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This research project explored changes and transformations in urban-rural interrelations of Ethiopian towns.
It explored urban-rural mobility structures, livelihood systems, and changes in formal and informal institutions and economies. It also aimed to understand the impact of thirty-five years (since 1972 where we have base data) of rapid and dramatic societal changes to the population of the case study town called Shashemene, located in Southern Ethiopia.
Former SEI researcher Atakilte Beyene and Centre of Gender Studies at the Stockholm University Prof Gunilla Bjeren are jointly carrying out the research. So far the first phase, extensive survey of 362 households, and second phase, detailed life stories studies of 11 household typologies, have been conducted. Preliminary results are in pipeline.
This projects aims to:
The research project is financed by Sida.
Past event / The Focali annual meeting to be held in Gothenburg is the first in-person annual meeting since the memorable Focali 10-year anniversary meeting held in 2019.
Past event / Watch this webinar recorded on 25 May 2022 on the interdependence of animal welfare, public health and environmental conservation.
Perspective / Participatory research and policymaking are gaining acceptance and relevance in responding to issues of legitimacy, ethics and validity in research findings.
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