This study was conducted with an objective of assessing the level of job satisfaction and its determinants among agricultural development agents working in different kebeles of Kalu Woreda, South Wollo Zone of the Amhara National Regional State. A total of 100 development agents were selected and interviewed using simple random sampling technique to collect data for the study through structured questionnaire. Descriptive and multiple regression methods were used to address the study objectives. Results of descriptive analysis showed that in terms of the level of job satisfaction of development agents on average development agents are 'undecided' with their job as a result of their involvement in special projects such as agriculture growth projects and donor-funded projects, in decision making, in in-service training and working relationship with farmers. The econometric results showed that there exists a statistically significant relationship between job satisfaction and recognition for best performances, rate of promotion, regular training and level of education of development agents. The study recommends that due attention needs to be given to defining career structure and provision of service training opportunities as criteria in promoting, improving and maintaining their job satisfaction.
Household saving is a crucial determinant of the supply of funds for investment. However, saving trend in Ethiopia particularly in the study area is very low and little is known empirically about its patterns and determinants. This study, therefore, was aimed at investigating the determinants of the saving behavior of households in Dire Dawa city, Eastern Ethiopia. Data were collected from four Kebeles and 122 sample households taken from the selected kebeles by using interview schedule. Descriptive statistics and Tobit regression model were used to analyze the data. The results showed that 70.5% of the entire sample households had savings during the survey time. The results of Tobit model revealed that annual income of household head education level, credit use of the household, annual expenditure of the household, self-employed, location of business area and the perception of interest rate had significant influence on the amount of household saving in the study area. And also 57% of the households used formal institution for saving. The findings suggest that saving of the households is largely determined by income level. It is therefore important to ensure the availability of credit service, create awareness and educate the households to enhance saving.
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