The Impact of Urban Expansion on Peri-Urban Farmers in Addis Ababa

Gnamura Kejela (), Antwi Michael and Abenet Belete
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Gnamura Kejela: University of South Africa, Ethiopia
Antwi Michael: University of South Africa, Ethiopia
Abenet Belete: University of Limpopo, South Africa

Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development, 2024, vol. 74, issue 4, 451-465

Abstract: Urbanization is a pervasive global trend with profound implications, particularly for peri-urban communities. This study examines the impact of urbanization-induced displacement on the sustainable livelihood security (SLS) of evicted households in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative methods, was employed. The quantitative component involved a household survey of 446 households, with 223 from evicted households and 223 from non-evicted households. The data were analyzed using a logistic regression model. The findings highlight the severe consequences of forced eviction on SLS, with evicted households being 92.3% less likely to have secure livelihoods compared to non-evicted households. The analysis also underscores the critical role of specific livelihood components in determining SLS. The study's results emphasize the need for urgent interventions to mitigate displacement and support the livelihood recovery of affected communities. This research contributes to the growing body of literature on urbanization and sustainable livelihood security, emphasizing the importance of a sustainable livelihoods framework in understanding the effects of urban expansion.

Keywords: urbanization; forced eviction; sustainable livelihood security; peri-urban households; Ethiopia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.17306/J.JARD.2024.00012R1

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