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  1. 1. High-speed rail corridor selection in Ethiopia : A two-step screening-multicriteria decision-making approach

    University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

    Author : Biruk Hailu; [2022]
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    Abstract : Transport systems can bring enormous benefits to society by providing access, mobility, and economic growth that are essential for growing and modern societies. The way of harnessing this benefit for an emerging economy as well as modern society has relied mainly on a cutting edge and state of the art transportation systems such as high-speed rail. READ MORE

  2. 2. Load profile assessment and techno-economic analysis of decentralized PV in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Bezawit Tsegai; [2022]
    Keywords : Photovoltaics; load profile; time-use data; battery storage; hydrogen storage;

    Abstract : Access to electricity might in some parts of the world seem evident. However, Ethiopia struggles to provide its large and growing population with electricity. Although around all the households in the capital Addis Ababa are connected to the electricity grid, the grid is unreliable and results in daily outages. READ MORE

  3. 3. The role of urban agriculture towards livelihood and food security : the case of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Alemayehu Getachew Anberbir; [2022]
    Keywords : Urban agriculture; livelihood; food security; Urbanization; Addis Ababa;

    Abstract : Urban agriculture plays a major role in providing food and income in cities. It also serves as a tool for poverty alleviation. READ MORE

  4. 4. The Word on the Street: An investigation of rationalities expressed regarding streets and streetscapes, and the production of the action space in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Rebecka Kjellström; [2021]
    Keywords : action space; perceived action space; streets; streetscapes; rationalities; global South; Addis Ababa;

    Abstract : The cities of Africa and Asia are projected to account for 80 % of the future urban growth. Challenges brought forward by motorization and lack of accessibility; urban streets take a central position in the discussion of the sustainable city. This offers a considerable challenge in shaping cities while addressing climate change. READ MORE

  5. 5. Evaluation of Adaptive Traffic Signal Control Using Traffic Simulation : A case study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

    Author : Aregay Fkadu Kebede; [2020]
    Keywords : : Traffic Congestion; Addis Ababa; Ethiopia; ITS; Traffic Signal; Timed Signal Operation; Adaptive Traffic Signal Controller; TUC; Microscopic Traffic Simulation; Optimization; TRANSYT; Average Delay.;

    Abstract : One of the most significant urban transport problems is traffic congestion. All major cities both in developed and developing countries are facing the problem due to increasing travel demand caused by increasing urbanization and the attendant economic and population growth. READ MORE