Research Reports
Urban Food Insecurity and Coping Mechanisms A Case Study of Lideta Sub-city in Addis Ababa
Author: Yared Amare, 2010
FSS Research Report: No. 5
In 2009, FSS carried out a qualitative study of the state, causes and impact of household food insecurity, as well as their coping mechanisms, using the case of Lideta Sub-city in Addis Ababa.
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Assessment of climate change-induced hazards, impacts and responses in the southern lowlands of Ethiopia
Author: Aklilu Amsalu and Alebachew Adem, 2009
FSS Research Report: No. 4
Climate change is one of the biggest risks facing society. In Ethiopia, climate change poses particular risks to poor farmers and pastoralists who have an immediate daily dependence on climate sensitive livelihoods and natural resources.
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Dynamics of Poverty in Addis Ababa
Author: Netsanet Teklehaymanot, 2009
FSS Research Report: No. 3
This study shows the state of urban poverty in three sub-cities of Addis Ababa from 1995-2008.
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The Status of Governance, Academic Freedom, and Teaching Personnel in Ethiopian Higher Education Institutions (A synthesis of Institutional Case Studies)
Author: Tesfaye Semela, 2007
FSS Research Report: No. 2
This Report is organized into five sections. The first section provides a brief background of developments in higher education in Ethiopia and the profile of the respective higher education institutions where the case studies were conduct
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Rainwater Harvesting in Ethiopia Capturing the Realities and Exploring Opportunities
Author: Daniel Kassahun, 2007
FSS Research Report: No. 1
Ethiopia’s agriculture is predominantly rain fed. Food shortages and variability of rainfall are typical characteristics of small-holder producers.
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