The Impact of Small Scale Biogas Technology on Household Income and Health in Ada'a Woreda, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION.
• Background
• Statement of the Problem
• Objective of the Study.
• General Objective.
• Specific Objectives.
• Significance of the Study.
• Scope and Limitation of the Study
• Ethical Consideration..........\li>
• Organization of the Paper.
• CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW.....
• Energy, Sustainable Development and Biogas..
• The Concept of Energy.
• Interface between Energy and Sustainable Development Goals.
• What is Renewable Energy?.
• Energy and Biogas in Ethiopia
• Theoretical Literature Review
• Household Energy Transition in Developing Countries.
• The Energy ladder
• Energy Stacking Model.
• Energy Leapfrogging.......
• Empirical Related Review
• Health benefits of Biogas
• Biogas and Household Income.
• ConceptualFramework Model
• CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.
• Description of the Study Area
• Study Design..
• Data Sources
• Sample Size Determination and Sampling Techniques and Procedures
• Sample Size Determination
• Sampling Techniques.
• Tools of Data Collection..
• Data Processing and Analysis
• Descriptive Data Analysis
• Econometric Analysis
• Description of variable
• CHAPTER 4: RESULT AND DISCUSSION.
• Descriptive Statistics and Discussion.
• Social-economic and Demographic Characteristics of Respondents
• Econometrics Analysis
• Chapter 5: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION
• Conclusions...........
• Recommendation.

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis investigates the impact of small-scale biogas technology on household income and health in Ada'a Woreda, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. It aims to understand the benefits and challenges associated with this technology and to assess its potential for rural development. The study utilizes a descriptive statistical approach and propensity score matching to determine the impact of biogas on income and health outcomes.

• The benefits and challenges of small-scale biogas technology in a rural Ethiopian context.
• The impact of biogas technology on household income, including potential economic benefits.
• The impact of biogas technology on household health, particularly related to indoor air pollution.
• The effectiveness of government subsidies and other support mechanisms in promoting biogas adoption.
• The role of biogas technology in promoting sustainable and renewable energy in rural Ethiopia.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 introduces the background and context of the study, outlining the problem, objectives, significance, scope, and ethical considerations. It establishes the importance of modern energy access in rural development and sets the stage for investigating the impact of biogas technology.

Chapter 2 delves into the relevant literature, exploring the theoretical and empirical foundations of energy transitions in developing countries. It examines the energy ladder, energy stacking, and energy leapfrogging models and explores the health and economic benefits of biogas, particularly in relation to household income.

Chapter 3 outlines the research methodology, describing the study area, design, data sources, sample size determination, sampling techniques, tools of data collection, and data analysis methods. It details the approach employed to collect and analyze data on the impact of biogas technology on income and health.

Chapter 4 presents the findings of the study, including descriptive statistics and econometric analysis. It explores the social-economic and demographic characteristics of the respondents, examines the impact of biogas on household income and health, and analyzes the effectiveness of different matching methods.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The study focuses on the impact of small-scale biogas technology on household income and health in Ada'a Woreda, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Key themes include: biogas technology, renewable energy, rural development, household income, health, indoor air pollution, propensity score matching, and sustainable development.