International Journal of Business and Economics Research

Volume 4, Issue 4, August 2015

  • Causes of Contractor Cost Overrun in Construction Projects: The Case of Ethiopian Construction Sector

    Zinabu Tebeje Zewdu, Getachew Teka Aregaw

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, August 2015
    Pages: 180-191
    Received: 19 June 2015
    Accepted: 25 June 2015
    Published: 14 July 2015
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    Abstract: Completion of a construction project with budget is frequently seen as a major criterion of project success by clients, contractors, consultants and related stakeholders. It is here that project management becomes essential tool for the delivery of effective projects than the traditional functional management. However, the construction industry is ... Show More
  • A Study Into the Possibility of Upgrading Farmers’ Profit by Means of Linking Small Holder Farmers to Potential Market Chain

    Taye Beyene Lemma

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, August 2015
    Pages: 192-200
    Received: 2 July 2015
    Accepted: 8 July 2015
    Published: 1 August 2015
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    Abstract: The study was conducted in Bennekom and Wageningen (the Netherlands) to link the spelt grower farmers to potential market chain. For this study purpose, two village towns were selected using purposive sampling techniques. From the selected area, a total of 60 respondents were randomly selected and interviewed using structured questionnaires and che... Show More
  • Market Chain Analysis of Agro-forestry Products: The Case of Fruit at Tembaro District, Kembata Tembaro Zone South Ethiopia

    Nega Mateows, Teshale Wolde Amanuel, Zebene Asfaw

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, August 2015
    Pages: 201-216
    Received: 29 June 2015
    Accepted: 1 July 2015
    Published: 10 August 2015
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    Abstract: Ethiopia has a variety of fruit crops grown in different agro ecological Zones by small farmers, mainly as a source of income as well as food. The nature of the product on one hand and the lack of market system on the other hand have resulted in low producers’ price and hence low benefit by the producers. This study was carried out to analyse the m... Show More
  • The Impact of Small – Scale Irrigation on Income of Rural Farm Households: Evidence from Ahferom Woreda in Tigray, Ethiopia

    Abraham Gebrehiwot Yihdego, Addis Adera Gebru, Mesfin Tilahun Gelaye

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, August 2015
    Pages: 217-228
    Received: 15 July 2015
    Accepted: 30 July 2015
    Published: 10 August 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Small scale irrigation is an important strategy in reducing risks associated with rainfall variability and increasing income of rural farm -households. Objective: To examine the impact of small-scale irrigation on income of rural farm households. It also presents the problems and challenges in use of small scale irrigation. Methods: A c... Show More