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  1. 1. Energy Modelling in Residential Houses: A Case Study of Single Family Houses in Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia

    University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

    Author : Netsanet Adgeh Ejigu; [2016]
    Keywords : energy modeling; efficiency; LEAP; energy intensity; scenario; residential buildings;

    Abstract : Several studies have been conducted and revealed that household is the major energy consumer sector in developing countries like Ethiopia. This study focuses on evaluation of the existing residential energy consumption and projection of the energy demand. READ MORE

  3. 2. Characteristics of managed and unmanaged water bodies influencing their suitability as mosquito breeding habitats in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapslära

    Author : Karolina Carlström; Elin Renstål; [2014]
    Keywords : Mosquitoes; breeding habitat; vector control; water characteristics; abiotic variable; biotic variable; Bahir Dar; Ethiopia; Mygg; mygglarvshabitat; vektorkontroll; vattenegenskaper; abiotisk variabel; biotisk variabel; Bahir Dar; Etiopien;

    Abstract : Mosquito-borne diseases like malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever and West Nile virus are serious problems in many parts of the world, especially in Africa, and partially in Ethiopia. Millions of people become infected and several hundred thousand people die worldwide from these diseases every year. READ MORE

  4. 3. “In the footsteps of globalization” : A media ethnographic study about Ethiopian journalism students’ perceptions about television’s influence on their identities and on cultures in Ethiopia.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för medier och journalistik (MJ)

    Author : Stina Gustafsson; Therese Högberg; [2013]
    Keywords : identity; media globalization; Ethiopia; Bahir Dar; journalism; students; media influence; culture; Western; television;

    Abstract : This is a media ethnographic bachelor thesis. It examines journalism students at Bahir Dar University’s perceptions about how television can influence their identities but also cultures and lifestyles in Ethiopia in general. Ethnographic observations, time-use diaries, group interviews and individual interviews were used to gather data. READ MORE

  5. 4. Water quality in the Koga Irrigation Project, Ethiopia: A snapshot of general quality parameters

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Simon Eriksson; [2012]
    Keywords : Water quality; Blue Nile Basin; Koga; contamination; thermotolerant coliforms; turbidity; irrigation; animal husbandry; drinking water;

    Abstract : The government of Ethiopia has initialized an investment in the agricultural sector in order to secure food production for a growing population. The Koga Irrigation and Water Management Project is a pilot project and hopes are that crop production will double. Water quality is an important factor to meet these expectations. READ MORE

  6. 5. Study of Solar Cooling Alternatives for Residential Houses in Bahir dar city :

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Meron Mulatu Mengistu; [2011]
    Keywords : adsorption; cooling load; Condominium; IDA ICE; Impact real-estate;

    Abstract : The energy consumption rate of non-OECD countries rises about 2.3 percent per year as compared to the energy consumption rate of OECD countries which is 0.6 percent. If developing countries use energy efficient technology and integrate renewable energy systems in the new building their carbon dioxide emission rate reduces by 25 to 44 percent. READ MORE