Browsing by Author "Dawit Lakew"

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    The Influence of Informal Finance Institution on the Performance of SME Case Study in Addis Ababa, Addis Ketema and Arada Sub city
    (Addis Ababa University, 2018-12) Dawit Lakew; Workneh Kassa
    Formal financial sectors are not encouraging low income peoples in order to access credit, Due to their strong regulation when they lend money .The general objective of this research is to assess the influence of informal finance institutions on the performance of SMEs in Addis Ababa, Addis Ketema and Arada Sub city. The specific objectives were; To examine the influence of “EQQUB”, as a source of finance, on the performance of SMEs; To examine the influence of “TRADE CREDIT”, as a source of finance, on the performance of SMEs; To examine the influence of “USURY”, as source of finance, on the performance of SMEs; To examine the influence of “SELF – HELP GROUP” as source of finance, on the performance of SMEs; To examine the influence “FAMILY AND FRIEND SUPPORT” as source of finance, on the performance of SMEs. The study engaged descriptive research design. The population of the study was 4227 SMEs. A sample size of 200 was selected using random sampling. This study used primary data which was collected through use of a questionnaire. SPSS was used to produce frequencies, descriptive and inferential statistics which was used to derive conclusions and recommendation regarding the population. In particular, correlation and multiple regression analysis were conducted. The study found out that Eqqub, self -help group finance, family and friends finance, trade credit finance and Usury finance sources influence the performance of SMEs. Eqqub, Self-help group finance, family and friends finance and trade credit finance has a positive influence on the performance of SMEs while Usury finance sources have a negative influence on the performance of SMEs. The study recommended that SMEs need to put more emphasis on informal form of finance (Eqqub, self-help group finance, family and friends finance and trade credit finance). Informal finance sources Usury need to be avoided by SMEs if possible since it charges high interests and it terms and conditions are more stringent.
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    The Role of African Film to Promote African Culture: The Case of Ethiopian Film
    (Addis Ababa University, 2022-06-01) Addis Tesfa; Dawit Lakew
    African films have presently been made available by content providers to diverse individuals both home and in the diaspora due to the availability of several new media platforms supported by technology. Due to globalization and the exponential rate at which those in the emerging world are embracing western cultures, anxieties have been raised as to the future of African cultural heritage. Ethiopia is one of the few African countries with a lengthy filmmaking history. Ethiopian filmmaking dates back to the 1930s. For a long time, however, its development was stalled. In Ethiopian film production consequently, this study examined the role of African films in promoting African culture in the case of Ethiopian movie. The research applies the qualitative research methodology, The Focus Group Discussion, (FGD) interview with Film professionals and academic expert qualitative data collection method was adopted involving. Findings revealed that to some extent, the Ethiopian films are used to promote Ethiopian culture but they do not fully portray the original Ethiopian culture due to cultural hybridization. Furthermore, findings showed that most films are haphazardly produced abandoning the original Ethiopian contents. However, it was concluded that as much as these films are initially targeted towards promoting and portraying Ethiopian African cultures, they defeat the whole spirit by marrying different cultures. The study therefore recommended that priority should be given to local contents as this will make the Ethiopian culture appear vital and important. Conclusively, the study also recommended that the government should facilitate fund for local films ,should support the film makers by giving theme training and opening film schools ,the filmmakers also must conduct thorough research and read extensively about the their local culture if they must get it right