Social NET Consulting (SNC) is thrilled to share that our Co-Founder, Tilahun Kifle Ergete, has been featured in the latest #THENEONMOTH Alumni Spotlight by the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology at Central European University (CEU).
The feature highlights how Tilahun’s academic foundation at CEU helped shape SNC's core methodology—transforming rigorous social theory into practical tools to bridge the "implementation gap" between high-level project designs and the lived realities of local communities.
In the spotlight interview, Tilahun reflects on key principles that guide SNC's work today:
• The "Dual Lens": Connecting micro-level lived experiences with macro-level social systems to address the root causes of precarity rather than just surface symptoms.
• The "Cultural Broker" Role: Moving past routine technical checklists to serve as an authentic bridge between international development actors and grassroots communities.
• Scholarship as Practice: Applying global academic insights to empower ground-level practitioners and build inclusive, human-centered development programs.
We extend our sincere appreciation to CEU’s Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology, as well as Program Coordinator Ildiko Chikan, for highlighting Tilahun's journey and recognizing the impact of practitioner-scholars working across the Global South.
Interested in reading the full interview?
While the feature is hosted on CEU’s internal alumni portal, we are happy to share the complete text with partners, researchers, and practitioners interested in reflexive ethnography and inclusive development.