Road traffic accidents and human security in Addis Ababa

Masterarbeit , 2014 , 77 Seiten , Note: Masters Level

Politik - Thema: Frieden und Konflikte, Sicherheit

In this study the causes, effects, and measures being undertaken by authorities, such as Addis Ababa Police Commission, Road Authority, Health Bureau and others, with regard to Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) and its overall linkage with human security in Addis Ababa are examined using mixed methodological approach, i.e., qualitative and quantitative. The findings revealed that, combination of factors contributed for the incidence of RTAs in Addis Ababa; human errors, vehicles defect, poor road design and poor traffic regulation enforcement. The study found the multifaceted effects of RTAs on the economy of households and the state, on the social interaction of victims and family, on the physical safety or the survival of individuals including permanent and temporal health problems. Countermeasures are being carried out authorities starting from creating awareness through education campaigns, improving road designs and enforcement of the traffic regulation of the city, though the rate of RTAs are still raising and occurring frequently. The research concludes that, RTAs have multifaceted effects on human security in Kerkos sub city and /or Addis Ababa and little attention is given to the problem, despite the increase of road crashes from time to time.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Acknowledgments
• List of Charts, Figures and Tables
• Abbreviations and Acronyms
• Abstract
• Chapter One
  • General Framework of the Research
    • Introduction
    • Statement of the Problem
    • Objective of the Study
    • Research Questions
    • Significance of the Study
    • Delimitation of the Study
    • Limitations of the Study
    • Description of the Study Area
    • Methodology and Methods of the Research
    • Ethical Considerations
    • Organization of the Study
• Chapter Two
  • Road Traffic Accidents and Human Security: Literature and Conceptual Frameworks
    • Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) Defined
    • Causes of Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs)
    • Road Traffic Accidents: Cost Components
    • Human Security: A Paradigm Shift
• Chapter Three
  • Road Traffic Accidents and Human Security in Addis Ababa
    • Causes of RTAs in Addis Ababa
    • The Effects of RTAs on Human Security
• Chapter Four
  • Road Traffic Accidents as Human Security Threat and Measures Being Taken
    • Assessment of Measures Undertaken to Reduce and/or Prevent the Effects of RTAs in Addis Ababa
    • Road Traffic Accidents as Human Security Threat
• Chapter Five
  • Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations
• References
• Appendix 1: List of Informants
• Appendix 2: Questionnaire for Pedestrians
• Appendix 3: List of Guiding Interview Questions

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research aims to investigate the link between road traffic accidents and human security in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The study explores the causes of road traffic accidents, analyzes their impact on human security in terms of economic, social, and health consequences, and examines measures being taken to mitigate these negative effects. The key themes explored in the research include:

• The concept of human security and its relationship to road traffic accidents.
• The causes of road traffic accidents in Addis Ababa, including human factors, vehicle defects, and road conditions.
• The economic, social, and health consequences of road traffic accidents on human security in the city.
• The effectiveness of existing measures to prevent and reduce road traffic accidents in Addis Ababa.
• The need for comprehensive strategies to enhance road safety and promote human security in Addis Ababa.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter One: This chapter introduces the research framework, including the problem statement, objectives, research questions, significance, delimitation, limitations, study area, methodology, ethical considerations, and organization of the study.
• Chapter Two: This chapter delves into the concepts of road traffic accidents and human security, providing definitions, exploring the causes of accidents, examining cost components, and discussing the paradigm shift towards human security. It also discusses different types of threats to human security.
• Chapter Three: This chapter focuses on the specific context of Addis Ababa, exploring the causes of road traffic accidents within the city, analyzing their effects on human security in terms of economic, social, and health consequences. It provides detailed data and analysis on the impact of road traffic accidents in Addis Ababa.
• Chapter Four: This chapter examines measures being taken to reduce and prevent the effects of road traffic accidents in Addis Ababa. It assesses the effectiveness of these measures, highlighting their strengths and limitations. It also discusses the ongoing challenges and the need for improved strategies to address the issue.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The study focuses on road traffic accidents, human security, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, economic consequences, social consequences, health security, road safety, and preventive measures.

• Hochschule: Addis Ababa University (Peace and Security Studies)
• Veranstaltung: Human Security
• Note: Masters Level
• Autor: Yared Debebe (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2014
• Seiten: 77
• Katalognummer: V271526
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656625476
• ISBN (Buch): 9783656625469
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: road, addis, ababa