Browsing by Author "Amare, Sara"

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    Enhancing Livability of Squares and Streets: The Case of Romanat District, Mekelle CBD, Mekelle, Tigray
    (Addis Ababauniversity, 2014-05) Amare, Sara; Worku, Hailu (PhD)
    Livability of CBD squares and streets should be enhanced; so that, the users’ dependency on the indoor catering facilities to spend time and the preference of motorized modes even for short trips will be optional or based on specific personal preferences. This study aims to understand the livability problems of Romanat district and to be familiar with the design which is proposed to reduce the livability problems. This study has adapted a case study based exploratory and quasi-experimental research approach, to draw a comprehensive result. The analysis, discussion and interpretation of the study results are made according to the theory which focuses mainly on the livability variables, on the public space user groups and activity groups. The study findings indicate that the existing livability problem of the district is because of the lack of spatial attributes such as safety, amenities, aesthetics, identity, diversity in space uses and users, variety in the accommodating activities, accessibility, linkage, inclusive environment and talk-scape environment. The findings also indicate that comfort, image, use and activities of the district are the most preferred spatial attributes which have to be incorporated in the design of future livable district. In line with those findings, this study has proposed four major conceptual design objectives: to produce a comfortable district with its own unique image; to produce a district with multiple uses and diversity of activities; to produce an accessible district with good linkage; and to produce a district that can reinforce social interactions. Besides, the study has proposed possible implementation and management options, which can be responsive to the produced design. Keywords: Livability, spatial attribute, comfort, image, use, activity, access, linkage, sociability
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    Scarcity, Instability and other issues associated with domestic workers in Addis Ababa:
    (Addis ababa university, 2021-04) Amare, Sara; Birhanu (PhD), Zena
    Domestic work is one of the most remarkable occupations in society’s lives, and studying problems related to this issue is significantly important to make the career more suitable for both the employers and the employees. This study was aimed at exploring the selected issues associated with domestic workers in Addis Ababa, the case of Nefas Selk Lafto sub city,Wereda 12(Lafto Betach). The research was guided by six research questions. The specific objectives of the study were: to identify factors that influence domestic workers not to be adequately available; to assess the challenges faced by domestic workers; to point out the opportunities accessed by domestic workers; to examine employers’ perception and treatment towards domestic workers; to identify why domestic workers frequently change their work place; and to examine if the increasing payment of domestic workers is affordable to the employers or not. In order to assess the issue, the research employed qualitative research approach, mainly by applying the tool in-depth interview and key informant interview. The participants of the study were selected by purposive sampling method. The study used a total of twenty participants: eight domestic workers, six employers, and six brokers. The major findings of the study are that workers change houses very frequently because of uncomfortable characters of their employers and brokers’ influence. It was also indicated that domestic workers often face disrespect in the society. Similarly, some of the challenges of domestic workers found out in the study were that they are physically and emotionally influenced, they face lack of love from their employers, and they encounter rape attempt. The study also showed that the main reasons of scarcity of domestic workers are that there are many job opportunities these days relatively than before, and migration to Arab countries. The research has an implication to Social Work in different ways such as policy and program, social work practice, social work education, and research; so that it is an area to be worked on further.