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Browsing International Business by Author "Asres Abitie Kebede (PhD)"

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    Factors Affecting Export Performance of Textile and Garment Industry: The Case of Hawassa & Bole Lemi Industrial Park.
    (A.A.U, 2022-01-08) Hawani Eshetu; Asres Abitie Kebede (PhD)
    The objective of this study was to examine the factors Affecting Export Performance of Textile and Garment Industry in Ethiopia by focusing on the industrial parks with regard to Infrastructure, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Trade Openness/Market access and Policy and regulatory situation in the import export business. In the study both quantitative and qualitative research design approaches were used. Data were collected from primary sources and secondary sources. The primary data were collected through questionnaire and analyzed by using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. To achieve the objectives of the study conceptual model was formulated by reviewing previous related literatures. The mean shows that the independent variables have positive and significant effect on the performance of export with mean value of 4.1. Correlation between the independent and dependent variables indicates a degree of less multi-collinearity. According to the findings, Infrastructure, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Trade Openness/Market access and Policy and regulatory situation have positive effect on export performance. From all the variables FDI has the highest positive relation on export performance of the garment and textile industry. The qualitative data also supports the result of the quantitative data. Export performance was mainly influenced by FDI and Infrastructure with very high statistical significance. Furthermore, trade openness and policy environment has also significant impact for the growth of textile and garment export. Thus, the research recommends that to improve the textile and garment export, the government need to work on securing dependable market access through WTO rather than AGOA and work hard to attract quality foreign investors in the sector.
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    Factors Influencing the Impact of Special Economic Zones on Ethiopia’s Export Competitiveness: in the case of the Dire Dawa
    (A.A.U, 2025-02-28) Feben Bogale; Asres Abitie Kebede (PhD)
    The study aims to assess the impact of logistics efficiency, infrastructure development, trade policies, regulations, and trade liberalization on the export competitiveness of businesses in the Dire Dawa Free Trade Zone. Both quantitative and qualitative research approaches were employed. Primary data were gathered through questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 27, complemented by secondary data sources. A conceptual model was formulated by reviewing relevant literature to achieve the study's objectives. Descriptive statistics indicated high mean scores across five categories, reflecting positive evaluations. Pearson correlation analysis demonstrated significant positive relationships among the variables. The standardized coefficients highlighted Trade Liberalization and Policy and Regulation as the most influential factors in enhancing export competitiveness. The findings revealed that while logistics and infrastructure are recognized as positive contributors, they did not significantly affect export competitiveness in this study. Conversely, trade policies and regulations played a crucial role, showing a substantial and statistically significant positive effect on export competitiveness. The study underscores the importance of well-structured trade policies and regulatory frameworks in boosting export performance. The research recommends that the government prioritize the development of favorable trade policies and regulations, promote trade liberalization, strengthen logistics and infrastructure, and foster public-private partnerships. These strategies are essential for creating a conducive environment for export growth and driving sustainable economic development.