This research aims (1) to study the practice of an Integrated Regional Development Policy Formulation (IRDPF) in Ethiopia and (2) to explore and identify the challenges of integrated regional development policy formulation in Ethiopia. The research is conducted by collecting data from 20 purposely selected key informants from both the federal and regional government sectors, political parties and community in Ethiopia. Data are collected through in-depth interviews and review of relevant documents, and systematically analyzed using content analysis technique. The results show that the practice of policymaking and IRDPF process in particular is not in line with of the law of land, in which the executive branch, particularly, the Prime Minister and ruling party's elites are the key actor in the process at both federal and regional levels with limited consultation and participation of other House of Peoples Representatives, federal and regional policy makers, and other stakeholders. The study also identified various political, social, economic and technical challenges that affect sound and effective integrated regional development policy formulation in the country.

This paper will detail the significant problems with the management of the textile industry in

Purpose: This research has three objectives to fulfill, and to make a comparison between the Human Security of Khon Kaen Pensionable Officials and the Elderly Association Members of Thailand with the Human Security at national level. Design/Methodology/Approach: The samplings are the members of Khon Kaen Pensionable Officials and Elderly Association by a mixed technique, quantitative with questionnaire method and qualitative method by an in-depth interview. Findings: The findings of Human Security level adjusted from Human Security standard of Social Development and Human Security Bureau, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security commences with higher average score than the national level covering the shelter ownership, education, work and income, society and culture, rights and justice. The lower average of human security than the national level was found in five aspects as well. There are health, family, personal security, social support and political participation. Practical Implications: In Thailand, particularly in the Northeast, the number of elderly is increasing and it is the largest group of the country. It is thus necessary to prepare the appropriate public services to ensure their quality of life. The research findings are of beneficial to the Social Development and Human Security Ministry to utilize them into practice for sustainable both in physical and mental human security of the elderly. This means the value of efficient elderly will be aware in specific ways by the responsible authorities. Originality/Value: The significant condition to enhance the wellbeing of mankind is human security both in life and in properties. In the early age, the need for security might not be as high as for elderly persons which are increasing proportionally.

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