期刊名称：The Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa (JSDA)
电子版ISSN：1520-5509
出版年度：2010
卷号：12
期号：6
出版社：Institute of Sustainable Development in Africa
摘要：This research paper presents the result of the study made among Kore squatters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The relevant data
were collected through triangulation approach using the techniques of questionnaire survey, in-depth interview, focus group
discussion and personal observation. The lack of basic infrastructure services, the occurrence of recurrent land tenure
conflict, prevalence of environmental pollution, and low level of income characterizes the socioeconomic capitals of the
community. It appears that 92.3% of the sampled respondents predominantly depend on low income generating informal
sources of livelihood. In the absence of options, young females and widowhood engaged in prostitution, while elderly people
beg to earn their living. In spite of these challenges, the repatriates of Kore benefited from their squatter settlement in
accessing shelter and various sources of informal income. The lack of open discussion between the representatives of the
government and repatriates and the delay of appropriate measures adversely hindered the rehabilitation process of the
returnees. Moreover, the gap of interest between government agencies and the demand of the community also resulted in
frequent land tenure conflict. Thus, the rehabilitation measures should have been developed through adequate participation of
the community representatives and government agencies. The discussion would help to efficiently respond to the needs of the
community and to, ultimately, resolve potential conflicts and come up with sustainable solutions
