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Re-settlement of Slum Dwellers in Contemporary Addis Ababa - The perspectives of Relocated Households

English · Paperback / Softback

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This publication is a result of a specific study conducted for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Development Geography in 2009 on the impacts of urban displacement and the consequent resettlement of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It argued residential relocation has negatively affected the socio-economic well-being of the urban poor people. This is manifested in many ways. First, relocation has resulted in the loss of families locational advantage'. Second, relocation has disrupted many home-based, small-scale income-generating businesses, is the domain of women. Third, relocation created a loss of community relationship and neighborhood support that revolve around community-based social (burial and church-based) and economic (saving) organizations. Yet, the impact of resettlement has variable outcome for the households in terms of the amount of compensation received, power relation with authorities and community participation in decision-making. It concludes urban renewal and resettlement policies must be consistent, well-designed and implemented in partnership with the involvement of people and their organizations, NGOs and the private sectors.

About the author

Gezahegn Abebe: Studied MPhil in Development Geography at University of Oslo (2010); BA Degree in Geography at Addis Ababa University (2007); Diploma in teaching Geography at Awassa Collage of Teachers Education (2002). He is currently working as a lecturer at Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Addis Ababa University.

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Authors Gezahegn Abebe
Publisher VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 01.01.2010
 
EAN 9783639288728
ISBN 978-3-639-28872-8
No. of pages 160
Subject Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Urban and regional sociology

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