Год выпуска: 2012 Автор: Wondye Admasu Издательство: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Страниц: 128 ISBN: 9783847334590
Описание
The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the non-and off-farm activities practiced in the sample area and to look at the ‘push’ or ‘pull’ factors that influence households or individuals to engage; and factors that hinder participation of households in rural non- and off farm activities. A sample of 249 households was selected from five peasant administration the smallest administrative units in Ethiopia. The necessary data were collected through questionnaire, interview, and focus group discussion. A significance proportion (sixty three percent) of rural households participate in non-and off farm activities. The major non- farm activities are quarrying, handcrafting, and trade. Remittances and rent constitute another route for rural households’ income. However, lack of financial capital, market, and competition with manufactured goods hamper the sector. Therefore, concerned bodies should facilitate local rural credit institutions; access tomarket; introduce...
