• Name: Bewuketu Dires Gardachew 
• Bahir Dar, Ethiopia |
• Telephone (mobile): +251912281899
• E-mail: bewuket23@gmail.com

1.Profile Summary  

I have accumulated several years of extensive and verified experience across various domains, including teaching, training, research, and community service. This diverse range of expertise has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of the fields of peace, conflict, security, and political science.

In the realm of teaching, I have had the privilege of engaging with students at different educational levels, ranging from undergraduate to postgraduate. Throughout my career, I have developed and delivered comprehensive courses, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education in the complexities of peace, conflict, security, and political science. By employing innovative instructional methods, fostering critical thinking, and facilitating meaningful discussions, I have nurtured students' intellectual growth and empowered them to become active agents of positive change in their respective fields. In addition to teaching, I have also dedicated a significant portion of my career to training and capacity-building initiatives. I have designed and conducted specialized training programs for professionals working in conflict-affected areas, governmental organizations, and non-governmental organizations. These training programs have focused on equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to address complex challenges related to peacebuilding, conflict resolution, security management, and political dynamics. 

My commitment to research has been a cornerstone of my professional journey. I have undertaken numerous research projects, employing rigorous methodologies to explore various aspects of peace, conflict, security, and political science. By conducting in-depth analyses, synthesizing complex information, and presenting evidence-based findings, I have contributed to the advancement of knowledge in these fields. My research interests have spanned diverse areas, including the root causes of conflicts, the impact of security policies on communities, and the role of political institutions in shaping peace processes. 

Furthermore, I have actively engaged in community service, collaborating with organizations and initiatives dedicated to promoting peace, social justice, and conflict resolution. Through my involvement, I have worked closely with local communities, facilitating dialogue, fostering understanding, and supporting sustainable development initiatives. By leveraging my expertise and building meaningful partnerships, I have contributed to positive social change and helped create environments conducive to peace and stability.

2. Education

• PhD in Political Science and International Studies, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia, 2020
• MA in Peace and Security Studies, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2012
• BED in Civic and Ethical Education, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2008

3.Prizes and Awards

• Coimbra Group Universities Research Fellowship, Leiden University, African Studies Center, Netherlands, 2025 
• Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Project: Rotterdam University, Utrecht University, Leiden University, and Radboud University, Netherlands, 2024 
• Women political empowerment in Amhara region” awarded by UN women
•  Enabling university peace education awarded by British Council and European Union
• Election and electoral politics in Ethiopia” awarded by Bahir Dar University
• Achievements, gaps and challenges of political parties in promoting women’s political empowerment: the case of Amhara regional state awarded by Bahir Dar University
• Challenges of sustainable water governance in the blue Nile basin: an assessment of water governance policy percepts and implementation challenges from three regional states of Ethiopia awarded by Bahir Dar University
• Migration and urbanization: implications for human security in Amhara regional state, Ethiopia awarded by Bahir Dar University

4.Publication

• Gardachew, B. D. (2021). The rhetoric and reality of the AU peace operations in Darfur (Sudan): Is the ‘African solution enough? African Security Review, 30(2), 247 267.  https://doi.org/10.1080/10246029.2021.1898999
• Gardachew, B. D. (2020). African peace and security architecture in the context of African solutions to African problems. African Renaissance, 17(4). https://hdl.handle.net/10520/ejc-aa_afren_v17_n4_a3
• Gardachew, B. D. (2020). Obstacles to the African solutions approach: Can the African Union realize a peaceful and secure Africa? African Union Studies, 9(3). https://hdl.handle.net/10520/ejc-aa_afrus-v9-n3-a5
• Gardachew, B. D. (2020). Keeping the peace in Somalia: Are “African solutions to African problems” enough? Journal of Somali Studies, 7(2). https://hdl.handle.net/10520/ejc-aa_joss-v7-n2-a2
• Gardachew, B. D., Kefale, G. M., & Kumie, G. A. (2019). The pitfalls of ethnolinguistic-based federal experiment in Ethiopia. RUDN Journal of Political Science, 21(4), 661-672. https://doi.org/10.22363/2313-1438-2019-21-4-661-672
• Gardachew, B. D., Kefale, G. M., & Kumie, G. A. (2019). Assessing the obstacles of regional integration and sustainable development in the Horn of Africa: The case of Intergovernmental Authority on Development. Vestnik RUDN International Relations, 19(3), 432-438. http://dx.doi.org/10.22363/2313-0660-2019-19-3-432-438
• Gardachew, B. D., Kefale, G. M., & Kumie, G. A. (2019). Water governance and water management systems for sustainable development in Tekeze river basin. Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 21(2), 2019.
• Gardachew, B. D. (2019). The African Union Peace and Security Council: Challenges and prospects. In Nomos (Vol. 222, pp. 115-134). https://doi.org/10.5771/9783748900740
• Gardachew, B. D. (2019). Book review: Leenco Lata. (2012). Peacekeeping as state building: Current challenges for the Horn of Africa. Red Sea Printing Press. RUDN Journal of Public Administration, 6(4), 366-370. http://dx.doi.org/10.22363/2312-8313-2019-6-4-366-370

5. Certificates

• Enabling University Peace Education in Ethiopia awarded by the British Council and the European Union 
• World Vision Ethiopia engaged educated empowered Ethiopian Youth (E4Y) project summer camp certified by World Vision
• Enabling University Peace Education awarded by the British Council in partnership with the Center for Trust, Peace and Social Relations at Coventry University, UK
• Tutorial service for secondary school students of Bahir Dar University certified by Research and Community services Vice president’s Office of Bahir Dar University 
• Awareness raising on conflict and conflict resolution mechanisms to Amhara National Regional State (ANRS) Police Commission Members certified by Research and Community services Vice president’s Office of Bahir Dar University