The Use Of Mirt Mitad And Its Contribution To Household Economy And Environment The Case Of Mekelle And Its Surrounding Rural Areas

This study was conducted in Mekelle and its surrounding rural areas. Itrnattempted to assess the use of Mirt Mitad and its contribution to householdrneconomy and environment in Mekelle and its surrounding rural areas. Inrnconducting this study, sample survey design was employed and 121 samplernhouseholds were selected and interviewed using systematic random samplingrntechnique. In addition, focus group discussions and key informant interview werernconducted to triangulate the data collected through questionnaire survey. Bothrnprimary and secondary data were used and the data consist of both qualitativernand quantitative types.rnThe findings of this study showed that Mirt Mitad has got both positive householdrnand community contributions in terms of time, wood and money saving as well asrnhealth improvements. Household income and occupation of households werernfound the main factors that affected the use of Mirt Mitad.rnIts contribution to environmental (forest resource conservation) was foundrnsignificant in terms of reducing the quantity of wood households consumed perrnbaking time there by prolonging the timing of forest cutting for fire wood purposernfrom the sources.rnHowever, the dissemination process in the region is far below expected. Thernreasons were the following:rn• Poor promotional strategy used (not reachable by many)rn• Socio-economic problems (high prices, lack of information)rn• Technological problems (narrow opening , short height)rnHence, with good promotional strategies used, dissemination could be improvedrnand its contributions be further multiplied.

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