College of Leadership and Governance Causes of Housing Problems in Rural Towns of Ethiopia. The Case Study of Laska Town Administration in Southern Ethiopia People's Regional state (original) (raw)
ABSTRACT This study is aimed at examining the causes of housing problem in Laska town of Basketo Zone in SEPR state. The study employed explanatory case study approach to understand the main causes of the problem in the study area. Interview questions were prepared and data were collected from participants who are the residents of Laska town who represent different social classes of people. The analysis revealed that the causative factors of housing problems in Laska town includes lack of access to land, increased population due to urbanization, and non-implementation of the housing policies, high cost of building materials and lack of access to finance are the causative factors. Finally, the study recommended that the concerned authorities need to introduce workable, consistent and solid affordability policies for the beneficiaries to get access to land as well as credit and bank loans. Key terms: Southern Ethiopia People (SEP) Housing Urbanization Basketo Zone Housing affordability
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