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Intensity of income diversification among small-holder farmers in Asayita Woreda, Afar Region, Ethiopia

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  • Mohammed Adem
  • Fentahun Tesafa
  • Robert Read

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This paper examines measuring the intensity of income diversification and identifying the factors which determine level of income diversification in Asayita woreda Eastern part of Afar region. The study used multi stage sampling in combination with stratified and simple random sampling procedures to select kebeles and households. The Simpson Index of Diversity (SID) and Fractional response model were employed to analyse the data collected from a sample of 153 rural households. The level and type of income diversification depends on the accessibility and availability of different income sources. The mean results of degree of income diversification revealed that Simpson Index of Diversity (SID = 0.24) by rural households in the study area. Based on fractional response model educational status, credit utilization, distance from market and access to electric power affect at p

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  • Mohammed Adem & Fentahun Tesafa & Robert Read, 2020. "Intensity of income diversification among small-holder farmers in Asayita Woreda, Afar Region, Ethiopia," Cogent Economics & Finance, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 8(1), pages 1759394-175, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:oaefxx:v:8:y:2020:i:1:p:1759394
    DOI: 10.1080/23322039.2020.1759394
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