Dr. Tadesse Jaleta Jirata is an accomplished associate professor of Interdisciplinary Childhood Studies at the Center for Early Childhood Care and Education at Addis Ababa University.
Dr. Jirata has a rich academic and administrative background, with a strong publication record focusing on the interplay between indigenous knowledge and childhood education, early childhood care and development, children’s rights, and parenting traditions within agro-pastoral communities in Ethiopia.
He is actively involved in global networks and collaborations, representing Addis Ababa University in a consortium of 17 universities working on global childhood studies. He has also secured numerous international and national research grants, has led various research projects, and has served as a freelance consultant on issues related to early childhood care and education, parenting, children’s rights, women and girls’ empowerment, and children in conflict situations.
Dr. Jirata holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Child Research from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. He teaches and advises PhD and Master’s students at multiple universities, including Addis Ababa University, Bule Hora University, Jimma University, and Wollega University.
