Ethiopia's spatial and structural transformation: Public policy and drivers of change

Schmidt, Emily; Dorosh, Paul A.; Jemal, Mekamu Kedir; Smart, Jennifer C.

doi:10.2499/1046080775

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“…Notably, the vast majority of the 112 million Ethiopians still reside in rural areas and remoteness is still a dominant characteristic of life (Abate et al, 2020). Schmidt et al (2018) estimated that, in 2015, over 20% of Ethiopians lived in areas that required more than five hours of travel to a city of 50,000 people. Ethiopia is also interesting to study because African observers and commentators view the country as the archetypal developmental state and a model for social mobilisation on the continent (Berhanu and Poulton, 2014;Clapham, 2018).…”

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Revisiting innovation practices in subsistence farming: the net effects of land management, pesticide, herbicide and fungicide practices on expected crop harvest in Ethiopia

Onjewu¹,

Jafari‐Sadeghi²,

Hussain³

2022

IJTLID

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To settle inconsistent findings in the farming innovation and productivity nexus, this inquiry examines the land management practices of 7,625 households in rural Ethiopia. Specifically, the net effects of (1) improved seeds, (2) mixed cropping and (3) row planting on the use of (4) pesticides, (5) herbicides and (6) fungicides are assessed. Using a structural equation technique, the study probes how these six practices predict households' expected harvest. It is found that while improved seeds increase pesticide, herbicide and fungicide use, mixed cropping and row planting generally reduce these practices. Moreover, mixed cropping moderately increases expected harvest while improved seeds and row planting have the reverse effect. The interrelations of these factors increase knowledge in contingency-driven agronomics, and provoke reflection on the sustainability of land management practices. Particularly, opposed to prevailing views, it is demonstrated that sowing traditional seeds will reduce households' reliance on pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. The inherent findings speak to policy-makers tasked with supporting peasant life in rural Ethiopia and similar contexts.

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Section: The Ethiopian Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

Revisiting innovation practices in subsistence farming: the net effects of land management, pesticide, herbicide and fungicide practices on expected crop harvest in Ethiopia

Onjewu¹,

Jafari‐Sadeghi²,

Hussain³

2022

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“…An average urban population growth rate of 4.6 percent between 1995 and 2018 puts Ethiopia, together with other Sub-Saharan countries, amongst the nations with the fastest growing urban areas on the planet (World-Bank, 2018). The economic transition that the government of Ethiopia needs to implement through its Growth and Transformation Plans (GTP I and II) focuses on the importance of more economic and industrial density in the urban areas (Schmidt, 2018). In order to address this urban growth and provide the population with necessary facilities, the Ethiopian government relies mostly on the conversion of rural land situated in the periphery of cities (Adam, 2014;Nigussie et al, 2012).…”

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Nexus between land development and the value of ecosystem services in Ethiopia: A contingent valuation study

Admasu

Passel

Minale

et al. 2023

Environ Dev Sustain

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In Ethiopia, the state owns all lands within the territory of the country. Cities are incorporating large parcels of land from their surrounding rural agricultural areas through land expropriation. However, these land developments do not consider the nonmarket value of ecosystem services (ES), which is causing a deterioration of the existing ES and reduction on the potential supply of ES from agricultural land. The aim of this study was to estimate the monetary value of nonmarketable ES from the agricultural land using a Double-Bounded Dichotomous Choice Contingent Valuation Method. A survey of 524 smallholder farmers was conducted. In the survey, respondents were asked to state their willingness to pay for the improvement of some of the nonmarketable ES: erosion control, air and climate regulation, water regulation and soil fertility. The estimation was carried out using a bivariate probit model. The results revealed that farmers are willing to pay on average 276 ETB (7.9 USD) per hectare per year for a period of 10 years. We found that individual characteristics such as age, family size, and a recent land expropriation experience adversely affect the willingness to pay by the farmers. On the other hand, individuals with higher income and larger land size are willing to pay more. In general, the study indicated that the nonmarket ES, which are affected by the land expropriation for urban expansion, are valuable for the farmers. Therefore, we recommend that the government consider the value of nonmarketable ES in its land use decisions and hence achieve sustainable land development.

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Rethinking urban spatial planning and industrial development approaches in Ethiopia: bridging gaps for better outcomes

Tanku

2024

FURP

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Urbanization is occurring at an unprecedented rate in developing countries like Ethiopia, especially with the rapid growth of industrialization. However, this urbanization and industrial development surge puts immense pressure on preparing and implementing city spatial plans. Urban spatial planning plays a crucial role in shaping the development of cities, aiming to create livable and sustainable urban development. The plan-making process and its subsequent implementation often encounter challenges that hinder the realization of planned objectives. Galan and Dukem, cities near Addis Ababa’s capital, have seen substantial industrial investment in recent decades. This article explores the challenges associated with urban spatial planning and industrial development while proposing alternative approaches. The paper relies on information gathered from primary and secondary sources, including expert surveys and key informants’ interviews. The research highlights that industrial developments have led to significant and uncontrolled changes in urban land use and urbanization in the study areas. Due to the lack of clear planning guidelines and institutional capacity, the study cities are experiencing haphazard development without effective urban spatial plans. Proximity to Addis Ababa has driven the urbanization process through increased investments. The article contends that effective management of urbanization and industrialization can create enjoyable living conditions and foster job growth. Macroeconomic policies, including industrial policies, should pay attention to spatial elements and prevent policy-making processes that are “space-blind”. This, however, requires clairvoyance and a high level of expertise, integrating inputs from advocacy planning and community participation to bridge gaps and ensure effective urban spatial plans and industrialization processes.

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Ethiopia's spatial and structural transformation: Public policy and drivers of change

Cited by 4 publications

References 10 publications

Revisiting innovation practices in subsistence farming: the net effects of land management, pesticide, herbicide and fungicide practices on expected crop harvest in Ethiopia

Revisiting innovation practices in subsistence farming: the net effects of land management, pesticide, herbicide and fungicide practices on expected crop harvest in Ethiopia

Nexus between land development and the value of ecosystem services in Ethiopia: A contingent valuation study

Rethinking urban spatial planning and industrial development approaches in Ethiopia: bridging gaps for better outcomes

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