The study examined the situation of research works, outcome utilizations and contributionsrn10 foster education and culture in the pastoralist Borana context. The available researchesrnrelated to education were identified and reviewed. Eight interviews with researchers,rnconcerned program taffs, education officers were conducted and private discussions withrnfive informants were held. Nine individuals participated in FOD held at fabello. Siternobservations, illustrative case studies and researcher's personal diary were added tornstrengthen the validity. The results indicate that there were studies conducted by NODs forrnprogram purpose. The investigation made on these researches asserted that however theyrnaddress the problems of the education system; they did not reach the appropriate bodiesrnfor implementation. There were very limited utilization of research findings for the purposernthey were intended. The short-range studies such as baseline surveys conducted by NODsrnwere utilized and have contributed on increasing coverage and enrolment. Research forrneducation improvement and tackle cultural barriers on girls' education remain at infantrnstage. The findings show that to improve quality, relevance and girls' parity requirernundertaking comprehensive research. As well, the study showed that conducting in-depthrnresearch and integrating the livelihood with the education of the children and adultsrnlearning are important. The findings confirmed as the stakeholders have keen interest tornuse research outcomes, in spite of their budget constraint to fund researches. The studyrnrecommends the importance of establishment of a library in Borana zone, and organizingrnand documenting the available researches for reference. This study finally calls for thernattention of the government and NODs involved in education programs in Borana zone tornencourage and fund more in-depth researches