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  Revisiting slums, revealing responses: urban upgrading in tenant-dominated inner-city settlements, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

  Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 2008

  This study examines the phenomenon of urban upgrading in tenant-dominated non-planned inner-city settlements of the city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It focuses on tenants’ responses and spatial transformations. The phenomenon is investigated through the analysis of case studies located in three localities.
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  Ethiopian childhoods: a case study of the lives of orphans and working children

  Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 2008

  This thesis explores two aspects of contemporary childhoods – orphanhood and children’s work – in Ethiopia.  By drawing on case studies from Gedeo (rural) and Addis Ababa (urban), the author discusses how children and young people negotiate their lives in respect of changing politico-economic and socio-cultural contexts.
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  Zero tillage or reduced tillage: the key to intensification of the crop–livestock system in Ethiopia

  International Food Policy Research Institute, 2006

  This chapter is part of the book "Strategies for Sustainable Land Management in the East African Highlands". It discusses the problems of the current crop–livestock system and suggests an alternative pathway for the crop–livestock system to enhance productivity and safeguard the environment in Ethiopia.
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  Rural land certification in Ethiopia: process, initial impact, and implications for other African countries

  World Bank, 2007

  Although many African countries have adopted highly innovative and pro-poor land laws, lack of implementation hinders their potentially far-reaching impact on productivity, poverty reduction, and governance.
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  From being property of men to becoming equal owners?: early impacts of land registration and certification on women in southern Ethiopia

  Centre for Property Rights and Development, Norwegian Mapping and Cadastre Authority, 2008

  Land certification has been implemented in Ethiopia since 1998 and over 5 million certificates have been delivered. This is the largest delivery of non-freehold rights in such a short time period in Sub Saharan Africa.
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  Assessment of institutional setup and effect of household level water harvesting in ensuring sustainable livelihood: case study of Kobo, Almata and Kilte Awlaelo Woredas in Amhara and Tigray Regions of Ethiopia

  Drylands Coordination Group, Norway, 2007

  This study aims to establish a better understanding and documenting of the effects of the household level water harvesting irrigation development and its limitations. The study was carried out in six Ethiopian villages through household level surveys, and discussions with various institutions and local authorities.
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  The search for peace: the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea

  Institute for Applied International Studies, Norway, 2007

  This document reflects the discussion and outcomes of the scholarly conference on the Ethiopia-Eritrea Conflict held in Oslo in July, 2006. The conference aimed to achieve the following objectives:
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  Central Emergency Response Fund: interim review

  Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation - NORAD, 2007

  The report outlines the results of an independent interim review of the grant component of the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) carried out between March and July 2007. This review is based on case studies from six countries - Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Ivory Coast and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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  Population and major livelihoods in Silte and Dalocha Woredas of Silte Zone

  Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 2007

  This paper describes the patterns of settlement, the types of houses and construction materials, and problems relating to construction and fuel materials in Silte and Dalocha Woredas of Silte Zone, Ethiopia. It examines some characteristics of population and the size of landholding and the situation of agriculture under the prevailing population growth regime.
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  Livelihood strategies of rural women with emphasis on income diversification and demographic adjustment: the case of wolonkomi, Oromia region

  Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 2007

  What are the livelihood strategies of rural women in Wolonkomi locality, Ethiopia, in the context of rapid population growth? What impact do these strategies have? The author examines this question with emphasis on income diversification and demographic adjustment. Findings include:

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