Director for Community Services
Overview of Technology Transfer and Community Service Directorate
The Technology Transfer and Community Service Directorate at Bule Hora University serves as a vital bridge between the university and surrounding communities, driving socioeconomic development through research-based solutions, technology adoption, and capacity-building initiatives. Established in 2004, the directorate focuses on addressing critical challenges in agriculture, health, education, and natural resource management by disseminating innovative technologies and fostering industry partnerships. With a commitment to participatory and evidence-based approaches, it coordinates community engagement projects, consultancy services, and infrastructure development to empower vulnerable groups and enhance regional sustainability.
The Technology Transfer and Community Service Directorate at Bule Hora University serves as a vital bridge between the university and surrounding communities, driving socioeconomic development through research-based solutions, technology adoption, and capacity-building initiatives. Established in 2004, the directorate focuses on addressing critical challenges in agriculture, health, education, and natural resource management by disseminating innovative technologies and fostering industry partnerships. With a commitment to participatory and evidence-based approaches, it coordinates community engagement projects, consultancy services, and infrastructure development to empower vulnerable groups and enhance regional sustainability.
Vision, Mission & Core Values
Vision:
Vision:
"By 2030, to become a nationally and internationally recognized institution in solving societal and industrial problems through demand-driven technology transfer and community services."
Mission:
Mission:
To innovate, adapt, and transfer technologies while strengthening industry linkages and community engagement to improve livelihoods.
Core Values:
Core Values:
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Participatory & Inclusive – Collaborative problem-solving
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Accountable & Transparent – Ethical resource management
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Innovative & Evidence-Based – Science-driven solutions
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Teamwork & Excellence – Collective impact
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Social Responsibility – Prioritizing vulnerable communities
Key Services & Achievements
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Technology Transfer: Implemented projects include AI for livestock, improved seed dissemination, solar-powered systems, and biogas technology.
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Community Services: Constructed schools, roads, and electric grids; provided free legal aid, healthcare campaigns, and STEM education programs.
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Capacity Building: Trained farmers in beekeeping, coffee production, and post-harvest technologies; upskilled teachers and local officials.
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Partnerships: Collaborated with 50+ local/international entities (e.g., GIZ, UN-WFP, Oromia Agriculture Bureau, Slovakian TenSense).
Facilities & Resources
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Research centers (3–5), farms (poultry/dairy), tractors, and irrigation systems
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Community radio, incubation hubs, and digital libraries
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Meeting halls, vehicles, and ICT infrastructure
Milestones & Ongoing Projects
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Agriculture: Expanded improved coffee/teff varieties, established bull service centers, and promoted irrigation-based forage.
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Health: Conducted zoonotic disease vaccinations, mental health awareness, and nutrition programs.
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Education: Built model schools, provided tutorials, and launched digital literacy initiatives.
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Technology: Developed facial recognition attendance systems, biofertilizers, and solar-powered beehive extractors.
List of Implemented Activities
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Artificial insemination in 3 districts
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Soil/water conservation in Dugda Dawa & Gelana
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Humanitarian support for conflict-affected communities
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Design of biogas systems and vernacular architecture preservation
Partnerships
Local:
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Bule Hora Poly Technic College
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Bule Hora Teaching College
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Bariso Dukale High school
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Bule Hora Preparatory School
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West Guji, Guji, and East Borena Zone Offices (Admin, Agriculture, Health, Education, Mining, Busa Gonofa, Women and children, higher court, Police, Culture and Tourism, Social affairs, Road and Tranisport)
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Kercha Inshe,
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EXC Bule Hora branch
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Bule Hora Town Offices (Admin, Agriculture, Health, Education, Mining, Busa Gonofa, Women and children, higher court, Police, Culture and Tourism, Social affairs, Road and Transport)
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Bore Agriculture research Center
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Yabelo Agriculture Research Center and others
Regional Partnerships
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Oromia Agriculture Bureau
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Oromia Innovation and Science Bureau
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Oromia Health Bureau
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Oromia Culture and Tourism Bureau
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Oromia Irrigation and Pastoral Development Bureau
National:
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Hawasa University
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Dilla University
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Adis Ababa University
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Jima University
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Association for Development and Biodiversity Conservation
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Ethiopia Biodiversity Institution
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Plan Ministry
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Peace Ministry
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Finance Ministry
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Education Ministry
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Agriculture Ministry
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Irrigation and Dry land Ministry
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Science and Innovation Ministry
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LLRP
International:
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UN-WFP
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GIZ
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UNHCR,
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World Vision
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UNDP
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University of South Africa
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With Perennial Crop production and TenSense( Slovakia)
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American embassy
Contact
Director: Niguse Godana Gelgelo (+251916519959)
Emails: nugusegodana@gmail.com / technology.comd@bhu.edu.et
Office: Admin Building, Room 51 | Phone: +251464431322
Director: Niguse Godana Gelgelo (+251916519959)
Emails: nugusegodana@gmail.com / technology.comd@bhu.edu.et
Office: Admin Building, Room 51 | Phone: +251464431322