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OSSREA Conducts Its Annual Social Science Research Methodology Training
The 2006 OSSREA’s Research Methodology Training Workshop was officially opened by the OSSREA Executive Secretary, Dr. Alfred G. Nhema, on Monday, 9th October 2006. The workshop took place from 9th – 20th October 2006 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
In his keynote address, the OSSREA Executive Secretary highlighted that the training on social science research methodologies was initiated to upgrade the research skills of young researchers. Based on feedback of the consecutive evaluations of proposals that were submitted to the Young Scholars Research Grant Competitions, OSSREA recognised the timely need for upgrading the research methodology skills of young scholars so as to build the teaching and research capacity of the institutions in eastern and southern African countries.
The OSSREA Research Methodology Training Institute has been organising annual training on social science research methodologies since October 2000. So far 286 young scholars, including the 2006 group of trainees, have attended the training.
In line with OSSREA’s training policy which reflects consistency, relevance and priority, trainees are selected on the basis of the application materials they submit. As such only applicants who submit all the required application materials and have the relevant research experience (preferably within the social sciences) are selected. Preference is given to applicants from learning and research institutions. In view of the huge demand for this programme which has not been fully met, OSSREA’s strategy is to replicate the regional training at country and sub-regional levels should funding permits.
It was within this spirit and tradition that the Training in Social Science Research Methodology for 2006 commended on 9th October 2006. A total of 40 successful applicants, out of 177 applications from 14 OSSREA member countries, were selected to take part in the intensive two-week training programme. Below is the list of the trainees.
Ethiopia
Bekele Melese, University of Gondar, Ethiopia
Berhe Mekonnen Beyene, Mekelle University (FBE), Ethiopia
Cherie Mesfin Gessesse, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia
Habtamu Tezera Kassa, Arbaminch University, Ethiopia
Girum Kinfemichael, Entoto Technical & Vocational Education & Training College, Ethiopia
Henok Workeye, Addis Ababa University, Institute of Development Research (IDR), Ethiopia
Lakachew Mulat, The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ethiopia
Misrak Tamiru Gubay, Haddis Consult, Ethiopia
Kenya
Catherine Gakii Murungi, Kenyatta University Department of Early Childhood Studies, Kenya
Duncan Wasike Wekesa, Department of Science and Mathematics Education,
Western University College of Science & Technology, Kenya
Esther Mwongeli Makau, University of Nairobi, Institute of Development Studies, Kenya
Agatha Mumbua Daniel, Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, Kenya
Ezekiel Mbitha Mwenzwa, Office of the President, Government Training Institute Kenya
Lucy Njoki Kathuri, Department of Textiles, Family & Consumer Sciences, Kenyatta University, Kenya
Lesotho
Mamello Amelia Nchake, The National University of Lesotho, Department of Economics, Lesotho
Malawi
Chrispin Kambani Banda, University of Malawi, Bunda College of Agriculture, Malawi
Laura Silvana Mbewe Malala, Mzuzu University, Malawi
Mphatso Grace Kachale, University of Malawi, Bunda College of Agriculture, Home Economics/Human Nutrition Department, Malawi
Mozambique
Celestino Vaz Tomas Joanguete, Mozambique
Namibia
Phanuel Kaapama, University of Namibia, Namibia
Rwanda
Richard Niyonkuru, Kigali Institute of Education, Department of Business Studies, Rwanda
Ingabire Mukeshimana Veneranda, National University of Rwanda, Faculty of Economics Sciences and Management, Rwanda
South Africa
Benneth Rivalani Mkansi, North-West University, Graduate School of Business & Government Leadership, South Africa
Shalle Hussein Abdi, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, Republic of South Africa
Ntobeko Sompali, Department of Agricultural, Economics and Extension, University of Fort Hare, Republic of South Africa
Sudan
Amar Bashir Nour Eldaim M. Khir, University of Juba, College of Arts and Humanities, Department of Communication Sciences, Sudan
Hayfa Hassan Mohammed Fadul, Ministry of Science and Technology, Economic and Social Research Institute, Sudan
Rabab Imam Elbadry Ali, Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman - Sudan
Swaziland
Majola L. Mabuza, Swaziland Government Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operatives, Swaziland
Tanzania
Dora William Semkwiji, University of Dar es Salaam, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Tanzania
Makawa Newa Laurent, Mzumbe University, Faculty of Commerce, Tanzania
Juma Mabasa Kanuwa, The Open University of Tanzania, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Tanzania
Uganda
Godfrey Bwanika Ssalongo, Uganda Management Institute, Uganda
Lydia Namatende Sakwa, Uganda Martyrs University, Uganda
Victoria Kanafu, Busoga University, Uganda
Zambia
Constance Sampa, Copperbelt University, Zambia
Clever Madimutsa, University of Zambia, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Political and Administrative Studies, Zambia
Zimbabwe
Constantine Munhande, Department of History and Development Studies, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe
Netsai Sarah Matshaka, University of Zimbabwe, School of Medicine, Collaborative Research Programme in Women's Health, Zimbabwe
Rumbidzai Chitombi, FOSENET, Food Security Network, Zimbabwe
Participants of the Research Methodology Training
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 9th October 2006
