Assessing The Spatial Characteristics and Adequacy of Housing In Refugee Camp: The Case of Keberibeya Refugee Camp Jijiga, Ethiopia
| dc.contributor.advisor | Yonas Alemayehu Soressa | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Biruk Kebede Geletu | |
| dc.contributor.author | Keniko Duguma Guta | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-10-31T12:59:43Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-10-31T12:59:43Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-09-01 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Refugees often face numerous challenges when seeking suitable housing in host countries. Despite the importance of housing in ensuring the dignity and well-being of refugees, a significant issue persists regarding the adequacy of housing in refugee camps, which remains unresolved over time. This research assesses the spatial characteristics and adequacy of housing in a refugee context, particularly in the Kebribeyah refugee camp in Jijiga, Ethiopia, through a combination Descriptive and Exploratory research approach with mixed method. Surveys, Interviews, and Spatial Analysis were used to provide comprehensive data on housing adequacy by integrating both lived experiences and physical camp conditions. The research findings show that the majority of shelters are overcrowded, dilapidated, and prone to various environmental hazards. The camp settlement exhibits an organic and amorphous pattern, which limits access to basic services, including safe drinking water, sanitation, and energy. Despite the long established history of the camp, the tension between host communities and refugees in land tenure persists, contributing to the fear of forced eviction. Overall, the camp is affected by overcrowding, poor housing conditions, and limited access to basic services. In conclusion, the Kebribeyah refugee camp faces significant challenges in providing adequate shelter for refugees who have resided in the camp for over three decades. Therefore, based on the research findings, it is recommended that an intervention be implemented to support community- and expert-driven shelter construction and settlement planning, with a balanced distribution of basic services and integration of host communities through a defined framework, to enhance sustainable development through housing adequacy. Keywords: Adequate Housing, Refugee, Refugee Shelter, Refugee Settlement | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/7547 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | |
| dc.title | Assessing The Spatial Characteristics and Adequacy of Housing In Refugee Camp: The Case of Keberibeya Refugee Camp Jijiga, Ethiopia | |
| dc.type | Thesis |