There is growing recognition in Africa of the importance of decentralization and local-level development to stimulate local and regional economies and to relaunch development on a more indigenous, sustainable, and equitable basis. Towards this goal, Ethiopia launched a decentralization reform...

Ethiopia is a country where over 90% energy demand is supplied through traditional sources with over use and extinction of natural and traditional sources exploring new sources are the compulsion of the economy. Simultaneously, with rising population industrial activities are also increasing...

Large and medium-scale manufacturing industries undoubtedly bring an unprecedented human and environmental crisis. To overcome these negative effects, governments provide regulatory frameworks that entrench businesses actively involve in social responsibilities where they are operating. The goal...