Urban expansion and its impacts on the livelihood of peripheral farming households: the case of Shinshicho town, Ethiopia

Zewdu Markos Wolamo, Abenezer Wakuma Kitila and Solomon Asfaw Beza

International Planning Studies, 2024, vol. 29, issue 4, 379-398

Abstract: Urban expansion significantly affects communities in urban, peri-urban, and rural areas. However, literature on its impacts remains scarce, underscoring the necessity for clear policies. A study was undertaken to assess the effects of urban expansion on the livelihoods of farming households in Shinshicho town, Ethiopia, addressing this critical gap. The study employed a descriptive research design using a mixed-method approach, gathering primary data from 294 farmers and utilizing satellite imagery and document reviews. The study found that rapid urban expansion in the town was driven by demographic, socio-economic, and urban development policy factors. The regression analysis indicates that urban expansion has significantly contributed to the loss of agricultural land and production, posing substantial challenges for local farmers. However, this urban encroachment also affords farmers improved access to infrastructure and technological advancements. The study highlights the necessity for inclusive development policies to address urban expansion's negative effects on surrounding farming communities.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1080/13563475.2024.2429637

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