Economy and Population of Ethiopia

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Background of the Study

Both the economy and population of Ethiopia is growing fast and the population of Mekelle much faster. Indeed, Ethiopia's young and growing population present the country with a youth bulge and with the opportunities and risks that come with it. The 2007/Ec./ Population Census of Ethiopia shows that 63% of Mekelle population is in the age group of 25 years. This can be a positive potential for tomorrow's Ethiopia if it is known how to use it, but if not, it can destroy itself and the entire nation's future.

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Currently, Ethiopia is working towards the 'renaissance' of the country.

The politics and the plans only work on either having money or productive power. Being a poor country, we need a productive society more than ever to achieve this plan. But currently what we observe is that these youngsters are terminating their futures even without knowing what they are doing. There are a lot of youth people which are affected by addictions, the unrestrained curiosity of trying things, lack of interest for education, even for the system itself, and lack of a plan for their future, etc.

One of the reasons to lack of inspiring environments, environments to collaborate with each other, lack of money, lack of spaces to promote their creative ideas and innovative products, etc.

However, it's not the fault of the young people since they need guidance especially at their early ages and space which empowers them to be better or productive citizens. Creating this space should also be the major plan of the country. Since investing in today's generation is the best way of determining future Ethiopia.

In addition, high rates of youth unemployment and migration continue to plague the country. Ensuring that young people engage in technology and innovation turn out to be a priority of African Governments and also Ethiopia's. Advances in technology, particularly ICT, have resulted in global interconnectedness and increased opportunities for self-actualization and eradication of local problems in the community.

Therefore, if better space qualities are provided for the youth to work on innovation and growth of their creativity, it will lead to the country and their elite development and at the same time. If harnessed properly, technology and innovation can offer opportunities for dealing with the challenge of youth unemployment, while a growing economy provides fertile ground for innovation and risk-taking by governments and citizens.

Problem Statement

Lack of environments and spaces provided for the youth to develop their skills and participate in melltidiamention innovative activities.
Lack of inclusive environments which are suitable for inspiring creativity and entrepreneurship which leads to introvert behavior of the society.
Lack of innovational space in the youth center to the city of Mekelle.

GeneralObjective

The Objective of this study is to explore the concept of youth innovational space that is needed in ENCOURAGing and providing young people with an opening for developing their innovations and entrepreneurial ideas.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES-To identify the need for architectural spaces which enhances innovation and creativity.

To find out what kind of inclusive architectural intervention is suitable for creativity and innovation.
To study how to apply innovational space in the youth center in Mekelle city.

Research questionsWhat kind of architectural space attract(enhaces) youth into innovation and creativity?

What kind of inclusive program is suitable for creativity and innovation?

How to apply innovational space in the youth center of Mekelle city?

Methodology

Research Design

Research idea , literature r. casestudies , Analysis , cont s , cocluton , observation

Questionnaires, project, Analysis, fainding.

Methods of data collection and sources of data

In statistical investigations, collection of data occupies the important place and the data collected are the foundation of the whole structure. The whole statistical analysis is based on the way the data have been collected or obtained because the data provide raw material to statistical analysis and interpretation.

For this research two types of data were gathered and used.
The first is the primary data, the data which are obtained for the first time e for the statistical investigation, collected in a focused way.
The primary data for this study is gathered using a questionnaire and interview from Mekelle youth.
The second one is secondary data were made available for statistical investigation.
Secondary data sources are from a case study and literature review.

Scope of the study

The scope of this research is to address the subject of the city of Mekelle youth center to facilitate innovational space that collaborates with the environment.

Purpose/Relevance/Significance of the Study

As discussed above on the background of the study there is a need for innovation in our country targeting on the youth. Therefore, the significance of this study is to analyze and search on innovative architecture, environment, and space which in turn contribute to inspiration and stimulation of innovation and creativity.