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Ongoing Research Projects, 2026:
The Faculty of Social Sciences is actively engaged in a wide range of research initiatives that contribute to academic knowledge and address pressing societal challenges. Our faculty members and research teams undertake studies across diverse thematic areas, drawing on interdisciplinary approaches and partnerships with national and international institutions.
These ongoing projects reflect our commitment to generating evidence-based insights, fostering innovation, and strengthening the link between research and community development. Below is an overview of the research currently underway within the faculty for the 2026 academic year.
| No | Title of Internally Funded Research Project | Name of PIs | Year of Award | Expected Year of Completion | Total Budget Awarded | % of Budget Utilized |
1 | Unpacking the Genesis of Armed Conflict and Insurgency in Amhara Regional State: Actors, Interests, Responses and Implications | Mr. Yayew Genet | 2024/25 | 2026 | 1,279,190.00 | 100% |
2 | Imperial and Noble Banquet Custom in Northwest Ethiopia: Power, Food, Azmari and Material Culture (1636–1974) | Prof. Temesgen Gebeyehu | 2024/25 | 2026 | 1,891,936.00 | 100% |
3 | Local Knowledge, Material Cultures, and Socio-Cultural values of the Gojjam people in Amhara Region, Ethiopia: An ethnographic Analysis | Dr. Gubay Assaye | 2024/25 | 2026 | 1,000,716.50 | 100% |
4 | An assessment of Women's Socioeconomic Empowerment in Bahir Dar City Dejazmach Belay Zeleke Sub City | Dr. Mulunesh Abebe | 2024/25 | 2026 | 822,232.50 | 100% |
5 | Wetland Dynamics and Its Impact on Ecosystem Service Values in Lake Tana Biosphere Reserve | Mr. Gashanew Molla | 2024/25 | 2026 | 810,559.00 | 100% |
6 | Urban Land Use Planning and Water Supply Challenges in Northwest Ethiopia: Case Studies of Bahir Dar and Gondar Cities | Dr. Mesfin Antneh | 2024/25 | 2026 | 1,044,284.00 | 100% |
7 | Climate-smart agroforestry and inclusive area enclosure for enhanced soil health, adaptive capacity, and biodiversity in Tana Sub-basin, Ethiopia | Dr. Ermias Debie | 2024/25 | 2026 | 810,191.00 | 100% |
8 | Empowering Women in Political Economy: Exploring Gender-Responsive Budgeting and Political Decision-Making in Amhara Regional State Public Sectors | Mrs. Kelemua Eskezia | 2024/25 | 2026 | 1,329,193.92 | 100% |
9 | Youth in Armed Conflicts: A Study on Mental Health, Educational Disruptions, Coping Mechanisms, and Intervention Strategies in Amhara Region | Mr. Gashanew Worku | 2024/25 | 2026 | 795,264.00 | 100% |
10 | Knowledge and structural gap of social media usage and its impact on coexistence of Nations, Nationalities and Peoples of Ethiopia | Mr. Temesgen Abelneh | 2025 | 2026 | 1,342,800.00 | 50% |
11 | Self Help Institutions and their Role in the Interaction and Integration among Ethiopians in Bahir Dar and Gonder (1941–2007) | Mr. Tesfamichael Fentie | 2025 | 2026 | 939,520.00 | 50% |
12 | The Interplay Between Liberation Movements, Security, and Political Economy in Ethiopia | Dr. Taye Demissie | 2025 | 2026 | 1,499,380.20 | 50% |