AN ASSESSMENT OF WOREDA CAPACITY: THE CASE OF ...

However, there are little evidences that show the extent to which the capacity building program
was effective in filling the capacity gaps that have already been identified. Furthermore, there
were no priorly undertaken studies to assess the result of capacity building initiatives in the two
study woredas. Hence, this is the gap that this study wishes to fill with a particular focus on
Gindeberet and Abuna Gindeberet Woredas in Oromia National Regional State.
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.3.1 General Objectives of the Study
The general objective of the study is to examine whether capacity building program‘s process is
effective in bringing about the desired outcomes in Gindeberet and Abuna-Gindeberet woredas
with focus on variables like human resources, financial capacity, enabling environment,
community participation and other related issues.
1.3.2 Specific Objectives of the Study
In accordance with the stated general objective, the study has addressed the following specific
objectives:
‣ Describe the basic constitutional functions assigned to woredas under study.
‣ Analyze the overall activity of the two woredas in the area of human resource
development (training and development) to enhance the performance of local government
employees.
‣ Assess human resource capacities of woredas under study in terms of adequacy,
qualifications, and skills.
‣ Assess the availability of the necessary infrastructures and office equipment to the
successful implementations of local development plans and functions.
‣ Identify the financial capacity of the woredas under study.
‣ Assess the existing enabling work environments (both internal and external enabling
environments).
‣ The extent of community participation in local development planning, implementations,
monitoring and evaluation.
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