Capacity Building Supports to Emerging Regions: The Contribution of FDRE Ministry of Federal Affairs: The Case of Afar Region

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to assess the capacity building supports to emerging regions: the contribution of the Ministry of Federal Affairs in the case of Afar region. The researchers used descriptive survey research, and exploratory research to assess what has been done so far, and the challenges faced while building the capacity of the region. Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources. Primary data were collected from employees in selected woredas, woreda managers, and consultants from MoFA. To select the sample respondents as a primary data source probability and non-probability sampling methods were used. The data collection tools used were questionnaire, interview, and focus group discussions. The collected data were coded, tabulated and analyzed using SPSS software. One of the major findings of the study was the capacity building practices of the region is below expectation due to individual, organizational, and leadership factors. The other important finding was the contribution of MoFA in the region is not significant and clear for the woredas supposed to get the support. The researchers recommended that the individual, institutional, and enabling environment should be enhanced and the support given by MoFA should be clear for all and it has to be executed in a planned way, monitoring, and evaluated accordingly.