http://repository.mtu.edu.et/xmlui/handle/123456789/54 GDS 2026-05-27T19:32:41Z http://repository.mtu.edu.et/xmlui/handle/123456789/129 Showkeys: Indigenous governance system of the Sheko people, SWR, Ethiopia Geda, Ehadig; Bezabih, Wasihun This research sought to explore Showkeys: Indigenous governance system of the Sheko people, in South West Ethiopia. Pertinent to this, mixed research approach with exploratory and household survey research design was employed. Cluster sampling technique was used to select research participants. Information was gathered primarily using key informant interviews and FGD. Data analysis was made using the thematic analysis technique. This research found that the Sheko people are one of the ethnic groups in Ethiopia with distinct administrative system. The power structure in the ISG of the Sheko people is characterized by hierarchical relationship based on blood descent includes the Koynab (the King) at the top who is the most responsible person and crowned the kingship, following the Koynab (the King), there are Komtu (Clan leaders) which have significant role in conflict resolution systems and traditional governance. Lastly at the bottom, of the hierarchical structure there are socially respected individuals called Yab babu (local elders) which are great role in solving less political ,social and economic matter with in there locality. The finding of this study was also showed that although indigenous governance system is stayed significant, that the local government structure at zonal, woreda and Kebeles level did not give emphasis and support the indigenous governance systems The major letdown traits to integrate the indigenous governance systems of sheko people with the modern local government currently is political factors, Religious factor, Modernization, rapid expansion of civilization and urbanization. At last, the study found that sheko peoples have high attitude towards practicing their indigenous governance system for solving their countless socio-cultural, economic and political difficulties. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.mtu.edu.et/xmlui/handle/123456789/113 Assessing the role of vocational education and training in rehabilitating prisoners and challenges it encounters in Benc’ Sheko and Kaffa zone correctional institutions BEZABIH, WASIHUN; Girmaye, Bealu The objective of this study was to assess the role of vocational education and training to rehabilitate prisoners and challenges it encounters in Benc’ Sheko and Kaffa zone correctional institutions. To achieve the objective of the study longitudinal research design was employed. To determine sample respondents Yamane simplified formula had been employed. Qualitative data collected through questionnaire. Pertinent to qualitative data interview, key informants’ interview, document analysis and observation were used. The qualitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The qualitative data was analyzed theoretically. To end, the finding of the study revealed that vocational education and training play significant role in rehabilitating prisoners in terms of bringing about attitudinal change and changing their view towards crime as well as enabling them to have skill and knowledge which are vital for their current socio-economic well-being. The study also revealed that, low prisoners motivation and participation in rehabilitation program, inconsistency of education and training, poor institutional setting for education and training, low institutional linkage with educational institution, duration of the training, lack of resources and low support and reinforcement from prison officers are the major challenges which jeopardize the rehabilitation role of vocational education training in prison. Finally, the researcher recommends that all concerned bodies should work together so as to strengthen prison education because the costs of crime jeopardize the well-being of the society and the country at large. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z