Thesis (M.Dev.) --University of Limpopo, 2009 / Food insecurity is one of the most important development challenges in Ethiopia.
To reduce food insecurity, the current government has adopted various policies.
Amongst policies employed by the government are, namely: Agricultural
Development Led Industrialization (ADLI) of 1995, which focus on national level;
and the Food Security Strategy (FSS) which gives emphasis to household food
security. As partner in development process, the Kale Heywet Church
Development Program (KHCDP) has been implementing development projects in
Southern Ethiopia to improve household food security.
In this study, an attempt is made to assess the role of Kale KHCDP on household
food security in southern Ethiopia. The study used both quantitative and
qualitative methods to collect data from 109 sample households in Baso and
Kuto Peasant Associations (PAs) of the Kucha District in Southern Ethiopia.
More specifically, household questionnaire, focus groups, and individual or key
informant interviews were applied to gather primary data from the field. The study
also used secondary sources to review relevant information.
The study found that KHCDP has played a critical role in promoting household
food security by implementing different strategies to increase food production
and income. The study, however, pointed out that KHCDP household food
security strategies are weak in terms of creating access to inputs and
technologies; promoting water resource utilizations; and providing extension and
follow-up support. The study also identified low level of household participation
and risks in long-term sustainability of food security interventions. Therefore, this
study suggests that KHCDP needs to review its strategies and extension
approaches.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:ul/oai:ulspace.ul.ac.za:10386/742 |
| Date | January 2009 |
| Creators | Asha, Aklilu Admassu |
| Contributors | Nhamo, Godwell |
| Publisher | University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus) |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | ix, 80 leaves |
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