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The Practice of Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) in discharging its Duties and Responsibilities.
(Mekelle University, 2012-08)This study focused on the practice of PTA in discharging its duties and responsibilities at Tsehay Mewcha Primary School in Delanta Worda, Amhara Region. This study included 37 participants of which 7 members were from ... -
Factors that affect school based teachers continuous professional development in Maiambesa primary school
(Mekelle University, 2012-08)The research was conducted on the topic entitled with “factors that affect school based teachers continuous and professional development (CPD) in MaiAmbesa primary school in woreda Tselemti, Tigray region.” The main aim ... -
The Role of Rural Infrastructures and Institutions on Agricultural Intensification of Major Crops (Teff and Maize): Tahtay-Koraro Woreda, Tigray
(Mekelle University, 2014-08)This study aims at assessing the role of rural infrastructures and institutions on agricultural intensification of major crops (Teff and Maize) in three selected Tabias of Tahtay Koraro Woreda, north western Zone of Tigray ... -
The Impact of Community Managed Irrigation on Household Income and Poverty Reduction: The Case of Sehartisamre Wereda, Tigray, Ethiopia
(Mekelle University, 2013-05)Ethiopia is second populous county in Sub Saharan Africa with tremendous land and water resources. However, most of the areas used by settlement are extremely degraded, per capita land availability is dwindled and ... -
The impact of community based health insurance in health service Utilization in Tigray: A Case of kilte Awlaelo woreda
(Mekelle University, 2014-05)Health insurance is among the solutions promoted in developing countries since 1990s to improve access to health care services because it avoids direct payments of fees by patients and spread the financial risk among all ... -
Identifying defect causes of weft greige knitted fabric: the Case of MAA-Garment & Textiles Factory
(Mekelle University, 2014-07)This research aims to address the above quality problem of knitting section by identifying the 80% causes of quality defects and proposing the possible solution for the critical ones. In dealing with the quality problem, ... -
The Determinants of Capital Structure: Evidence from Commercial Banks in Ethiopia
(Mekelle University, 2010-05)Although there have been many prior studies of the determinants of capital structure, the question of what determines the best financing mix that maximizes a firm’s value is still the most debatable issue in corporate ... -
The Effect of Management of Working Capital Policies on Firm's profitability:Evidence from Manufacturing Private Limited Companies in Tigray Region, Ethiopia
(Mekelle University, 2010-06)Research studies on the effects of management of working capital policies on firms’ profitability in developing countries, especially in Ethiopia remained an ignored area of empirical research. Thus, this study examined ... -
The Contribution of Micro-Finance Institution to the Livelihood of Micro Credit Beneficiaries: The Case of Lideta Micro-Finance, Adigrat Town, Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
(Mekelle University, 2014-06)Micro –finance plays a great role in improving the livelihood of its beneficiaries. The objective of this study was to assess the contribution of Lideta Micro-Finance Institution (LMFI) to the livelihood of the beneficiaries’ ... -
Development of Saving and Credit Cooperatives in Mekelle: Evolution, performance and proposed intervention
(2008-03)This study is about the development of Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Mekelle Zone. The fundamental objective of this study is to asses and documents the evolution, performance and challenges of SACCOs in Mekelle ... -
Value Added Tax (VAT) Administration and Revenue Performance: Challenges and Opportunities in the Mekelle Branch of the Ethiopian Revenue and Custom Authority (ERCA)
(Mekelle University, 2010-06)As most of the developing countries do, Ethiopia was highly dependent on external financial resources to finance its development activities. For many decades, the tax contribution to GDP was very less and this needs an ... -
The role of RUSACCOs on the improvement of member’s savings behavior in Ganta Afeshum Woreda, Tigray, Ethiopia
(2010-06)The study investigates the role of RUSACCOS on the improvement of members’ saving behavior in the study area. Saving is a key component in any development and it is believed to be the surest way of increasing income and ... -
The Impact of Rural Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Ofla Woreda, Tigray Region, Ethiopia
(Mekelle University, 2008-03)Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCO) provide the capital to improve the income of the farm and non farm sector. Still most of the poorest do not have access to the formal financial institutions in Ethiopia and they ... -
Evidence from Manufacturing Private Limited Companies in Tigray Region, Ethiopia
(Mekelle University, 2010-06)Research studies on the effects of management of working capital policies on firms’ profitability in developing countries, especially in Ethiopia remained an ignored area of empirical research. Thus, this study examined ... -
Study on factors affecting Agricultural input loan repayment of members Of cooperatives at Kilteawulalo Wereda, Tigray, Ethiopia
(Mekelle University, 2008-04)Delivering productive credit to the rural poor has been a hotly pursued but problem-plagued undertaking. Providing low-cost, efficient credit services and recovering a high percentage of loans granted are the ideal aims ... -
Performance Evaluation of Hashenge Cooperative Union and its Affiliates: Ofla Woreda, Tigray, Ethiopia
(Mekelle University, 2008-03)Cooperation is a way of living, a philosophy of life, and has been the very basis for human civilization. The roots of formal Cooperation can be traced to ancient times. Cooperatives are believed to enable the rural and ... -
Performance Evaluation of Coffee Marketing Cooperatives Union : The case of Chercher Oda Blttom Farmers Cooperatives Union in West Harerghe Zone Oromia Region, Ethiopia
(Mekelle University, 2013-09)Ethiopia is among the poorest countries in the world where agriculture is the major source of living for more than 83% of its people. The agriculture sector is dominant in the national economy. However, its performance ... -
Performance Efficiency Analysis of Livestock Marketing in Afar region, Ethiopia
(Mekelle University, 2008-06)This research examines the performance of livestock marketing in Afar region. Afar region is the least developed region characterized by recurrent drought, inadequate basic livestock market infrastructure and accessibility. ... -
Participatory Approach for the Development of Agribusiness Through Multi Purpose Cooperatives in Degua Tembien Woreda, South Eastern Tigray, Ethiopia
(Mekelle University, 2008-03)The study was conducted in Degua Tembien Woreda, South Eastern Tigray, Ethiopia. with the objectives: (a) To identify the components of participation efficiency and develop a participation efficiency index; (b) To assess ... -
Opportunities and Challenges of Vegetable Marketing in Kilte-Awlaelo Woreda
(Mekelle University, 2008-03)The study was conducted in selected major vegetable producing Tabias of Klite- Awlaelo woreda namely Genfel, Mesanu, A/ksanded, and Aynalem. The study aims at assessing the major constraints and opportunities to improve ...