The study focus on the socio economic impact of urban expansion on the surrounding displaced farm... more The study focus on the socio economic impact of urban expansion on the surrounding displaced farmers in the Hawassa city, to compare and contrast the pre and post displacement livelihood pattern of the farm household and identifying the coping mechanism that the displaced community develops as a new means of livelihood. To achieve these objectives, the data was collected from primary and secondary data source and used a mixed type of research method. The sample was selected from 1321 total displaced households within the year of 2015–2019. From this population 307 respondents were selected by using Simple random sampling technique. Descriptive and econometric model are also used to analyze the data, probit regression models were used to investigate the impact of urban expansion on the livelihood of surrounding displaced farmers. The findings indicate that the expansion of urban areas to surrounding rural farm areas have impacts on the displaced farm land size, farmers’ social and ec...
The main objective of the study was to assess the impact of urban expansion on surrounding peasan... more The main objective of the study was to assess the impact of urban expansion on surrounding peasant land in Areka town. The data were obtained from 68 randomly selected respondents by using questionnaires and interview from municipality office workers other illiterate indigenous peoples of the town as well as from secondary sources were also included. To analysis the collected data were edited, tabulated, percentage and finally descriptive method was employed. The result revealed that there are many factors causing urban expansion to surrounding peasant land: those are establishment of market, infrastructure, rural to urban migration and positive consequences of urban expansion. Such as advance in communication, eclectic power, health and education facilities and also negative consequences of urban expansion such as loss of agricultural land, expansions of crimes, urban pollution and housing problems and lastly the pattern of urban expansion are the major ones. To regulate the impact...
This research deals with the socio economics impact of rural-urban migration in case of Sodo town... more This research deals with the socio economics impact of rural-urban migration in case of Sodo town. Rural-urban migration is part of worldwide process of migration which drawn from the rural agricultural sectors to provide need of man power for the urban industrial sector where productivity is increasing as a result of capital accumulation and technological advancement. The main objective of the research is to assess the socio-economic impacts of rural urban migration, assessing the origin of majority of migrants, assessing the origin of majority of migrants, identifying dominant migratory groups on the basis of age, sex, marital status the like socio-economic characteristics and to provide possible recommendation based on the findings. While preparing this paper, 56 respondents were used as sample size in the questionnaires and interview from governmental, nongovernmental organizations and migrants. The primary and secondary data were used. The methodologies that were used to analyz...
Global Journal of Human-Social Science Research, 2017
Migration is a form of geographical mobility between one geographical units (origin) to a certain... more Migration is a form of geographical mobility between one geographical units (origin) to a certain destination generally involving a change of residence from a place to the place of arrival (destination). It involves a permanent or temporary change of residence from one neighborhood settlement (Administrative Unit); this process is also out migration. Moving to a particular location is defined as immigration (Kebede, 1994). In the p ast years rural to urban migration in developed countries grew during the time of industrialization, when more mechanized farming needed few agricultural workers in the rural area and when there was demand for labor in urban based industries. But this is not always the case in developing countries are more a function of rural problems than the urban attractions (Kenfe, 2001:46).
The main objective of the study was to assess the impact of urban expansion on surrounding peasan... more The main objective of the study was to assess the impact of urban expansion on surrounding peasant land in Areka town. The data were obtained from 68 randomly selected respondents by using questionnaires and interview from municipality office workers other illiterate indigenous peoples of the town as well as from secondary sources were also included. To analysis the collected data were edited, tabulated, percentage and finally descriptive method was employed. The result revealed that there are many factors causing urban expansion to surrounding peasant land: those are establishment of market, infrastructure, rural to urban migration and positive consequences of urban expansion. Such as advance in communication, eclectic power, health and education facilities and also negative consequences of urban expansion such as loss of agricultural land, expansions of crimes, urban pollution and housing problems and lastly the pattern of urban expansion are the major ones. To regulate the impacts of urban expansion that found in the town the participation of government and dwellers of the town are very necessary. Abstract-The main objective of the study was to assess the impact of urban expansion on surrounding peasant land in Areka town. The data were obtained from 68 randomly selected respondents by using questionnaires and interview from municipality office workers other illiterate indigenous peoples of the town as well as from secondary sources were also included. To analysis the collected data were edited, tabulated, percentage and finally descriptive method was employed. The result revealed that there are many factors causing urban expansion to surrounding peasant land: those are establishment of market, infrastructure, rural to urban migration and positive consequences of urban expansion. Such as advance in communication, eclectic power, health and education facilities and also negative consequences of urban expansion such as loss of agricultural land, expansions of crimes, urban pollution and housing problems and lastly the pattern of urban expansion are the major ones. To regulate the impacts of urban expansion that found in the town the participation of government and dwellers of the town are very necessary.
This research deals with the socio economics impact of rural-urban migration in case of Sodo town... more This research deals with the socio economics impact of rural-urban migration in case of Sodo town. Rural-urban migration is part of worldwide process of migration which drawn from the rural agricultural sectors to provide need of man power for the urban industrial sector where productivity is increasing as a result of capital accumulation and technological advancement. The main objective of the research is to assess the socioeconomic impacts of rural urban migration, assessing the origin of majority of migrants, assessing the origin of majority of migrants, identifying dominant migratory groups on the basis of age, sex, marital status the like socioeconomic characteristics and to provide possible recommendation based on the findings. While preparing this paper, 56 respondents were used as sample size in the questionnaires and interview from governmental, nongovernmental organizations and migrants. The primary and secondary data were used. The methodologies that were used to analyze the data in his paper were mainly qualitative one. However, to some extent, the quantitative approach was also applied, simple statistical techniques, percentage values, tabular representation and descriptive statements were used to analyze and interpret the collected data. Abstract-This research deals with the socio economics impact of rural-urban migration in case of Sodo town. Rural-urban migration is part of worldwide process of migration which drawn from the rural agricultural sectors to provide need of man power for the urban industrial sector where productivity is increasing as a result of capital accumulation and technological advancement. The main objective of the research is to assess the socioeconomic impacts of rural urban migration, assessing the origin of majority of migrants, assessing the origin of majority of migrants, identifying dominant migratory groups on the basis of age, sex, marital status the like socioeconomic characteristics and to provide possible recommendation based on the findings. While preparing this paper, 56 respondents were used as sample size in the questionnaires and interview from governmental, nongovernmental organizations and migrants. The primary and secondary data were used. The methodologies that were used to analyze the data in his paper were mainly qualitative one. However, to some extent, the quantitative approach was also applied, simple statistical techniques, percentage values, tabular representation and descriptive statements were used to analyze and interpret the collected data. The findings shows that rural urban migration is have adverse effects on rural as well as urban socioeconomic conditions, therefore, the government and the responsible bodies should have to focus at reducing the consequence of migration in Sodo town.
The study focus on the socio economic impact of urban expansion on the surrounding displaced farm... more The study focus on the socio economic impact of urban expansion on the surrounding displaced farmers in the Hawassa city, to compare and contrast the pre and post displacement livelihood pattern of the farm household and identifying the coping mechanism that the displaced community develops as a new means of livelihood. To achieve these objectives, the data was collected from primary and secondary data source and used a mixed type of research method. The sample was selected from 1321 total displaced households within the year of 2015–2019. From this population 307 respondents were selected by using Simple random sampling technique. Descriptive and econometric model are also used to analyze the data, probit regression models were used to investigate the impact of urban expansion on the livelihood of surrounding displaced farmers. The findings indicate that the expansion of urban areas to surrounding rural farm areas have impacts on the displaced farm land size, farmers’ social and ec...
The main objective of the study was to assess the impact of urban expansion on surrounding peasan... more The main objective of the study was to assess the impact of urban expansion on surrounding peasant land in Areka town. The data were obtained from 68 randomly selected respondents by using questionnaires and interview from municipality office workers other illiterate indigenous peoples of the town as well as from secondary sources were also included. To analysis the collected data were edited, tabulated, percentage and finally descriptive method was employed. The result revealed that there are many factors causing urban expansion to surrounding peasant land: those are establishment of market, infrastructure, rural to urban migration and positive consequences of urban expansion. Such as advance in communication, eclectic power, health and education facilities and also negative consequences of urban expansion such as loss of agricultural land, expansions of crimes, urban pollution and housing problems and lastly the pattern of urban expansion are the major ones. To regulate the impact...
This research deals with the socio economics impact of rural-urban migration in case of Sodo town... more This research deals with the socio economics impact of rural-urban migration in case of Sodo town. Rural-urban migration is part of worldwide process of migration which drawn from the rural agricultural sectors to provide need of man power for the urban industrial sector where productivity is increasing as a result of capital accumulation and technological advancement. The main objective of the research is to assess the socio-economic impacts of rural urban migration, assessing the origin of majority of migrants, assessing the origin of majority of migrants, identifying dominant migratory groups on the basis of age, sex, marital status the like socio-economic characteristics and to provide possible recommendation based on the findings. While preparing this paper, 56 respondents were used as sample size in the questionnaires and interview from governmental, nongovernmental organizations and migrants. The primary and secondary data were used. The methodologies that were used to analyz...
Global Journal of Human-Social Science Research, 2017
Migration is a form of geographical mobility between one geographical units (origin) to a certain... more Migration is a form of geographical mobility between one geographical units (origin) to a certain destination generally involving a change of residence from a place to the place of arrival (destination). It involves a permanent or temporary change of residence from one neighborhood settlement (Administrative Unit); this process is also out migration. Moving to a particular location is defined as immigration (Kebede, 1994). In the p ast years rural to urban migration in developed countries grew during the time of industrialization, when more mechanized farming needed few agricultural workers in the rural area and when there was demand for labor in urban based industries. But this is not always the case in developing countries are more a function of rural problems than the urban attractions (Kenfe, 2001:46).
The main objective of the study was to assess the impact of urban expansion on surrounding peasan... more The main objective of the study was to assess the impact of urban expansion on surrounding peasant land in Areka town. The data were obtained from 68 randomly selected respondents by using questionnaires and interview from municipality office workers other illiterate indigenous peoples of the town as well as from secondary sources were also included. To analysis the collected data were edited, tabulated, percentage and finally descriptive method was employed. The result revealed that there are many factors causing urban expansion to surrounding peasant land: those are establishment of market, infrastructure, rural to urban migration and positive consequences of urban expansion. Such as advance in communication, eclectic power, health and education facilities and also negative consequences of urban expansion such as loss of agricultural land, expansions of crimes, urban pollution and housing problems and lastly the pattern of urban expansion are the major ones. To regulate the impacts of urban expansion that found in the town the participation of government and dwellers of the town are very necessary. Abstract-The main objective of the study was to assess the impact of urban expansion on surrounding peasant land in Areka town. The data were obtained from 68 randomly selected respondents by using questionnaires and interview from municipality office workers other illiterate indigenous peoples of the town as well as from secondary sources were also included. To analysis the collected data were edited, tabulated, percentage and finally descriptive method was employed. The result revealed that there are many factors causing urban expansion to surrounding peasant land: those are establishment of market, infrastructure, rural to urban migration and positive consequences of urban expansion. Such as advance in communication, eclectic power, health and education facilities and also negative consequences of urban expansion such as loss of agricultural land, expansions of crimes, urban pollution and housing problems and lastly the pattern of urban expansion are the major ones. To regulate the impacts of urban expansion that found in the town the participation of government and dwellers of the town are very necessary.
This research deals with the socio economics impact of rural-urban migration in case of Sodo town... more This research deals with the socio economics impact of rural-urban migration in case of Sodo town. Rural-urban migration is part of worldwide process of migration which drawn from the rural agricultural sectors to provide need of man power for the urban industrial sector where productivity is increasing as a result of capital accumulation and technological advancement. The main objective of the research is to assess the socioeconomic impacts of rural urban migration, assessing the origin of majority of migrants, assessing the origin of majority of migrants, identifying dominant migratory groups on the basis of age, sex, marital status the like socioeconomic characteristics and to provide possible recommendation based on the findings. While preparing this paper, 56 respondents were used as sample size in the questionnaires and interview from governmental, nongovernmental organizations and migrants. The primary and secondary data were used. The methodologies that were used to analyze the data in his paper were mainly qualitative one. However, to some extent, the quantitative approach was also applied, simple statistical techniques, percentage values, tabular representation and descriptive statements were used to analyze and interpret the collected data. Abstract-This research deals with the socio economics impact of rural-urban migration in case of Sodo town. Rural-urban migration is part of worldwide process of migration which drawn from the rural agricultural sectors to provide need of man power for the urban industrial sector where productivity is increasing as a result of capital accumulation and technological advancement. The main objective of the research is to assess the socioeconomic impacts of rural urban migration, assessing the origin of majority of migrants, assessing the origin of majority of migrants, identifying dominant migratory groups on the basis of age, sex, marital status the like socioeconomic characteristics and to provide possible recommendation based on the findings. While preparing this paper, 56 respondents were used as sample size in the questionnaires and interview from governmental, nongovernmental organizations and migrants. The primary and secondary data were used. The methodologies that were used to analyze the data in his paper were mainly qualitative one. However, to some extent, the quantitative approach was also applied, simple statistical techniques, percentage values, tabular representation and descriptive statements were used to analyze and interpret the collected data. The findings shows that rural urban migration is have adverse effects on rural as well as urban socioeconomic conditions, therefore, the government and the responsible bodies should have to focus at reducing the consequence of migration in Sodo town.
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