- The Complete Research Material is averagely 49 pages long and it is in Ms Word Format, it has 1-5 Chapters.
- Major Attributes are Abstract, All Chapters, Figures, Appendix, References.
- Study Level: BTech, BSc, BEng, BA, HND, ND or NCE.
- Full Access Fee: ₦6,000
Get the complete project »
CHAPTER ONE
1. Introduction
1.1.Background of The study
The process of urban expansion is a worldwide phenomenon, recorded in the history of all urban centres. It started with the earliest human civilization of Babylonians’ (Cemea, 1997).
Urbanization, the process of urban expansion, may involve both horizontal and vertical expansion of the physical structure of urban areas. And horizontal expansion of urban can result in loss of agricultural land, natural beauties, range lands, parks and sceneries (Minwuyelet, 2004).
For case in point, urban centers of countries like England and USA expanded horizontally with loss of agricultural land. Impacts of urban expansion include not only the loss of agricultural land but also displacement of peasants and change of their livelihood. To this effect,10 million peoples were displaced globally because of developmental activities per year. And among those displaced, 6 million are attributed to urban expansion, (Cemea, 1997).
Although multifaceted, the main cause of urban expansion is population pressure. The increase in African population is surprising. However, more surprisingly, their urban growth rate is higher than the growth rate of national population in almost all countries of the continent. Among other factors, the population pressure, as Berhanu (2005) argues, caused expansion of African cities. The expansion of cities is, however, at the expense of prime agricultural lands and agricultural productivity which of both are the main livelihoods of peripheral communities. Urbanization and urban growth are considered as a modern way of life manifesting economic growth and development. However, urbanization and urban development in Ethiopia faced a number of socio-economic problems (Tegenge, 2000).
1
1.2. Statement of the problem
According to Eyasu (2007), the Ethiopian urban centers are expanding in unexpected rate resulting to peasant displacement with concomitant loss of agricultural land, loss of agricultural production and change of their livelihood.
Generally, urban expansion is spontaneous phenomenon that leads to spontaneous growth by displacing rural farming community. Even planned displacement has its own negative effect on the livelihood and the post displacement life of the affected community. This is also what should be identified and recognized to pursue the sustainable and comprehensive urban development(Tegegne, 1999:69).
Comparatively, displacement attributed to urban sprawls is more significant in developing countries than developed ones. The underlying reason for this is that majority of the people in developing countries are highly concentrated in peri-urban areas. They base their livelihood on peri-urban agriculture with fragmented land holdings. Therefore, urban expansion inevitably results to insecurity of tenure with small scale economy then by
necessitating compensation. However, in developing countries like Ethiopia where land ownership belongs to both public and government, the amount of compensation paid to displaced peasants depends on government’s good will and commitment of program implementers. Where there is no or is minimum pay off, it directly leads to tenure insecurity of evicted communities.
Personal observation indicated that the pre-urban community of the Guder town is prone to displacement and land expropriation due to the expansion of the town. While land is the highest value and physically fixed asset and hence is base for the lives and livelihood of that community, the expansion of Guder seems to result to a significant Change in their way of life, production, distribution, consumption and social structure. Reportedly, unacknowledged costs and the “win-loss” effects have taken place. Therefore, it is imperative to identify the specific impact the horizontal urban expansion has on the livelihood of that community so that the “win-loss” effect is to be meliorated and to realize the “win-win” effect of urbanization and urban sprawl.
2
The case is worsened mainly due to the absence of land expropriation and compensation directives and rules in solid form in Oromia regional state level.
Although Proclamation No 455/1995 on land expropriation and compensation to its effect provides direction on how the private holdings are to be expropriated and what and how the compensation is to be executed at the Federal level of the Ethiopian government, in the Guder town, however, there is no such directives and legal provisions in this regards. Thus, the peri urban agricultural community has been affected adversely as the process of expropriation and the compensation issues remained under the arbitrary decisions.
1.3. Objective of the research
1.3.1. General Objectives
The main objective of this study is to assess the impact of urban expansion on tenure security.
1.3.2. Specific Objectives
ü To identify the effect of urban expansion on affected community
ü To assess the major causes of urban expansion.
ü To assess and evaluate the perception of the dislocated people in terms of satisfaction regarding benefits provided by the city administration.
ü To indicate possible measures that should be taken to solve the existing problem.
ü To examine the rule and regulation regarding expropriation and compensation for land use right and its implementation.
1.4. Research questions
In order to meet its objective, the study could be answer the following research questions.
What is effect of urban expansion on affected community?
What are the major causes of urban expansion?
What is the perception of the dislocated people in terms of satisfaction regarding benefits provided by the city administration?
You either get what you want or your money back. T&C Apply
You can find more project topics easily, just search
-
SIMILAR URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING FINAL YEAR PROJECT RESEARCH TOPICS
-
1. RESIDENTIAL RENT DIFFERENTIALS BETWEEN TOWN CENTER AND PERI-URBAN IN BUKURU, PLATEAU STATE
» ABSTRACT This study investigated the differentials that exist in rents between town center and peri urban in bukuru. It took into consideration variab...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 60 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
-
2. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SITES AND SERVICES PROGRAMME IN NIGERIA
» ABSTRACT Housing has been a major problem in Urban areas in the developing countries, particularly the low income group. One of the strategies adopted...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 86 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
-
3. NIGERIAN PROPERTY MARKET: PROSPECTS IN THE MIDST OF CHALLENGES
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The property market is a major receptacle of foreign direct investment and the extent of its deve...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 64 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
-
4. THE ROLE OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SOLVING HOUSING DEFICIT IN NIGERIA
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Housing, literally is defined as buildings or other shelters in which people live, a place to liv...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 62 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
-
5. AN ASSESSMENT OF LAND USE AND ALLOCATION PROCEDURE IN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT (A CASE STUDY OF UYO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA)
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY There is bound to be conflict over land use. The demands for arable land, grazing, forestry, wild...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 67 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
-
6. LAND REFORMS IN NIGERIA: ISSUES, PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
» ABSTRACT This study is on land reforms in Nigeria, issues, challenges and solutions. This study was guided by the following objectives; To provide an ...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 67 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
-
7. CONSEQUENCES OF INCOMPATIBLE LAND USES ON THE ENVIRONMENT OF UYO URBAN
» ABSTRACT This research examined the consequences of incompatible land uses on the environment of Uyo Urban. The study adopted a survey approach. It wa...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 52 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
-
8. WASTE GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES (A CASE STUDY OF UYO METROPOLIS)
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study The generation and disposal of waste is an intrinsic part of any developing or industrial society. Wa...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 65 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
-
9. PLANNING FOR RECREATION IN GOMBE
» ABSTRACT Gombe being a new state capital, is faced with new and increasing physical planning and developmental programmes. There are problems of Plann...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 134 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
-
10. TOURISM INDUSTRY: AN IN-ROAD TO CULTURAL UPLIFTMENT
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Cultural tourism is one of the largest and fastest growing global tourism markets. Culture and cr...Continue Reading »Item Type & Format: Project Material - Ms Word | 52 pages | Instant Download | Chapter 1-5 | URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT