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The main aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of anti-human trafficking measures and
the way in which they can be effectively addressed locally in West Armachiho Woreda. To
achieve the above objective, the researcher employed a qualitative research approach.
Accordingly, this study used a case study research design to describe the measures of anti human trafficking, analyze the anti-human trafficking measures' practical implementation, and
the challenges of the anti-human trafficking efforts in Woreda. The study used a non-probability
sampling procedure. Among non-probability sampling methods, the researcher employed
purposive sampling. The study used both primary and secondary sources of data. Interviews, key
informant semi-structured interviews, and focus group discussions are examples of primary data.
Secondary sources of data include document analysis, such as including literature, books,
proclamations, reports, published and unpublished data from governmental organizations,
different theses, magazines, and newspapers. The data collected from the informants was used
thematically. Findings from the study show the problem of human trafficking is the main cause of
poverty, lack of economic opportunities, unemployment, lack of skilled manpower, and lack of
good governance in the local area. The study identifies the challenges which make antihuman
trafficking measures ineffective in their actual practice: incomprehensive coordination, lack of
equal wealth among youths, lack of awareness, lack of strong hierarchical control, and lack of
commitment. These ideas develop within the analysis of research findings and support the
background of the theoretical ground work. This study indicates the need to address these
factors that critically challenge the effectiveness of anti-human trafficking measures and their
practical implementation. The recommendation forwarded by the researcher to the concerned
body with regard to the measures of anti-human trafficking in West Armachiho Woreda was to
identify stakeholders and their respective roles in combating and eradicating the problem.
Extensive public awareness activities should be required and carried out in the study area,
building the ability of law enforcement and other government agencies to: prevent human
trafficking; develop custom-fit strategies to combat human trafficking along with a national plan
of action; establish anti-human trafficking clubs in the school and in the community to fight
human trafficking; and establish good cooperation with different stakeholders.
Key Words: Anti-human trafficking, human trafficking, measures of anti-human trafficking |
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