A Policy Challenge in a Period of Transition to Market Oriented Economy: The Case of Kebele Residential Houses in Woredas 4 And 7, Addis Ababa

Terefe, Bethel (2003) A Policy Challenge in a Period of Transition to Market Oriented Economy: The Case of Kebele Residential Houses in Woredas 4 And 7, Addis Ababa. Masters thesis, Addis Ababa University.

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Abstract

The situation of residential Kebele houses, which make up 44.4% of the total residential housing stocks in Addis Ababa is worthy of study in the present context of a global housing policy of moving away from public housing to embrace a more market oriented housing sector. It is particularly important since this trend is also influencing the housing policy of Ethiopia in the country’s period of transition to a more market oriented economy. Kebele houses represent the largest proportion of public housing in the country at large and in Addis Ababa in particular, housing substantial number of urban households. The Kebele houses suffer from poor public administration and neglect which led to the deteriorating condition of the housing stocks. The houses also occupy large central places in the city, producing a negative city image. This study has tried to asses the condition of the housing units and the situation of tenant households in selected two Kebeles of Addis Ababa; one located in ‘Abnet’ area and another in ‘Kuwas Meda’ area. The study has tried to asses the risks of lack of intervention and continuation of the current public tenure system on one hand and risks associated with interference on the other hand. Both of the Kebeles selected in the study are located adjoining the Mercato area. The Kebeles show similar characteristics in economic activities, occupation and livelihood strategy of tenant households. The findings of the study in the two Kebeles show that Kebele houses are found in congested situation, with poor quality service and physical infrastructure provision and poor physical condition. But, unlike predictions of previous studies on Kebele houses, the houses are not falling apart getting beyond repair and turning out of use. The houses are kept standing by long term upgrading and individual maintenance efforts of tenant households. The Kebele houses in the study areas have given shelter to the most vulnerable and poor urban households. Most Kebele house tenants in the study area depend on the double use of a residential Kebele house, and the location advantage it provides them with its proximity to central and market areas to earn their lively-hood. In addition, the findings show a mere transfer of tenure to sitting tenants through privatization is not likely to result in improvement of the condition of Kebele houses unless the dwellers are financially supported to undertake housing improvement and unless the problem of congestion is relieved. Finally, the study has tried to indicate the severity of social cost that will be involved in government intervention and risks associated with continuation current public system of tenure.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions:	Africana
Depositing User:	Tim Khabala
Date Deposited:	28 Jun 2018 13:53
Last Modified:	28 Jun 2018 13:53
URI:	http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/6199

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