Evaluating Household Determinants in Accessing Resource Bases and Enhancing Capabilities in East Wallaga Zone, Southwest Ethiopia
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https://doi.org/10.20372/sshr.v1i1.1542Keywords:
Access Anova, Binary logit, Capability, Diversification, East WollegaAbstract
This study looks at the variables that affect households' access to livelihood resources and capacities in the East Wallaga Zone of Southwest Ethiopia, a region that is impacted by shocks brought on by conflict and climate unpredictability. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, one-way ANOVA, and binary logistic regression were used to analyze data from 400 rural homes scattered over highland, mid-altitude, and lowland zones. The dependent variable in the binary logit model indicated whether families had access to resources that improved their capacities (1) or not (0). Key findings indicate that the following factors greatly boost resource accessibility: irrigation, fertilizer use, family size, education level, cooperative participation, and credit availability. Depending on the agro ecological zone, factors including dependency ratio, land size, and age had varying effects. n order to increase household resilience, the study emphasizes the necessity of initiatives that improve financial inclusion, education, agricultural inputs, and cooperative membership. These results imply that specific interventions that target these factors can improve the livelihoods and adaptability of rural households in regions impacted by war and climate change. For policymakers and development professionals looking to create successful interventions in areas with limited resources and high vulnerability, this research offers insightful information.
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