Browsing by Author "Mekonnen, Yimenu"

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    Situational Analysis of Solid and Liquid Waste Management in the City of Addis Ababa the Case of Ten Kebeles
    (Addis Ababa University, 2008-06) Mekonnen, Yimenu; Ayenew, Meheret (PhD)
    The study was generally intended to examine examine the current situation of Addis Ababa city solid and liquid waste management service in ten sample kebeles.The objective is to examine the current situation of waste collection,tarnsportation and disposal practice.To attain this objective,data were gathered using primary and secondary sources as well as from field observation. The primary sources were households; taxi drivers; street children,beggars AACENA,AAWSA,AARA. and AACEMA using questionnaires and unstructured interview. The secondary data sources were AASBPDA,AACSC,AAFEDB,AAFEDB,AACEMA,previous researches,records and othe sources. Data were also obtained from field tour to selected ateas. Data obtained is presented,interpreted, analuzed and discussed
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    Situational Analysis of Solid and Liquid Waste Management in the City of Addis Ababa: The Case of Ten Kebeles
    (A.A.U, 2008-07) Mekonnen, Yimenu; Ayenew, Meheret (Dr)
    The study was generally intended to examine the current situation of Addis Ababa city solid and liquid waste management service in ten sample kebeles. The objective is to examine the current situation of waste collection, transportation and disposal practice. To attain this objective, data were gathered using primary and secondary sources as well as from field observation. The primary sources were households; taxi drivers; street children; beggars; AASBPDA; AAWSA; AARA; and AACEMA using questionnaire and unstructured interview. The secondary data sources were AASBPDA; AACSC; AAFEDB; AACEMA; previous researches; records and other sources. Data were also obtained from field tour to selected areas. Data obtained is presented, interpreted, analyzed and discussed. It is found that the city waste disposal system is dumping on land. The public throws and drains waste into open places, drainage system and water bodies, which would be a cause for bad odor, environmental pollution, flooding, potential area for breeding of insects, and the possible spread of diseases. Current waste collection, transportation and disposal practices are unable to keep pace with the waste generation rate. The high rate of urbanization is not backed with corresponding socio-economic development. For instance, the increasing generated waste in the city has not been accompanied by adequate sanitation facilities and management systems. Infrastructural facilities are not sufficient and inadequate access and high cost to basic services. These service deficiencies are accumulated year after year, which cause enormous backlog. The backlog, so vast and interrelated, requires huge capital to ameliorate. Thus in addition to use available opportunities, it will be better to pay attention and check for: proper allocation and relocation of waste containers; the suitability, proximity and convenience of communal containers to users; timely transportation and safe disposal of waste; proper services of sewage, storm water and solid waste management which are fundamental to the health and welfare of residents.