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Tsegay, Bereket

Bereket
Tsegay

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A Research Associate at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, where he was awarded a PhD in Development Studies; a Senior Research and Policy Analyst at the UK/Horn of Africa-based PENHA; and a Non-Resident Fellow of the African Studies Centre Leiden. With an MA in Public Policy and Management from the University of Potsdam, Germany, his research has focused on the intersection of green economy and climate change, migration/forced internal displacement, conflict, pastoralism, social security, policy analysis, natural resource governance, risk and the dynamics of institutions in development. Tsegay has rich UN/EU/USAID consultancy experience in Eastern and Southern Africa.
Migration Reasearch Hub ID: 3379
ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0975-8013
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bereket-tsegay/
X/Twitter https://twitter.com/bereket_tsegay
Researcher ID F-1739-2018
ResearchGate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Bereket-Tsegay

Expertise

Migration processes
Migration consequences (for migrants, sending and receiving countries)
Migration governance
Cross-cutting topics in migration research
Disciplines
Methods
Geographies

Roles

  • SOAS University of London Bookshop

    University, London, United Kingdom
    Research Associate

  • Pastoral and Environmental Network in the Horn of Africa

    Research Institute, London, United Kingdom
    Senior Researcher and Policy Analyst

  • SOAS University of London Department of Development Studies

    University, London, United Kingdom
    Post-doc Research Associate

  • Pastoral and Environmental Network in the Horn of Africa (PENHA)

    Other, London, United Kingdom
    Interim Director

  • School of Oriental and African Studies

    Other, London, United Kingdom
    Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Pastoral and Environmental Network in the Horn of Africa (PENHA)

    Other, London, United Kingdom
    Senior Researcher and Programme Manager

Research

Social Protection, Pastoralism and Resilience in Ethiopia

Authors Zeremariam Fre, Bereket Tsegay, Araya M. Teka, ...
Year 2022
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1 Book

Social protection for inclusive development in the Afar region of Ethiopia

Authors Zeremariam Fre, Gabriel Temesgen Woldu, Zaid Negash, ...
Year 2022
Book Title Social Protection, Pastoralism and Resilience in Ethiopia
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2 Book Chapter

Critical reflections on safety net policies and practices

Authors Bereket Tsegay
Year 2022
Book Title Social Protection, Pastoralism and Resilience in Ethiopia
3 Book Chapter

Social protection for pastoral livelihood systems in Ethiopia

Authors Bereket Tsegay, Nicole Kenton
Year 2022
Book Title Social Protection, Pastoralism and Resilience in Ethiopia
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4 Book Chapter

Suggested Research

Land, climate change and internal migration among the Wolayta youth of southwest Ethiopia

Authors Bereket Tsegay
Description
In Ethiopia, internal migration of youth from rural to urban centres is a significant and growing phenomenon. Rapid urbanisation, greater investment in cities and the lack of opportunities in rural areas for farm and off-farm employment are some of the primary reasons behind the growing migration of young people from rural to urban areas. A range of issues related to rural poverty and lack of opportunities influences internal migration. This study investigates the combined impact of land scarcity and fragmentation, and climate change on the high incidence of migration of youth from the Wolayta Zone in Ethiopia’s Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region. Wolayta youth’s migration to urban or peri-urban areas of Ethiopia is driven by a range of socioeconomic and environmental factors. Land poverty and exclusionary governance, fragmentation, a lack of off-farm opportunities and climate change have converged to create a situation where young people have little choice but to move to urban areas to eke out a living. Creating and sustaining youth livelihoods remains an urgent issue of concern in Wolayta as in other parts of rural Ethiopia. The present study uses the Humbo Assisted Natural Regeneration Project – a collaboration between the Government of Ethiopia and development partners – to illustrate how external interventions in resource-poor and ecologically degraded areas can be opportunities not only for combatting climate change but also for creating climate-friendly, income-generating livelihoods. Such projects can, thus, provide options for diversified livelihoods strategies for young people that avoid the need for distress migration or displacement.
Year 2021
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1 Report

Internal Displacement in Ethiopia: Towards a New Policy and Legal Framework for Durable Solutions

Authors Bereket Tsegay, Kiya Gezahegne
Description
Ethiopia has experienced an unprecedented increase in forced displacement within its borders over the last four decades, with the highest number recorded in 2021, when over 5.38 million people were displaced. Although the nature and dynamics of internal displacement have evolved somewhat, over 4.6 million people were forcibly displaced in 2022. This displacement has been triggered by diverse factors including conflict and natural disasters. Many of those uprooted display significant vulnerabilities. As such, the need for protection and durable solutions is pressing. This analysis reviews and identifies gaps within the existing legal and policy frameworks related to internally displaced persons (IDPs), and provides some recommendations on prevention and protection of these groups from attacks, pervasive human rights abuses and re-displacement. A durable solution requires strengthening of the legal system, adoption of an institutional framework centred on human security, and a proactive policy involving concerted efforts from multiple actors.
Year 2023
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2 Report
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