Impacts of soil and water conservation intervention on rural livelihoods in the Middle Suluh Valley, Tigray Region, northern Ethiopia

Solomon Hishe (), James Lyimo () and Woldeamlak Bewket ()
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Solomon Hishe: Mekelle University
James Lyimo: University of Dar es Salaam
Woldeamlak Bewket: Addis Ababa University

Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, 2019, vol. 21, issue 6, No 3, 2665 pages

Abstract: Abstract The main objective of this study was to examine impacts of soil and water conservation (SWC) practice on the livelihoods of the rural community in the Middle Suluh Valley, Tigray region, northern Ethiopia. A socioeconomic survey was conducted on 246 household heads to analyze the impact of SWC interventions on the livelihoods of the farmers. A multinomial logistic regression was used to analyze the livelihood and food security status of the respondents. By considering the independent variables of incomes generated from different sources and the dependent variable of respondent’s livelihood status, the final model fitting was statistically significant (p physical = human > financial > social sequentially. In general, we conclude that SWC implemented in the study area has positively impacted on the livelihoods of the community and hence, we recommend that its sustainability should be given due attention at all levels.

Keywords: Soil and water conservation; Sustainable rural livelihoods; Capital assets; Suluh (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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