S. Lindner

Bio: S. Lindner is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Land tenure & Corruption. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 5 citations.

‘‘Governance of green infrastructure planning in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’’

Abstract: Green infrastructure is a strategically planned network of natural and semi-natural areas aimed to achieve sustainable development. Its planning and management are determined based on governance approaches. However, studies on the governance of green infrastructure in Ethiopian cities are scarce. This study, therefore, aims to analyze expert's perceptions on the planning and governance of green infrastructure: principles, policy and planning themes, land use regulations, and implementation that are expected to affect the planning and implementation of green infrastructure. A quantitative and qualitative research design was employed to obtain and analyze data. Our result reveals that relying on an authoritarian model of output-legitimacy, sectoral approach, and uncoordinated land-use led to weak governance of UGI. Our findings suggest the need to develop a governance arrangement that incorporates negotiations, participation, and inter and cross-sectoral policy approaches; developing zoning regulations and land use plans and changes in a participatory and transparent manner, and developing green infrastructure-based planning policies are important for the future development of UGI. Our findings could generate scientific debate by identifying the challenges that experts are facing when trying to integrate and implement GI principles in a particular governance context. Applying these green infrastructure planning principles can also guide future GI development efforts not only in Ethiopia but also in other African cities with similar contexts.

Real property valuation in expropriation in ethiopia: bases, approaches and procedures

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to examine the existing real property valuation practice in case of expropriation in Ethiopia and to propose potential bases and approaches compatible to the Ethiopian real property system based on desk review research in which existing literature are the main source. The paper found that, there is no standard and responsible institution for property valuation. As a result, valuation variation and valuation inaccuracies are common. Therefore, market value can be a potential base to real property valuation as it reflects the actual value of the property expropriated. Market and income approaches can be the potential methods to real property valuation. But discretion is given to the valuer to choose the appropriate method/s. The paper recommends the establishment of independent institution responsible for overall valuation activities including establishing standards and introducing valuation certification by considering the countries’ land tenure system.

The impact of corruption on economic growth in ethiopia

Abstract: This study has mostly focused on the harmful effects of corruption on economic growth in Ethiopia and the extent of corruption as well as its forms that exist in the country including political corruption, Petty and bureaucratic corruption, judiciary, energy sector, police, land administration and social services like health and education. The study revealed that corruption in a great extent damaged the growth and economic performance in general both in reginal and federal level and shrinks the incentives of investments also corruption resulted low stimulus for innovation. Keywords— Corruption, Growth, Ethiopia.

Presenting natures, factors, and security implications of farmland related inter-household conflict in Northern Ethiopian Highlands of Wollo: Evidences from Jamma Woreda

Abstract: The focus of this study is to investigate and analyze the different factors of inter-household conflicts over farmland. The study further sought to assess the human security implications on the community of the study area. It has been found that farmers in the study area are suffering from land-related conflicts and its associated impacts. Descriptive-case study was employed in the study. In-depth interviews with key informants and FGDs were data collection instruments used in the study. Secondary data drawn from archival documents and government reports were also used. The major study finding indicated that inter-household conflicts over farmland occurred with the interface of underlined and risk factors. Boundary encroachment, land eviction, inherited land conflict, contract breaching conflict are among the most common. The divisive land administration institutions, individuals’ unproductive competition over farmland, poorly implemented land administration programs, and cultural attachment to land identified as underlined factors for the farmland conflicts have continued to happen. The culture of violence, availability of small arms and light weapons, and prevalence of other forms of social conflicts are also risk factors which have created fragile peace among the members of the community. The conflict has affected the economic, social, political, and psychological wellbeing of the study area residents, as well as human security threats. It was found to be imperative to revise and harmonize land administration laws and even to amend some of the faulty legislated articles. Above all digital land registration and data administration should be considered by governmental organizations and NGOs who are working on land administration sector. Key words: Household, farmland, conflict, human security, Jamma woreda.

The Practice of Ethnic Federalism in Ethiopia

Abstract: Ethiopia adopted ethnic federalism and restructured the regions along ethnic lines as soon as the endorsement of the constitution in 1994. This article explores the application of federalism in the Ethiopia context. Although Ethiopia has been known as a federal state since the ratification of the constitution in 1994, the reality on the ground is contrary to the declaration. The ideological and constitutional bases of federalism have never existed in practice; institutional structures and political powers do not have federal characters; rather they have the intent of Marxist ideology of centralization. Thus, federalism in Ethiopia is an empty rhetoric of the ruling class and we can definitely say that it is an outstanding example of failure in terms of applying federal structure in Ethiopia. It is rather a parody of what the Western world does with this respect.