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I. Introduction
The Ethiopian Science and Technology Commission has keen interest in promoting the
activities of professional S&T associations/societies in the country. It renders
technical support to set out their by-laws and their constitution as legal entities and
provides modest financial and printing assistance for the holding of conferences,
workshops and symposia. The Commission has taken the initiative to organize forums where
leaders of various professionals associations meet to discuss on specific and general
issues relating to associations. On one of such forums that took place on December 14,
1993 at the Conference hall of the Commission, participants raised the need for a
catalogue of associations for better communication amongst them. This profile is,
therefore, prepared in response to the request
This profile is complied based on the analysis of a two-page questionnaire dispatched to
and collected from forty-eight professional associations. Among these, forty (83.3%)
replied while the rest failed to respond. The first part of this profile gives an overview
of the role of professional associations to S&T development endeavor and this will be
followed by conclusion and recommendations.
II.
The Role of Professional Associations/Societies in S&T Development
Science and Technology (S&T) facilitate the means for a better standard of living. In
order to harness the benefits of S&T effectively, countries, especially developing
ones should seek the involvement of their scientific and technological personnel in
S&T development activities. Though the individual efforts of scientists and
technologists can not be ruled out, their collective contribution through their respective
professional associations/societies in streamlining the development of S&T can be very
helpful.
The influences of S&T professional associations on development and societal matters
have an impact beyond the geographical boundaries of each nation. The initial take off of
societies towards focusing on development problems on a global scale was attained in New
Dehi in December 1980 at a seminar organized by the American Associations for the
Advancement of Science (AAAS). Indian Science congress Association (ISCA), and the Indian
National Science Academy (INSA). One hundred participants drawn from 35 countries
representing various professional associations attended the seminar. The over-all
discussions and recommendations were geared towards devising means for the participation
of professional societies in solving development related problems in areas of applied
research and development, in scientific and technical information, education, training,
planning and evaluation. Since then, societies have tried to convince their respective
governments to let them involve in S&T research and policy making activities.
The relationship of these societies has also strengthened through the exchange of their
publications. They have set their town standards for the registration of journals on
international citations so that these publications could be circulated beyond their
geographical boundaries.
Nationally, these associations/societies bestow a large portion of the non-financial
rewards to professionals since they publish research papers, provide fellowship and
prizes, convene professional meetings and conferences. In addition, they participate in
setting professional standards and provide continuing education in their specific fields
of interest. Associations attract the best talents that the nation has, and can also serve
as referral points to their governments on policy and development issues.
Thus, the rationale for bringing the capabilities of professional associations to have
a constructive bearing on societal and development problems is justifiable. Besides,
efforts in using S&T for development may hardly be significant unless it recognizes
and respects the role that professional associations can play in this regard.
Societies comprise a reservoir of individual scientists and technologists with
specialized knowledge, experience and expertise that can be mobilized to accomplish
specific tasks. They can devise a peer review system to evaluate research proposals,
projects and outputs so as to enable development or service institutions to effectively
utilize their limited resources. Since they constitute a vital portion of the scientific
and technical infrastructure of a country, they can be involved in the process of
identifying research and development needs and priority areas of national development
programme and strategies.
Professional associations/societies can also contribute to educational development
activities. They can assist in curriculum formulation and publication of educational
materials. They can play a commendable role in educating the general public regarding the
importance of S&T through the various media. They can inculcate interest and
appreciation to S&T among the youth by popularizing their specialized field of
interest through school clubs.
III. Profile of S&T Professional Associations in Ethiopia
a. General
The establishment of S&T professional associations requires certain pre-conditions.
First and foremost, it demands the existence of a pool of trained manpower in specific
profession. In addition, its importance has to be felt among professionals themselves and
the government. It also calls for legal permits. Since 1900 Ethiopia has attempted to
acquire skilled manpower by sending students abroad. However, this effort did not produce
significant result as it entertained only a limited number. The situation improved when
the College of Addis Ababa was upgraded to the rank of a University College in 1954 and
when the number of graduates increased. The issuance of the Civil Code of the Empire of
Ethiopia, proclamation No, 165, 1960, has also created a conducive environment for the
flourishment of professional associations.
Though the Ethiopian Teachers' Associations with its glaring trade union features was
established in the 1940s, associations with clear professional sentiments began to appear
in the 1960's. In this regard, the Ethiopian Medical Association which was established in
July, 1961 had set the pace for others to follow suit. This movement of professionalism
was further strengthened in the 1970's and 1980's. But no period has been more conducive
than the 1990's for professional S&T associations to flourish and grow.
The survey, which covers twenty-two associations, seventeen societies and one
foundation, revealed that the Ethiopian Teachers' Association is the oldest professional
association in Ethiopia. It was established in 1948 with 32 members. Following ETA, three
associations were set up in the 1960's, two in the 1970's and five in the 1980's. But the
majority of the associations (29) were established in the 1990's. The Ethiopian Chemical
Engineers Society, which was established in November 1995, is the youngest of all.
The majority of these associations (11) are mainly concerned with agriculture. Eleven
associations deal with pure science, engineering and technology while seven are geared
towards health sciences. Four associations dwell on social science, and another five
pursue general issues related to wildlife, environmental conservation and development,
thereby, attracting professionals from various fields of specialization. Two associations
target education.
The Ethiopian Teachers' Association has the largest membership (120,000). LEM, the
Environment and Development Society and the Greens' Development Association have 4000 and
1082 members respectively. These associations have managed to attract wider membership
because they deal with subjects that require professionals from various disciplines. Three
associations have membership between 500 and 1000 while the majority (16) have members
between 100 and 500. The remaining (11) associations have less than 100 members. Two
associations namely the Ethiopian Inventors Association and the Ethiopian Assistant
Veterinarians Association have not disclosed their membership status.
Thirty associations have shown encouraging raise in the number of their members accounting
for more than 106%. Four associations reported no increase on their membership list. One
association, namely the Ethiopian Air Traffic Controllers' Association, has lost
twenty-eight members since its founding date in May, 1991. The survey has also showed that
60% of these associations (24) are affiliated with national and international associations
and/or organizations.
The non-profit making and non-governmental status of these associations imply the
slenderness of their material resources. Ten associations rely entirely on membership fees
as their source of income, while twenty-four associations manage to get donations in
addition to their membership fees. The rest (6) extract their funds from more than two
sources such as constancy and subscription fees.
This survey clearly shows that the number of professional S&T associations is on
the increase in recent years. Though the success of most of the associations owed to their
leadership capability and the commitments of their members, the contribution of government
and non-government organizations in this regard cannot be underestimated. In this
development, ESTC has given due attention and support to the growth and development of
these associations despite resource limitation. Seventy-nine per cent of these
associations have secured their legal status and constitution with the support of ESTC.
All that the Commission does to promote professional associations is on the basis of its
mandate as stated in the National S&T Policy document issued by the TGE in December,
1995: "support will be given to the establishment of professional and amateur
associations and to the participation of their members in scientific meetings, symposia
and conferences organized at national, regional and international levels. Equally, the
role played by other government and private organizations, which have professional
relations with these associations cannot be ruled out as a number of them have facilitated
conditions for the operation and sustainability of the associations.
b. Specifics
1. Ethiopian
Teachers' Association
Date of establishment:- 1948
Membership at founding date:- 32
Membership to date:- 120,000
Objectives
Education International (EI)
- All African Teachers' Organization (AATO)
- 140 sisterly Organizations all over the world
- International Labour Organization (ILO)
Address:- Tel:- 55-80-70/51-07-51 P.O.Box 1639; A.A, Ethiopia
2.
Ethiopian Library and Information Association
Date of establishment:- 1961
Membership at founding date:- 150
Membership to date:- 200
Objectives
 | To provide a forum for exchange of ideas among professionals on issues related to
library and information science |
| To promote library and information services |
| To promote the professional excellence of its members. |
Source of fund:- Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation
- International Association of Library Institutions and Federations.
Address:- Tel:- c/o NCIC, 511344 P.O.Box 30530 A.A, Ethiopia
3.
Ethiopian Wildlife and Natural History Society
Date of establishment:- Sept. 1966
Membership at founding date:- -
Membership to date:- 500
Objectives
| To encourage and support research concerning Ethiopia's flora and fauna |
To disseminate information for creating awareness on the need for conservation of
Ethiopia's natural heritage
Source of fund:- Membership fees, donations and fund raising activities
National and/or international affiliation:-
Address:- Tel:- 51-66-37 P.O.Box 60074 A.A, Ethiopia
4. Ethiopian Medical Association
Date of establishment:- July 1969
Membership at founding date:- -
Membership to date:- 340
Objectives
| To promote the science and art of medicine and the improvement of public health |
| To keep a high standard of professional ethics and etiquette |
| To promote the professional excellence of its members in preventive and curative
medicine and medical research |
| To promote and maintain intellectual and professional freedom |
| To provide professional and technical advice to the Ministry of Health and other
concerned organizations |
| To initiate and maintain professional linkage with similar associations within and
outside Ethiopia |
| To provide a forum for the exchange of professional ideas, knowledge and experience |
| To encourage and support the establishment of specialized societies in medicine |
| To monitor the quality of medical services rendered to the public |
Source of fund:- Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation
- Confederation of African Medical Associations & Societies (CAMAS)
- World Medical Association (WMA)
Address:- Tel:- 51-81-74 P.O.Box 2179 A.A, Ethiopia
5. Ethiopian Pharmaceutical
Association
Date of establishment:- 1974
Membership at founding date:- -
Membership to date:- 200
Objectives
| To promote the pharmaceutical profession |
| To promote the rights of its members |
| To provide a forum for exchange of ideas and experiences among professionals |
| To work with similar associations for the improvement of the health services |
| To encourage and assist research and development programs in the field |
| To ensure an acceptable standard of the profession in Ethiopia |
| To maintain the honor and ethics of the profession |
Source of fund:- Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation
| African Pharmaceutical Federation - International Pharmaceutical Federation |
| Similar health professional associations in Ethiopia |
Japan Pharmaceutical Association
Address:- Tel:-15-55-14 P.O.Box 5711 A.A, Ethiopia
6. Ethiopian
Veterinary Association
Date of establishment:- 1974
Membership at founding date:- -
Membership to date:- 150
Objectives
| To provide a forum for exchange of ideas and experience among veterinarians |
| To safeguard the interest and welfare of its members |
| To maintain the honour and dignity of the profession |
| To participate in the research and development activities |
| To collaborate with concerned institutions to keep the quality of veterinary science
education in the country |
Source of fund:- Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation - World Veterinary Association
Address:- Tel:- 15-83-39 P.O.Box 2462 A.A, Ethiopia
7. Mathematical Association of
Ethiopia
Date of establishment:- 1980
Membership at founding date:- 80
Membership to date:- 190
Objectives
| To promote the teaching and research of mathematics in Ethiopia |
| To popularize mathematics, especially in schools - To promote professional excellence of
members |
| To create a forum for exchange of ideas among mathematicians |
| To facilitate contact with associations that have similar objectives |
Source of fund:- Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation - African Mathematical Union
Address:- Tel:- 11-67-30 P.O.Box 30731 A.A, Ethiopia
8. Chemical
Society of Ethiopia
Date of establishment:- June 1983
Membership at founding date:- 40
Membership to date:- 863
Objectives
| To develop and promote chemistry education and research |
| To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas - To popularize chemistry, especially in
schools |
| To enhance the participation and collaboration of professional chemists |
Source of fund:- Membership fees, donations and sponsorship by book publishers
National and/or International affiliation
| International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) |
| National Organization for the Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers |
National Products Research for Eastern and Central Africa (NAPRECA)
Address:- Tel:- 12-12-01, P.O.Box 32934, A.A, Ethiopia
9. Crop
Science Society of Ethiopia
Date of establishment:- June 1987
Membership at founding date:- 170
Membership to date:- 450
Objectives
| To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas among crop scientists |
| To provide professional support for agricultural researches carried out in the country |
| To disseminate scientific information to its members |
Source of fund:- Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation - Ministry of Agriculture - IAR
Address:- Tel:- C/O IAR, 61-26-33 P.O.Box 3777, A.A, Ethiopia
10.
Ethiopian Society for the Protection of Animals
Date of establishment:- June 1988
Membership at founding date:- 10
Membership to date:- 500
Objectives
| To protect all animals from cruel treatment |
| To educate the public on proper handling, treatment and utilization of animals |
| To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas |
Source of fund:- Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation
| Ministry of Agriculture, Animal and Fishery Department |
| International Society for the Protection of Animals |
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPLA)
Address:- Tel:- 44-16-23/51-70-20 P.O.Box 101595 A.A, Ethiopia
11.
Ethiopian Public Health Association
Date of establishment:- August 1989
Membership at founding date:- 150
Membership to date:- 200
Objectives
| To bring together professionals to promote public health science |
| To review and recommend issues related to health policies, planning, training and
management |
| To promote the professional interest of its members |
| To advance research in public health |
| To disseminate information on public health |
Source of fund:- Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation
| World Federation of Public Health Association |
Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA)
Address:- Wereda 21, Kebele 01, House No. 112/15 Tel 15-55-14, P.O.Box 7117, A.A, Ethiopia
12.
Ethiopian Statistical Association
Date of establishment:- April, 1990
Membership at founding date:- 264
Membership to date:- over 300
Objectives
| To popularize statistics |
| To promote modern statistical practices, research and training |
Source of fund:- Membership fees
National and/or international affiliation:- -
Address:- Tel 11-60-57, P.O.Box 5724, A.A, Ethiopia
13. Ethiopian Soil Science Society
Date of establishment:- May, 1990
Membership at founding date:- 77
Membership to date:- 82
Objectives
| To foster a united approach among soil scientists to solve problems related to soils in
the development of agriculture |
| To facilitate better professional contacts |
| To properly document works made on soil science in the country |
| To promote the art and science of soil science |
Source of fund:- Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation - International Society of Soil Science (ISSS)
Address:- Tel 15-86-51, P.O.Box 27482, A.A, Ethiopia
14.
Ethiopian Society of Animal Production
Date of establishment:- August 1990
Membership at founding date:- 250
Membership to date:- 400
Objectives
| To promote the advancement of animal production with the goal of increasing its
usefulness through sustained scientific research and development |
| To provide a common forum for the periodical exchange of ideas and also to liaison with
national and international societies |
| To foster interest in the development of animal production |
| To safeguard the professional quality and academic standards in the field |
| To collect and disseminate research findings |
Source of fund:- Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation - Ethiopian Veterinary Associations (EVA)
Address:- Tel 15-83-39, P.O.Box 80019, A.A, Ethiopia
15.
Ethiopian Air Traffic Controllers' Association
Date of establishment:- May 1991
Membership at founding date:- 120
Membership to date:- 92
Objectives
| To protect and safeguard the interests of its members |
| To promote safe, efficient, regular and economic flow of air traffic |
| To provide a forum for exchange of ideas among members |
| To collect and disseminate information related to air-traffic science to members |
Source of fund:- Membership fees
National and/or international affiliation
- International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Association (IFATCA)
Address:- Tel 51-76-57, P.O.Box 27482, A.A, Ethiopia
16.
Town Planners Association of Ethiopia
Date of establishment:- Sept. 1991
Membership at founding date:- 20
Membership to date:- 45
Objectives
| To establish a system of communication among urban planners and other related
disciplines |
| To provide better understanding in urban planning and disseminate recent planning
techniques to users and other interested groups |
| To enhance and upgrade the skills of members and |
| To popularize urban planning to the general public |
Source of fund:- Membership fees
National and/or international affiliation -
Address:- Tel 55-02-06, P.O.Box 1023, A.A, Ethiopia
17. Ethiopian
Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association
Date of establishment:- 1991
Membership at founding date:- 400
Membership to date:- 800
Objectives
| To provide a forum for exchange of ideas and experiences among traditional medicine
practitioners |
Source of fund:
- Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation - Institute of Bio-diversity
Address:- Tel 61-22-44, P.O.Box 30170, A.A, Ethiopia
18.
Ethiopian Society for Appropriate Technology (ESAT)
Date of establishment:- 1991
Membership at founding date:- 57
Membership to date:- 80
Objectives
| To facilitate, promote and popularize appropriate technology for integrated rural
development |
| To provide a forum for exchange of ideas among professionals for the application of
appropriate technology in the country. |
Source of fund:- Membership fees, donations and commission
National and/or international affiliation - - Regional Appropriate Technology Service
(RATS)
Address:- Tel 51-72-17, P.O.Box 5998, A.A, Ethiopia
19.
Ethiopian Dental Professionals Association
. Date of establishment:- Feb. 14,1992 .
Membership at founding date:- 36 .
Membership to date:- 60 .
Objectives
| To promote dental profession |
| To formulate forums for exchange of ideas among professionals on the global scientific
progress of dentistry. |
| To keep high standard of professional ethics and etiquette of Ethiopian dental
professionals |
| To safe guard the interests of its members |
| To provide professional and technical advice to health institutions . |
Source of fund:- Membership fees and donations .
National and/or international officiation
| African Regional Organization (ARO/FD') |
| World Dental Federation (FD') . |
Address:- Tel. 11-16-15/51080-85; P.O.Box 12605, A.A Ethiopia
20. Endod
Foundation Ethiopia
Date of establishment:- Feb. 18, 1992
Membership at founding date:- 10
Membership to date:- 33
Objectives
| To promote, assist and encourage a coordinated national and international scientific
R&D study to explore the full potentials of Endod |
| To compile, publish and disseminate information regarding Endod R&D
|
Source of fund:
| Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation - |
| International Endod Foundation |
| Swedish-Ethiopian Rural Development Association |
| Ethiopian Society for Appropriate Technology |
Endod Foundation Uganda
Address:- Tel 13-57-28, P.O.Box 6649, A.A, Ethiopia
21. Crop
Protection Society of Ethiopia
Date of establishment:- March 6, 1992
Membership at founding date:- 200
Membership to date:- 250
Objectives
| To foster a more united approach among professionals in order to solve crop protection
problems of the nation |
| To disseminate information to farmers and |
| To attempt to influence national crop protection policies by recommending areas of
research priorities, manpower development and manipulation of existing resources.
|
Source of fund:
- Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation -
Address:- Tel 18-36-71, P.O.Box 8441, A.A, Ethiopia
22 . LEM, the Environment and Development Society of Ethiopia
Date of establishment:- March, 1992
Membership at founding date:- 31
Membership to date:- above 4000
Objectives
| To establish an integrated environmental management policy in Ethiopia; |
| To create awareness among the public of the interrelationship between population,
resource, environment and development; |
| To support activities related to environment & development at grass-root level; |
| To contribute its share towards the global effort for a healthy environment and a better
world. |
| Source of fund: |
| Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation - |
Consortium Voluntary Organization (CIVO)
Address:- Tel 15-59-69, P.O.Box 8632, A.A, Ethiopia
23. Ethiopian Society
of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ESOG)
Date of establishment:- March, 1992
Membership at founding date:- 68
Membership to date:- above 105
Objectives
| To ensure a high standard of obstetrical and gynecological practices |
| To play an advisory role in the training of obstetrics and gynecology |
| To protect and safeguard the professional interest of members |
| To promote friendship and exchange ideas among professionals |
| To initiate and maintain professional linkages with similar societies within and outside
of Ethiopia
|
Source of fund:- Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation -
| Ethiopian Medical Association |
International Federation of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FIGO)
Address:- Tel 15-34-71, P.O.Box 8731 A.A, Ethiopia
24. Ethiopian
Economic Association
Date of establishment:- August, 1992
Membership at founding date:- 500
Membership to date:- 620
Objectives
| To contribute to the economic advancement of Ethiopia |
| To promote the professional interests of its members |
| To promote the study of economics in higher institutes |
| To promote economic research and assist the dissemination of findings |
| To provide a forum for the sharing of ideas and experience among economists |
| To promote professional contacts between Ethiopian economists and those of other
countries
|
Source of fund:- Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation -
Address:- Tel 11-69-02, P.O.Box 34282 A.A, Ethiopia
25. Greens'
Development Association
Date of establishment:- August 30, 1992
Membership at founding date:- 35
Membership to date:- 1082
Objectives
| To promote the idea and practice of conservation and sustainable development of natural
resource base in the country |
| To participate in the conservation and development of the country's natural resources |
| To create awareness on the interrelationship among population, resource, environment and
development
|
Source of fund:- Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation -
- Ad-hoc Committee for Peace and Development in Ethiopia
Address:- Tel 51-19-66, P.O.Box 12634 A.A, Ethiopia
26. Ethiopian
Weed Science Society (EWSS)
Date of establishment:- Nov. 24, 1992
Membership at founding date:- 202
Membership to date:- 227
Objectives
| To encourage & promote the development of knowledge on weed science |
| To provide forum for exchange of ideas & experiences among weed scientists |
| To publish, document & make available weed science research results
|
Source of fund:- Membership fees
National and/or international affiliation -
| International Weed Science Society |
| Weed Science Society of America |
| Weed Science Society of East Africa . Remark: |
EWSS was established during the 10th anniversary conference of the ex-Ethiopian Weed
Science Committee
Address:- Tel 61-25-72, P.O.Box 101508 A.A, Ethiopia
27. Ethiopian Home
Economics Professionals Association
Date of establishment:- Nov. 1992
Membership at founding date:- 50
Membership to date:- 310
Objectives
| To promote the status of home economics profession in Ethiopia |
| To provide forum for the sharing of ideas and experiences among home economists |
| To promote better living standards in the house and in the community at large |
| To maintain high professional standards of its members
|
Source of fund:- Membership fees
National and/or international affiliation -
- Home Economics Association for Africa (HEAA)
Address:- C/o Region 14, Education Bureau Tel 12-50-10/55-00-77, P.O.Box 744 A.A, Ethiopia
28.
Women Educationalist Association of Ethiopia
Date of establishment:- Nov. 1993
Membership at founding date:- 10
Membership to date:- 75
Objectives
| To promote the participation of women in education |
| To safeguard the rights of female educationalists |
| To create awareness concerning gender issues |
| To create mechanisms for solving problems of female education and training activities at
different levels
|
Source of fund:- Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation -
- Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE)
Address:- P.O.Box 1367 A.A, Ethiopia
29.
Agricultural Economics Society of Ethiopia
Date of establishment:- Sept. 1994
Membership at founding date:- 120
Membership to date:- 130
Objectives
| To contribute to the development of Ethiopian agriculture |
| To promote the study of agricultural economics in the country's educational and training
institutions |
| To promote research in agriculture and assist in the dissemination of the findings of
such research in Ethiopia |
| To provide fora for the discussion of problems of agricultural development |
| To promote the professional interests of agricultural economists, and |
| To promote professional contacts among agricultural economists in Ethiopia and abroad
|
Source of fund:- Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation -
Address:- Tel 61-26-33, P.O.Box 2003, A.A, Ethiopia
30.
Association of Ethiopian Geographers
Date of establishment:- Sept. 1994
Membership at founding date:- 23
Membership to date:- 62
Objectives
| To promote the science of geography through research and apply its results to national
development |
| To help the on-going geography education in primary, secondary and higher education
institutes |
| To help members improve their professional efficiency
|
Source of fund:- Membership fees, donations and constancy fees
National and/or international affiliation -
Address:- C/o Dept. of Geography, AAU Tel 11-78-27, P.O.Box 1176, A.A, Ethiopia
31.
Agronomy and Crop Physiology Society
Date of establishment:- Sept. 29, 1994
Membership at founding date:- 20
Membership to date:- 200
Objectives
| To foster a more united approach among agronomists and crop physiologists to solve
problems related to crop production |
| To facilitate efficient dissemination of information to users on crop production and
management.
|
Source of fund:- Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation -
Address:- C/o IAR (Holetta) Tel 18-41-71/51-18-02, P.O.Box 2003, A.A, Ethiopia
32.
Radiological Society of Ethiopia
Date of establishment:- Oct 13, 1994
Membership at founding date:- 26
Membership to date:- 26
Objectives
| To ensure highest possible standard of professional competence |
| To serve as an advisory body in the field |
| To protect and safeguard professional rights and interests of its members |
| To foster fellowship among members and other allied professionals
|
Source of fund:- Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation -
Address:- Tel 15-09-47, P.O.Box 9086, A.A, Ethiopia
33. Ethiopian Association for Seismology and Earthquake Engineering
Date of establishment:- Oct., 1994
Membership at founding date:- 25
Membership to date:- 25
Objectives
| To promote cooperation among geo-scientists, engineers, disaster managers and others
interested in the field |
| To provide a forum for the sharing of ideas and experiences among professionals
|
Source of fund:- Membership fees
National and/or international affiliation -
- International Association for Seismology and earthquake Engineering
Address:-c/o Geophysical Observatory, Science Faculty, A.A.U, Tel 11-72-53, P.O.Box 30993,
A.A, Ethiopia
34.
Ethiopian Assistant Veterinarians Association
Date of establishment:- Jan., 30,1995
Membership at founding date:- -
Membership to date:- -
Objectives
| To strengthen the Ethiopian veterinary services |
| To disseminate new scientific information on the subject area to members |
| To provide a forum for exchange of ideas and experience among members
|
Source of fund:- Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation
| Ethiopian Veterinary Association - Ethiopian Animal Health Technicians |
| Ethiopian Society of Animal Production |
Address:- Tel 11-02-89, P.O.Box 2462, A.A, Ethiopia
35. Ethiopian Society of
Mechanical Engineers
Date of establishment:- April 7, 1995
Membership at founding date:- 185
Membership to date:- 185
Objectives
| To enhance the professional advancement of its members |
| To advance the scientific knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering and develop
mechanical engineering standards, codes, safety procedures, operating principles, code of
ethics, etc., in Ethiopia |
| To provide forum for the development, exchange and dissemination of technical
information in the field.
|
Source of fund:- Membership fees, donations, service fees and sales of publications
National and/or international affiliation -
Address:- C/o Faculty of Technology, Tel 12- 21-32, P.O.Box 385, A.A, Ethiopia
36.Ethiopian
Information Technology Professionals Association
Date of establishment:- July, 1995
Membership at founding date:- 92
Membership to date:- 92
Objectives
| To promote the contribution of information technology to the development of Ethiopia, |
| To promote the advancement of information technology (IT) in Ethiopia |
| To promote computer literacy throughout the country, |
| To provide a forum for exchange of ideas among professionals on IT |
| To influence and ensure, through the IT code of practice, the standard for quality
service and products of IT in the country.
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Source of fund:- Membership fees and donations
National and/or international affiliation -
Address:- Wereda 21, Kebele 01, House No. 353; Tel 51-96-37; A.A, Ethiopia
37. Ethiopian
Inventors Association
Date of establishment:- April 26, 1995
Membership at founding date:- 48
Membership to date:- 48
Objectives
| To provide forum for members to exchange ideas on inventions and innovations |
| To promote local creativity by giving support to local inventors and make sure that they
benefit from their works |
| To protect and safeguard the interest and rights of its members
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Source of fund:- Membership fees
National and/or international affiliation -
Address:- Kefetgna 17, Kebele 18, House No. 720, Tel 18-75-56; P.O.Box 4784, A.A, Ethiopia
38.Ethiopian
Society of Agricultural Engineers (ESAE)
Date of establishment:- August 21, 1995
Membership at founding date:- 55
Membership to date:- 87
Objectives
| To promote the science and art of agricultural engineering in Ethiopian agriculture |
| To encourage educational and research activities in the field - To help keep and upgrade
the professional standard of its members |
To provide forum for discussion on agricultural engineering and other related issues
Source of fund:- Membership fees
National and/or international affiliation -
Address:- Tel 51-76-31;P.O.Box 62474/100723, A.A, Ethiopia
39.
Ethiopian Assistant Vet. Technicians Association
Date of establishment:- Sept., 1995
Membership at founding date:- 420
Membership to date:- -
Objectives
| To provide forum for sharing of experiences and ideas among members |
| To upgrade the skills and know-how of members by disseminating scientific information on
the field
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Source of fund:- Membership fees
National and/or international affiliation -
Address:- C/o Ethiopian Veterinary Association, Tel 15-83-39/15-83-33, P.O.Box 14768, A.A,
Ethiopia
40.
Ethiopian Chemical Engineers Society
Date of establishment:- Nov. 16, 1995
Membership at founding date:- 74
Membership to date:- 74
Objectives
| To promote the profession to a higher level in the country |
| To support professionals to perform to the best of their abilities |
| To provide a forum for the sharing of ideas & experiences among members
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Source of fund:- Membership fees
National and/or international affiliation -
Address:- C/O Chemical Engineering Dept; A.A.U, Tel 12-35-72; P.O.Box 385 A.A, Ethiopia
IV. Conclusion and Recommendations
The importance of professional associations in the development efforts of the nation is
well understood by the Ethiopian government as it is clearly indicated in the National
S&T Policy document where the need to support and encourage professional associations
is mandatory. This is surely a clear indication that the government upholds the important
role that professional associations play in the socio-economic development efforts of the
nation. S&T institutions as functional wings of the government should take the
necessary support measures for the promotion of such associations as they too contribute
to the development of professional activities. Professional associations are pools of
S&T information on their own right. Their multi-disciplinary role as institutions of
high caliber for implementation of development programmes deserves attention at national
level. As the survey rightly revealed Ethiopian professional associations are primarily
concerned with the promotion of their respective professional objectives. They also have
to make sure that their profession as individual and as groups has an impact at broader
scale to promote the development efforts of the nation. As part and parcel of the Science
and Technology System (STS) of the country, they should participate in all levels of
S&T activities, from research to policy making. This will secure the trust, faith and
support that they expect from the society. Given the dilemma of the low level of public
understanding of science in our society, professionals must also recognize and appreciate
the heavy load that they carry in the efforts to popularize S&T to the general public.
This again is one way to prove their worthy existence to attract the public and government
support for further training and research activities which are instituted by public funds.
The information gap that exists between the scientific community and the public at large
could be bridged through the active participation of the former so that the country can
take advantage of the colossal and promising increase in scientific movement among
professional associations. To this effect, the solidarity and common faith of associations
has to be created. Hence, the promotion of a united front among the scientific community
has a paramount importance for the creation of new associations and the promotion of their
role in development efforts at national level.
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