Industrial Zone Development in Ethiopia Challenges and Prospects: the Case of Eastern Industrial Zone. Dukem District
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2015-10
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
This study is attempting to explain the case of “Eastern Industrial
Zone”, which found in Eastern part of Addis Ababa in the Dukem
Administration. The overall objective of this study is to investigate
achievements, challenges and potential impacts of Chinese Eastern
Industrial Zone and its contribution to the economic development
of Ethiopia at large and surrounding community in particular, and
thereby to forward suggestion for identified problems and gaps.
This study trying to identify the achievements and challenges of
EIZ based on different relevant literature review of concepts and
experiences of different countries, especially focusing on the area
of policy, laws regulations and directions that govern SEZs;
especial arrangements of institutions and existence key actors for
its proper management and operations; identification of positive
and adverse effect of the project on local community and
environment; and infrastructures and over all benefit realized by
the establishment of the project.
The study has been based on primary, and secondary data
collection
techniques,
group
discussions,
interview,
and
questionnaires (semi-structured and unstructured) as well as
observation research methods in general. Qualitative and
quantitative survey instruments applied aimed at examining and
describing the current status of the eastern special industrial
economic zone.
This study identified that, the Chinese based eastern industrial zone
found to be a incredible potential source in absorbing labor force attracting potential investor from china and other regions, appears
to be as a good benchmark for other zone development of the
country. On the other hand it has been working without prior
institutional legal policy framework, well-organized institutional
arrangement, planned environmental and social impact assessment,
lack of linkage with national and local economy among others.
This study recommends the need for well-structured institutional
legal framework and government close support, collaboration with
its strategic business partners, strong linkage and integration with
the national and local economy, viable social and environmental
plan among others
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Industrial zone, Dukem district, Ethiopia