Determinants of Food Security. The Case of Chewaka Resettlement Scheme, Iluababor Zone

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study

1.2 Statement of the problem

1.3 Objectives of the study

1.3.1 General objective

1.3.2 Specific objective

1.4 Hypotheses of the study

1.5. Significance of the study

1.6 Scope and limitation of the study

2. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK AND LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1. Concept and definitions

2.1.1. Definition of terms

2.1.2 Understanding the concept of Resettlement

2.1.3. The concept of food security

2.1.4 Food Security Situation in Ethiopia

2.1.5 Debates on the Effectiveness of Resettlement Program to Food Security Attainment

2.2 Empirical Literature reviews

2.2.1. Studies on Resettlement

2.2.2. Studies on food security

3. METHODOLOGY

3.1 Description of the Study Area

3.2 Data Source and Type

3.3 The Sampling Technique and Sample size Determination

3.4 Data Analysis

3.5. Variables and analytical methods

3.5.1. Measuring food self-sufficiency and food security

3.5.2. Inferential statistics

3.5.3 Estimation Procedure

3.6 Definition of Variables and Working Hypotheses

3.7 Ethical Clearance

4. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

4.1 Measuring the Food Security Status of the Resettled Households

4.2 Analysis of socio economic characteristics of the sample resettled households

4.2.1 Age of the resettled Household Head.

4.2.2 Educational Status of resettled Households

4.2.3 Family Size and Dependency Ratio

4.2.4 Summary of Explanatory Variables

4.3 Food expenditure and Total expenditure

4.4 Econometric Results

4.4.1 Determinants of Resettlement on Food Security

4.4.2 Application of logit model to identify factors that determine food security status of resettled households

5. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

5.1 Summary

5.2. Recommendations

Research Objectives and Key Topics

This study aims to analyze the impact of the resettlement program on the food security status of households in the Chewaka resettlement scheme. It investigates the determinants of food security differentials among resettled households to evaluate the program's effectiveness and identify priority intervention areas.

• Impact of resettlement on household food security
• Determinants of food security in resettled households
• Socio-economic analysis of resettled populations
• Assessment of agricultural and livelihood strategies

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Summary of Chapters

1. INTRODUCTION: Provides the context of resettlement as a development discourse in Ethiopia and outlines the research objectives concerning food security.

2. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK AND LITERATURE REVIEW: Examines theoretical concepts of resettlement and food security, including previous empirical studies and the Ethiopian experience.

3. METHODOLOGY: Describes the study area, data collection techniques, sampling methods, and the analytical frameworks used, including the logit model.

4. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS: Presents descriptive and econometric analysis regarding the food security status of resettled households and the determinants influencing them.

5. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION: Summarizes key research findings and provides recommendations for improving the resettlement program's effectiveness.

Keywords

food security, resettled households, resettlement program, determinant of the program, household food security, Chewaka, Ethiopia, logit model, food poverty line, livelihood, agricultural development, socio-economic characteristics, impact assessment, famine, migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary focus of this research?

The research examines the impact of the government-led resettlement program on the food security status of households in the Chewaka resettlement scheme in Ethiopia.

What are the central themes of the work?

The core themes include the effectiveness of resettlement as a development strategy, the determinants of household food security, and the socio-economic conditions of resettled families.

What is the primary research question?

The study asks to what extent the resettlement program has successfully improved the food security dimensions of availability, access, and utilization for the participating households.

Which scientific methods are applied in the study?

The researcher employs descriptive statistics and a binary logit model, supported by primary data collected through household surveys, group discussions, and key informant interviews.

What is covered in the main section of the document?

The main part focuses on analyzing the socio-economic profiles of settlers, measuring food security using a calorie-based threshold (2200 kcal), and applying logistic regression to identify statistically significant determinants of food security.

Which keywords characterize this publication?

Key terms include food security, resettlement program, resettled households, logistic regression, food poverty line, and Ethiopia.

What were the most significant determinants identified for food security?

The logit model identified age of the household head, education level, fertilizer use, and family size as the significant variables influencing the food security status of households.

How is the food security status defined for this study?

A household is categorized as food secure if its total annual expenditure per adult equivalent exceeds the defined minimum subsistence threshold of 3393.50 Birr.

What are the practical recommendations for the resettlement program?

The author suggests that resettlement must be accompanied by sustainable development measures, such as expanded educational training, better access to agricultural inputs like fertilizers, and effective family planning support.