Agrarian Reform, Structural Changes, and Rural Development in Ethiopia
Agrarian Reform, Structural Changes, and Rural Development in Ethiopia

Author: Alula Abate

Publisher:

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13:

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ILO pub-wep pub. Working paper on agrarian reform, structural changes and rural development in Ethiopia - examines the socio-political conditions in the pre-revolution period, assesses changes in the agrarian structure after 1975 and the establishment of agricultural cooperatives, impacts on land distribution, agricultural production, agricultural employment and other economic conditions of the rural population, and analyses future development trends. References and statistical tables.

Agrarian Reform in Ethiopia
Agrarian Reform in Ethiopia

Author: Dessalegn Rahmato

Publisher: Nordic Africa Institute

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 9789171062260

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Field study of post-revolutionary agrarian reform and social change in rural area Ethiopia - looks at the agrarian structure and social classes prior to 1975; comments on land reform legislation adopted up to 1982, land nationalization and land allotment, impact on use of agricultural technology, agricultural price, agricultural taxation, and emerging trends in agricultural development: discusses role, structure and leadership of farmers associations, etc. Bibliography and statistical tables.

Structural change and poverty reduction in Ethiopia: Economy-wide analysis of the evolving role of agriculture
Structural change and poverty reduction in Ethiopia: Economy-wide analysis of the evolving role of agriculture

Author: Dorosh, Paul

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 2018-09-06

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13:

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This paper explores these issues for Ethiopia utilizing an economy-wide computable general equilibrium (CGE) model based on a detailed social accounting matrix (SAM). We present the results of four alternative investment scenarios -- faster investment in i) cities; ii) crop agriculture; iii) the rural non-farm sector and agro-industry; and iv) livestock. The simulations suggest that investments in cities generate faster economic growth and structural transformation. However, given the large share of the population with incomes linked to agriculture and the rural economy, investments in the rural economy are likely to continue to be more pro-poor than urban public investments through the mid-2020s. After the mid-2020s, investments in cities become more pro-poor. In short, though rapid economic growth and structural transformation have diminished the relative importance of the agricultural sector in Ethiopia’s economy, continued public investments in agriculture and the broader agri-food system remain crucial for equity and poverty alleviation in Ethiopia, as well as for reducing food import dependency.

Peasants, Agrarian Socialism, And Rural Development In Ethiopia
Peasants, Agrarian Socialism, And Rural Development In Ethiopia

Author: Alemneh Dejene

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-06-04

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1000315037

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One of the few systematic field surveys undertaken following the 1975 agrarian reform in Ethiopia, this study analyzes the conditions constraining agricultural productivity of peasant farmers in the Arsi region and examines how farmers view peasant and government organizations established to attain agrarian socialism. Based on data generated through interviews with farmers, peasant association leaders, and extension agents, Dr. Dejene argues that the low prices for agricultural products, shortages of consumer goods, and lack of improvements in farming technology are among the major obstacles to increasing output among peasant farmers. The author also explores the government policy of transforming peasant associations into oollective farming units, which he finds is supported by only one quarter of the farmers interviewed. His study indicates that peasant institutions could best mobilize labor and resources to generate agricultural surplus and undertake conservation activities that would prevent future famine. Thus the author concludes that present government efforts should emphasize strengthening the cooperative movement rather than establishing collective farming.

The Political Economy of Land and Agrarian Development in Ethiopia
The Political Economy of Land and Agrarian Development in Ethiopia

Author: Ketebo Abdiyo Ensene

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-09-05

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1351851349

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Located in central Ethiopia, the Arssi region is one of the most productive in Ethiopia yet it has so far been neglected by scholars. This book scrutinizes the rural development of Arssi by focusing on the Swedish supported experimental venture known as the Chilalo Agricultural Development Unit (CADU) and later as the Arssi Rural Development Unit (ARDU). Ketebo Abdiyo Ensene investigates how effectively this strategy empowered the peasantry to change their farming techniques and produce beyond subsistence level. He also examines the accumulation of alienated land by the northern Ethiopian nobility through land grants, fake purchases, and other futile means of land grabs and the impact that this had on the native population. Finally, the book reassess the importance of the rural land reform of 1975 that followed the collapses of the imperial regime and argues that this was the most significant event in the history of agricultural development in Ethiopia. The assessment of the book in fact goes into the post-1991 period in relation with agrarian development. The Political Economy of Land and Agrarian Development in Ethiopia will be of interest to scholars of Ethiopia, African Studies, economic history, political economy, development and agriculture.

OECD Development Pathways Rural Development Strategy Review of Ethiopia Reaping the Benefits of Urbanisation
OECD Development Pathways Rural Development Strategy Review of Ethiopia Reaping the Benefits of Urbanisation

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2020-04-16

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 926452648X

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This report takes a spatial approach to study Ethiopia’s rural development strategies. It highlights the need to develop stronger and more functional linkages between rural and urban areas. As such, the development of intermediary cities and small urban centres provides large scope for inclusive rural transformation. The report is the result of rigorous analysis, and extensive consultations with national and international stakeholders. It identifies some of the key challenges faced by rural areas and provides a series of recommendations to enhance Ethiopia’s rural development strategies.

Agriculture and Rural Development in a Globalizing World
Agriculture and Rural Development in a Globalizing World

Author: Prabhu Pingali

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-05-08

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 1315314037

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Rapid structural transformation and urbanization are transforming agriculture and food production in rural areas across the world. This textbook provides a comprehensive review and assessment of the multi-faceted nature of agriculture and rural development, particularly in the developing world, where the greatest challenges occur. It is designed around five thematic parts: Agricultural Intensification and Technical Change; Political Economy of Agricultural Policies; Community and Rural Institutions; Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health; and Future Relevance of International Institutions. Each chapter presents a detailed but accessible review of the literature on the specific topic and discusses the frontiers in research and institutional changes needed as societies adapt to the transformation processes. All authors are eminent scholars with international reputations, who have been actively engaged in the contemporary debates around agricultural development and rural transformation.