The article explores the process of residential relocation in inner-city slum renewal in Addis Ababa. Drawing on qualitative research methods involving interviews and focus group discussions with members of relocated households, it examines the nature of people's involvement in inner-city renewal and how it affects their lives. The article argues that the process of planning and implementation of relocation is not only top-down, but also does not involve the perspectives, needs, and livelihood strategies of those affected. The article concludes that the city administration needs to work closely with NGOs, the private sector, and community-based organisations in order to meet the housing needs of relocated households.Cet article examine le processus de la réinstallation résidentielle dans le cadre du réaménagement des bidonvilles urbains d'Addis Abeba. À l'aide de méthodes de recherches qualitatives employant des entretiens et des discussions en groupe de réflexion avec les membres des ménages réinstallés, il examine la nature de la participation des personnes au réaménagement des quartiers défavorisés et les effets qu'il a sur leur vie. Les auteurs de cet article soutiennent que le processus de planification et de mise en oeuvre de la réinstallation non seulement est directif, mais qu'il ne tient pas non plus compte des points de vue, besoins et stratégies de subsistance des personnes touchées. Cet article conclut que l'administration de la ville doit travailler en étroite collaboration avec les ONG, le secteur privé et les organisations communautaires afin de satisfaire les besoins en logement des ménages réinstallés.El presente artículo examina el proceso de reubicación de viviendas llevado a cabo en Adís Abeba en el marco de la rehabilitación de zonas urbanas marginadas. Apoyándose en métodos de investigación cualitativos que incluyeron la realización de entrevistas y discusiones a nivel de grupos de enfoque con integrantes de viviendas reubicadas, el artículo analiza la naturaleza de su participación en la renovación del espacio urbano marginal y los efectos que esta tuvo en su vida. En este sentido, sostiene que el proceso de planeación y la implementación de la reubicación se aplicaron de manera vertical, suprimiendo, además, las expectativas, las necesidades y las estrategias de subsistencia de las personas afectadas. El artículo concluye que, para satisfacer las necesidades de vivienda de las familias reubicadas, la administración de la ciudad debe trabajar en estrecho contacto con las ONG, con el sector privado y con las organizaciones comunitarias.
This article presents long-term analyzed rainfall and temperature data obtained from the National Metrological Agency (NMA) of Ethiopia. Using tables and graphic trends of analysis, the article shows the low and declining level of average annual rainfall as well as the high inter-annual fluctuations for 18 weather stations located in different agro-climatic zones of the country. The high variation of annual maximum and minimum temperature has been similarly observed for decades in the stations. Ethiopia's average annual temperature has risen between 1955 and 2015 by 1.65 °C. The country's agricultural production depends heavily on local temperature and rainfall. The evidence is clear that a slight change in such climatic elements negatively affects the food security condition of both producers and consumers. Although data from the Central Statistical Agency (CSA) show that major cereal crop production has increased at the national level, partly due to the increasing application of fertilizers and modern seeds, Ethiopia's food security condition is deteriorating due to global climatic events caused droughts and rain failure. The rate of food price inflation is thus often higher than the general consumer price inflation rate.
This article presents long-term analyzed climate data from nine weather stations in eastern and southeastern parts of Ethiopia. At the outset of this data process, unrefined meteorological data was obtained from National Meteorological Agency (NMA) of Ethiopia for the analysis. The analyzed data in this article shows patterns of rainfall variability, frequency of drought years, seasonal concentration of precipitation and temperature conditions. As issues related to climate conditions are very intricate, different techniques and indices were applied to analyze and refine the data. The analysis reveals that eastern and southeastern parts Ethiopia are severely affected by recurrent droughts, erratic rainfall, and high and increasing temperature conditions. The long-term (1981–2009) mean annual total rainfall had been fluctuating between about 850 mm and 1350 mm. Most stations receive maximum rainfall in summer (June, July and August) except Gode which gets over 50% of its rainfall in spring season (March, April and May). The inter-annual rainfall difference was found to be very high. The Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) is greater than 11 for all the stations showing that rainfall is concentrated in a few months. PCI is extremely high (greater than 20) for very dry stations such as Gode. Food production and consumer price index were found to be fluctuating with rainfall patters.
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