Population expansion and changes in standard
of living necessitate the development, expansion and/or rehabilitation
of infrastructure. This calls for a solid and well-conceived plan
which encompasses diverse components ranging from land use planning
to engineering solutions.
The services MCE can provide include:
• Studies
. Socio-economic studies . Land use planning . Transport and other urban infrastructure
• Designs
. Road designs . Structural designs of engineering works . Design of buildings . Design of bridges
• Surveys
. Topographical surveys . Soil survey . Site investigation
• Construction
. Contract Administration and Management
• Management
. Contract Supervision
Water Supply and Sanitation
Water is essential for life.
Water resources are limited and utilization calls for careful planning,
project preparation and proficient operation and maintenance to
attain high quality service and sustainability of the system. Improved
health and sanitation condition of human beings is a key factor
for economic growth and development.
In this respect MCE’s services include:
• Project Preparation and Evaluation
• Studies and Surveys
* socio-economic studies
* health impact studies
* demographic and water demand studies
* hydrological and hydro geological investigations
* environmental impact assessment
• Design and Construction Supervision
for:
* rural water supply and sanitation
* urban water supply, waste water and drainage systems
* domestic water and sewage treatment
* industrial waste treatment
* building sanitation
* hydraulic structures
* solid waste collection and disposal systems
Water Resources Management and Irrigation
Agricultural development depends on reliable
moisture supply and suitable soils. The potential from rainfall
has to be realized before the introduction of irrigation.
Implementation of sustainable irrigation
schemes and improved agricultural practices are the key to development
and upkeep of food security. Proper management of the water resource,
that is becoming scarce and use for water supply, irrigation, hydropower,
etc is understood as main factor for proper economic development
and to exploit the potentials and establish successful ventures,
careful planning, design and management are essential.
In this regard MCE provides services in:
Resource Identification
Site Investigation
Soil and Topographic Survey
Geophysical survey for groundwater exploration and foundation studies
Hydro geological investigation and groundwater resources development
Infrastructure Development including Road Networks, Offices, Workshops, Housing, Power Supply and Storage Facilities
Introducing Systems for Proper Water Management
Geotechnical investigation for hydraulic structure sites
Irrigation and Land Drainage System Design
Land Use Planning
Project Preparation Appraisal and Evaluation
Agricultural
and Rural Development
Agriculture, including livestock husbandry,
is the most characteristic form of Ethiopian economic activity.
Eighty five percent of the population is rural and depends on agricultural
activities.
In this regard MCE has built substantial experience
in conducting reconnaissance and feasibility studies ranging from
large-scale agricultural and rural development programs and projects
to small-scale farm establishments. Our expertise includes agronomists,
soil scientists, livestock specialists, land use and forestry experts,
sociologists and agricultural economists.
Environmental
Management
At present the world is faced with a complex
environmental situation. Everyday the air, soil, water, human beings,
fauna and flora are endangered. To reduce the risk, the debilitating
effects of human activities have to be minimized.
To address such concerns MCE provides services
related to:
• Afforestation
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Soil Conservation
• Solid Waste Management
• Water Pollution Control
• Watershed Management
• Development Project Related Environmental Study
HydroPower
Development
Energy is a felt-need all over Ethiopia. This is highly pronounced
in the rural part of the country. Supply of energy from bio-mass
could not cope-up with the needs of the rural community. Therefore,
alternative forms of energy including hydropower has been given
particular attention by concerned bodies in recent years. In this
regard, MCE carried out intensive resource identification in small/mini/
micro hydropower schemes for the largest region in Ethiopia (Oromia),
in 1999. The assignment, among others, included:
• Prioritization of schemes;
• Energy load forecasting;
• Investment requirement and
• Pilot project preparation
Human Resource Development and Institution Building
Trained staff and institutional capacity are necessary for sustainable
development in each sector.
To facilitate these, MCE:
Assesses Training Needs
Develops Programs and Provides Assistance in their Implementation
