Informal Settlement Expansion Drivers and the Resulted Environmental Degradation in Dessie City

Master's Thesis , 2023 , 87 Pages , Grade: A

Geography / Earth Science - Demographics, Urban Management, Planning

The primary objective of this paper is to investigate the driving factors behind the emergence of informal settlements in Dessie city. It further examines the environmental degradation caused by these settlements and the availability of basic infrastructures within them. The study employs a mixed-method approach, incorporating surveys, structured interviews, and field observations. A total of 95 households from three sub-cities were randomly sampled, and six key informants were purposefully selected for interviews. The study concludes with recommendations for improving the land management system, increasing land plot supply, advancing the condominium housing program, and regularizing existing informal settlements.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE
  • 1. Introduction
  • 1.1. Background of the study.
  • 1.2. Statement of the Problem
  • 1.3. Research Questions.
  • 1.4. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
  • 1.4.1. General Objective
  • 1.4.2. Specific Objectives
  • 1.5. Significance of the Study..
  • 1.6. Scope of the Study...
  • 1.7. Limitations of the Study..
• CHAPTER TWO..
  • 2.1 Related literature Review...
  • 2.1. 1 Theoretical Review of Literature
  • 2.1.1.1.4. The Concept of environment and its Definition .....
  • 2.2. Empirical Review of Literature.
  • 2.2.1. Global and Local Common Approaches and Experiences on the Response to IS
  • 2.2.1.2. The program of low-cost housing.
  • 2.2.1.3.The sites and services scheme.
  • 2.2.2. International Experiences on Responses to the Informal Settlement: Success and Failure …………….
  • 2.2.2.2. Armenia: Legalization of IS..
  • 2.2.3. CAUSES OF IS
  • 2.2.4. Informal Settlement versus the Environment
  • 2.3. Research Gap
  • 2.4. Conceptual Framework.

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation aims to investigate the drivers of informal settlement expansion in Dessie City, Ethiopia, and the resulting environmental degradation. The study seeks to identify the key factors contributing to informal settlement growth and analyze their impact on the local environment.

• Drivers of informal settlement expansion
• Environmental degradation in Dessie City
• The relationship between informal settlements and environmental degradation
• Policy responses to informal settlement expansion
• Sustainable development in the context of informal settlements

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One introduces the background of the study, outlines the research problem, and establishes the objectives, significance, scope, and limitations of the research. The chapter explores the context of informal settlements in Dessie City and their impact on the environment. It sets the stage for the investigation by clarifying the research questions and the overall purpose of the study.

Chapter Two delves into the literature review, examining both theoretical and empirical studies related to informal settlements, environmental degradation, and policy responses. It explores the concept of environment and its definition, reviews global and local approaches to address informal settlements, and discusses international experiences in addressing this phenomenon. The chapter also analyzes the causes of informal settlement expansion and its impact on the environment. This comprehensive review provides a solid foundation for the study's investigation and contributes to the understanding of the research problem within the existing knowledge framework.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The research focuses on key terms and concepts such as informal settlement expansion, environmental degradation, urbanization, sustainable development, policy interventions, and Dessie City. It examines the relationship between these factors and explores the challenges and opportunities for managing informal settlements in Ethiopia.

• College: Ethiopian Civil Service University (ECSU)
• Course: RESEARCH
• Grade: A
• Author: Fekadu Feleke (Author)
• Publication Year: 2023
• Pages: 87
• Catalog Number: V1370338
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346902665
• ISBN (Book): 9783346902672
• Language: English
• Tags: Informal Settlements, Dessie City, Environmental Degradation, Basic Infrastructures, Land Management System, Condominium Housing Program, Regularization