The Agreement was signed by Ato Demrew Metaferia, chairman of SINTEC ETHIOPIA (plc) and Ato Birhanu Bechere, President of ESME.

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SINTEC ETHIOPIA (plc) OFFERED BIRR 50,000/YEAR SCHOLARSHIP ESME SINTEC AGREEMENT SIGNED We have a genuine concern to help excelling students - Ato Demrew Metaferia SINTEC chairman SINTEC S genuine

1 SINTEC ETHIOPIA (plc) OFFERED BIRR 50,000/YEAR SCHOLARSHIP ESME SINTEC AGREEMENT SIGNED We have a genuine concern to help excelling students - Ato Demrew Metaferia SINTEC chairman SINTEC S genuine offer gives us the opportunity to reach Ethiopian Universities. Ato Birhanu Bechere, ESME president SINTEC Ethiopia P.L.C, a company that is known especially for its electromechanical works the Ethiopian Society of Mechanical Engineers (ESME) signed a 50, Birr (fifty thous Birr) scholarship agreement at SINTEC s head office on September 28,2013. The Agreement was signed by Ato Demrew Metaferia, chairman of SINTEC ETHIOPIA (plc) Ato Birhanu Bechere, President of ESME. During the ceremony, Ato Demrew, who is known for his strong dedication to the profession, said that SINTEC ETHIOPIA (plc) is committed to support professionals in particular those who have the dream to work in mechanical engineering field but need help. He also added that SINTEC, through the process of creating technicians, paves the way encourages professionals to join the profession. Ato Birhanu Bechere (left) Ato Demrew Metaferia (right) during the ceremony According to Ato Demrew, SINTEC has offered birr 50,000 (fifty thous birr) per year for 9 university students who will be helped each birr 500 (five hundred Birr monthly until they accomplish their academic duties. In his final remark Ato Demrew said that this would make students underst how SINTEC is genuinely concerned for the profession. And I am confident that students will associate scholarship with SINTEC by saying `` If there is SINTEC there is a scholarship`` he added. Ato Birhanu Bechere, President of ESME, on his side started his speech by commending SINTEC s chairman for his effort in establishing ESME about 18 years ago. Ato Birhanu said SINTEC s genuine offer makes it a pioneer in this kind of contribution which enables ESME to get the opportunity to reach Ethiopian universities which helps to meet its objective to attain qualified professionals.

2 As per the agreement, the selection of the best eligible students will be administered in a transparent manner by ESME with the involvement of the Universities. The Scholarship is only for mechanical engineering students of public universities. The two main criteria for selection are: Academic excellence Proven financial constraint The objectives of the scholarship were said to be: 1. Initiation of a scholarship culture among local companies; 2. Support of bright hard working mechanical engineering students so that they will not be hampered in their education due to lack of financial resources. 3. Promotion of ESME s SINTEC s efforts in bringing new blood in the field of Mechanical Engineering so as to sustain industrial development. ESME focus learnt that those who will be offered the scholarship will also have the opportunity to work with SINTEC during the two months summer recess. ESME s Vice President, Ato Tassew Ayele SINTEC s D/GM, Ato Wolde Hawariat G/Yesus were also present at the signing ceremony. ESME Getting Prepared To Obtain New License ``As per the Ethiopian Charities Societies Agency s regulation, ESME has started preparations to obtain a Business License to undertake income generating activities (training, design, installation supervision commissioning, etc ) in cooperation with its members. The license is expected to be finalized before the beginning of This will enable ESME to attain better financial capacity thereby able to implement its strategic plan. Notice It is to be recalled that the General Assembly had decided to raise annual membership fees to Birr starting EFY 2006 there after increase it annually. This is therefore to bring to your attention that EFY 2006 membership fees will be Birr The new rate for student members will be notified subsequently Editorial Board ESME Focus - Publication Council Chairman Michael Sahilu - Publication Council Member Yunus Mushaga Theodros Eshetu - Editor-in-Chief Sissay Aseffie - Graphics Sisay Alemayehu In this issue News 1-2 Editorial Board 2 Educational Forum 3-4 Guest View 5-6 Profile of Ethiopian Companies 7 Photo Report 8 ESME shall not be responsible for statements or opinion advanced in papers or printed in its publication. Editorial Correspondence to: P. O. Box 17626, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Tel Fax esme@ethionet.et

3 MORAL DEVELOPMENT Engineering (THEORIES) Ethics IN RELATION TO ENGINEERING ETHICS Moral Autonomy Engineering Ethics In the June issue of ESME Focus we mentioned about Moral Autonomy. In this issue, we will see Moral autonomy is defined as, decisions actions exercised on the basis of moral Moral concern Development for other Theories. people recognition of good moral reasons. Alternatively, moral autonomy means self determinant or independent. The autonomous people hold moral 1. beliefs Kohlberg attitudes Theory based on their critical reflection rather than on passive adoption of the Moral conventions development of the in society human or beings profession. occurs Moral over age autonomy experience. may also Kohlberg be defined suggested as a kill there are habit of thinking rationally about the ethical issues, on the basis of moral concern. three levels of moral development, namely: pre- conventional, conventional, post- Viewing engineering as social experimentation will promote autonomous participation conventional, retain one s professional based on the identity. type of reasoning Periodical performance motivation of appraisals, the individuals tight-time in response schedules to moral fear of foreign competition threatens this autonomy. The attitude of the management questions. should allow latitude in the judgments of their engineers on moral issues. If management views profitability is more important than consistent quality retention of the customers In that the discourage pre- conventional the moral level, autonomy, right conduct engineers for an are individual compelled is to regarded seek the as support whatever from directly their professional societies outside organizations for moral support. It appears that the benefits oneself. At the conventional level, people respect law authority. Loyalty is regarded as blue collar workers with the support of the union can adopt better autonomy than the most employed important. professionals. Many adults Only do not recently go beyond the this legal level. support has been obtained by the professional societies in exhibiting moral autonomy by professionals. At the post-conventional level, people are called autonomous. They think originally want to live The engineering skills related to moral autonomy are listed as follows; by universally good principles welfare of others. They follow the golden rule, ``Do unto others as 1. Proficiency in recognizing moral problems in engineering ability to distinguish as you would well have as relate them them do unto you.`` problems in law, economics, religion, 2. Skill in comprehending, clarifying, critically assessing arguments on different Gilligan s aspects Theory of moral issues, 3. Ability to from consistent comprehensive view points based on facts, Carol 4. Gilligan Awareness found of that alternate Kohiberg s responses theory to had the a strong issues male bias. creative According solutions to Gilligan s for practical studies, difficulties, men had a tendency to solve problems by applying abstract moral principles. In contrast, women 5. Sensitivity to genuine difficulties subtleties, including willingness to undergo gave importance tolerate to preserve some uncertainty personal relationships while making with decisions. all the people involved. 6. Using rational dialogue in resolving moral conflicts developing tolerance of Gilligan different revised the perspectives three levels among of moral morally development reasonable of Kohlberg, people, as stages of growth towards ethics 7. Maintaining moral integrity. of caring. The pre-conventional level, which is same as that of Kohlberg, is viewed in a selfish Autonomy which is the independence making decision actions is different from manner authority. solely as Authority what is good provides for oneself. freedom The for second action, level specified called conventional within limits, level, depending the importance on is on the not situation. hurting others, Autonomy willing respect to sacrifice for authority one s own can coexist. interest They are help not others. against This each is the other if the authority of the engineer the moral autonomy of the operator are in characteristics conflict; a feature consensus of women. is obtained At the post- by conventional the two, upon level, discussion a reasoned balance mutual is found understing their limits. between caring about others pursuing the self- interest.

4 The theories of moral development by Kohlberg Gilligan differ in the following respects Koblberg s Theory 1. Is based on the study of men. 2. Men give importance to moral rule. 3. Ethics of rules rights 1. Justice 2. Factual 3. Right or wrong 4. Logic only 5. Logic rule based 6. Less of caring 7. Matter of fact (practical) 8. Present focus 9. Strict rules 10 Independence 11 Rigid 12 Taking a comming role 13 Transactional approach Carol Gilligan s Theory A. Basic Aspects 1. Is based on the study of men women. 2. Women always want to keep up the personal relationships with all the persons involved in the situations. 3. Women give attention to circumstances leading to critical situations rather than rules: (context oriented ethics of care). B. Characteristic Features 1. Reason 2. Emotional 3. Impact on relationships 4. Compassion too 5. Caring concern 6. More of caring 7. Abstract 8. Future focus 9. Making exceptions 10 Dependence 11 Human- oriented 12 Shying away from decision making 13 Transformational approach The difference in these two theories is explained through the well- known example of the Heinz s dilemma. Heinz being poor a debtor could not cover the costly medicine for his sick wife, which was ten times higher than the normal cost. Initially, he begged the Pharmacist to give him at half price or allow him to pay for it later. The Pharmacist refused to oblige him either way. Finally, he forcibly entered the pharmacy stole the drug. According to Kohlberg s study, men observed that Theft was morally wrong at the conventional level because, property right was violated. But men at the post-conventional level, concluded that Theft was, right, if the life of a human being was in danger. But women observed that Heinz was wrong. They observed that instead of stealing he could have tried other solutions (threatening or payment in installments?) to convince the Pharmacist. Gilligan however attributed the decision by women as context- oriented not on the basis of rules ranked in the order of priority. CONSENSUS AND CONTROVERSY In the study of moral autonomy, consensus controversy are relevant factors to discuss on. Consensus means agreement controversy means conflict or disagreement. In exercising moral autonomy, one is not likely to obtain the same results as others. This situation is likely to end in a controversy. In this case, good amount of tolerance among the individuals who are autonomous, reasonable responsible is necessary. This does not mean forcing the engineers to reach unique moral solutions. Many reasonable solutions are possible to a given ethical problem. The ethics make the engineers realize the importance of tolerance among them, in case of disagreement while applying moral autonomy.

5 The Young Prospective Mechanical Engineers Speak In this New Ethiopian Year (2006E.C) we have invited two young Mechanical Engineering Students from Dila Gonder University who were in Addis Ababa during the summer break. Samrawit Berihun Henok Belay Samrawit Berihun, 22, was born in Addis Ababa attended elementary secondary school at Dejazmach Wondirad at Bole Senior Secondary School respectively. She scored a good grade that enabled her to join a university she is now a second year Mechanical Engineer at Dila University. Henok Belay, 23, was born in Dessie Town, the capital of South Wollo, attended elementary secondary school at Woldia town, the capital of North Wollo joined Gonder University. He is now a third year Mechanical Engineering student. ESME Focus had a brief stay with these young prospective Mechanical Engineers. ESME Focus:- What drew you to select Mechanical Engineering field? Samrawit:- Henok:- I like the field very much I had interest in things related to technical activities since the time of my elementary education. And when I got the opportunity to choose a field, I selected Mechanical Engineering in order to fulfill my dream. I chose Mechanical Engineering after I took the pre- engineering course. I chose this field because I decided to work on the profession which I had in my inner feeling. The other reason that made me choose this field is that I felt it will give me the opportunity for creativity. The other point is the industry will be the leading sector in the near future I can contribute a lot. ESME Focus:- You are a female student, do you think being a female Mechanical Engineer will have a negative impact on your career? Samrawit:- Some may feel like that, but I don t. Of course, this does not mean everything is smooth for a female student especially in such a field which needs strength. To some extent it may but I see it from a different angle. As you know, this is a field

6 which is considered as being a man s territory. Some may associate it with physical strength that needs muscle work. I think they forget the creativity, the design, etc. Whatever challenge it may bring, I am happy ready to face it. I would like to show women can equally do what men do. I am vey much confident I will be successful in my profession make the society believe women, like men colleagues, can be champions in this field too. ESME Focus:- What are you planning to do in the future? Henok:- Samrawit:- After I graduate from the University in Mechanical Engineering, I am planning to make a machine which I feel can solve the society s problem distribute it with fair low price. This will give me satisfaction for it creates an opportunity to serve the society that sacrificed money, energy time to educate me. I have the interest to establish my own factory to help the youth by creating job opportunity. And if I become successful, I hope I will be, it will give me mental satisfaction for contributing to my country. ESME Focus:- Anything to add? Samrawit:- Henok:- As a student, I would like to advise, especially female students, not to be tempted trapped by artificial things; it will be good to think for our bright future instead of giving up for temporary problems. Being addicted to different drugs bad habits will darken our lives for it will take us in the wrong direction. So, as females, we have to be courageous overcome all the challenges we face. If we do that, we will meet our objective. Mechanical Engineering is a profession that brings change in the life of people by using modern machine that increases productivity. The field is known for many scientific discoveries inventions. Using this opportunity, I would like to advise many young people to join this profession. ///

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7 FDRE METALS & ENGINEERING CORPORTATION HIBRET MANUFACTURING & MACHINE BUILDING INDUSTRY OBJECTIVE To ensure address industrial machineries dem. To ensure address industrial machineries spare parts capital goods requirement. MISSION 1. Establishing related Production entities, Build Industrial Machineries, Produce Address Capital Goods Spare Parts under internationally accepted quality competitive price, so as to realize our nation transformation development strategic plan. 2. Address our EFDRE ministry of defense dem. 3. Perform continuous Capacity Building Technology Development Activities. INDUSTRIAL MACHINES SPARE PART Spare part for Sugar factory for Textile factory for Tanner & tannery Product factory for Cement factory for Construction Machinery for Vehicles Others HEAT TREATMENT LAB TEST TRAINING COMING SOON SERVICES Bearing Brake pad Different Type Actuator ADDRESS General Manager Tel: Marketing & Sales Dept. Tel: , Fax: P. O. Box Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Upgrading Conventional Machines Consultancies on Machine tool Engineering Machine Erection & Commissioning

8 The Ceremonial agreement of Ethiopian Society of mechanical Engineers (ESME) SINTEC Ethiopia P.L.C

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