Effects of Urban Productive Safety Net Program in Addis Ababa City Administration

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

1.2 Statement of the problem

1.3. General objective of the Study

1.3.1. Specific Objectives of the Study

1.4 Basic Research Questions

1.5. Significance of the Study

1.6. Scope of the study

1.7. Limitations of the Study

1.8. Operational Definitions in the Study

1.9. Ethical Considerations

1.10. Organization of Thesis

2. LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1. Introduction

2.1.1. Establishment of Social Protection Systems

2.1.2. Definitions of Social Protection

2.1.3. The Concept of Formal and Informal Social Protections

2.2. Theoretical Literature Review

2.2.1. The Basic-Need Approach

2.2.2. The Empowerment Approach

2.2.3. The Sustainable Livelihood Framework (SLF)

2.3 Empirical Evidences

2.3.1. Urban Productive Safety Net Program Effects

2.4. Conceptual Frame Work

3. METHODOLOGY

3.1. Description of the Research Area

3.2 Research Design

3.3 Target of the Study population

3.4. Sources & Techniques of Data Collection

3.5 Exclusion and Inclusion criteria

3.6 Variables Study

3.7 Sampling Methods

3.7.1. Sampling Techniques

3.7.2. Sample Size Determination

3.8. Method of Analysis

3.8.1. Data Analysis

4. RESULT AND DISCUSSION

4.1. Socio-Demographic Characteristics of the Respondents

4.2. The socio-economic status of the graduates before & after joining UPSNP

4.2.1 Directions to make Households eligible for Graduation

4.2.2.Capacity Building Activities of the Graduates before graduation

4.2.3.Consumption of Monthly Salary of Graduates before Graduation

4.2.4.Asset Building Activities of Graduate-Households

4.2.5. Savings Mobilization and Support

4.2.6. Access to credit

4.2.7. Effects on the Livelihood of the Graduate-Households

4.3. Challenges facing graduates in the process of Attaining Sustainable IGA's

4.3.1. Targeting Process

4.3.2. Empirical Evidences of unfair Targeting/Selections

4.4. Opportunities obtained by graduatesfrom being beneficiary of UPSNP

4.5. To assess the attitude of the community towards the program;

4.5.1. Perception of the graduate-households towards the program

4.5.2. Responses of the non-graduates towards graduate-households

5. SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1. Summary of the Main Findings

5.2. Conclusion

5.3. Recommendations

Research Objectives and Themes

This study aims to assess the effects of the Urban Productive Safety Net Program (UPSNP) in the Addis Ababa City Administration, with a detailed case study focusing on the Kolfe Keranio sub-city. The research seeks to identify the impact of the program on the socio-economic status of beneficiary households, the various challenges hindering the development of sustainable Income Generating Activities (IGAs), potential opportunities gained through program participation, and the community's attitude toward both the program and its graduates.

• Socio-economic impact assessment of UPSNP on participant households.
• Analysis of challenges in establishing and maintaining sustainable IGAs.
• Evaluation of assets and opportunities acquired through safety net participation.
• Assessment of community attitudes and social support regarding the program.
• Identification of policy improvements to enhance livelihood sustainability post-graduation.

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Summary of Chapters

1. INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the origins and theoretical background of Social Safety Nets, outlines the problem statement in the context of urban poverty in Addis Ababa, and defines the study's objectives and scope.

2. LITERATURE REVIEW: This section covers theoretical frameworks such as the Basic-Need Approach, the Empowerment Approach, and the Sustainable Livelihood Framework, while reviewing empirical evidence regarding safety net program effects.

3. METHODOLOGY: This chapter details the research design, area description (Kolfe Keranio), data collection techniques (structured questionnaires, interviews, FGDs), and sampling strategies applied to study the graduate-households.

4. RESULT AND DISCUSSION: This core chapter presents the findings on socio-demographic characteristics, socio-economic changes before and after the program, graduation challenges, and community perceptions of the graduates.

5. SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: The final chapter provides a synthesized overview of the study findings, draws conclusions regarding the program's effectiveness, and offers practical recommendations for future implementation.

Keywords

UPSNP, IGA's, Asset building, Food insecurity, Food Access, Profit, saving, challenges, Attitudes, Livelihoods, Urban Poverty, Graduation, Social Protection, Addis Ababa, Sustainable Development

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the core focus of this research?

The research focuses on evaluating the impacts of the Urban Productive Safety Net Program (UPSNP) on beneficiary households in the Kolfe Keranio sub-city of Addis Ababa, specifically examining their socio-economic status before and after program participation.

What are the primary thematic areas investigated?

The study investigates household socio-economic status, the effectiveness of income-generating activities (IGAs), barriers to graduation, asset building, and social attitudes toward the program.

What is the main objective of the thesis?

The main objective is to assess the effects of UPSNP on the livelihood of the first batch of graduate-households and identify the challenges and opportunities encountered during the implementation process.

What research methodology was employed?

The researcher utilized a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data from 179 survey respondents with qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and direct observation.

What subjects are covered in the main body (Chapter 4)?

Chapter 4 addresses respondent demographics, the socio-economic status of graduates before and after the program, capacity building, asset accumulation, access to credit, and community perceptions of the beneficiaries.

Which keywords characterize this work?

Key terms include UPSNP, IGA's, Asset building, Food insecurity, Food Access, Profit, saving, challenges, and Attitudes.

How does the program define "graduation" for households?

Graduation is defined as the successful exit of beneficiaries from the program after three years, contingent upon meeting specific criteria such as skill training, adherence to saving rules, and having attained a level of livelihood that reduces dependency on public support.

What is the impact of COVID-19 on the program participants?

The study notes that all surveyed households experienced negative impacts from the pandemic, including disruptions to vocational training, the forced withdrawal of personal savings, and retarded market access for their products.