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Hydropower Dominated Energy Source---Socio-economic and Environmental Implications in Ethiopia from Yohannes Mengesha, PhD Fellow

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0 YALI Certificate_Leadership Course (Sponsored by the US Government) /slideshow/yali-certificate-4/44912682 yalicertificate-4-150220004201-conversion-gate01
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THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT Yohannes Mengesha HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED YALI Network Leadership Course.]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:42:01 GMT /slideshow/yali-certificate-4/44912682 YohannesMengeshaPhDC@slideshare.net(YohannesMengeshaPhDC) YALI Certificate_Leadership Course (Sponsored by the US Government) YohannesMengeshaPhDC THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT Yohannes Mengesha HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED YALI Network Leadership Course. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/yalicertificate-4-150220004201-conversion-gate01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT Yohannes Mengesha HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED YALI Network Leadership Course.

YALI Certificate_Leadership Course (Sponsored by the US Government) from Yohannes Mengesha, PhD Fellow

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0 YALI Certificate_Public Management Course (sponsored by the US Government)) /slideshow/yali-certificate-3/44912340 yalicertificate-3-150220003053-conversion-gate02
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THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT Yohannes Mengesha HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED YALI Network Public Management Course sponsored, sponsored by the United States Government.]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:30:53 GMT /slideshow/yali-certificate-3/44912340 YohannesMengeshaPhDC@slideshare.net(YohannesMengeshaPhDC) YALI Certificate_Public Management Course (sponsored by the US Government)) YohannesMengeshaPhDC THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT Yohannes Mengesha HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED YALI Network Public Management Course sponsored, sponsored by the United States Government. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/yalicertificate-3-150220003053-conversion-gate02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT Yohannes Mengesha HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED YALI Network Public Management Course sponsored, sponsored by the United States Government.

YALI Certificate_Public Management Course (sponsored by the US Government)) from Yohannes Mengesha, PhD Fellow

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0 YALI Certificate_Civic Leadership Course /YohannesMengeshaPhDC/yali-certificatebusiness-and-entrepreneurship-course-44698139 yalicertificate2-150215095659-conversion-gate01
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THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT Yohannes Mengesha HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED YALI Network Civic Leadership Course, sponsored by the United States Government.]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2015 09:56:59 GMT /YohannesMengeshaPhDC/yali-certificatebusiness-and-entrepreneurship-course-44698139 YohannesMengeshaPhDC@slideshare.net(YohannesMengeshaPhDC) YALI Certificate_Civic Leadership Course YohannesMengeshaPhDC THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT Yohannes Mengesha HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED YALI Network Civic Leadership Course, sponsored by the United States Government. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/yalicertificate2-150215095659-conversion-gate01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT Yohannes Mengesha HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED YALI Network Civic Leadership Course, sponsored by the United States Government.

YALI Certificate_Civic Leadership Course from Yohannes Mengesha, PhD Fellow

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THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT Yohannes Mengesha HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Network's Business and Entrepreneurship Course.]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2015 09:17:38 GMT /slideshow/yali-certificatebusiness-and-entrepreneurship-course/44644435 YohannesMengeshaPhDC@slideshare.net(YohannesMengeshaPhDC) YALI Certificate_Business and Entrepreneurship Course YohannesMengeshaPhDC THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT Yohannes Mengesha HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Network's Business and Entrepreneurship Course. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/yalicertificate-150213091738-conversion-gate02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT Yohannes Mengesha HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Network's Business and Entrepreneurship Course.

YALI Certificate_Business and Entrepreneurship Course from Yohannes Mengesha, PhD Fellow

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0 Measuring small farmers’ vulnerability to climate change2 /slideshow/measuring-small-farmers-vulnerability-to-climate-change2/36308478 measuringsmallfarmersvulnerabilitytoclimatechange2-140625161054-phpapp01
This study analyzes the climate change vulnerability of small holder farmers in Genderighe kebele of Dire Dawa Administration. The purpose of the study was to generate a baseline data on the overall vulnerability of HHs in the kebele and rank/prioritize villages based on their respective level of vulnerability. In so-doing, data was collected from a total of 69 households in the 8 villages of Genderighe kebele, employing a proportionate random sampling technique. According to Temesgen et al., (2008), vulnerability to climate change in Ethiopia is highly related to poverty. Hence, the Head Count Ratio (HCR) method of poverty analysis was used in measuring the absolute level of HHs’ vulnerability to climate change in the study area. Results from this analysis revealed that 48%of the sample households in the kebele live below the poverty line implying that about 574 households were estimated to be poor and/or vulnerable to climate change. The HCR indices were also estimated for each of the 8 villages in the study kebele and were used as relative measure of vulnerability based on which villages were ranked. Thus, out of the 8 villages in Genderighe kebele, Halele, Eyidu arba and Kiyero villages have shown an HCR value of 0.78, 0.75 and 0.75 respectively. On the other hand, Haloli, Goro guda and Dieyno villages have shown a relatively smaller value of HCR (0.50, 0.43 and 0.33 respectively), while Wechali and Gend rieghie proper villages had the smallest value, that was 0.25 and 0.23 respectively. However, since these rankings are based on the relative value of HCR indices, which relied only on HHs’ level of consumption, the research team has employed a more inclusive method of vulnerability ranking, by applying a Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA) that enables controlling for other socioeconomic and biophysical factors. Hence, applying a simeltaneous analysis of different vulnerability indicators classified into five classes (availability of technology, wealth, Infrastructure, Irrigation potential and frequency of drought and flood), the MCA has constructed vulnerability indices for each village, based on which villages were prioritized once again. Comparing the outcomes from the two ranking methods employed, it appears that some villages keep the same positions or successive positions, which shows almost the same output in both methods. Thus, investing in the development of the relatively underdeveloped villages, irrigation for villages with high potential and production of drought-tolerant varieties of crops and species of livestock can all reduce the vulnerability of small farmers to climate change in the study areas.]]>
This study analyzes the climate change vulnerability of small holder farmers in Genderighe kebele of Dire Dawa Administration. The purpose of the study was to generate a baseline data on the overall vulnerability of HHs in the kebele and rank/prioritize villages based on their respective level of vulnerability. In so-doing, data was collected from a total of 69 households in the 8 villages of Genderighe kebele, employing a proportionate random sampling technique. According to Temesgen et al., (2008), vulnerability to climate change in Ethiopia is highly related to poverty. Hence, the Head Count Ratio (HCR) method of poverty analysis was used in measuring the absolute level of HHs’ vulnerability to climate change in the study area. Results from this analysis revealed that 48%of the sample households in the kebele live below the poverty line implying that about 574 households were estimated to be poor and/or vulnerable to climate change. The HCR indices were also estimated for each of the 8 villages in the study kebele and were used as relative measure of vulnerability based on which villages were ranked. Thus, out of the 8 villages in Genderighe kebele, Halele, Eyidu arba and Kiyero villages have shown an HCR value of 0.78, 0.75 and 0.75 respectively. On the other hand, Haloli, Goro guda and Dieyno villages have shown a relatively smaller value of HCR (0.50, 0.43 and 0.33 respectively), while Wechali and Gend rieghie proper villages had the smallest value, that was 0.25 and 0.23 respectively. However, since these rankings are based on the relative value of HCR indices, which relied only on HHs’ level of consumption, the research team has employed a more inclusive method of vulnerability ranking, by applying a Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA) that enables controlling for other socioeconomic and biophysical factors. Hence, applying a simeltaneous analysis of different vulnerability indicators classified into five classes (availability of technology, wealth, Infrastructure, Irrigation potential and frequency of drought and flood), the MCA has constructed vulnerability indices for each village, based on which villages were prioritized once again. Comparing the outcomes from the two ranking methods employed, it appears that some villages keep the same positions or successive positions, which shows almost the same output in both methods. Thus, investing in the development of the relatively underdeveloped villages, irrigation for villages with high potential and production of drought-tolerant varieties of crops and species of livestock can all reduce the vulnerability of small farmers to climate change in the study areas.]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2014 16:10:54 GMT /slideshow/measuring-small-farmers-vulnerability-to-climate-change2/36308478 YohannesMengeshaPhDC@slideshare.net(YohannesMengeshaPhDC) Measuring small farmers’ vulnerability to climate change2 YohannesMengeshaPhDC This study analyzes the climate change vulnerability of small holder farmers in Genderighe kebele of Dire Dawa Administration. The purpose of the study was to generate a baseline data on the overall vulnerability of HHs in the kebele and rank/prioritize villages based on their respective level of vulnerability. In so-doing, data was collected from a total of 69 households in the 8 villages of Genderighe kebele, employing a proportionate random sampling technique. According to Temesgen et al., (2008), vulnerability to climate change in Ethiopia is highly related to poverty. Hence, the Head Count Ratio (HCR) method of poverty analysis was used in measuring the absolute level of HHs’ vulnerability to climate change in the study area. Results from this analysis revealed that 48%of the sample households in the kebele live below the poverty line implying that about 574 households were estimated to be poor and/or vulnerable to climate change. The HCR indices were also estimated for each of the 8 villages in the study kebele and were used as relative measure of vulnerability based on which villages were ranked. Thus, out of the 8 villages in Genderighe kebele, Halele, Eyidu arba and Kiyero villages have shown an HCR value of 0.78, 0.75 and 0.75 respectively. On the other hand, Haloli, Goro guda and Dieyno villages have shown a relatively smaller value of HCR (0.50, 0.43 and 0.33 respectively), while Wechali and Gend rieghie proper villages had the smallest value, that was 0.25 and 0.23 respectively. However, since these rankings are based on the relative value of HCR indices, which relied only on HHs’ level of consumption, the research team has employed a more inclusive method of vulnerability ranking, by applying a Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA) that enables controlling for other socioeconomic and biophysical factors. Hence, applying a simeltaneous analysis of different vulnerability indicators classified into five classes (availability of technology, wealth, Infrastructure, Irrigation potential and frequency of drought and flood), the MCA has constructed vulnerability indices for each village, based on which villages were prioritized once again. Comparing the outcomes from the two ranking methods employed, it appears that some villages keep the same positions or successive positions, which shows almost the same output in both methods. Thus, investing in the development of the relatively underdeveloped villages, irrigation for villages with high potential and production of drought-tolerant varieties of crops and species of livestock can all reduce the vulnerability of small farmers to climate change in the study areas. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/measuringsmallfarmersvulnerabilitytoclimatechange2-140625161054-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> This study analyzes the climate change vulnerability of small holder farmers in Genderighe kebele of Dire Dawa Administration. The purpose of the study was to generate a baseline data on the overall vulnerability of HHs in the kebele and rank/prioritize villages based on their respective level of vulnerability. In so-doing, data was collected from a total of 69 households in the 8 villages of Genderighe kebele, employing a proportionate random sampling technique. According to Temesgen et al., (2008), vulnerability to climate change in Ethiopia is highly related to poverty. Hence, the Head Count Ratio (HCR) method of poverty analysis was used in measuring the absolute level of HHs’ vulnerability to climate change in the study area. Results from this analysis revealed that 48%of the sample households in the kebele live below the poverty line implying that about 574 households were estimated to be poor and/or vulnerable to climate change. The HCR indices were also estimated for each of the 8 villages in the study kebele and were used as relative measure of vulnerability based on which villages were ranked. Thus, out of the 8 villages in Genderighe kebele, Halele, Eyidu arba and Kiyero villages have shown an HCR value of 0.78, 0.75 and 0.75 respectively. On the other hand, Haloli, Goro guda and Dieyno villages have shown a relatively smaller value of HCR (0.50, 0.43 and 0.33 respectively), while Wechali and Gend rieghie proper villages had the smallest value, that was 0.25 and 0.23 respectively. However, since these rankings are based on the relative value of HCR indices, which relied only on HHs’ level of consumption, the research team has employed a more inclusive method of vulnerability ranking, by applying a Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA) that enables controlling for other socioeconomic and biophysical factors. Hence, applying a simeltaneous analysis of different vulnerability indicators classified into five classes (availability of technology, wealth, Infrastructure, Irrigation potential and frequency of drought and flood), the MCA has constructed vulnerability indices for each village, based on which villages were prioritized once again. Comparing the outcomes from the two ranking methods employed, it appears that some villages keep the same positions or successive positions, which shows almost the same output in both methods. Thus, investing in the development of the relatively underdeveloped villages, irrigation for villages with high potential and production of drought-tolerant varieties of crops and species of livestock can all reduce the vulnerability of small farmers to climate change in the study areas.

Measuring small farmers’ vulnerability to climate change2 from Yohannes Mengesha, PhD Fellow

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0 Analytical aspects of anti inflationary policy /slideshow/analytical-aspects-of-anti-inflationary-policy/36303961 analyticalaspectsofanti-inflationarypolicy-140625140330-phpapp02
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0 Gaps and Problems that exist between the Business Community and Public Sectors in Ethiopia /slideshow/tax-research-ppt/36302846 taxresearchppt-140625133250-phpapp01
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Gaps and Problems that exist between the Business Community and Public Sectors in Ethiopia from Yohannes Mengesha, PhD Fellow

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The adding up problem product exhaustion theorem yohannes mengesha from Yohannes Mengesha, PhD Fellow

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0 Philosophical preliminaries in_economics_yohannes mengesha /slideshow/philosophical-preliminaries-ineconomicsyohannes-mengesha/36290858 philosophicalpreliminariesineconomicsyohannesmengesha-140625083613-phpapp02
This paper seeks to answer the following key questions in the ―Dichotomy and Philosophy of Economics‖: 1. What are the contemporary discussions and philosophical debates on the dichotomy between positive and normative economics or Hume’s dichotomy? 2. How do the positive and normative economics questions settled? 3. What are the concepts of philosophy in economics and what are the semantic challenges of ontology of economics and epistemology of economics? 4. What are the ontological and epistemological foundations of positive and normative economics? In doing so, the paper first presents, in detail, the contemporary philosophical discussions/debates on the dichotomy between positive and normative economics or Hume’s dichotomy. Then, the second part elaborates, using illustrative methodological examples, how the positive and normative economics questions are settled. The next/ third section of the paper deals with the general concepts in the philosophy of economics and discusses the semantic challenges involved in the ontology of and epistemology of economics. The fourth section summarizes the philosophical basis of positive and normative economics, discussing their respective ontological and epistemological foundations.]]>
This paper seeks to answer the following key questions in the ―Dichotomy and Philosophy of Economics‖: 1. What are the contemporary discussions and philosophical debates on the dichotomy between positive and normative economics or Hume’s dichotomy? 2. How do the positive and normative economics questions settled? 3. What are the concepts of philosophy in economics and what are the semantic challenges of ontology of economics and epistemology of economics? 4. What are the ontological and epistemological foundations of positive and normative economics? In doing so, the paper first presents, in detail, the contemporary philosophical discussions/debates on the dichotomy between positive and normative economics or Hume’s dichotomy. Then, the second part elaborates, using illustrative methodological examples, how the positive and normative economics questions are settled. The next/ third section of the paper deals with the general concepts in the philosophy of economics and discusses the semantic challenges involved in the ontology of and epistemology of economics. The fourth section summarizes the philosophical basis of positive and normative economics, discussing their respective ontological and epistemological foundations.]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2014 08:36:13 GMT /slideshow/philosophical-preliminaries-ineconomicsyohannes-mengesha/36290858 YohannesMengeshaPhDC@slideshare.net(YohannesMengeshaPhDC) Philosophical preliminaries in_economics_yohannes mengesha YohannesMengeshaPhDC This paper seeks to answer the following key questions in the ―Dichotomy and Philosophy of Economics‖: 1. What are the contemporary discussions and philosophical debates on the dichotomy between positive and normative economics or Hume’s dichotomy? 2. How do the positive and normative economics questions settled? 3. What are the concepts of philosophy in economics and what are the semantic challenges of ontology of economics and epistemology of economics? 4. What are the ontological and epistemological foundations of positive and normative economics? In doing so, the paper first presents, in detail, the contemporary philosophical discussions/debates on the dichotomy between positive and normative economics or Hume’s dichotomy. Then, the second part elaborates, using illustrative methodological examples, how the positive and normative economics questions are settled. The next/ third section of the paper deals with the general concepts in the philosophy of economics and discusses the semantic challenges involved in the ontology of and epistemology of economics. The fourth section summarizes the philosophical basis of positive and normative economics, discussing their respective ontological and epistemological foundations. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/philosophicalpreliminariesineconomicsyohannesmengesha-140625083613-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> This paper seeks to answer the following key questions in the ―Dichotomy and Philosophy of Economics‖: 1. What are the contemporary discussions and philosophical debates on the dichotomy between positive and normative economics or Hume’s dichotomy? 2. How do the positive and normative economics questions settled? 3. What are the concepts of philosophy in economics and what are the semantic challenges of ontology of economics and epistemology of economics? 4. What are the ontological and epistemological foundations of positive and normative economics? In doing so, the paper first presents, in detail, the contemporary philosophical discussions/debates on the dichotomy between positive and normative economics or Hume’s dichotomy. Then, the second part elaborates, using illustrative methodological examples, how the positive and normative economics questions are settled. The next/ third section of the paper deals with the general concepts in the philosophy of economics and discusses the semantic challenges involved in the ontology of and epistemology of economics. The fourth section summarizes the philosophical basis of positive and normative economics, discussing their respective ontological and epistemological foundations.

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Since July 2006, UNDP/GEF-SGP has supported 75 projects in Ethiopia, out of which, 13 of them were being implemented in Dire Dawa Administration. Taking the already phased out four community projects as a reference, this study examines the socioeconomic impacts of the program in the Administration. A cross sectional survey of 160 households (80 from the project beneficiaries and 80 from non-beneficiaries) was undertaken to examine and evaluate the impacts of the program on households’ livelihood. Descriptive statistics coupled with an econometric model was used to analyze the data collected from different sources. The descriptive analysis of this study indicates that the societies are becoming better off in their livelihood due to the existence of the project despite the fact that it is associated with many challenges. Applying a propensity score matching technique, the study has figured out that the level of monthly income, asset and monthly consumption expenditure of the program beneficiaries are higher than that of non-beneficiaries. Generally, the major findings of the study showed the average effect of the program to be positive and statistically significant; suggesting that the program has achieved its stated objectives of improving the socio economic conditions of the local community and the environment. It is also suggested that the project would have the capacity to improve the livelihood of the beneficiaries further if corrective measures are taken to tackle the challenges faced by the project.]]>
Since July 2006, UNDP/GEF-SGP has supported 75 projects in Ethiopia, out of which, 13 of them were being implemented in Dire Dawa Administration. Taking the already phased out four community projects as a reference, this study examines the socioeconomic impacts of the program in the Administration. A cross sectional survey of 160 households (80 from the project beneficiaries and 80 from non-beneficiaries) was undertaken to examine and evaluate the impacts of the program on households’ livelihood. Descriptive statistics coupled with an econometric model was used to analyze the data collected from different sources. The descriptive analysis of this study indicates that the societies are becoming better off in their livelihood due to the existence of the project despite the fact that it is associated with many challenges. Applying a propensity score matching technique, the study has figured out that the level of monthly income, asset and monthly consumption expenditure of the program beneficiaries are higher than that of non-beneficiaries. Generally, the major findings of the study showed the average effect of the program to be positive and statistically significant; suggesting that the program has achieved its stated objectives of improving the socio economic conditions of the local community and the environment. It is also suggested that the project would have the capacity to improve the livelihood of the beneficiaries further if corrective measures are taken to tackle the challenges faced by the project.]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2014 08:32:47 GMT /slideshow/undp-gef-sgpimpactevaluationresearch/36290724 YohannesMengeshaPhDC@slideshare.net(YohannesMengeshaPhDC) UNDP_GEF_SGP_Project_Impact_Evaluation_Research_Application of the Propensity Score Matching Approach YohannesMengeshaPhDC Since July 2006, UNDP/GEF-SGP has supported 75 projects in Ethiopia, out of which, 13 of them were being implemented in Dire Dawa Administration. Taking the already phased out four community projects as a reference, this study examines the socioeconomic impacts of the program in the Administration. A cross sectional survey of 160 households (80 from the project beneficiaries and 80 from non-beneficiaries) was undertaken to examine and evaluate the impacts of the program on households’ livelihood. Descriptive statistics coupled with an econometric model was used to analyze the data collected from different sources. The descriptive analysis of this study indicates that the societies are becoming better off in their livelihood due to the existence of the project despite the fact that it is associated with many challenges. Applying a propensity score matching technique, the study has figured out that the level of monthly income, asset and monthly consumption expenditure of the program beneficiaries are higher than that of non-beneficiaries. Generally, the major findings of the study showed the average effect of the program to be positive and statistically significant; suggesting that the program has achieved its stated objectives of improving the socio economic conditions of the local community and the environment. It is also suggested that the project would have the capacity to improve the livelihood of the beneficiaries further if corrective measures are taken to tackle the challenges faced by the project. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/undpgefsgpimpactevaluationresearch-140625083247-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> Since July 2006, UNDP/GEF-SGP has supported 75 projects in Ethiopia, out of which, 13 of them were being implemented in Dire Dawa Administration. Taking the already phased out four community projects as a reference, this study examines the socioeconomic impacts of the program in the Administration. A cross sectional survey of 160 households (80 from the project beneficiaries and 80 from non-beneficiaries) was undertaken to examine and evaluate the impacts of the program on households’ livelihood. Descriptive statistics coupled with an econometric model was used to analyze the data collected from different sources. The descriptive analysis of this study indicates that the societies are becoming better off in their livelihood due to the existence of the project despite the fact that it is associated with many challenges. Applying a propensity score matching technique, the study has figured out that the level of monthly income, asset and monthly consumption expenditure of the program beneficiaries are higher than that of non-beneficiaries. Generally, the major findings of the study showed the average effect of the program to be positive and statistically significant; suggesting that the program has achieved its stated objectives of improving the socio economic conditions of the local community and the environment. It is also suggested that the project would have the capacity to improve the livelihood of the beneficiaries further if corrective measures are taken to tackle the challenges faced by the project.

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0 Relations between coffee world market price and retail price in USA: Application of the vector error correction model /slideshow/relations-between-coffee-world-market-price-and-retail-price-in-usa-application-of-the-vector-error-correction-model/36290651 relationsbetweencoffeeworldmarketpriceandretailpriceinusaapplicationofthevectorerrorcorrectionmodel-140625083114-phpapp01
With reference to monthly coffee price data (Jan. 2006-Apr. 2014) for the world indicator prices and retail prices in the US, this paper analyzes how the variations observed at the coffee world market price level pass on the coffee retail price. Unit root tests of the series under study reveal that all the series are non-stationary at level and stationary after first difference. The result of Johansen test indicates the existence of one cointegration relation between the variables and there is long-term dynamics between coffee retail and world price. Granger causality test indicates that there is transmission of price signals from the world market to the local retail market.]]>
With reference to monthly coffee price data (Jan. 2006-Apr. 2014) for the world indicator prices and retail prices in the US, this paper analyzes how the variations observed at the coffee world market price level pass on the coffee retail price. Unit root tests of the series under study reveal that all the series are non-stationary at level and stationary after first difference. The result of Johansen test indicates the existence of one cointegration relation between the variables and there is long-term dynamics between coffee retail and world price. Granger causality test indicates that there is transmission of price signals from the world market to the local retail market.]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2014 08:31:14 GMT /slideshow/relations-between-coffee-world-market-price-and-retail-price-in-usa-application-of-the-vector-error-correction-model/36290651 YohannesMengeshaPhDC@slideshare.net(YohannesMengeshaPhDC) Relations between coffee world market price and retail price in USA: Application of the vector error correction model YohannesMengeshaPhDC With reference to monthly coffee price data (Jan. 2006-Apr. 2014) for the world indicator prices and retail prices in the US, this paper analyzes how the variations observed at the coffee world market price level pass on the coffee retail price. Unit root tests of the series under study reveal that all the series are non-stationary at level and stationary after first difference. The result of Johansen test indicates the existence of one cointegration relation between the variables and there is long-term dynamics between coffee retail and world price. Granger causality test indicates that there is transmission of price signals from the world market to the local retail market. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/relationsbetweencoffeeworldmarketpriceandretailpriceinusaapplicationofthevectorerrorcorrectionmodel-140625083114-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> With reference to monthly coffee price data (Jan. 2006-Apr. 2014) for the world indicator prices and retail prices in the US, this paper analyzes how the variations observed at the coffee world market price level pass on the coffee retail price. Unit root tests of the series under study reveal that all the series are non-stationary at level and stationary after first difference. The result of Johansen test indicates the existence of one cointegration relation between the variables and there is long-term dynamics between coffee retail and world price. Granger causality test indicates that there is transmission of price signals from the world market to the local retail market.

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0 Issues and Problems of Groundwater Resources in Ethiopia: A Case from Dire Dawa Administration /slideshow/gwm-working-paperseriesno1/36289058 gwmworkingpaperseriesno1-140625075346-phpapp01
By this study, we reviewed the issues and problems of groundwater resource development, utilization, protection and control practices in Dire Dawa Administration. In doing so, data were collected using intensive review of previous studies, reports, policy documents and field visits to sample Industrial and commercial users of grounwater in the Administartaion. In general, results of the current study indicate that the present and future problems of the groundwater system are depletion, contamination and poor institutional capacity of responsible Government bodies to effectively undertake resource protection and control practices. After identifying the major issues worth due consideration by all concerned, the study further assessed possible alternatives for improvement and provided important recommendations and policy information to be used by all concerned, so as to ensure long-term sustainability of the resource.]]>
By this study, we reviewed the issues and problems of groundwater resource development, utilization, protection and control practices in Dire Dawa Administration. In doing so, data were collected using intensive review of previous studies, reports, policy documents and field visits to sample Industrial and commercial users of grounwater in the Administartaion. In general, results of the current study indicate that the present and future problems of the groundwater system are depletion, contamination and poor institutional capacity of responsible Government bodies to effectively undertake resource protection and control practices. After identifying the major issues worth due consideration by all concerned, the study further assessed possible alternatives for improvement and provided important recommendations and policy information to be used by all concerned, so as to ensure long-term sustainability of the resource.]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2014 07:53:46 GMT /slideshow/gwm-working-paperseriesno1/36289058 YohannesMengeshaPhDC@slideshare.net(YohannesMengeshaPhDC) Issues and Problems of Groundwater Resources in Ethiopia: A Case from Dire Dawa Administration YohannesMengeshaPhDC By this study, we reviewed the issues and problems of groundwater resource development, utilization, protection and control practices in Dire Dawa Administration. In doing so, data were collected using intensive review of previous studies, reports, policy documents and field visits to sample Industrial and commercial users of grounwater in the Administartaion. In general, results of the current study indicate that the present and future problems of the groundwater system are depletion, contamination and poor institutional capacity of responsible Government bodies to effectively undertake resource protection and control practices. After identifying the major issues worth due consideration by all concerned, the study further assessed possible alternatives for improvement and provided important recommendations and policy information to be used by all concerned, so as to ensure long-term sustainability of the resource. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/gwmworkingpaperseriesno1-140625075346-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> By this study, we reviewed the issues and problems of groundwater resource development, utilization, protection and control practices in Dire Dawa Administration. In doing so, data were collected using intensive review of previous studies, reports, policy documents and field visits to sample Industrial and commercial users of grounwater in the Administartaion. In general, results of the current study indicate that the present and future problems of the groundwater system are depletion, contamination and poor institutional capacity of responsible Government bodies to effectively undertake resource protection and control practices. After identifying the major issues worth due consideration by all concerned, the study further assessed possible alternatives for improvement and provided important recommendations and policy information to be used by all concerned, so as to ensure long-term sustainability of the resource.

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Going Green! Solar Powered MSAGs.]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:46:17 GMT /slideshow/solar-powered-smags/34135270 YohannesMengeshaPhDC@slideshare.net(YohannesMengeshaPhDC) Solar powered smags YohannesMengeshaPhDC Going Green! Solar Powered MSAGs. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/solarpoweredsmags-140430114617-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> Going Green! Solar Powered MSAGs.

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0 https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/profile-photo-YohannesMengeshaPhDC-48x48.jpg?cb=1582219043 Yohannes is owner and president of Research & Consult International (RCI Ethiopia), a new development Consulting Company specializing in international marketing and investment advisory services. He is also Partner & Business Development Officer at AGETAH PLC., a multifaceted Business Company formed by Senior Consultants, Entrepreneurs & Financiers. Yohannes is passionate about community development. He is a founder and member of advisory board at Positive Action for Development (PAD), a local NGO working on social entrepreneurship and youth development issues. Yohannes aspires to become a World-Class Philanthropist, taking his business and civic endeavors to a global arena. http://www.hatconsulting.wix.com/international https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/1a52b4e3-ab8b-4997-a345-305d56ab0c54-151127204830-lva1-app6892-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/hydropower-dominated-energy-sourcesocioeconomic-and-environmental-implications-in-ethiopia-55590037/55590037 Hydropower Dominated E... https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/yalicertificate-4-150220004201-conversion-gate01-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/yali-certificate-4/44912682 YALI Certificate_Leade... https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/yalicertificate-3-150220003053-conversion-gate02-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/yali-certificate-3/44912340 YALI Certificate_Publi...