Essays about: "Amhara"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 10 essays containing the word Amhara.

  1. 6. Push and pull for change : local experiences of the Push-Pull Technology in South Wollo, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

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

    Author : Josefin Årevall; [2015]
    Keywords : Push-Pull Technology; Ethiopia; sorghum; maize; agroecology; rural development; change; decision-making;

    Abstract : Drawing from in-depth interviews with farmers who have implemented the Push-Pull Technology in South Wollo, Ethiopia, this thesis focuses on understanding both local driving forces for changing farming practices and patterns of decision-making. This thesis argues that farmers’ decisions are based on more than rational choice, and that there is a complex web of social and institutional patterns which affects their actions and attitudes towards changes of farming practices and use of new technologies. READ MORE

  3. 7. The Current Status of Traditional Biomas Enegry Utilization and Its Alternative Renewable Enegry Technology in Amhara

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Tsigie Simur Asres; [2012]
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  4. 8. Feasibility Study of Pumped Storage System for Application in Amhara Region, Ethiopia

    University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

    Author : Mastewal Alemu Tilahun; [2012]
    Keywords : Pumped storage system; Tana Beles hydropower plant; Amhara region; Ethiopia; Benefit of storage system;

    Abstract : In these days environmental issues are critical. Environmental concerns mainly rise from energy productions. Fortunately Ethiopia is trying to use renewable energy sources as a means for electrical power production and it is a great start for a long, tiresome green energy journey. READ MORE

  5. 9. Establishing a Reference Network in Parts of Amhara Region, Ethiopia Geodetic GPS Equipment

    University essay from KTH/Geodesi och satellitpositionering

    Author : Anna Miskas; Andrea Molnar; [2009]
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    Abstract : Since a reform regarding land use became valid in 1975 in Ethiopia, the farmers got long term rights to land owned by the state. In the beginning of the 2000’s a land administration project, Sida - Amhara Rural Development Program, SARDP, was initiated in the Amhara region, with the aim to survey, map and register the land parcels on their holders. READ MORE

  6. 10. Combating Desertification in Tigray, Ethiopia : Field study on the implementation of the UNCCD in the rural region of Tigray

    University essay from Tema vatten i natur och samhälle

    Author : Aster Asgedom; [2007]
    Keywords : Desertification; the implementation of UNCCD in Tigray; land degradation in Ethiopia; environmental problem in sub-Sahara region; climate change; awareness creation;

    Abstract : In this study a field study on the implementation of the United Nations Convention on Combating Desertification (UNCCD) in Tigray, Ethiopia has been carried out. The objective of this thesis is to study in general the implementa-tion of the UNCCD in Ethiopia. READ MORE