Dr. Debeli Belina is a distinguished researcher and educator at Jimma University, Ethiopia, specializing in Education Policy and Strategic Management. With nearly two decades of academic and administrative experience, he has made significant contributions to advancing the quality of secondary education in Ethiopia. His scholarly work focuses on education policy development, institutional effectiveness, and the role of community engagement in promoting sustainable educational improvement. Through his empirical studies and field-based research, Dr. Debeli Belina has provided evidence-based insights into enhancing school infrastructure, financial management, and quality assurance systems. His recent publications in renowned international journals such as Discover Education and Humanities and Social Sciences Communications (Nature) have strengthened global understanding of educational reform and development in sub-Saharan Africa. Beyond his research, he has served in key leadership roles including Education Vice Manager, Project Coordinator, and Lecturer, demonstrating his ability to integrate policy, practice, and pedagogy. His multidisciplinary expertise extends to adult education, ICT in learning, and evaluation of national education programs. Dr. Debeli Belina’s commitment to evidence-driven education reform and his impactful academic contributions have established him as a respected figure in the field. Guided by a vision of improving access, equity, and quality in education, he continues to drive transformative change in Ethiopia’s education system, making him a deserving candidate for recognition as an outstanding researcher dedicated to advancing educational excellence and strategic innovation.
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Featured Publications
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Belina, D., Geleta, A., Beyene, D., & Tafesse, M. (2025). School-level quality enhancement practices in Ethiopian secondary schools: A comprehensive examination. Discover Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-025-00709-x – Cited by 3 articles
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Belina, D., Geleta, A., Beyene, D., & Tafesse, M. (2025). Enhancing school quality: Insights into infrastructure, financial practices, and community engagement. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications (Nature). Cited by 5 articles
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Belina, D. (2023). Contribution of integrated functional adult education to adults’ livelihood improvement: An empirical study in Babile Woreda, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. Research & Development, 3(4), 237–248. Cited by 2 articles
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Belina, D. (2022). General education quality assurance: The extent of quality assurance implementation from inspection approach in Ethiopia. Science Journal of Education, 9(6). Cited by 4 articles
