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Examining Technical efficiency of Wood-Based Industries in Ethiopia Kaba, Gemechu; Belachew, Azmera; Ababu, Tesfanesh; Gelan, Asfaw
International Journal of Business, Economics, and Social Development Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Rescollacom (Research Collaborations Community)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46336/ijbesd.v5i2.639

Technical efficiency is crucial for the advancement and growth of contemporary enterprises and is a major area of policy concern in many countries. Numerous pieces of evidence suggest that Ethiopia's industries, particularly those depend on wood were not operating as efficient as they should be. As a result, the country is not benefiting as much from the sector as it ought to, and it is now compelled to import wooden products at a higher cost in foreign exchange. Therefore, to examine the technical efficiency of the industries; four purposively selected main cities such as Addis Ababa, Hawassa, Jima and Bahir Dar were selected. From these cities, information was collected, analyzed, and the results were obtained. The result shows that the technical efficiency of Ethiopia's wood industries is lower than expected. Out of a total of 170, about 149 (87.6 %) of the furniture workshops are technically inefficient. This is because workers working in the wood industries are less educated. In addition to this lack of on-the-job training, lack of modern machineries and insufficient skills to use them properly, inconvenient production and sales area, shortage and quality of raw materials, insufficient capital, lack of market connection, have been shown to be the reasons. Therefore, to improve the technical efficiency of the industries, it is better to have continuous vocational training, loan support so that they can get and use better machines, as well as convenient manufacturing, product display and sales, improving and facilitating market linkages.

Review of the Properties, Acceptance, and Use of Eucalyptus as an Alternative Species in Ethiopia's Wood Industries Kaba, Gemechu
Indonesian Journal of Innovation and Applied Sciences (IJIAS) Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): June-September
Publisher : CV. Literasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47540/ijias.v4i2.1366

The demand for forest-related goods and services has continued to grow in Ethiopia due to the increasing population, urbanization, and the boom of the construction sector. In the past, the demand was covered by indigenous timber species, which now have declined due to unwise exploitations. To narrow down the gap between supply and demand an alternative solution is promoting and utilizing fast-growing species such as Eucalyptus wood. To effectively utilize this species identifying its special characteristics, level of acceptance in wood industries, and utilization practices are very important. To achieve the goals of this review, a thorough search was carried out across multiple scholarly databases. Then, pertinent research, papers, and articles about the use of Eucalyptus in the wood industries were downloaded and reviewed. The study shows that Eucalyptus is widely cultivated in various regions of Ethiopia and plays a significant role in the socio-economic dimensions of many Ethiopians, providing livelihood opportunities, environmental services, and supporting sustainable development. Although it is being used as an alternative to traditional timber species in many places in the world, it is not being widely used in Ethiopia's wood industry for furniture manufacturing. This is because producers are unaware of the special properties of this species; its felling technique, sawing method, and drying behavior which demands proper attention and care. To ensure the sustainable use of Eucalyptus resources, better tree management techniques, innovative wood processing techniques, market development, and strengthening the capacity of relevant stakeholders are imperative.

Review of the Properties, Acceptance, and Use of Eucalyptus as an Alternative Species in Ethiopia's Wood Industries Kaba, Gemechu
Indonesian Journal of Innovation and Applied Sciences (IJIAS) Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): October-January
Publisher : CV. Literasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47540/ijias.v4i3.1475

The demand for forest-related goods and services has continued to grow in Ethiopia due to the increasing population, urbanization, and the boom of the construction sector. In the past, the demand was covered by indigenous timber species, which now have declined due to unwise exploitations. To narrow down the gap between supply and demand an alternative solution is promoting and utilizing fast-growing species such as Eucalyptus wood. To effectively utilize this species identifying its special characteristics, level of acceptance in wood industries, and utilization practices are very important. To achieve the goals of this review, a thorough search was carried out across multiple scholarly databases. Then, pertinent research, papers, and articles about the use of Eucalyptus in the wood industries were downloaded and reviewed. The study shows that Eucalyptus is widely cultivated in various regions of Ethiopia and plays a significant role in the socio-economic dimensions of many Ethiopians, providing livelihood opportunities, environmental services, and supporting sustainable development. Although it is being used as an alternative to traditional timber species in many places in the world, it is not being widely used in Ethiopia's wood industry for furniture manufacturing. This is because producers are unaware of the special properties of this species; its felling technique, sawing method, and drying behavior which demands proper attention and care. To ensure the sustainable use of Eucalyptus resources, better tree management techniques, innovative wood processing techniques, market development, and strengthening the capacity of relevant stakeholders are imperative.

Promotion and Dissemination of Small-scale Renewable Energy Technologies and Its Implication on Sustainable Forest Management: Lesson from Ethiopia Belachew, Azmera; Kaba, Gemechu; Megersa, Shasho
Indonesian Journal of Innovation and Applied Sciences (IJIAS) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): February-May
Publisher : CV. Literasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47540/ijias.v5i1.1666

Small-scale renewable energy technologies (RETs), such as improved cook stoves (ICS), solar power, and biogas, are recognized as crucial for mitigating deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. While various organizations have distributed these RETs throughout Ethiopia for diverse purposes, limited evidence exists on their actual impact and the challenges hindering widespread adoption. This paper reviews existing research and key informant interviews to identify both the contributions and barriers specific to these RETs. The findings demonstrate that promoting selected RETs significantly decreases household biomass consumption, which in turn lowers forest degradation and greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, using ICS and biogas technologies can reduce annual carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by 0.56 to 5.67 million tons and wood fuel consumption by 0.3 to 3.1 million tons. However, the potential wood fuel savings from currently disseminated biogas plants and ICS offset less than 7.2% of Ethiopia's overall annual biomass energy demand. Several obstacles impede the broader adoption of RETs, including technical, financial, market, institutional, and infrastructural limitations. This study suggests that greater sector integration, robust financial institutions, capacity-building centers, active community engagement, and the development of renewable energy sources are essential for wider dissemination of RETs.

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