The Estimation of The Impact of Rural Road Investments On SocioEconomic Development a Case Study on Nono Benja Wereda in Jimma Zone, Oromiya Region
| dc.contributor.advisor | Alemayehu, Ambo (PhD) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ashenafi, Mehari | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2020-11-27T05:37:40Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-11T12:53:36Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2020-11-27T05:37:40Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-11T12:53:36Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2017-08 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Roads are constructed to improve the socio-economic status of the beneficiaries. However, the socio-economic benefits of rural roads in Ethiopia had not been critically examined. Hence, the present study aimed to examine the socio-economic benefits of rural roads by focusing on NonoBenja rural road of Jima Zone. The study employed quantitative research methodologies to examine the socio-economic benefits of the road. In doing so, household survey questionnaire was developed and data were collected from 196 individuals from three kebelas. In addition, data were collected from different stakeholders for RED Model was computation. For the purpose of analyzing the questionnaire data frequencies, percentage, mean, SD, t-test and ANOVA were computed using SPSS. Internal rate of return (IRR) and net present value(NPV) were computed using the RED Model. The study had revealed that the constructed road had economic benefits to the households in the area. This is manifested through its positive agricultural impacts, creating job opportunities and improving residents’ access to markets. The RED model results had also revealed that the constructed road is the best option among the four options considered for it is characterized by higher net present value and internal rate of return. It was also found that the constructed road had improved the social benefits of the residents in the surrounding area i.e. it had increased social interaction and the mobility of the residents and has improved access to education and health. The RED Model results had also revealed that the constructed road is the one with the best social benefit to population served. One important finding worth mentioning here is that the constructed road was found to benefit urban residents and those who didn’t have schooling. It is then concluded that rural roads in Ethiopia do have socio-economic benefit for those who have the access to the road. Lastly it is recommended that concerned bodies need to examine the socio-economic impact of rural roads, not only before roads are constructed but also right after it is completed and after certain period of time. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/12345678/23649 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | en_US |
| dc.subject | Impact of Rural Road Development | en_US |
| dc.subject | Socio-economic Benefits | en_US |
| dc.subject | NPV | en_US |
| dc.subject | IRR | en_US |
| dc.title | The Estimation of The Impact of Rural Road Investments On SocioEconomic Development a Case Study on Nono Benja Wereda in Jimma Zone, Oromiya Region | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |