TVET Institutional Efforts in Addis Ababa to Develop and Transfer COVID-19 Combat Technologies

Abstract

The primary goal of this research is to assess TVET initiatives aimed at developing and transferring valuable technologies in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia. TVET institutions are involved in developing and transferring technologies such as hand washing devices, sanitizer sprayers, ventilators, beds, disinfection devices, sanitizers, antiviral finish fabrics, masks, and hand-free devices that are used to protect the human body while working with various materials. These pieces of equipment have simple operational and quality properties such as usability, functionality, efficiency, and so on. The evaluation of these developed and transferred technologies assists in avoiding the transmission of COVID-19 at the community level. Descriptive and purposive sampling methods were used in this study. The sample pool included five TVET institutions. This questionnaire survey had 40 participants. The responses were collected using 5-point Likert scale interview questionnaires. SPSS and Minitab software were used for data analysis and Cronbach's alpha reliability tests. The coronavirus is a deadly pandemic and highly contagious disease that has plagued humanity since the 1918 flu pandemic. However, the widespread spread of the coronavirus in Ethiopia has prompted many TVET (Technical Vocational and Education Training) institutions and universities to increase their efforts to develop and transfer technologies. As a result, TVET organizations must develop and transfer technologies that will help prevent the spread of COVID-19. This research will aid in the collection of technical information pertaining to the design, quality, and performance of hand washing equipment, face masks, hand sanitizers, and other equipment. The findings show that TVET institutions were successful in developing and transferring the technologies needed to combat COVID-19. Cronbach's alpha (reliability test) for TVET colleges is 0.77, indicating that the data is excellent, unique, and consistent. The TVET institution holds an excellent position in terms of the efforts made in developing and transferring technologies used to combat COVID-19 in and around Addis Ababa. The responses received were unique. COVID-19 has caused many problems for the public and many deaths in Addis Ababa and throughout Ethiopia. This work is unique and would make a significant contribution to gathering information on the design and technical aspects of technologies developed and transferred by TVET institutions for combating COVID-19.