Ethiopian rural farm households participation on off-farm activities

Seminar Paper , 2021 , 29 Pages

Sociology - Work, Education, Organisation

This study assesses the determinants of off-farm work participation decisions of farm households in Ethiopia.

Ethiopia is an agrarian society where nearly 85% of the population is directly dependent on farming activities for their livelihood. It accounts for about 50% of the GDP and 90% of the total foreign exchange earnings. Crop production, livestock husbandry and mixed farming are the main types of farming activities in the country. Family labour is the primary farm input for the sector. The agricultural sector of the country is still characterized by low labour productivity, a declining farm size (an average of one hectare per household) and traditional farming systems, natural resources degradation, variable weather conditions, tenure insecurity, weak agricultural research base and extension system, lack of financial services, imperfect agricultural markets and poor infrastructure.

Non-farm activities have a great potential to provide employment and additional incomes during the slack season to rural households. In addition, given rising population pressure on agricultural land which results in a decline in land holding per individual, off-farm activities can provide alternative employment. Despite their great potential, rural non-agricultural activities account for less than 3% of the rural labour force.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACT

CHAPTER ONE
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Background of the study
1.2. Objective of the Review

CHAPTER TWO
2. LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1. Concepts and Roles of Off-Farm Activities
2.1.1. Concepts of Off-Farm Activities
2.1.2. Role of Off-Farm Activities
2.2. Theoretical Model
2.2.1. Theoretical Framework Of Modeling Selection Bias
2.3. Empirical Studies
2.3.1. Empirical Evidences from Other Developing Countries
2.3.2. Empirical Evidences on Ethiopia
2.4. Motives of Livelihood Diversification
2.5. Overview of Livelihood Diversification in Africa
2.6. Household Level Benefits of Off-Farm Activities
2.7. Conceptual Frame Work

CHAPTER THREE
3. Summary and Conclusion
3.1. Recommendation

References

• College: Graduate School of Business and Economics Lahr (Economics department)
• Course: Development Economics
• Author: Geleta Abera (Author)
• Publication Year: 2021
• Pages: 29
• Catalog Number: V1008099
• ISBN (eBook): 9783346388971
• ISBN (Book): 9783346388988
• Language: English
• Tags: rural farm households participation on off-farm activities