by Mahider In Ethiopia, women get 120 days of paid maternity leave and men 10 days if in the civil service, (Proclamation №1064/2017 § 42(3) &(10)), and 3 days if in the private sector (Proclamation №1064/2017 § 81(2)). It might not be much of a surprise to find that when it comes to parental leave and who […]
By Ashley In an increasingly interconnected world, civil society organisations (CSOs) play a vital role in addressing global challenges, from social justice issues to environmental sustainability. Collaborations between International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) and Global South CSOs have become increasingly common, aiming to combine efforts and resources to effect positive change. However, the question of equity […]
By Wanja Njiriri Language is an essential communication tool for expressing ourselves and interacting with the world around us (Kelly, 2023). It possesses the remarkable capacity to mould our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, while also contributing substantially to the formation of our cultural identities and life experiences. Furthermore, language holds the potential to both […]
Understanding the Importance of ‘Creative Abrasion’. “Creative abrasion is a process in which potential solutions are created, explored and modified though debate and discourse. It can, and often does, involve heartfelt disagreement or heated argument.” Collective Genius, Hill et al., 2014. When was the last time you had a heated argument about an idea, suggestion […]
By Ashley Mutiso, Chief of Staff and Impact Manager, Includovate
Ethiopia announced a phased reopening of schools starting from October 19, 2020. The Ethiopian Ministry of Education said that 30% of all public schools in the country, except those found in Addis Ababa and its surroundings, would reopen provided that they met COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, such as ability to provide face masks and […]
Kiya Gezahegne is a senior feminist researcher for Includovate and leads the Policy and Rights Portfolio. She is currently working on a review of the Ethiopia Women policy. This interview is for a blog series that reflects upon the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on research work at Includovate. Where do you live and what is the government’s […]
Includovate is a research incubator that designs solutions to the problems of inequality and exclusion. Includovate was established in 2019 to address an identified gap in the market: namely the development of participatory and innovative methodologies to understand the root causes of social exclusion and to develop change processes to support organizations, sectors and communities to tackle these […]
