MSE - PARK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ADDIS ABABA The Case of Dibab Park
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2019-06
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EiABC
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The urbanization phenomenon in Ethiopia has been associated with environmental problems in mostcities, including Addis Ababa. Among the problems are urban sprawl, solid and liquid waste management; water, air, and noise pollution; illegal settlements and the degradation of open green areas. Open green areas in particular have been placed under extreme pressure, thus threatening their ability to maintain basic ecological, social and economic functions. The objective of this study, therefore, was to evaluate the achievements and challenges of the Addis AbabaBeautification, Park and Cemetery Development and Administration Agency (BPCDAA) in managing the City’s open green spaces through Micro and Small Enterprise Scheme of Urban green space /park Management. The study utilized secondary data sources, interviews with the officials from the BPCDAA, the wereda case team manager and members of the MSE, as well as personal observations. The study found that the agency established a new scheme of park management with unique funding model for the park’smanagement (which is the MSE park management system). In addition to this, the study also found that this new scheme of park management system added value to the economic benefits of urban parks by creating job opportunities both for the members of the MSEs and employed support staffs. The MSE was facing some challenges such as shortage of skilled manpower, standards and guiding principles for developing, maintaining and managing the green space. Therefore, the study recommends that thecity administration requires to put in place a broad policy framework, standards and principles for park planning, design and management, facilitate coordination and reduce overlaps, in addition support with adequate and qualified manpower.
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Waste Management, water pollution, Air pollution, Noise pollution, illegal settlements, Ddegradation of open green areas