in Africa. It provides a theoretical framework for the study.
- Chapter Three: Description of the study area and Research Methodology - This chapter describes the study area, focusing on its location, temperature, and population. It outlines the research methodology, including the sample size, data sources, data collection instruments, and methods of data analysis.
- Chapter Four: Result and Discussion - This chapter presents the findings of the research, discussing the establishment of the Wolaita Sodo Museum, its collections, visitor attraction, and significance. It analyzes the data collected through interviews and questionnaires.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and focus topics of this work include museum practices, challenges, Wolaita Sodo Museum, historical significance, socio-cultural significance, visitor attraction, economic impact, and recommendations for improvement.- Quote paper
- Mr Wesen Altaye Aydiko (Author), 2019, An Assessment of Current Practices and Challenges of Wolaita Sodo Museum, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/497890
