4. RESEARCH REPORTS SUBMITTED

The following research reports were submitted during the year by various grantees who had completed their research projects which had been financed by OSSREA under its research grants competitions programme.

4.1 Reports by Winners of Social Science Research Grant Competition

· Degarge M., Befekady Z. and Wossenu Y. Decentralization and Environmental Protection in Ethiopia: Implications for Sustainable Development

· Mironga J. Momanyi. The History, Status and Environmental Implications of Infestation of Water Hyacinth (Eicchomia Crasspes) in Lake Naivasha, Kenya

· Petronilla Akinyi Oduor. Economic Integration in Southern Africa: The role of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) in the Economic Development of BLANS States

· Tabitha F. Tsuma. Environmental Implication of Human Activities on Forest Resources: A Case Study of Mukogodo Forest, Laikipia District, Kenya

· Abdul Hameed Elias Suliman.Health Care Financing Under Structural Adjustment: Some Reflections from the Health Insurance Experience of Khartoum State, Sudan

· Aklilu Amsalu. Environmental and Socio-economic Aspects of Soil Degradation and Conservation in Gudo Beret Area, Central High lands of Ethiopia

· Zachary Arochi Kwena. An Analysis of Accessibility of Pricing of Rural Domestic Water Supply: A Case Study of Kakamega District, Kenya

· Intisar Ali Salih. The Role of Community-Based Institutions in the Management of Natural Resources

4.2 Reports by Winners of Gender Issues Research Grant Competition

· Minale Adugna. Polygamy and Its Impact on the Life of Women Among the Oromos of Western Ethiopia: A Case Study of Illubabor Zone

· Christophe Haambokoma. Factors Discouraging Zambian Females from Training as Secondary School Science Teachers

· Constance R. A. Shisanya. Business Development and Performance of De Jure and De Facto Women Heads of Households in Micro and Small Enterprises in Vihiga District, Kenya

· Mulugeta Gebreselassie, Gender and Age Patterns of School Attendance in Ethiopia: A Life Table Analysis

· Daisy Owomugasho, The Implications of Framework and Policy on Integration Women in Development: The Case of women Investors in Uganda

· Mary W. Mwangi. The Psycho-social Needs and Supports Systems of Children Affected by HIV/ AIDS

· Were A. Elizabeth. Socio- economic Constraints Faced by Bar Attendants in Their Struggle to Earn a Living

· Shimelis Bonsa. Urban Women Market Traders and Entrepreneurs: The Case of Kistane Women of Addis Ababa Ca. Late 1939 to Early 1990

· Befekadu Zeleke. Determinants of Gumuz Girls' Primary School Participation in Mandura District, Ethiopia

· Faccika Melesse. The Dynamic Role of Women Petty Traders in Urban-Rural Socio-economic Interaction, with Special Reference to Ada'a Woreda, Ethiopia