Annex 3 Overview of MSc thesis research

Completed MSc Thesis

Field of IPMS/ILRI
No Name Registered University Research Thesis Title Study Supervisor
Vegetable market chain analysis in the ANRS: Agricultural
1 Abay Akalu Haramaya University The case of Fogera Woreda Economics Dirk/Berhanu
Dairy extension and adoption of dairy package in Agricultural
2 Addis Alemayehu Haramaya University Fogera Extension Ranjitha
Characterization of Dairy Production Systems,
Marketing and on-Farm Evaluation of the effect of
Feed Supplementation on Milk Yield and Animal Science
3 Adebabay Kebede Bahir Dar composition at Bure District Ethiopia and Technoloy Azage
Analysis of fruit and vegetable marketing chains: Agricultural
4 Adugna Gesesse Haramaya University The case of Alamata Woreda Economics Berhanu/Dirk
The role of farmer to farmer knowledge sharing in
innovation process: The case of dwarf Cavendish Agricultural
5 Adugna Gela Haramaya University banana production technology in Metema Woreda Extension External
Analysis of the role of cooperatives in agricultural
input and output marketing in southern zone, Cooperative
6 Alema Woldemariam Mekelle University Tigray Region Marketing Berhanu
Market Chain Analysis of Red Pepper the Case of Agricultural
7 Alemnew Abay Haramaya University Bure Woreda Economics Berhanu/Moti
Impact assessment of output market development
interventions by IPMS project: the case of Goma Agricultural
8 Alemu Tolemariam Haramaya University Woreda Marketing Berhanu/Moti
Comparative analysis of the performance of dairy
cooperatives input supply and output marketing in Agricultural
9 Almaz Mesfin Mekelle University Atsbi and Alamata and Enderta Woredas Economics Berhanu
Women's Land Use Rights and implications for
10 Almaz W/Tensaye Addis Ababa University market oriented agriculture Gender Studies Ranjitha
Role of women in value-chain systems of
vegetables and spices, in Atsbi Wemberta Rural
11 Ametemariam Gebremichael Mekelle University Woreda Development Berhanu
Determinants of farmers innovativeness in Alaba Agricultural
12 Amsalu Bedasso Haramaya University Special Woreda Extension External
Dairy services delivery and analyzing options to
develop pluralistic service delivery in the dairy Agricultural
13 Anteneh Girma Haramaya University sector Extension Tesfaye/Ranjitha

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 Assessment of coffee quality problems in Jimma Agricultural
14 Anwar A/Sambi Jimma University Zone Extension External
Market chain analysis of honey production in Agricultural
15 Assefa Abebe Haramaya University Atsbi W wWomberta district Economics Berhanu/Dirk
Effects of nitrogen fertilizer and harvesting stage
16 Ashagre Abate Haramaya University on yield and quality of natural pasture in Fogera Animal Science Azage
Analysis of rice profitability and marketing chain: Agricultural
17 Astewil Takele Haramaya University The case of Fogera Woreda Economics Berhanu/Moti
Analysis of poultry market chain, The case of Agricultural
18 Awol Zeberga Haramaya University Dale and Alaba Special Woreda Economics Berhanu
Effectiveness of Farmer field schools (FFS) in
promoting coffee management practices: the case Agricultural
19 Babur Damtie Haramaya University of Jimma and Sidama Zones Extension Ranjitha
Agricultural
20 Bayissa Gedefa Haramaya University Adoption of improve sesame in Miesso Woreda Extension Tesfaye
Cattle milk and meat production system in Fogera
Woreda: production systems, constraints and
21 Belete Anteneh Hawassa University 16opportunities for development Animal Science Azage/Berhanu
Production and marketing of sheep and goat in
22 Belete Shenkute Hawassa University Goma district Animal Science External
The impact of agricultural policy involvement on
smallholder innovation: The case oh household
23 Berhane Hailu Wageningen University level immigration schemes in Eastern Tigray Agro-Ecological External

Regional &
Assessment of Hides and Skins Marketing, in Local Dev't
24 Berhe Arkebe Addis Ababa University Atsbi Womberta Studies Berhanu
Assessment of Bread wheat Production,
Marketing and Selecting of N-Efficient Varieties Agriculture and
for Higher Grain Yield and Quantity at Bure Environmental
25 Birhanu Bayeh Bahir Dar University District Sciences Yigzaw
Regional and
Analysis of challenges and opportunities for Local
innovation in rice value chain technological and Development
organizational options: the case of Metema studies
26 Biruhalem Kassa Addis Ababa University Woreda Ranjitha

Effectiveness of modular training and farmers Agricultural

27 Biruk Tefera Haramaya University training center: the case of Miesso Woreda Extension External

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 In Situ Characterization of local chicken eco-type
for functional traits and production system in
28 Bogale Kibret Haramaya University Fogera Animal Science Tadelle (ILRI)
Agricultural
29 Bosena Tegegne Haramaya University Analysis of cotton marketing chains in Metema Economics Dirk/Berhanu
Access and utilization of agricultural information
by resettler farming households: The case of Agricultural
30 Daniel Tadesse Haramaya University Metema Woreda Extension Ranjitha
Cattle production systems and off take by export
31 Daniel Tewodros Haramaya University abattoirs in Ethiopia Animal Science Azage
Market chain analysis of Poultry: The case of Agricultural
32 Dawit G/Egziabeher Haramaya University Alamata and Atsbi Womberta Marketing Dirk/Berhanu
Performance of coffee farmers marketing
cooperatives and members satisfaction in Dale Agricultural
33 Demeke Tilahun Haramaya University Woreda Marketing Dirk/Berhanu
Internet
34 Dereje Tsegaye Loughbrough Univ. UK Congestion Control Program for internet traffic Computing External
On-farm performance evaluation of indigenous
35 Deribe Gemiyu Hawassa University sheep and goats in Alaba Animal Science External
Agricultural information networks of farm women
and the role of agricultural extension: The case of Agricultural
36 Deribe Kaske Haramaya University Dale Woreda Extension Ranjitha
Assessment on problems associated with artificial
insemination service in Ethiopia case study in
37 Desalegn Gebremedhin Addis Ababa University selected areas of five regions Animal Science Azage
Social networks in tech diffusion of agricultural
innovation: The case of Sorghum Technology Agricultural
38 Dessalegn Molla Haramaya University Package in Metema Woreda Extension Ranjitha
Analysis of butter marketing chains: The case of Agricultural
39 Embaye Kidanu Haramaya University Atsbi Womberta and Alamata Woreda Extension Dirk/Berhanu
Scenario analysis of the proposed upland rice
production through GIS and RS Techniques in
40 Endaweke Assegid Addis Ababa University Fogera Woreda Earth Science Noah
Production systems, marketing and carcass
41 Endeshaw Assefa Hawassa University evaluation of goats at Dale District Animal Science Azage/Berhanu
Impact assessment of rainwater harvesting Tropical Land
42 Ephrem Assefa Addis Ababa University technologies: The case of Tigray Resources Mg't Berhanu
The role of dairy cooperatives in stimulating
innovation and market oriented smallholder
development: The case of Adaa Dairy Agricultural
43 Eshetu Tefera Haramaya University Cooperatives Extension Ranjitha

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 Study on production and marketing system of
44 Fisseha Moges Hawassa University local chicken ecotype in Bure Woreda Animal Science Tadelle (ILRI)
Factors affecting the status of farmers training
centers: The case of Adaa woreda East Shewa Agricultural
45 Fisseha Teshome Haramaya University Zone Extension External
The role of ICT on agricultural knowledge
management challenges and opportunities in Business and
46 Fraol Lemma Uniity University Ethiopia Economics External/Ermias
Determinants and role of farmer's seed and
seedling multiplication in the SNNP Regional Agricultural Dawit Alemu
47 Gezahegne Walelign Haramaya University Seed System Economics (EIAR)
Water resources assessment and sustainability of Tropical Land
48 Hailay Berhane Haramaya University ground water utilization Resources Mg't Sileshi (IWMI)
Factors determining improved poultry production Agricultural
49 Guy Inns/Juliana Matson University of Sanfrancisco intervention in Dale Woreda Economics External
Agricultural knowledge management and its Regional and
implication for local development: the case of local
50 Habtemariam Assefa Addis Ababa University dairy production in Bure Woreda development External
Impact evaluation of input and output market
development interventions: a case study in Bure Agricultural
51 Habtamu Yesigat Haramaya University Woreda Economics Motil/Berhanu
Effects of vermicom posting of rice husk, cow
dung and fresh biosolid with different carbon to Land
52 Hailu Kinde Mekelle University nitrogen ration on onion production Resources Mg't Azage
Analysis of the role of cooperatives in agriculture Cooperative
53 Jemal Mahamud Mekelle University Input and output marketing in Tigray Region Marketing Berhanu
Access and utilization of agriculture knowledge
and information by women dairy farmers: the case Agricultural
54 Jamal Kuru Haramaya University of Adaa District Extension Tesfaye
Spatial analysis of farming systems: the case of RS-GIS, Earth
55 Jemal Abass Addis Ababa University Bure Woreda Science External/Noah
GIS based irrigation potential assessment of river Natural
catchment for irrigation development in Dale Resource
56 Kebede Ganole Haramaya University Woreda Mgmnt External/Noah
Characterization of milk production systems and
opportunity to market orientation: Case of Miesso
57 Kadija Hussen Haramaya University Woreda Animal Science Azage/Berhanu
Analysis of Agricultural input supply system: the Agricultural
58 Kassu Kubayo Haramaya University case of Dale Woreda Extension Ranjitha
Sesame market chains: The case of Metema Agricultural
59 Kindie Aysheshum Haramaya University Woreda Marketing Dirk/Berhanu

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 Relevance and Effectiveness of Modular-Based Agricultural
60 Luchia Tekle Haramaya University Training at FTC: the case of Alamata Woreda Extension Tesfaye
Opportunities and Challenges for Private Service
Delivery: The Case of Private Crop Protection
Spray and Community Animal Health Service Agricultural
61 Mathewos Muke Haramaya University Delivery in Alaba Special Woreda Extension Tesfaye
Socio-Economic Analysis of Market Oriented
Beekeeping in Atsbi Womberta, Eastern Tigray Business and Berhanu/Gebrem
62 Meaza Gebreyohannes Mekelle University Zone Economics edhin
Apiculture development in Atsbi Kilete Awlalo Rural
63 Mehari G/Medhin Mekelle University Woreda Development Gebremedhin
Characterization of the smallholder poultry
64 Mekonnen G/Egziabeher Hawassa University production and marketing system in Dale Woreda Animal Science Tadelle (ILRI)
Influence of genotype and processing methods on
65 Mekonnen Hailemichael Hawassa University quality of Yirgacheffe and Sidama Coffee, Dale Plant Science External
Characterization of Village Poultry Production and
66 Meseret Molla Jimma University Marketing System in Gomma Woreda Animal Science Tadelle
Social networks and gender dimension in use of Agricultural
67 Mikinay Hailemariam Haramaya University irrigation by farmers in Alamata Woreda Extension Tesfaye
Berhanu/Bekele
Marketing of kabuli and Desi chickpea by Agricultural Shiferaw
68 Mitiku Demessie Haramaya University smallholder farmers in Eastern Shewa Economics (ICRISAT)
Economic Analysis of Forage Development
Market Oriented Livestock Development in Atsbi
69 Mizan Gebremichael Unity University Womberta Woreda Economics Berhanu
Determinant factors and intensity of adoption of
old coffee stumping technology on coffee farmers Agricultural
70 Mulugeta Arega Haramaya University in Dale Woreda Extension External

Sociology and
Household food security and women's pivotal role Social
71 Muzeyin Hawas Addis Ababa University in the context to market oriented agricultural devt. Anthropology External

Effectiveness of agricultural development

training Agricultural
72 Ousman Surur Haramaya University program teff and livestock farmers Extension Ranjitha
Institution for irrigation water management in Tropical Land
73 Rahel Deribe Addis Ababa University Atsbi and Adaa Resources Mg't Berhanu
Determinants of adoption of haricot bean Agricultural
74 Rahmeto Negash Haramaya University technology package in Alaba Special Woreda Extension Ranjitha

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 Impact assessment of rain water harvesting Tropical Land
75 Rebeka Amaha Addis Ababa University ponds Resources Mg't Berhanu
Agricultural
76 Rehima Mussema Haramaya University Analysis of red pepper marketing chains, Alaba Marketing Dirk/Berhanu
Dairy production, processing and marketing
77 Sintayehu Yigrem Hawassa University systems: Shashemene, Dila Area Animal Science Azage/Berhanu
Determinants of smallholder farmers access to Agricultural
78 Sisay Yehuala Haramaya University formal credit: The case of Metema Woreda Extension Tesfaye
Assessment of the major feed resources
availability and performance evaluation of cattle Tropical Land
79 Shitahun Mulu Mekelle University fattening practice and market system in Bure Resources Mg't Azage
Design, construction and performance test of a
small biomass gasifier stove which uses
combustible and compressible dry wastes as feed Environmental
80 Shimelis Nigatu Addis Ababa University stock Scinece Azage
Farmer evaluation and adoption of improved
Onion production package: The case of Fogera Agricultural
81 Tadesse Adgo Haramaya University district , South Gondar Extension External
Introduction of community based garlic(Allium
sativumL) seed production: Varietal Test and Dry Land
82 Tadesse Tewoldeberhan Mekelle University Farmers Perception in Atsbi Womberta Woreda Agronomy External
Economic Impact of IPMS Improved Apiculture: a Agricultural
83 Solomon Kebede University Hohenheim case of ALABA Wereda, Ethiopia Science Azage
Current production system of Frankincense from
Boswellia papryifera tree:its implication on
sustainable utilization of the resource in Amhara Land
84 Tafesse Kebede Mekelle University Region , North Gondar Zone Resources Mg't Azage
Members' saving behavior and determinants of
savings in rural savings and credit cooperatives in Agricultural Berhanu/Gebrem
85 Teka Gebretekle Mekelle University Alamata Woreda and Ofla Woreda Marketing edhin
Effectiveness of upland rice farmer-to-farmer
seed production exchange system: the case of Agricultural
86 Tesfaye Alemu Haramaya University Fogera District Extension Ranjitha
Characterization of Rangeland condition and
87 Tesfaye Desalew Haramaya University assessment of feed resources in Metema District Animal Science Azage
Characterization of production processing and
marketing system of dairy and meat products of
88 Tesfaye Mengiste Hawassa University cattle in Metema District Animal Science Azage/Berhanu
Characterization of goat production and marketing
89 Tesfaye Tsegaye Haramaya University systems and on farm evaluation of the growth Animal Science Azage

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 performance of grazing goats supplemented with
isonitrogenous protein sources in Metema
Woreda
On-farm evaluation of urea treated rice straw and
rice bran supplementation on milk yield and
90 Teshome Derso Bahir Dar University composition of Fogera cows, Fogera Animal Science External
Honeybee production and marketing systems,
91 Tessega Belie Bahir Dar University constraints and opportunities in Bure Woreda Animal Science Azage
Adoption of conservation tillage technologies in Range Ecology
92 Tigist Petros Haramaya University Metema Woreda Mgmt Tesfaye
The role of community forest in conserving
biodiversity and understanding the community Natural
forest management institutions in Alamata Resource
93 Tirhas Mebrahtu Mekelle University Woreda Mgmnt Berhanu
Production, marketing system and performance
94 Tsedeke Kocho Hawassa University potential of sheep in Alaba, Southern Ethiopia Animal Science Azage/Berhanu
Accessibility and utility of market information for Dry Land
market oriented commodities in Alamata and Agriculture and
95 Tsegay Okubay Mekelle University Atsbi Womberta Natural Res. Moti Jaleta
Operation analyis of the cascaded Wadecha- Hydrology and
Belbela Reservoir system in Adaa Woreda water resource
96 Wakena Tototoba Arbaminch University management Sileshi (IWMI) MS
Dairy marketing chains analysis: the case of
Shashemene , Awassa and Dale Districts' Milk
97 Woldemichael Sunamo Haramaya University Shed in Southern Ethiopia Animal Science Dirk/Berhanu
Determinants of adoption of improved box hive in Agricultural
98 Workneh Abebe Haramaya University Atsbi Womberta Woreda Extension Ranjitha
Analysis of effectiveness of modular training at Agricultural
99 Wuletaw Mekuria Haramay University farmer training centre: the case of Fogera District Extension External
Impact assessment of Input and Output Market
Development Interventions of the IPMS Project: Agricultural
100 Yemisrach Getachew Haramaya University The case of Dale and Alaba Woreda Economics Moti/Berhanu
Characterization of small ruminant production
systems and on farm evaluation of urea treated
teff straw and concentrate feeding in sheep body
101 Yenesew Abebe Haramaya University weight change in Bure Woreda Animal Science Azage
Efficiency of livestock feed resources utilization
102 Yeshitila Admassu Haramaya University and forage development in Alaba Woreda Animal Science Azage
Adoption of small ruminants fattening package in Agricultural
103 Zelalem Tamirat Haramaya University agro pastoral areas, Miesso Woreda Extension Ranjitha
104 Zeleke Agid Haramaya University Analysis of haricot bean marketing chains: A case Agricultural Wolday/Berhanu

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 study of Dale and Alaba Woredas Economics

On-going MSc Thesis

Determinant of Credit repayment and Agricultural
input use market through primary cooperatives: Agricultural
1 Abebe Mijena Haramaya University The case of Adaa district Marketing Moti
Assessment of factor affecting adoption of Plant and
improved haricot bean varieties and its agronomic horticulture
2 Alemitu Mulugeta Hawassa University practices in haricot bean production in Dale Worea Sciences External

Seasonal Availability of common bee flora in Forestry and

relation to land use and colony performance in Natural Gebremedhin
3 Alemtsehay Teklay Woondo Genet College Atsbi Woreda Resource Woldewahid
Comparative Feedlot performance of Washera and
Horro Sheep Fed Different Roughage to
4 Assefu Gizachew Haramaya University concentrate ration in Bure Woreda Animal Science Azage
Agricultural
5 Ayelecth Tadesse Haramaya University Market Chain Analysis of Fruits in Gomma Woreda Economics Moti Jaleta

Comparative evaluation on production/quality and

management of modern bee keeping and bee
forage potential at highland midland altitudes of Wildlife Gebremedhin
6 Bahilen Gebremichael Mekelle University Atsbi Woreda Sciences Woldewahid

Practice and challenges on economic

empowerment of Rural Women in Halaba Special
Woreda. Rural
7 Bedru Hassen Saint Marry College Development External
Indigenous Institutions for Market –oriented
Smallholder Development the Case Study of Rural
8 Bezayit Mohammed Haramaya University Women Milk Groups in Mieso District Development External

Impact evaluation of forage development for

market oriented livestock production in Miesso Agricultural
10 Ibrahim Mohamed Haramaya University Woreda Economics Berhanu
Assessment of the role of women in agriculture. Rural
11 Mesay Tegegne Saint Marry College Development External
12 Mohammed Urgessa Haramaya University Market chain analysis of Teff and Wheat Agricultural Wolday/Berhanu

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 production in Alaba Woreda Economics
Organizational options to promote collective cattle Agricultural
13 Mulu Diress Haramaya University fattening and marketing: the Case of Bure Woreda Extension Tesfaye
Assessment of Environment Livestock Interactions
in Crop-Livestock production system of the Central
14 Nigatu Alemayehu South Africa University Highland Animal Science Azage
Rural
Analysis of Performance and Innovation Capacity Development
of Private Dairy Farms and Dairy Cooperatives in and Agricultural
15 Redae Berhane Haramaya University Alamata Woreda Extension Tesfaye Lemma
Response of highland sheep body weight and
intake to different feeding systems in Atsbi
16 Teklay Gebru Mekelle University Wemberta Woreda Animal Science Azage
Social and Economic Assessment of the
resettlement program in the Amhara Region: in the
Kasetsart University case of Metema Quara Woreda of North Gondar
17 Teshome Walle Zone External
Market chain analysis of small ruminant
production: The Case of Alamata and Atsbi Agricultural
18 Tewodros Gebremedhin Haramaya University Woredas Economics Berhanu/Dirk
The impact of input and output market Dry Land
development intervention of IPMS project: the Agricultural and
19 Tihitina Abebe Haramaya University case of Miesso Woreda Natural Res Moti/Berhanu

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