Effect of Micro-Grants on Poverty Alleviation of Palestinian Families (Gaza Strip- Palestinian Territories)

Elnamrouty, Khalil; Alhabil, Wassem; Althalathini, Doaa

doi:10.11648/j.jwer.20130205.11

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“…In this context, it is important to highlight that the Palestinian housing market depends mainly on the private sector to construct the new housing units needed to meet the increasing demand for housing in Palestine. El-namrouty (2012) emphasizes that as public housing does not exist in Palestine, there is a need to activate the role of the private sector in establishing housing for people with limited income.…”

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Affordability of Housing in the City of Jenin in Palestine: Insights from the Residents

Sabah

2024

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Affordability of housing stands as a critical concern in contemporary urban developments, as more and more people move from the rural villages to the cities. In this context, striking a good balance between economics of the houses and the well-being of the people is paramount. This paper examines the perceptions of the people on affordable housing in the city of Jenin in Palestine: the social and economic indicators.The research was conducted in 2022. It employs case study as a methodology with a survey and a structured questionnaire comprised of twenty-three aspects. The questionnaire generates quantitative data as well as qualitative insights from the people, providing an understanding of their perspectives on housing. The data reveals the motivations of the residents and challenges with potential relocations from their current residences. Housing costs, dwelling space requirements, future housing needs, capability for down payments, and the availability of housing offers in the market are examined to establish connections with affordability of housing from the viewpoints of the residents. The analysis employs statistical methods: regression and one-way ANOVA, to identify the primary influencers of housing affordability.It concludes that the perspectives of the residents relate to demographic factors, economic considerations and housing preferences in shaping affordability of housing in the city of Jenin. It provides valuable insights into affordability of housing and the perspectives of the residents.

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Affordability of Housing in the City of Jenin in Palestine: Insights from the Residents

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2024

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“…An enterprise is group of people with a common goal, having resources (money, manpower, materials, machines, technologies etc.) to achieve that goal (Altekar, 2007;Jaccob., 1989;MOE., 2009;Abdulai., 2014;Khalil., 2013).…”

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Determinants of Microenterprises Targeting Youth Group in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Kidane¹,

Mulugeta²,

Adera³

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Abstract:Back Ground: The current over all development objective of Ethiopia is achieving end poverty through accelerated and sustained economic growth by giving greater emphasis for the improvement of employment opportunities for youth and women. Objective: The main objective of this study was to determine the targeting youth group in microenterprises and assess the status, challenges and its prospects in the case of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Method: A cross sectional survey of 120 micro enterprises which operated by youth groups in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The major micro and small enterprise activity identification was based on the available information from MSE packages and selected randomly. The sampling method was involved in ten sub-cities of Addis Ababa. Data analysis was made by using descriptive statistics. Results: From the different supports provided by youth targeting microenterprises, psychological and finical supports are the major supports to female operators. Moreover, majority of microenterprises were undertaking quality control and quality standards and most of these microenterprises, were undertaking controls over production; however, absence of testing facilities, attitude of operators, lack of technical skills, and high cost were the major reasons for not undertaking quality control and quality standards. Conclusion: Hence, majority of such enterprises source of their initial capital were obtained from microfinance institutions, they are playing a great role in terms of poverty reduction, employment and growth of micro enterprises especially for youth targeting micro enterprises and it has to be strengthen.

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Effect of Micro-Grants on Poverty Alleviation of Palestinian Families (Gaza Strip- Palestinian Territories)

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Affordability of Housing in the City of Jenin in Palestine: Insights from the Residents

Affordability of Housing in the City of Jenin in Palestine: Insights from the Residents

Determinants of Microenterprises Targeting Youth Group in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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