@article{10.11648/j.jwer.20211002.11,
  author = {Mengistu Yismaw},
  title = {Economic Justification of Debre Elias – Yewula Road Project, Ethiopia},
  journal = {Journal of World Economic Research},
  volume = {10},
  number = {2},
  pages = {28-36},
  doi = {10.11648/j.jwer.20211002.11},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jwer.20211002.11},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.jwer.20211002.11},
  abstract = {The importance of transportation in the development of economies around the world can’t be overemphasized; because a well-developed transportation system plays a vital role in the economic development of the country. Though, rural infrastructure such as rural roads is very important, rural road investments do not occur in a vacuum. Hence, the economic importance of the intended road should be assessed before the implementation of the project. This document is prepared for an economic justification of the proposed Debre Elias – Yewula Road Project. Debre Elias Woreda is one of the most productive woredas in East Gojjam Zone and it is the main wheat-producing woreda in Amhara National Regional State (ANRS) known as the breadbasket of the west gojjam zone. And also, it is suitable for a variety of agricultural products such as crops, fruits, and vegetables as well as livestock production. Debre Elias woreda contributes more than 10% of east gojjam zone major crops production such as Teff, Wheat, Maize, and sesame. This woreda contributes more than 17% and 10% of the total wheat and maize production in east gojjam zone. In addition, Debre Elias Woreda is home to people who have made great contributions to the country and the world. For example, Kegn Geta Yoftaye Nigussie, Dr. Hadis Alemayehu, Abune Theophilos; Melaku Begosew, Dr. Esayiyas Aleme Engida, and others. In the tourism sector, it is a woreda with many natural and man-made places and resources to be visited. For example, Selassie Monastery, Debre Elias Church; Debre Genet Abo Church, the Abba Fekikh Yassin grave, Forty-four Ponds, the Nile Springs, and the Abba Tekle-Alpha Pillar are very historic places and have many visitors every day. Moreover, Debre Elias woreda has various types of natural resources and minerals such as gums and resins, sand, granite, marble, coal, quartz, iron, and others. Especially this woreda is the source of industry and construction minerals such as granite, quartz, and sandstone with coverage of more than 4500 ha, 3000 ha, and 4800 ha respectively. Though Debre Elias Woreda has great potential in agricultural production, natural resources, tourism and human resources, it has no quality road yet to utilize its potential. Therefore, it is recommended that, the implementation of the intended road project will help to utilize the potential of the woreda and it is a great fortune for the region as well as the country.},
 year = {2021}
}

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TY  - JOUR
T1  - Economic Justification of Debre Elias – Yewula Road Project, Ethiopia
AU  - Mengistu Yismaw
Y1  - 2021/07/21
PY  - 2021
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jwer.20211002.11
DO  - 10.11648/j.jwer.20211002.11
T2  - Journal of World Economic Research
JF  - Journal of World Economic Research
JO  - Journal of World Economic Research
SP  - 28
EP  - 36
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2328-7748
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jwer.20211002.11
AB  - The importance of transportation in the development of economies around the world can’t be overemphasized; because a well-developed transportation system plays a vital role in the economic development of the country. Though, rural infrastructure such as rural roads is very important, rural road investments do not occur in a vacuum. Hence, the economic importance of the intended road should be assessed before the implementation of the project. This document is prepared for an economic justification of the proposed Debre Elias – Yewula Road Project. Debre Elias Woreda is one of the most productive woredas in East Gojjam Zone and it is the main wheat-producing woreda in Amhara National Regional State (ANRS) known as the breadbasket of the west gojjam zone. And also, it is suitable for a variety of agricultural products such as crops, fruits, and vegetables as well as livestock production. Debre Elias woreda contributes more than 10% of east gojjam zone major crops production such as Teff, Wheat, Maize, and sesame. This woreda contributes more than 17% and 10% of the total wheat and maize production in east gojjam zone. In addition, Debre Elias Woreda is home to people who have made great contributions to the country and the world. For example, Kegn Geta Yoftaye Nigussie, Dr. Hadis Alemayehu, Abune Theophilos; Melaku Begosew, Dr. Esayiyas Aleme Engida, and others. In the tourism sector, it is a woreda with many natural and man-made places and resources to be visited. For example, Selassie Monastery, Debre Elias Church; Debre Genet Abo Church, the Abba Fekikh Yassin grave, Forty-four Ponds, the Nile Springs, and the Abba Tekle-Alpha Pillar are very historic places and have many visitors every day. Moreover, Debre Elias woreda has various types of natural resources and minerals such as gums and resins, sand, granite, marble, coal, quartz, iron, and others. Especially this woreda is the source of industry and construction minerals such as granite, quartz, and sandstone with coverage of more than 4500 ha, 3000 ha, and 4800 ha respectively. Though Debre Elias Woreda has great potential in agricultural production, natural resources, tourism and human resources, it has no quality road yet to utilize its potential. Therefore, it is recommended that, the implementation of the intended road project will help to utilize the potential of the woreda and it is a great fortune for the region as well as the country.
VL  - 10
IS  - 2
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