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    An Assessment of Urban Expansion on The Surrounding Farming Land: The Case of Tulu Bolo Town, Oromia Regional State.
    (Addis Ababa University, 2020-10-01) Alemayehu Megersa; Birhanu Girma(PhD)
    The Objectives of this study were to assess Urban Expansion on the Surrounding Farming Land: The case of Tulu Bolo Town, Oromia Region. Problems related with food security, asset losses, as well as the measures taken to address were investigated. Urbanization is one of the most factors demographic trends of the twenty first century where cities are rapidly expanding through a continuous process of urban growth towards the peri-urban agricultural farmlands. One of the many manifestations in urban expansion is the transformation of more and more farmlands away from agricultural production. As it is associated with socio economic development, urbanization has a higher level of development in developed nations than developing ones. In Ethiopia, although its urbanization level is the lowest even under developed nations, however, its rate is the highest and made a country one of the fast urbanization in the World. As a matter of this fact, Tulu Bolo Town is among the Ethiopian urban settings experiencing unprecedented rate of urbanization through expansion. Therefore, the study Depends on the descriptive research design and involved both Quantitative and Qualitative approaches. A household survey was conducted on 166 households sampled through systematic sampling and non-random sampling techniques. Primary data had been collected through semi-structured questionnaire, semi-closed interview, Field observation and focus group discussion and secondary was from different Written and documented sources. Thus, farmers consulted for this study had developed dissatisfied feeling towards the urban development in the area and lost sense of belongingness to the development program. Therefore , the recommendation of this study that, there is a need to have a good urban governance to limit the problem, especially, following participatory approach on stakeholders, mainly, farmers, in to urban development plans and projects, there should exist effective rules and regulations which guide expropriation and compensation to farmers when their land is expropriated for public interest. There should, also be consideration of the recipients' interests on kind and quantity of compensation and if money is only possible resolutions on a kind of compensation to farmers, then, pre-trainings and post instruction need to be carried out to enable such community sustain and secure their livelihood. Key words: Urban Expansion, expropriation, compensation, and peri-urban agricultural
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    An Assessment of Urban Land Use Plan Implementation Challenges In Oromia Region: The Case of Dukem Town
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-09) Gezahegn Birku; Birhanu Girma (PhD)
    Land use planning is a critical tool for managing and regulating the use of land in towns and cities. However, implementing land use plans in Dukem town can be challenging, due to a variety of factors, including plan violation, informal settlement, and land use incompatibly and lack of community participation. By observing the problem, this study focuses on major causes and the consequences of urban land use plan implementation challenges Dukem town. It identify the most common challenges that the sub city face, and discuss the factors that contribute to these challenges. Research approach of explanatory with survey methods were used in the research. Descriptive statics and analysis with detailed contextual reviews were widely undertaken throughout the research. The result of the study shows that, the major challenges of land use plan implementation includes: corruption, increase illegal expansion, and environmental pollution, lack of land use plan management system. Accordingly, the result of the explanation of the consequences of the failed urban land use plan implementation: expansion of in formal settlement; decrease of land value and produces an irregular and aesthetically poor town are the major effects that are challenging the sub city. Generally the study shows that, Dukem town faces many challenges in land use plan implementation which hinder the development of the town. Finally the research recommends: preventing unlawful settlement before any building begins; increasing community participation in land plan preparation and implementation; and regularly monitoring and evaluation of the plan's implementation. Keywords: Planning, Urbanization, Urban Land, Peri-urban, Plan Implementation
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    Analysis of the Forces Shaping Urban Expansion in the Case of Lagatafo Lagadadi Town, Oromia Special Zone
    (2021-03) Kassahun, Hundesa; Girma (PhD), Birhanu
    The major objective of the study was to analyze the forces shaping urban expansion in the case of Lagatafo Lagadadi town. The study emphasized on descriptive research design. For the purpose of the study both qualitative and quantitative methods were employed. Both primary and secondary data source employed. The target population includes households, kebele leaders, land management agency and leaders of Lagatafo Lagadadi town. Probabilistic and non-probabilistic sampling techniques employed for this study. The participants of the study include 99 households; 43 employees and 6 key informants. The data was collected through questionnaires; interview; document analysis and field observations. Data collected using questionnaire to determine deriving force the urban expansion were analyzed using SPSS 24.0. Landsat images from the USGS were analyzed by using supervised classification technique in GIS to investigate the temporal changes of the land use land cover types. The results showed that only the built up land use shows an increment trend and the remaining land use land cover forest, agriculture, and open space showed a decline thought the years of 1995-2019 years. The yearly urban expansion rate was 5.70% for the past 24 years. The forces derived urban expansion in the study area were highly associated the factors of economic, infrastructure, proximity, neighborhood, physical, land values, land use policy and urban planning. On the basis of the major findings the study recommends the government authorities need to enforce strict urban growth policies in coming days. Proper urban planning is always needed to be emphasized. It is important for Lagatafo Lagadadi town municipality to enforce timely and appropriate land use planning which considers the requirements of social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Regular and up-to-date information on urban land use changes is required to visualize growth patterns and improve urban expansion.
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    Analysis of the Practice and Challenges of Urban Land Management:The Case of Kirkos Sub City
    (Addis Ababa University, 2024-02-01) Tigist Tamrat Muluneh; Birhanu Girma (PhD)
    This study assessed the land management practices and challenges in Addis Ababa City Administration using kirkos Sub-City as a case study. The study design was descriptive case study. Data was collected from primary and secondary sources. Primary data was obtained through questionnaire from total 163 selected respondents using simple random sampling technique, and through key informant interviews using non-probability purposive sampling technique. Secondary data involved reviewing relevant published and unpublished reports, operation manuals and other relevant documents. Data collected through survey questionnaire was entered in to Google form for statistical analysis, and data collected through interviews were analyzed using narrative description method. The result of the study shows that, the major challenges are a lack of adequate resources (57.1%), weak information management system (53.6%), informal land settlement (71.4%) and corruption (83.9%) are causes of the challenges which include: Limited access to formal land ownership, Weak regulations and disproportionate punishment, rapid urbanization and population growth, lack of lateral space to store the files and Budget usage. Accordingly, the result of the explanation of the consequences of these challenges includes: undermines property rights and land tenure security (91.1%), loss of potential revenue (92.8%), unable to provide timely and accurate information (96.4%), hampers the accuracy and completeness of land records (96.4%) and undermines public trust in the integrity of land-related decision-making processes (85.7%). Finally the research recommends the revise of rules and regulations, organize information’s carefully, align the budget with the needs and introduce technologies to ease services. Keywords: urbanization, urban land, urban land management
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    Analysis of Urban Land Management Problems: A Case Study of Sululta Town.
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-12-01) Milkesa Mosisa Ejara; Birhanu Girma (PhD)
    his study analyzed the urban land management problems of Sululta town and also examined the factors affecting those practices. Sululta town is located in the Oromia special zone surrounding Finfinne in the North direction. Sululta town was established in 1929 by Italian fascists. The major goal of this study is to identify the variables influencing urban land management in the study area by taking into account the important drivers and their impact on the variables related to land management. The foundation for doing this research has come from the actual problems shown in this area and the will to contribute knowledge to the field of land management as regards institutional perspectives. To do this research, both primary and secondary data types were used, and the data were gathered from Residents, Experts, Town officials (management), document review, and site. The data were collected using site observation, interviews Questionnaires methods. The samples were selected from the all four kebeles in the Sululta town administrative boundary from the total population of 129,843 (one hundred twenty-nine thousand eight hundred forty-three). The self-administered, closed-ended questionnaires also have a small number of open-ended items to help gather any extra, unstated issues. The gathered data was processed using IBM SPSS 25 software and analyzed both in a descriptive and inferential way, supplemented by graphs and tables. The result of the study revealed that urban land management is significantly affected by a skilled manpower gap and financial gap, community participation positive significantly affect urban land management at 5%(β =0.055) significant level, equity and inclusiveness in all societies positive significantly affect urban land management at 5% (β =0.255) significant level, and efficiency & effectiveness in urban land administration positive significantly affect urban land management at 5% (β=0.34) significant level. Finally, the researcher recommends the reconsideration of the administrative structure of land management, proper implementation of the land-related law, paying attention to the high growth of population and the increase in land demand in the town, and the administration should have to change the current manual data recording and holding mechanism and make it clear, safe, centralized, and computerized to solve the currently shown problems and make a good and effective land management system. Key words: Urban land, Land management, Land Administration, Land Policy, Land Information, urban Expansion, Land Registration
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    Analysis of Urban Land-Use Planning Implementation Problems: The Case of Kazanchis Area, Addis Ababa City
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-01-01) Eyerusalem Desalegn Alemu; Birhanu Girma (PhD)
    Metropolitan areas have significantly become important engines of economic growth. Addis Ababa,aiming to bring about a vibrant economic center in Ethiopia, has long embarked on the path of development through redevelopment and renewal projects. The largely organic nature of the city hinders the aim of Addis Ababa reaching to the heights of its transformation: hence, urban land-use planning has become an essential tool to coordinate urban parameters in a manner that utilizes resources of land and physical environment for better economic viability. The Kazanchis area selected in this study focuses on the implementation of urban land-use planning under redevelopment projects in three facets: the first area (Zone 1) is characterized as an area that has not changed in spatial landuse terms; the second area (Zone 2) has new development projects and buildings with a completed urban renewal LDP. Thirdly, an area (Zone 3) with an on-going redevelopment project. Therefore, the objectives of assessing the different aspects of urban land-use planning implantation problems; assessing the influence of political economy; examining the urban service provisions; and, assessing the link between urban land-use planning and local economic planning are analyzed via qualitative and quantitative analysis methods. The nature of the research design is descriptive and uses both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. Questionnaires, key-informant interviews and direct open-end and closed-end questions were employed in primary data gathering while secondary data was collected from different sub-city and federal government bureaus as well as previous researches, journals, books, and other relevant literatures. The study found that the second and third zones have resulted in a decline of revenue generation of the influence area. Furthermore, in the third zone, lack of harmonization has been identified as a key-hinderer of a successful redevelopment project. Undue political interference in the professional practice of the implementation created problems in the economic redistribution and civic inclusion within the locality. The gap between the preparation phase and the lack of adequate implementation capacity delays the prospects of inclusive economic growth and neglects the social integrity of the locality. The nexus between the political economy and its implications on policy decision making on land-use planning implementation is seen critically. The study recommends for an urban land-use planning project to be harmonized through a process-based and economic-based analysis coupled with an independent inspecting body that includes practicing professionals, legal advisors, locality and government representatives. Key words: Implementation, Urban land-use planning, Local development, Urban governance.
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    Assessing the Driving Factors and Actors for the Land Use/ Land Cover Changes of Dessie City, Amhara Region, Ethiopia.
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-12-01) Eden Shimelis Worku; Birhanu Girma (PhD)
    This study evaluated the effects of migration on the land use and land cover of Dessie city between the years 2016 and 2022. Dessie cities informal settlement has led to uncontrollable changes in land use and cover, converting agricultural and protected forest areas to residential areas. Through the identification of motivating factors and actors, the use of spatial analysis of remote sensing, GIS tools, and survey methodologies, the study was carried out using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. In order to determine the perception of office workers and the community of the city on the factors and players who contribute greatly to the land use and land cover of the Dessie city, the primary data were gathered through questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and observations and satellite images were used as data sources to gather the secondary data. The study's findings significantly indicated that built-up areas expanded from 3,467.8 ha in 2016 to 7937.5 ha in 2022 while Agricultural land declined from 6,428.9 hectares in 2016 to 4462.7 ha in 2022. Based on the findings, the study also came to the conclusion that the main driving forces behind the change in land use/ land cover of the city were population growth, employment opportunities, issues with instability, unrestricted access to property, housing preferences, urban topography, and city’s plans, as well as actors like land brokers, local farmers, experts, and government officials. Finally, the research recommends to curb track of changes in land use /land cover and developments should be carried out properly in accordance with a planned strategy, there is a need in effective land management and monitoring technologies in order to guarantee a proper usage of land. Key words: Actors, Driving Factors, Informal settlement, Land Use, Land cover change, Migration
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    Assessing Walkability of Built Environment In Main Street Corridors of Arada Sub-City, Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-03-01) Kalkidan Kumelachew; Berhanu Woldetensae(PhD)
    Different components influence the walkability of places, and one of them is the built environment. Urban design, land use patterns, and transportation system infrastructure are attributes of the built environment. The main objective of this research was to assess the walkability of Arada Sub-City's built environment using macro and micro scale indicators. Three broader categories were used for classifying features of the built-up environment: Land Use, Street Networks, and Urban Design. Pedestrians' perceptions about the corridors were gathered to understand how they assessed safety and comfort. The data showed that some qualities enhancing walkability do exist; these include dwelling and commercial density, land-use mix, and public transportation infrastructure. Conversely, unequal distribution of street amenities, lack of maintenance for walkways, usage of pedestrian space as an extension area for commercial frontages, and a lack of universality are among the downsides. Based on data collected from pedestrians, Churchill Ave. ranked highest in comfort and safety. General recommendations were drawn to enhance walkability: adopt design standards with design review for current or new infrastructure projects; pedestrian infrastructure management to prevent wrong practices; improvement in building control regulations to make frontages more active and vibrant; and better integration between pedestrian infrastructures with other institutions key words: waIkability,built environment,waikability indices
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    Assessing Walkability of Built Environment in Main Street Corridors of Arada SubCity, Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-03-01) Kalkidan Kumelachew; Berhanu Woldetensae(PhD)
    Different components influence the walkability of places, and one of them is the built environment. Urban design, land use patterns, and transportation system infrastructure are attributes of the built environment. The main objective of this research was to assess the walkability of Arada Sub-City's built environment using macro and micro scale indicators. Three broader categories were used for classifying features of the built-up environment: Land Use, Street Networks, and Urban Design. Pedestrians' perceptions about the corridors were gathered to understand how they assessed safety and comfort. The data showed that some qualities enhancing walkability do exist; these include dwelling and commercial density, land-use mix, and public transportation infrastructure. Conversely, unequal distribution of street amenities, lack of maintenance for walkways, usage of pedestrian space as an extension area for commercial frontages, and a lack of universality are among the downsides. Based on data collected from pedestrians, Churchill Ave. ranked highest in comfort and safety. General recommendations were drawn to enhance walkability: adopt design standards with design review for current or new infrastructure projects; pedestrian infrastructure management to prevent wrong practices; improvement in building control regulations to make frontages more active and vibrant; and better integration between pedestrian infrastructures with other institutions.
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    Assessment of Infrastructural Integration of Public Transport System and Its Effect on Service Provision: The Case of Mexico Area Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-06-01) Sisay Fantahun Abate; Dagnachew Adugna(PhD)
    Public transport interchange integration is essential in easing the drawbacks that arises form making transfers. Ease of movement is the driving force of city development. Well integrated interchange smoothens trips and promotes business and educations to flourish. and so the planning process must be done with that notion behind. This study is targeted at investigating the Mexico area public transport interchanges to check for level of integration, user satisfaction and driving factors. The study location is in Addis Ababa’s heart and near its central business district, which is the Mexico terminal stations. These stations are grouped in to six zones with varying trip direction/destination. In order to conduct the study a survey was conducted intercepting 428 transport users. The survey used variables to measure walking distance and a 5-point Likert scaling for service satisfaction. In addition, to get to the back story and planning process government stakeholders at Addis Ababa city transport bureau were interviewed. The results of the study revealed an average transfer distance of 364 meters crossing as much as three streets to make transfers. The discovered walking distance measures longer than conventional transport depo facility. Furthermore, the observed service was rated poorly across 18 variables that checked for information, time, movement, access, convenience, safety and emergency procedure. Moreover, it was revealed that government priority has shifted away from planning and executing transport interchanges to acquiring new fleets. Another point that was discovered was the change in administration and its consequence. As new administration arrived political will shifted away from interchange planning. The last finding of this study was lack of accountability towards negative actors on site. There was no solution provided after a significant portion of one of the stations was engulfed with construction. Even though a pilot project at Merkato showed how integration can be solved it quickly fail to administrative defects that officials pointed could hamper healthy operation. This study recommends the planning of a one roof interchange where users experience is part of the planning process. Key words: Infrastructural integration, user experience, administrative process
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    Assessment of Infrastructural Integration of Public Transport System and Its Effect on Service Provision: The Case of Mexico Area Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-06-01) Sisay Fantahun Abate; . Dagnachew Adugna(PhD)
    Public transport interchange integration is essential in easing the drawbacks that arises form making transfers. Ease of movement is the driving force of city development. Well integrated interchange smoothens trips and promotes business and educations to flourish. and so the planning process must be done with that notion behind. This study is targeted at investigating the Mexico area public transport interchanges to check for level of integration, user satisfaction and driving factors. The study location is in Addis Ababa’s heart and near its central business district, which is the Mexico terminal stations. These stations are grouped in to six zones with varying trip direction/destination. In order to conduct the study a survey was conducted intercepting 428 transport users. The survey used variables to measure walking distance and a 5-point Likert scaling for service satisfaction. In addition, to get to the back story and planning process government stakeholders at Addis Ababa city transport bureau were interviewed. The results of the study revealed an average transfer distance of 364 meters crossing as much as three streets to make transfers. The discovered walking distance measures longer than conventional transport depo facility. Furthermore, the observed service was rated poorly across 18 variables that checked for information, time, movement, access, convenience, safety and emergency procedure. Moreover, it was revealed that government priority has shifted away from planning and executing transport interchanges to acquiring new fleets. Another point that was discovered was the change in administration and its consequence. As new administration arrived political will shifted away from interchange planning. The last finding of this study was lack of accountability towards negative actors on site. There was no solution provided after a significant portion of one of the stations was engulfed with construction. Even though a pilot project at Merkato showed how integration can be solved it quickly fail to administrative defects that officials pointed could hamper healthy operation. This study recommends the planning of a one roof interchange where users experience is part of the planning process.
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    Assessment of infrastructural integration of public transport system and its effect on service provision: The case of Mexico area Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-06-01) Sisay Fantahun Abate; Dagnachew Adugna (PhD)
    Public transport interchange integration is essential in easing the drawbacks that arises form making transfers. Ease of movement is the driving force of city development. Well integrated interchange smooth ens trips and promotes business and educations to flourish. and so the planning process must be done with that notion behind. This study is targeted at investigating the Mexico area public transport interchanges to check for level of integration, user satisfaction and driving factors. The study location is in Addis Ababa’s heart and near its central business district, which is the Mexico terminal stations. These stations are grouped in to six zones with varying trip direction/destination. In order to conduct the study a survey was conducted intercepting 428 transport users. The survey used variables to measure walking distance and a 5-point Like rt scaling for service satisfaction. In addition, to get to the back story and planning process government stakeholders at Addis Ababa city transport bureau were interviewed. The results of the study revealed an average transfer distance of 364 meters crossing as much as three streets to make transfers. The discovered walking distance measures longer than conventional transport depot facility. Furthermore, the observed service was rated poorly across 18 variables that checked for information, time, movement, access, convenience, safety and emergency procedure. Moreover, it was revealed that government priority has shifted away from planning and executing transport interchanges to acquiring new fleets. Another point that was discovered was the change in administration and its consequence. As new administration arrived political will shifted away from interchange planning. The last finding of this study was lack of accountability towards negative actors on site. There was no solution provided after a significant portion of one of the stations was engulfed with construction. Even though a pilot project at Merkato showed how integration can be solved it quickly fail to administrative defects that officials pointed could hamper healthy operation. This study recommends the planning of a one roof interchange where users experience is part of the planning process. Key words: Infrastructural integration, user experience, administrative process
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    Assessment of the Physical Integration of Public Transport Stations and its Effect on the User
    (Addis Ababa University, 2021-05) Kefyalew, Nathnael; Woldetensae, Berhanu(phd)
    Physical integrations of public transport aims to make the intermodal transit system accessible for all users by reducing discontinuities within the system. Enhancing the physical integration of public transport stations allows users to make travel decisions that enables them to save their time and money. The research was conducted to assess the physical integration of public transport stations and its effect on the public transport user. The study area was at Mexico roundabout, Addis Ababa and included the study of 20 public transport stations including the LRT stations and covered all the public transport modes present in the area. The study assessed the physical integration of the public transport stations of the area by assessing the transfer experience of the public transport users.it used survey method to capture the perception of the public transport users. The study also assessed the trip characters and modal usage of the public transport users. The findings revealed that more than 30% of respondents had to walk 400-500 meters to make a transfer to another mode of transport. Ordinal regression was used to analyze which parameters of the transfer experience had significant effect on the public transport users. The distance traveled to make a transfer, protection against weather while making a transfer, the increase in number of transfers a public transport user makes, safety security and conditions of sidewalk are amongst the significant parameters that affect the satisfaction towards the transfer experience. There is a strong institutional interest to enhance physical integration. However, concrete measure are not undertaken. The study recommends changing open spaces in the study area to interchange facilities and provision of longer routes to decrease discontinuities of trips. The study further recommends the city place public transport interchange facilities around transport hubs of the city to enhance physical integration of transport modes.
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    Assessment of Wereda Level Urban Solid Waste Transfer Sites in Addis Ababa: The Case of Addis Ketema Sub-city
    (A.A.U, 2021-02) Workalemahu, Danat; Girma, Birhanu(PHD)
    One of the problems caused by population growth is the problem of solid waste management systems. This problem is particularly acute in developing countries such as Ethiopia. The traditional solid waste management system which is dumping solid waste on open platforms without applying any specific technology and without suitability study is polluting Addis Ababa which is the capital city of Ethiopia and, it overshadows the beauty of the city. Also, these smallscale solid waste transfer sites are creating a foul odor and affect the people’s health that lives and use the area. Based on this, the objective of this study focuses on, Assessing the impact of solid waste transfer sites and locating sustainable sites by using GIS techniques in one selective sub-city in Addis Ababa which is Addis Ketema sub-city. The method that was applied for the study is more descriptive that to show clearly or to make it visible the existing situation of solid waste transfer sites. Based on the results, the researcher study different criteria (guiding principles) to proposed potential suitable sites for solid waste transfer stations. A transfer station is a building or processing site specially designed for the temporary deposition of solid waste. According to this, about five social and physical criteria were used to select the potential site and All maps were Geo-referenced and reclassified according to their suitability and based on the standards of solid waste transfer station site selection. As the result showed, from the total study area 3.6% was found as the most suitable location for solid waste transfer station, 8.7% suitable, 9.3% were moderately suitable and 78.4% was unsuitable for locating solid waste transfer station. This sustainable site was satisfied both the environmental and social norms and principles that used to locate solid waste transfer station potential locations in the study area. Based on this, all concerned governmental bodies should give proper attention to different guiding principles and norms for the best result on solid waste management process on solid waste transfer station locations in the city of Addis Ababa, on sub-city level.
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    Assessment on Practice of Real Property Valuation for Collateral in Addis Ababa: In the Case of Two Selected Private Commercial Banks
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-04-01) Agernew Aseres Alene; Teshome Tefera (PhD)
    The main aim of the study is to assess the existing practice of real property valuation for collateral in the case of commercial banks in Addis Ababa; and investigate if the practice is consistent among the banks and to check if the practices are compatible to the internationally accepted principles. In order to accomplish this objective, the real property valuation practice for collateral in banks was considered as a real-life context as existing phenomenon; thus, appropriate case study method is deployed to investigate the aforementioned valuation related matters in the selected banks in Addis Ababa. The case study method allowed the researcher to use a variety of data using multiple data collection mechanisms that facilitated the validation of data through triangulation. It also helped the researcher avoid bias and error of data. The study assessed the local and international guidelines related to real property valuation, manuals of selected banks and Ethiopian bankers association. And, it finally bench marking practice of real property valuation on Ethiopian banks’ guidelines is done based on the findings. The study revealed that each bank has its own valuation manual and procedures to do valuation. The amount of loan given to borrowers is not based on the market value of the property. In addition, the value of a property estimated by the banks doesn’t predict the actual market price but on securing the bank from risk as much as possible to ensure the banks can get their money back in case of default. Thus, properties are compulsorily undervalued by the lending banks and restricts the borrowing potential of investors and firms. Almost all commercial banks employ cost method due to availability of relevant comparative cost data, the difficulty in updating rental rates of buildings, and lack of stability in the Ethiopian property market. The depreciated replacement cost method of building valuation and determination of land value of land use right are not also compatible to the generally accepted standards due absence of income and expense data of subject and comparable property. The study recommended the need to minimize variation of value; revisit the existing land property law; align the standards to the generally accepted practice; develop standardized valuation framework in banks, and it is also strongly recommended that valuators need to demonstrate appropriate academic/professional qualifications, and technical competence to improve the practice Key words: real property, collateral, basis of valuation, valuation methods, location value
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    Assessment on Practice of Real Property Valuation for Collateral In Addis Ababa: In The Case of Two Selected Private Commercial Banks
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-04-01) Agernew Aseres; Teshome Tefera (PhD)
    The main aim of the study is to assess the existing practice of real property valuation for collateral in the case of commercial banks in Addis Ababa; and investigate if the practice is consistent among the banks and to check if the practices are compatible to the internationally accepted principles. In order to accomplish this objective, the real property valuation practice for collateral in banks was considered as a real-life context as existing phenomenon; thus, appropriate case study method is deployed to investigate the aforementioned valuation related matters in the selected banks in Addis Ababa. The case study method allowed the researcher to use a variety of data using multiple data collection mechanisms that facilitated the validation of data through triangulation. It also helped the researcher avoid bias and error of data. The study assessed the local and international guidelines related to real property valuation, manuals of selected banks and Ethiopian bankers association. And, it finally bench marking practice of real property valuation on Ethiopian banks’ guidelines is done based on the findings. The study revealed that each bank has its own valuation manual and procedures to do valuation. The amount of loan given to borrowers is not based on the market value of the property. In addition, the value of a property estimated by the banks doesn’t predict the actual market price but on securing the bank from risk as much as possible to ensure the banks can get their money back in case of default. Thus, properties are compulsorily undervalued by the lending banks and restricts the borrowing potential of investors and firms. Almost all commercial banks employ cost method due to availability of relevant comparative cost data, the difficulty in updating rental rates of buildings, and lack of stability in the Ethiopian property market. The depreciated replacement cost method of building valuation and determination of land value of land use right are not also compatible to the generally accepted standards due absence of income and expense data of subject and comparable property. The study recommended the need to minimize variation of value; revisit the existing land property law; align the standards to the generally accepted practice; develop standardized valuation framework in banks, and it is also strongly recommended that valuators need to demonstrate appropriate academic/professional qualifications, and technical competence to improve the practice.. Key words: real property, collateral, basis of valuation, valuation methods, location value
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    Based on the Case of a Slum* Area Set for On-Site Resettlement in 'Ambient' Locality of Addis Keteam** Sub City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    (Addis Ababa university, 2019-07) Delesa, Naol; Yilma, Mesfin
    This study tested the feasibility of on-site resettlement based housing project where it applied affordability as an indicator. For the purpose of applying the test it used a slum locality around Abinet area in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia as a study case in point. Abinet is located in Addis Ketema Sub city (among the 10 Sub Cities of Addis Ababa) of Wereda 01 (among the 116 Woredas in Addis Ababa where a Woreda is the smallest administrative unit). Abinet is one of the old inner-city neighborhoods of Addis Ababa. The study employed housing expenditure-to-income ratio to determine housing affordability and discounted pay-back period method as a financial tool to test the feasibility of the project. A to scientific sampling scheme was applied to select representative samples from which data was collected by using mixed instruments including site visit, semi structured questionnaire, key informant interview checklist, literature review schedules and other techniques. Accordingly, these instruments were administered on 113 randomly selected respondents and 10 key informants in addition to an adequate mix of literature or appropriate references as secondary data sources. Processing and analysis of data was made by using SPSS where generated statistics like frequency and percentages were made use of. Additionally, ethnography and narrative approaches were also applied. The findings of the study indicated that, on-site resettlement is a successful scheme. Broadly speaking, given the findings and analyses of this study, on-site resettlement is seen as an important part of inner-city slum renewal strategy that it maintains socioeconomic wellbeing of the residents while providing affordable housing for all income levels, improving the physical condition of slum areas in addition to changing the image of the city thus fostering livability and better times. According to the analysis of sampled respondents data, discounted pay-back period of the project is three years and four months where it is found that residents have the motivation/willingness and the ability to finance their own resettlement.
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    Building Height and Layout Analysis for Improved Residential Quarters; The Case Of Some Selected Condominium Building Sites of Kolfe Keraniyo Sub-City, Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2024-03-01) Habtamu Wesebo Lire; Asfaw Mohamed (PhD)
    This thesis investigates mainly the current housing problems in Addis Ababa, which are getting worse and need an urgent solution. Currently, there are about 950,000 people waiting for the 10/90, 20/80, and 40/60 condominium house schemes. The existing condominiums are built with limited consideration of available space and a low building height without accounting for proper building location, i.e., slope, noise, wind, weather, and sunlight. There are also limited communal parking spaces, green spaces, and recreational areas, and there are cases where those spaces are used for other purposes and are not used by the community. Methodologically, the height regulation building prepared by the Addis Ababa city administration used questionnaires and checklists to collect data. The findings show that there is a lack of building height and layout for regulations condominiums, variations in the standard and existing conditions, a lack of building setbacks, and the condition of buildings contradicting the nearby villages. So, the condominiums that are going to be built at the government level to overcome housing problems require a system that needs to be controlled and completely meet standards. Key words; condominiums, community, building height, building layout, regulations…
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    Building Height and Layout analysis for Improved Residential Quarters; the Case of Some Selected Condominium Building Sites of Kolfe Keraniyo Sub-City, Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababab University, 2024-03-01) Habtamu Wesebo Lire; Asfaw Mohamed (PhD)
    This thesis investigates mainly the current housing problems in Addis Ababa, which are getting worse and need an urgent solution. Currently, there are about 950,000 people waiting for the 10/90, 20/80, and 40/60 condominium house schemes. The existing condominiums are built with limited consideration of available space and a low building height without accounting for proper building location, i.e., slope, noise, wind, weather, and sunlight. There are also limited communal parking spaces, green spaces, and recreational areas, and there are cases where those spaces are used for other purposes and are not used by the community. Methodologically, the height regulation building prepared by the Addis Ababa city administration used questionnaires and checklists to collect data. The findings show that there is a lack of building height and layout for regulations condominiums, variations in the standard and existing conditions, a lack of building setbacks, and the condition of buildings contradicting the nearby villages. So, the condominiums that are going to be built at the government level to overcome housing problems require a system that needs to be controlled and completely meet standards. Key words; condominiums, community, building height, building layout, regulations…
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    Building Height and Layout Analysis for Improved Residential Quarters; The Case of Some Selected Condominium Building Sites of Kolfe Keraniyo Sub-City, Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2024-03-01) Habtamu Wesebo Lire; Asfaw Mohamed (PhD)
    This thesis investigates mainly the current housing problems in Addis Ababa, which are getting worse and need an urgent solution. Currently, there are about 950,000 people waiting for the 10/90, 20/80, and 40/60 condominium house schemes. The existing condominiums are built with limited consideration of available space and a low building height without accounting for proper building location, i.e., slope, noise, wind, weather, and sunlight. There are also limited communal parking spaces, green spaces, and recreational areas, and there are cases where those spaces are used for other purposes and are not used by the community. Methodologically, the height regulation building prepared by the Addis Ababa city administration used questionnaires and checklists to collect data. The findings show that there is a lack of building height and layout for regulations condominiums, variations in the standard and existing conditions, a lack of building setbacks, and the condition of buildings contradicting the nearby villages. So, the condominiums that are going to be built at the government level to overcome housing problems require a system that needs to be controlled and completely meet standards. Key words; condominiums, community, building height, building layout, regulations…