THEME: "Breaking Barriers, Shaping the Future of Women"
Jimma University, Ethiopia
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Sena AdugnaBeyene is a Senior Lecturer and researcher at Jimma University in Ethiopia,specializing in Biostatistics, Population Studies (Demography), and PublicHealth, with a particular emphasis on Reproductive Health. He was obtained hisPhD in Public Health at Jimma University, contributing as an academic staff memberin both the Department of Population and Family Health and the Department ofStatistics.
Sena conducts impactful research focused on familyplanning and reproductive health within pastoralist communities. With a strongbackground in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, he isalso involved in clinical and interventional research aimed at addressinghealth disparities in underserved populations. He actively promotes maleinvolvement in family planning initiatives and has published on these topics.
As a demographer, statistician, and public health expert, Dr.Sena advocates for the integration of population variables into developmentplans at national, regional, and local levels. His work is particularlydedicated to empowering women in pastoralist communities, where male dominanceoften restricts their access to support and resources.
Sena's expertise encompasses research anddata analysis, particularly in quantitative methods for demographic andlongitudinal data analysis. He is proficient in monitoring and evaluatingprojects and programs, conducting population modeling for advocacy, andbuilding capacity in population projections. Additionally, he develops factsheets, policy briefs, and reference materials to inform policies and strategicplans