Integrating Beneficiaries for Sustainable Food Security Initiatives in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) Parts of Ethiopia

Almaz Taffesse Mossissa, Leonard Simiyu Mulongo and Pacifica C. Mining
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Almaz Taffesse Mossissa: PhD student at School of Arts and Social Sciences, Moi University.
Leonard Simiyu Mulongo: Professor at School of Arts and Social Sciences, Moi University Kenya.
Pacifica C. Mining: Senior Lecturer at School of Arts and Social Sciences, Moi University Kenya.

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 6, 1896-1909

Abstract: There has always been a tendency for beneficiaries to be excluded from most development plans and intervention programs. This has been a persistent issue, often resulting in failure to achieve the intended outcomes. This problem is particularly acute in arid and semi-arid (ASAL) parts where there is a high need for integrating beneficiaries due to the unique environmental challenges and resource scarcity that make local knowledge essential for the sustainable management of food security initiatives. The objective of this paper, based on a study undertaken in Fantale and Boset districts in Oromia regional state, Ethiopia, was to assess the challenges of ensuring sustainable food security in these ASAL parts of Ethiopia. The study used a mixed-methods research approach. Using multistage and systematic random sampling techniques, a sample size of 397 households was generated from the target population of 58,632 households in the study area. The instruments of data collection included questionnaires, focus group discussions, and structured interviews. The findings of the study showed several negative feedbacks, such as livestock food shortage, crop failure, market issues, farm input problems, conflict, asset loss, and land degradation, which challenged the food security intervention programs in the study area. In conclusion, despite various initiatives, gaps in current policy coherence and implementation effectiveness persist, necessitating more context specific approaches and the integration of beneficiaries to improve food security in these areas. It is recommended to enhance policies that address socioeconomic disparities and environmental degradation to tackle the challenges of sustainable food security in ASAL parts.

Date: 2024
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