​Active Collaborative Projects in Hawassa University

1. Fostering Research and Intra-African Knowledge Transfer through Mobility and Education (FRAME Project). This Project is financed by European Union and hosted in College of Social Science and Humanities. It was started in 2020 and coordinated by Dr. Melisew Degene. https://frame.nust.na/ - Ongoing
2. Water Resource Potential Assessment. This Project is financed by Sidama National Regional State Water, Mines, and Energy Bureau and hosted in Institute of Technology. It was started in 2023, and coordinated by Dr. Mhiret Dananto. Ongoing
3. South Ethiopia Network of Universities in Public Health II. This Project is financed by SENUPH II Project and hosted in College of Medicine and Health Science. It was started in 2021, and coordinated by Dr. Taye Gari. Ongoing
4. Ethiopian Norwegian Network in Computational Mathematics (ENNCoMat). This Project is financed by ENNCoMat and hosted in College of Natural and Computational Science. It was started in 2022, and coordinated by Dr. Zerihun Kinfe. https://www.ntnu.edu/imf/enncomat  Ongoing
5. Nurturing SDGs through Higher Education Capacity Building in Ethiopia. This project is implemented in collaboration with University of South East Norway and financed under NORHED II program, and hosted in Hawassa University Institute of Technology. It was started in 2021, and coordinated by Dr. Tesfaye Bayou. Ongoing
6. Linking East and West Africa Farming System Experiences (EWA Belt). This project is financed by European Union, and hosted in College of Agriculture. It was started in 2020, and coordinated by Professor Alemayehu Chala. https://www.ewabelt.eu Ongoing
7. Ethio GRASS. The project is financed by Ethiopia grass Project and hosted in Hawassa University college of Agriculture. It was started in 2023, and coordinated by Dr. Shemelis Gizachew. https://www.nibio.no/en/projects/ethiopiagrass On going
8. Phospho-gypsum Project. This project is financed by Morocco, and hosted in College of Agriculture. It was started in 2021, and coordinated by Prof. Sheleme Beyene. Ongoing
9. HRMS and DMS Software Development and Knowledge Transfer. This project is financed by Sidama Region Revenue Authority and hosted in ICT- Hawassa University. It was started in 2023, and coordinated by Mr. Asayehegn Girma. Ongoing
10. Building Scalable Capacity for Pathogen Genomic Surveillance in Ethiopia (EpiGen Ethiopia). This project is financed by Global Health EDCTP3 and hosted in College of Medicine and Health Sciences. It was started in 2023, and coordinated by Dr. Yared Merid. https://globalhealth-edctp3.eu/  - Ongoing
11. New-born Essential Solutions and Technologies (NEST 360) or SLL 360). This project is financed by William Marsh Rice University, Housten, TX, USA and hosted in College of Medicine and Health Sciences. It was started in 2024, and coordinated by Dr. Mekdes Shifeta. - Ongoing
12. Revenue Potential Analysis for Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia. This project is financed by Sidama Region Revenue Authority and hosted in College of Business and Economics. It was started in 2024, and coordinated by Dr. Wogene Markos. On Ongoing
13. Integrating Immediate Kangaroo Mother Care (iKMC). This project is financed by ikmc Project and hosted in Hawassa University College Medicine and Health Sciences. It was started in 2023, and coordinated by Firew Hankie  https://www.aap.org/en/aap-global/immediate-kangaroo-mother-care-ikmc/ Ongoing
14. Local-level land degradation assessment towards sustainable land management for improved livelihood in the Ethiopian Rift valley, HU-REEDAA- SMILE Project. This project is financed by UK International Development from the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office and managed by IIED and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2024, and coordinated by Dr. Awdenegest Moges. Meet the REDAA-supported initiatives | REDAA Ongoing
15. Exploring microbial diversity and development of noble starter culture for traditionally fermented milk (ERGO in Ethiopia). This project is financed by International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CRP-ICGEB), Italy and hosted in Hawassa University College of Agriculture. It was started in 2024, and coordinated by Mr. Habtamu Hawaz. https://www.icgeb.org/ Ongoing
16. Development of a Feed Ratio Formulation Tool (GMH Project). This project is financed by GMH, the regents of the University of California, USA and hosted in Hawassa University College of Agriculture. It was started in 2024, and coordinated by Prof. Adugna Tolera. Ongoing
17. Contract for Developing Text Book for Undergraduate Law Courses. This project is financed by The Federal Justice and Law Institute, and hosted in Hawassa University College of Law and Governance. It was started in 2024, and coordinated by Dr. Adiswork Tilahun. https://www.fjli.gov.et/ Ongoing
18. Creating platform for professionals in Ethiopia (C2P-Ethiopia): Strengthening and accelerating institutional linkages among Ethiopian livestock research, learning, development and business institutions’. This project is financed by Feed the Future LSIL II-LCD-CP Ethiopia Project and hosted in Hawassa University College of Agriculture. It was started in 2024, and coordinated by Dr. Sintayehu Yigrem. https://livestocklab.ifas.ufl.edu/countries/ethiopia/ Ongoing
19. Preparation of Federalism Text Book. The project is financed by the Federal Justice and Law Institute, and hosted in Hawassa University College of Law and Governance. It was started in 2024, and coordinated by Dr. Niguse Afesha. https://www.fjli.gov.et/ Ongoing
20. Human Resource Quality Improvement. This project is financed by Jhapiego Ethiopia, and hosted in Hawassa University College Medicine and Health Science. It was started in 2024, and coordinated by Alemu Tamiso (Asso. Prof.). https://www.jhpiego.org/countries-we-support/ethiopia/  Ongoing
21. Capacity building and mentoring program (CBMP+). The project is financed by MoH and hosted in Hawassa University College Medicine and Health Science. It was started in 2024, and coordinated by Dr. Keneni. Gutema https://www.moh.gov.et/ Ongoing
22. Integrated soil fertility management (ISFM-GIZ). The project is financed by GIZ, and hosted in Hawassa University College of Agriculture. It was started in 2024, and coordinated by Dr. Alemayehu Kiflu. https://www.giz.de/en/worldwide/336.html Ongoing
23. Mobility program in the horticulture sector (MOBILISE PROJECT). The project is financed by Maastricht University, and hosted in Hawassa University College of Agriculture. It has started in 2023, and coordinated by Mr. Abera Alemu. Ongoing
24. DANIDA COLLABORATIVE PROJECT Large-Scale Integration of Wind Power Generation in Ethiopia (Last Wind). The project is financed by development aid, and hosted in Hawassa University Institute of Technology. It was started in 2023, and coordinated by Mr. Dejene Hurissa. https://www.developmentaid.org/organizations/awards/view/466493/large-scale-integration-of-wind-power-generation-in-ethiopia-lastwind Ongoing
25. Consultancy Service for Document Review and Site validation of Hydrological and Geophysical Test well Drilling report in Hawassa Zuria Woreda and Development of Bathymetric Map of Lake Hawassa Using Sonar. The project is financed by Sidama Regional State Irrigation Development Agency, and hosted in Hawassa University Institute of Technology. It was started in 2023, and coordinated by Dr. Mihret Dananto. Ongoing
26. Insect pollinator diversity under different land uses in BMNP and KBR, Southern Ethiopia (JRS). The project is financed by JRS biodiversity foundation, and hosted in Hawassa University Wondo Genet College of Forestry and Natural Resource. It was started in 2023, and coordinated by Dr. Zerihun Girma. https://jrsbiodiversity.org/reaching-pollinator-collection-milestones-in-ethiopia/  Ongoing
27. Capacity Building in Renewable Energy Research and Education (ReREd). The project is financed by NORAD under NORHED II program and hosted in Hawassa University Wondo Genet College of Forestry and Natural Resource. It was started in 2021, and coordinated by Dr. Shimelis Nigatu. Ongoing
28. Research and Education in Climate Smart Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa (CSA-SSA). The project is financed by NORAD under NORHED II program, and hosted in Hawassa University Wondo Genet College of Forestry and Natural Resource. It was started in 2021 and coordinated by Dr. Kebede Wolka. Ongoing
29. Evaluating the Performance of Irrigation Schemes under Winter Wheat Production in the Rift Valley, Ethiopia. This Project is financed by Ethiopian Water Technology Institute (EWTI), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and hosted in Hawassa University Institute of Technology. It was started in 2024 and coordinated by Dr. Moltot Zewdie. https://www.ewti.gov.et/ Ongoing
30. Overall performance evaluation of medium to large scale irrigation schemes drainage system in the Rift Valley Lakes basin of Ethiopia. This Project is financed by Ethiopian Water Technology Institute (EWTI), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and hosted in Hawassa University Institute of Technology. It was started in 2024 and coordinated by Dr. Semaria Moga. https://www.ewti.gov.et/ Ongoing
31. ThinkPlace. This Project is financed by ThinkPlace Kenya LTD and hosted in Hawassa University College of medicine and health sciences. It was started in 2023 and coordinated by Dr. Keneni Gutema. https://www.thinkplaceglobal.com/ Ongoing
32. Light for the world. This Project is financed by Light for the world and hosted in Hawassa University College of medicine and health sciences. It was started in 2024 and coordinated by Dr. Argaw Abera. https://www.light-for-the-world.org/our-work/project-countries/ethiopia/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21545766605&gbraid=0AAAAA-  Ongoing
33. Capacity Building and Mentorship Program (CBMP). This Project is financed by MoH and hosted in Hawassa University College of medicine and health sciences. It was started in 2024 and coordinated by Dr. Keneni Gutema. https://www.moh.gov.et/ Ongoing
34. Sustainable Wetlands for Sustainable Communities in Southern Ethiopia. This Project is financed by US state department through US embassy Addis Ababa and hosted in Hawassa University Wondo Genet College of Forestry and Natural Sciences. It was started in 2022 and coordinated by Dr. Dong-Gill Kim - Ongoing
35. Preparation of national productivity norm for water construction sub sector. This Project is financed by Construction Management Institute and hosted in Hawassa University Institute of Technology. It was started in 2024 and coordinated by Mr. Bereket Amare Ongoing
36. Mobilize circular Thrivent development for climate smart agriculture. This Project is financed Maastricht University, Netherlands and hosted in Hawassa University College of Agriculture. It was started in 2023 and coordinated by Mr. Abera Alemu. https://mobilise-project.mailchimpsites.com Ongoing
37. Exploring the use of induced mutation technique to improve casava and sweet potato tolerance to biotic and abiotic.  This Project is financed by International atomic agency and hosted in Hawassa University College of Agriculture. It was started in 2020 and coordinated by Dr. Meseret Tesema. https://www.iaea.org/projects/crp/d31031 Ongoing
38. Development and Acceptability of Egg-enriched local Supplementary Food in Hadiya Zone, Central Ethiopia – PhD Research Grant. This project is financed Nestle foundation and hosted in Hawassa University College of Agriculture. It was started in 2024 and coordinated by Dr. Abadi Gebre. https://www.nestlefoundation.org/apply.html Ongoing
39. KU Leven Global Minds Doctoral Scholarship. This Project is financed by Belgium University and hosted in Hawassa University College of Agriculture. It was started in 2023 and coordinated by Dr. Gemechu Chala. https://www.kuleuven.be/global/global-development/funding-possibilities/research-possibilities/phdcalls Ongoing
40. Manufacturing Industry Potential Mapping and Clustering. This Project is financed by Sidama National Regional State Industry Development Bureau and hosted in Hawassa University Institute of Technology. It was started in 2024 and coordinated by Dr. Fasika Bete. Ongoing
41. Building Rural Income through Inclusive Dairy Business Growth in Ethiopia (BRIDGE+) Project. This Project is financed by SNV/Netherlands Development Organization Ethiopia and hosted in Hawassa University College of Agriculture. It was started in 2023 and coordinated by Dr. Sintayehu Yigerem. Ongoing
42. Water Tariff Study and Business Plan Development for Hawassa City: Increasing Blocks Tariff (IBT) Design. This Project is financed by Hawassa City Water Supply and Sewerage Enterprise and hosted in Hawassa University Institute of Technology. It was started in 2024 and coordinated by Dr. Tewdros Asefa. Ongoing
43. EU Deforestation Regulation and Ethiopian Smallholder Coffee Farmers: Awareness, Compliance, Capacity, and Potential impacts. This Project is financed by European Union and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2024 and coordinated by Tesfaye Berihun. Ongoing
44. Strength Ethiopia survey and analytics (SESA Project). This Project is financed by London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2024 and coordinated by Dr. Alemu Tamiso. Ongoing
45. Fluoride Mitigation in the Rift Valley (FMRV): Project Design and Piloting.  This Project is financed by Ministry of Water and Energy and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Dr. Mihret Dananto Ongoing
46. Advancing Sustainability, Excellence and Capacity of Hawassa University OA Journal (HU-Journals). This Project is financed by Stichting elFL.net Eifl the Netherlands and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Prof. Mebratu Mulatu. Ongoing
47. Partnership for small-scale cultivation and processing of spirulina to fort. This Project is financed by Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Dr. Sintayehu Manaye Ongoing
48. Agriculture Resilience and Traditional Knowledge for the qualitative research component in Ethiopia (ARC) project. This Project is financed by Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI) and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Dr. Sintayehu Manaye. Ongoing
49. International Human rights Law textbook development. This Project is financed by Federal Justice and Law Institute and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Dr. Fikre Tinsae Ongoing
50. In-Service Applied Veterinary Epidemiology Training (ISAVET) program. This Project is financed by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Dr. Rahmeto Abebe Ongoing
51. Sidama PSHRDB-HRMS Software Project Market information collection and dissemination. This Project is financed by Sidama Regional State Trade and Market Development Office and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Asayehegn Girma Ongoing
52. Optimizing pre-hospital trauma interventions and medicine emergency systems in Hawssa, Ethiopia.  This Project is financed by The Medicine College of Wisconsin, Inc. and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Dr. Belay Mellese Ongoing
53. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System Development and Implementation.  This Project is financed by Sidama regional state job skill and enterprise development bureau and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Asayehegn Girma Ongoing
54. Developing a book of specification for geographic identification and certification of branded Sidama Coffee (Sidama Coffee GI Project). This Project is financed by Ethiopian National Coffee Cooperation and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Dr. Tafesse Mathewos Ongoing
55. Sidama WMEB Software Project (ERP system software, Geo-Spacial Water and Mineral Resource location management system). This Project is financed by Sidama Regional State Government Water, Mineral and Energy Bureau and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Mr. Asayehegn Girma – Ongoing
56. Gada Web Portal Software project. This Project is financed by Geda Special Economic Zone and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Mr. Getachew Kumera Ongoing
57. Review of the draft text book of federalism. This Project is financed by The Federal Justice and Law Institute and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Dr. Fikretinsae Birhane Ongoing
58. Informed Decision Making for Agro-Forestry Sysytems in Africa through a network of living labs (AfroGrow). This Project is financed by London School of Economics and Political Science and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2024 and coordinated by Dr. Eyob Tadesse Ongoing
59. Mastering opportunities scouting career guidance and key job skills in agriculture (AGRI-MOCKS Project). This Project is financed by European Union and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Mr. Yitna Tesfaye Ongoing
60. Rapid Ground Water Resource Mapping for Integrated Water Resource Management in Ethiopia. This Project is financed by Aarhus University and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Dr. Mulugeta Dadi Ongoing
61. Euro-African Bio-monitoring network for the assessment of environmental exposure in population through universities and occupational health services (BIONET Project). This Project is financed by Euro-African Bio-monitoring Network KU Leuven and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2024 and coordinated by Dr. Embille Mengistu Ongoing
62. Baseline study on the state of early childhood development in Sidama Region. This Project is financed by African Centre for Early Childhood Development (Afc-ECD) - Big Win Philantrophy and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Prof Tesfaye Semela Ongoing
63. Enhancing groundwater resource management through remote sensing and Eco hydrological nature-based solutions in Ethiopia (Ethio-Nature Project). This Project is financed by DANIDA Fellowship Centre and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Dr. Mulugeta Dadi Ongoing
64. Judicial Policy. This Project is financed by Federal Justice and Law Institute and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2024 and coordinated by Andualem Nega Ongoing
65. Research and Technology Need Assessment of the Water Sector at National Level and Enhancing technical and technological capacity of EWTI – Need Assessment. This Project is financed by Ethiopian Water Technology Institute (EWTI) and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Dr. Mihret Denanto Ongoing
66. Capacity building for synergies, impact assessment & management of international higher education cooperation funds (IMPACT-HE). This Project is financed by Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Prof. Mebratu Mulatu Ongoing
67. Identification of root causes of frequent groundwater abstraction pump failure in Hawassa Industrial Park (HU-HIP Water Pump). This Project is financed by Hawassa Industrial Park and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Dr. Desalegn Jaweso Ongoing
68. HU-Ethiopian Multi-Sectorial Pandemic prevention, Preparedness, and Response (EPPR) Project. This Project is financed by WHO and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Dr. Hunachew Beyene  Ongoing
69. Valorization of avocado wastes from Yirgalem Integrated Agro-Industrial Park using different technologies for production of bio-char, bio-briquette and organic fertilizer. This project is financed jointly by Sidama Industry Park and Hawassa University and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Dr. Shimelis Nigatu Ongoing
70. Boosting forage seed and biomass commercialization. This Project is financed by SVN and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Prof. Ajebu Nurfeta Ongoing
71. Sidama Design & Construction Control Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Project. This Project is financed by Sidama Design & Construction Control and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Asayehegn Girma – On going
72. Cataloguing and Rating of opportunities for side-lined species in restoration of agriculturally degraded soils in sub-Saharan Africa project (HU-CROSSROADS PROJECT). This Project is financed by University of Aberdeen International Water Resource Management and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Dr. Awudenegest Moges Ongoing
73. Interplay of Nutrition & Infections (NIPO). This Project is financed by Nestle Foundation and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Meskerem Jisso Ongoing
74. Anbessa Youth project development and adaptation of nutritious food products into Ethiopian school feeding system. This Project is financed by Nestle Foundation and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2021 and coordinated by Dr. Kebede Abegaz Ongoing
75. Hawassa University Agricultural sample inventory. This Project is financed by Statistics system development meteorology sector and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2024 and coordinated by Dr. Samuel Jilo Ongoing
76. Hawassa University Institutional Collaborative Project Phase V (HU-ICP-V). This Project is financed by Government of Norway and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in  2023  and coordinated by Dr Andargachew Gedebo Ongoing
77. The follow up survey in Sidama region for “the impact study of the degree of women’s involvement in the decision-making process through SHEP on Livelihood strategies and intra-house hold economic welfare in Sidama Region (JICA-SHEP). This Project is financed by Japan International Cooperation Agency Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2024 and coordinated by Dr. Girma and Abebe Chufa Ongoing
78. Promotion of organic fertilizers and establishment of agro-ecology village in Sidama (Soil Matters, Ethiopia Project). This project is financed by GIZ and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Prof. Sheleme Beyene Ongoing
79. Evaluation of Malaria Epidemiology, Resistance and Genomics in Ethiopia (EMERGE). This project is financed by Johns Hopkins and hosted in Hawass University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Dr. Dawit Hawaria. Ongoing
80. Malaria Epidemiology and Vector Biology of Anopheles stephensi across Rural and Urban Landscapes in Ethiopia (ICEMR). This project is financed by NIH, through University of California and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2024 and coordinated by Dr. Dawit Hawaria Ongoing
81. Cost assessment Study of miLabTM mal DIGITAL MICROSCOPE FOR MALARIA DIAGNOSIS in Ethiopia. This project is financed by Swith Tropical public health and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Dr. Dawit Hawaria Ongoing
82. Resilient Agriculture for Inclusive and Sustainable Ethiopian food System (RAISE-FS). This Project is financed by Wageningen University & Research – WUR and hosted in Hawassa University. It has started in 2022 and coordinated by Dr. Tewodros Ayalew. Ongoing
83. Water Resource Potential Assessment. This Project is financed by Sidama Regional State Water, Mine, and Energy bureau and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2023 and coordinated by Dr Mihret Dananto. Ongoing
84. Renewable Energy Based Mini-grid clusters in Ethiopia (REMCE). This Project is financed by DANIDA Project and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2021 and coordinated by Yeshitila Haile. Ongoing
85. Youth and Work Housing Nexus in Ethiopia and South Africa. This Project is financed by University of Sheffield and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2020 and coordinated by Dr. Eshetayehu Kinfu. Ongoing
86. Cataloguing and Rating of opportunities for side-lined species in restoration of agriculturally degraded soils in sub-Saharan Africa project (HU-CROSSROADS PROJECT). This Project is financed by Aberdeen International Water Resource Management and hosted in Hawassa University. It was started in 2025 and coordinated by Dr. Awudenegest Moges Ongoing
87. Agriculture Resilience and Traditional Knowledge for the qualitative research component in Ethiopia (ARC) project. This Project is financed by Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI) and hosted in Hawassa University. It has started in 2025 and coordinated by Dr. Tafese Matewos. Ongoing
88. Promotion of organic fertilizers and establishment of agro ecology Village in Sidama Soil Matters, Ethiopia Project. This
89. Project is financed by GIZ and hosted in Hawassa University. It has started in 2025 and coordinated by Prof. Sheleme Ongoing