Jemma, Hussein(PhD)Aman, Muhidin2018-06-282023-11-042018-06-282023-11-042016-01http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/4553This study aims at investigating development-induced displacement in Addis Ababa urban renewal projects in the context of the principles and provisions stipulated in UN Guiding Principles and AU Convention on Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Peoples (IDPs). To meet its objective, the study employed qualitative research approach. Essentially, primary data were collected through key informant interview, observation and document reviews. The findings of the study show absence of consultation and participation of displacees in the initial phase of project initiation as well as after relocation. Furthermore, it is found that absence of conducting eviction impact assessment, outdated estimation of value that does not consider the replacement cost of property, and less attention to on-site relocation of the displacees. Likewise, limitation of clearly stated justification for displacement, absence of comprehensive compensation legal framework, lack of judicial review and absence of Human Rights institution involvement to inspect human rights situation were found in the study area. In addition, the absence of involvement of pertinent Non-Government Organization/Civil Society Organizations in displacement process, little or no assistance and rehabilitation measures to the displacees, absence of formal recognition of Internally Displaced Peoples by the Government and national institution (focal point) specific to internally displaced group were found in the study area. The findings of the study suggests that experience of the study area deviate from principles set out to displaced peoples, which calls for genuine consultation and participation of displacees, involving Non-Government Organization/Civil Society Organizations and human rights institution, judicial review of displacement process, and closer relocation site for displaced peoples. Furthermore, the study entails specific policy framework formulation towards rehabilitation and assistance to displacees, as well as, formal recognition and designation of focal point to Internally Displaced Peoples. Accordingly, this study implies the need for the ratification of those conventions devised to manage the issues of the internally displaced peoplesenInternational RelationThesis