The focus of this paper is to examine the responses of NGOs and governmental bodies joint efforts in drought mitigation programs of southern Ethiopia, East Guji Oromo drought vulnerable areas in the 20th century. The manuscript also explores the role of thus bodies and the perceptions of local communities towards those organization intervention extents and ways of assistance to occurred hardships. Likewise, the article also tries to look, assess and well exhibit a well-known and still active NGOs in the area and their individual paramount participation, efforts and roles in the drought vulnerable areas of East Guji Zone, and types of aid, assistance, donation and empowering of the vulnerable communities; joint works with governmental organizations like RRC or DPPC and others in crisis anticipation, intervention and rehabilitation activities.
Like other African countries, Ethiopians have a tradition of helping and supporting mean in times of difficulties or normal times through religious and community based organizations or civil society’s institutions for long periods of time. Some of those Ethiopian traditional self-help associations are, Idr, Mahibar, Equb, Dabo and others. Thus traditional self -help institutions and religious organizations have played a great role by leading a good ground for the introduction of local and international NGOs, modern financing systems like:-banking and macro and micro financial enterprises, and by facilitating Ethiopia’s development and growth. As an example, equb is considered as an effective traditional saving association. Members contribute a certain amount of money usually every month and they give priorities for poor and the needy members to take the first collected money.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- INTRODUCTION
- International and Local NGOs in the East Guji Zone
- Overview of NGOs Response to the Eastern Guji Periodical Droughts ...
- Governmental and NGOs Joint Efforts in Drought Mitigation Program
- DPPC's Crisis Anticipation and Early Warning System
- Save the Children and Funds
- DUBAF/a Local NGO and its funds
- Cooperazione Internazionale /COOPI/ and Funds
- Community Perceptions of the Response
- CONCLUSION
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to assess the joint efforts of NGOs and government bodies in drought mitigation programs in East Guji Zone, southern Ethiopia, during the 20th century. It examines the role of these organizations, their interventions, and the local community's perception of their assistance. Furthermore, the paper explores specific NGOs in the region and their individual contributions to empowering vulnerable communities.
- NGO involvement in drought mitigation programs
- Governmental collaboration with NGOs
- Community perceptions of NGO interventions
- Impact of drought on vulnerable communities
- The role of traditional self-help associations in Ethiopia
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Abstract: Provides an overview of the paper's focus on examining NGOs and governmental bodies' joint efforts in drought mitigation programs in East Guji Zone, highlighting the study's scope and key areas of investigation.
- INTRODUCTION: Introduces the historical context of traditional self-help associations in Ethiopia and their role in supporting communities. Discusses the evolution of NGOs in Ethiopia, highlighting their increased presence and importance in addressing socio-economic challenges.
- International and Local NGOs in the East Guji Zone: Examines the historical arrival and expansion of foreign relief organizations in Ethiopia, specifically focusing on the role of missionary organizations and their activities in the East Guji Zone.
- Overview of NGOs Response to the Eastern Guji Periodical Droughts ...: Provides a comprehensive overview of the responses and interventions by various NGOs in mitigating the recurring droughts in the Eastern Guji Zone, highlighting their different approaches and strategies.
- Governmental and NGOs Joint Efforts in Drought Mitigation Program: Analyzes the collaborative efforts between government agencies and NGOs in implementing drought mitigation programs, exploring the specific roles and contributions of key organizations like DPPC, Save the Children, DUBA, and COOPI.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The study focuses on drought, NGOs, government, East Guji Zone, Oromo, Ethiopia, drought mitigation programs, community perceptions, traditional self-help associations, crisis anticipation, and rehabilitation activities.
- Quote paper
- Mengesha Robso (Author), 2021, Assessment of Government and NGOs Joint Efforts and Role in Drought Mitigation Program. The Case of East Guji Zone Drought Vulnerable Areas, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/997754
