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The Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA) is a regional membership-based and donor-supported research and capacity-building organization whose mission is to promote dialogue and interaction between researchers and policy-makers in Eastern and Southern Africa with a view to enhancing the impact of research on policy-making and development planning. Its headquarter is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.


Membership is open to all individuals and institutions engaged in teaching and/or research. OSSREA not only engages in interdisciplinary research but also provides research grants to junior and senior scholars based in the region. It also offers training in Research Methodology. OSSREA operates major projects either independently or in collaboration with other institutions and produces a variety of scholarly publications ranging from its bi-annual journal to monographs, books and research reports.

 
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  • Current Publications

    Current Publications - 2010

     
    ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY CHALLENGES IN THE ERA OF HIV AND AIDS: A CASE STUDY OF  A SELECTED RURAL AREA IN ZIMBABWE

    ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY CHALLENGES IN THE ERA OF HIV AND AIDS: A CASE STUDY OF A SELECTED RURAL AREA IN ZIMBABWE

    Naomi N. Wekwete

     

    Introduction

     

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    Social Science Research Report Series No.34

    Social Science Research Report Series No.34

     

    Executive Summary

     

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    Gender Mainstreaming Experiences from Eastern and Southern Africa

     

    Introduction

     

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    WOMEN STREET VENDORS IN NAIROBI, KENYA: A SITUATIONAL AND POLICY ANALYSIS WITHIN A HUMAN RIGHTS FRAMEWORK

    Women Street Vendors In Narobi, Kenya:
    A Situational and Policy Analysis Within a Human Rights Framework

     

    Philomena Muiruri

    Abstract

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    Documenting the Ethiopian Student Movement: An Exercise in Oral History

     

    Introduction

    Bahru Zewde

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    The Journal of the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Makerere University

     

    Mawazo

    Introduction

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    STRENGTHENING  FARMERS’ ORGANIZATIONS IN TANZANIA: A CASE STUDY OF FARMERS’ GROUP ORGANIZATIONS IN SELECTED DISTRICTS

    STRENGTHENING FARMERS’ ORGANIZATIONS IN TANZANIA: A CASE STUDY OF FARMERS’ GROUP ORGANIZATIONS IN SELECTED DISTRICTS

    Raphael M. Wambura

    Executive Summary

     

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    IMPACTS OF CHANGING PASTORAL STRATEGIES ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND LIVELIHOODS IN TANZANIA'S LAKE VICTORIA BASIN

    IMPACTS OF CHANGING PASTORAL STRATEGIES ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND LIVELIHOODS IN TANZANIA'S LAKE VICTORIA BASIN

     

    Elliott Phillemons Niboye

    Executive Summary

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    FACTORS AFFECTING ACCESS TO RURAL HEALTH SERVICES

    FACTORS AFFECTING ACCESS TO RURAL HEALTH SERVICES: Case Study of Baringo Area of Kenya Using GIS

     

    Benjamin Njore Mwasi
    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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    CHILD EXCLUSION AMONG INTERNALLY DISPLACED POPULATIONS IN RIFT VALLEY AND NYANZA PROVINCES OF KENYA

    CHILD EXCLUSION AMONG INTERNALLY DISPLACED POPULATIONS IN RIFT VALLEY AND NYANZA PROVINCES OF KENYA

     

    Kennedy Nyabuti Ondimu
    Introduction

     

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    FREE EDUCATION IN KENYA’S PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS
    Addressing the Challenges

    Fredrick O. Ogola

    Abstract

     

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    Current Publications - 2009

    YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT’S FIGHT AGAINST HIV/AIDS IN ZAMBIA A CLOSER LOOK AT SOME UNDERLYING ASSUMPTIONS

    YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT’S FIGHT AGAINST HIV/AIDS IN ZAMBIA A CLOSER LOOK AT SOME UNDERLYING ASSUMPTIONS

    Augustus Kapungwe

    Abstract

     

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    LIVING WITH DIVORCE: Expectations and Contradictions within the Lesotho Socio-cultural Context

    LIVING WITH DIVORCE:
    Expectations and Contradictions within the Lesotho Socio-cultural Context

    Matora T. Ntimo-Makara

    Introduction

     

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    Gender Issues Research Report Series No. 24

    Gender Issues Research Report Series No. 24
    Abstracts

    SUSTAINABILITY OF WOMEN’S BUSINESSES:
    THE CASE OF KAGERA REGION IN TANZANIA
    by
    Aurelia N. Kamuzora

    DETERMINANTS OF GUMUZ GIRLS' PRIMARY SCHOOL PARTICIPATION IN MANDURA DISTRICT, ETHIOPIA
    by
    Befekadu Zeleke

    RAPE AWARENESS, PREVALENCE, PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN ETHIOPIA: CASES OF DEBUB AND ALEMAYA UNIVERSITIES
    by
    Demewoz Admasu Gebru

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    Inter-Group Conflict, The Role Of Pastoral Youths And Small Arms Proliferation In Nomadic Areas Of Ethiopia  The Case of the Karrayu and Their Neighbours in the Upper Awash Valley Region

    Inter-Group Conflict,
    The Role Of Pastoral Youths And Small Arms Proliferation
    In Nomadic Areas Of Ethiopia The Case of the Karrayu and
    Their Neighbours in the Upper Awash Valley Region

    Ayalew Gebre
    Introduction

     

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    Cultural Determinants Of Adoption Of HIV/AIDS Prevention Measures And Strategies Among Girls And Women In Western Kenya

    Cultural Determinants Of Adoption Of HIV/AIDS Prevention Measures And Strategies Among Girls And Women In Western Kenya

    Constance Rose Ambasa-Shisanya

    Abstract

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    INFORMAL SECTOR AND POVERTY: THE CASE OF STREET VENDORS IN LESOTHO

    INFORMAL SECTOR AND POVERTY: THE CASE OF STREET VENDORS IN LESOTHO

    Pius T. Tanga

    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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    ANALYSIS OF CHANGING RURAL WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR PATTERNS IN SOUTH AFRICA

    ANALYSIS OF CHANGING
    RURAL WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR
    PATTERNS IN SOUTH AFRICA

    Zn Mfono

    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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    Z I M B A B W E:SURVIVAL OF A NATION

    Z I M B A B W E:SURVIVAL OF A NATION

    John Mw Makumbe

    Executive Summary

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    Good Governance and Civil Society Participation in Africa

    Good Governance and Civil Society Participation in Africa

    OSSREA

    INTRODUCTION

     

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    Linguistic Human Rights and Language Policy in the Kenyan Education System

    Linguistic Human Rights and Language Policy in the Kenyan Education System

    Kembo Sure and Nathan O. Ogechi

    Executive Summary

     

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    GENDER IN NASCENT MODULE II PROGRAMMES IN KENYAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES: A DESCRIPTIVE SURVEY

    Gender In Nascent Module II Programmes In Kenyan Public Universities: A Descriptive Survey

    Michael Wainaina

    Introduction

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    Rainwater Harvesting as a Livelihood Strategy in the Drought-Prone Areas of the Amhara Region of Ethiopia

    Rainwater Harvesting as a Livelihood Strategy in the Drought-Prone Areas of the Amhara Region of Ethiopia

    Woldeamlak Bewket

    Introduction

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    Abortion-Kenya

    Willing Fathers, Reluctant Parents
    Young Men's Perspectives On Unwanted Pregnancies and Abortion In Kenya

    Charles Nzioka

    Executive Summary

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    THE USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION  TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN  LEARNING:  GENDER  DIFFERENCE IN THE ATTITUDES OF SECONDARY SCHOOL  STUDENTS OF BOTSWANA

    The Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Learning: Gender Difference in the Attitudes of Secondary School Students of Botswana

    Luckson Muganyizi Kaino

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    Synthesis Report

    Assessment of Poverty Reduction Strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa
    The Cases of Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia

    Synthesis Report

    Executive Summary

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    Market Integration in Mozambican Maize Markets

    Market Integration In Mozambican Maize Markets

    Zerihun Gudeta Alemu
    and
    Herman Daniel Van Schalkwyk

    Executive Summary

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    Representation and Development of a South African Identity: A Case of Zulu Women’s Dress

    Representation and development of a South African Identity: A Case of Zulu Women’s dress

    Thnjiwe Magwaza

    Executive Summary

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    Testing the Theory of Reasoned Action and its Extensions: Predicting Intention to Use Condoms

    Testing the Theory of Reasoned Action and its Extensions: Predicting Intention to Use Condoms

    Edward E. Marandu

    Abstract

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    Informal Cross-Border Trade in the Southern African Development Community (SADC)

    Informal Cross-Border Trade in the southern African Development Community (SADC)

    Nsolo J. N. Mijere

    Executive Summary

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    Farm-Level Economics Of Soil-Conservation Practices In The Zomba Rural Development Project Of Malawi

    Farm-Level Economics Of Soil Conservation Practices In The Zomba Rural Development Project Of Malawi

    Julius H. Mangisoni

    Executive Summary

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    The Management of Universal Primary Education in Uganda

    The management of universal primary education in uganda

    J.C. Munene

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OSSREA's Strategic Plan 2011 - 2015

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SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH REPORT SERIES NO. 34

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Call for Applications

Early career postdoctoral fellowship

The African Humanities Program
at the
American Council of Learned Societies
(ACLS)

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Call for Proposals

University of California, Irvine
IMTFI's Call for Proposals
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Call for Papers

African Journal of
Business and Economic Research
AJBER
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The Slavery Debate
for African Renaissance
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UNESCO
Social and Human Sciences Sector
Violence against Women
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Vacancy

Scholars at Risk
Network
External Relations Associate
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Other Publications

Economic Report on Africa 2010
Economic Report
on Africa 2010
FULL REPORT

 

Global Economic Prospects 2010 Crisis, Finance, and Growth
Global Economic
Prospects 2010
Crisis, Finance,
and Growth
FULL REPORT

 

World Development Report 2010 Development and Climate Change
World Development
Report 2010
Development and
Climate Change
FULL REPORT

 

World Health Statistics 2010
World
Health Statistics 2010
FULL REPORT

 

World Investment Report 2010
World
Investment Report 2010
Full Report

 

World Social Science Report - 2010
World
Social Science Report
2010
FULL REPORT

 

UNAIDS Outlook 2010: Fresh perspective on the AIDS epidemic and response
UNAIDS Outlook 2010

 

African Women’s Report 2009
African Women’s
Report 2009
FULL REPORT

 

African Book Center Book Review
The Africa Book Center
Book Review
Summer 2009

 

Periodic Publications

 EASSRR June 2010

Eastern Africa Social Science Research Review
(EASSRR Vol XXVI No. 2 - June 2010)

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OSSREA Bulletin - Feb 2009
OSSREA Bulletin - June 2010
(in pdf format)


 

 OSSREA Catalogue 2009-10
OSSREA Catalogue 2009-10
(in pdf format)


 

Strategic Plan 2011 - 2015

 Strategic Plan 2011-2015
Strategic Plan 2011-2015
FULL TEXT

Annual Activity Report

 Activity Report 2009
Annual Activity Report 2009
(in pdf format)


Annual Activity Report 2008
Annual Activity Report 2008

(in pdf format)