CHALLENGES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF URBAN
AGRICULTURE TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENT IN YEKA SUB
CITY, ADDIS ABABA EHIOPIA
BY: Tarekegn Balango
ADVISER: Dr Frezgi .A
May, 2024
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
,Declaration
I, Tarekegn Balango, affirm that the dissertation titled “Challenges and contributions of urban
agriculture to improve environment in Yeka Sub City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia" is solely the result
of my own efforts. I carried out this investigation independently, under the supervision and
assistance of my research advisor. This research has not been submitted for any academic
credential or certificate before, and I have duly cited all references used in the dissertation.
Declared by
Name___________________________
Signature: ____________________
Department ___________________________
Date ___________________________
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, Approval
SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
This document serves as an official certification for the research paper authored by Tarekegn
Balango, titled "challenges and contributions of urban agriculture to improve environment in
Yeka sub city, Addis Ababa Ethiopia" The paper has been submitted as a partial fulfillment of
the requirements for the Master's Degree in Urban Environment, in accordance with the
regulations set by the University. It is confirmed that the paper adheres to the accepted standards
of originality and quality.
Name of Candidate: _____________; Signature: _______________Date: _____________.
Name of Advisor: _____________. Signature: _______________Date: _____________.
Signature of Board of Examiner`s:
External examiner: ____________________Signature: ____________Date: _____________.
Internal examiner: ____________________Signature: ____________Date: _____________.
Dean, SGS: __________________________ Signature: ____________Date: _____________.
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, Acknowledgement
Firstly, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to God. Additionally, I am pleased to offer my
deepest gratitude and recognition to my advisor, Dr. Frezgi .A, for his consistent dedication in
providing thorough guidance and supervision throughout this project. His valuable feedback and
continuous encouragement have played a crucial role in the successful completion of this
research. Lastly, I would like to recognize the unwavering support of my family, as well as
express my heartfelt thanks to my friends and other individuals who have selflessly contributed
their time and effort to the accomplishment of this study.
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AGRICULTURE TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENT IN YEKA SUB
CITY, ADDIS ABABA EHIOPIA
BY: Tarekegn Balango
ADVISER: Dr Frezgi .A
May, 2024
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
,Declaration
I, Tarekegn Balango, affirm that the dissertation titled “Challenges and contributions of urban
agriculture to improve environment in Yeka Sub City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia" is solely the result
of my own efforts. I carried out this investigation independently, under the supervision and
assistance of my research advisor. This research has not been submitted for any academic
credential or certificate before, and I have duly cited all references used in the dissertation.
Declared by
Name___________________________
Signature: ____________________
Department ___________________________
Date ___________________________
i
, Approval
SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
This document serves as an official certification for the research paper authored by Tarekegn
Balango, titled "challenges and contributions of urban agriculture to improve environment in
Yeka sub city, Addis Ababa Ethiopia" The paper has been submitted as a partial fulfillment of
the requirements for the Master's Degree in Urban Environment, in accordance with the
regulations set by the University. It is confirmed that the paper adheres to the accepted standards
of originality and quality.
Name of Candidate: _____________; Signature: _______________Date: _____________.
Name of Advisor: _____________. Signature: _______________Date: _____________.
Signature of Board of Examiner`s:
External examiner: ____________________Signature: ____________Date: _____________.
Internal examiner: ____________________Signature: ____________Date: _____________.
Dean, SGS: __________________________ Signature: ____________Date: _____________.
ii
, Acknowledgement
Firstly, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to God. Additionally, I am pleased to offer my
deepest gratitude and recognition to my advisor, Dr. Frezgi .A, for his consistent dedication in
providing thorough guidance and supervision throughout this project. His valuable feedback and
continuous encouragement have played a crucial role in the successful completion of this
research. Lastly, I would like to recognize the unwavering support of my family, as well as
express my heartfelt thanks to my friends and other individuals who have selflessly contributed
their time and effort to the accomplishment of this study.
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