Impact of Khat Production and Marketing on the Livelihood of Smallholder Households in Ethiopia

Dawide, Tofik Abdella; Zeleke, Fresenbet; Ebro, Mustefa Musse

doi:10.4236/as.2022.1312080

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“…Khat is Ethiopia's greatest export cash crop and the country's 90 economic backbone. In Ethiopia, khat is cultivated for both the local and export markets since it is one of the most incredible crops there in terms of growing area and a crucial source of income for millions of farmers [14]. Khat grows in various part of Kenya but is mainly grown in Meru, Tharaka Nithi, and Embu Counties [8].…”

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Determinants of Khat Farmers' Willingness to Pay for Agricultural Insurance

Muraya,

Chege,

Munyiri

2024

IJAE

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Khat farming is an important source of revenue and a possible source of potential investment in Kenya. Despite the benefits, various production and marketing risks, which negatively influence productivity, profitability, economic growth and farmers' livelihood, remains a challenge. Insurance for agricultural enterprises has the ability to open up access to essential services that boost productivity and marketing. This study aimed at determining the effect of socio-economic and institutional factors on khat farmers' willingness to pay for agricultural insurance. The data used in this study was obtained from khat farmers in Meru County, Kenya, from a sample of 323 farmers. The study employed the utility maximization theory and the double-bounded dichotomous choice model. Empirical results propose that the household size, size of land owned, awareness of agricultural insurance, credit access and the amount of khat bushes possessed by the family positively and significantly affected willingness to pay. The farmer's age and income earned from khat production negatively and significantly influenced willingness to pay. This study concluded that awareness of agricultural insurance and credit access greatly influence khat farmers' willingness to pay. The study recommends improving farmers' credit facilities to allow them access more financial capability since the study showed that the willingness to pay for insurance was proportional to credit access. The study further recommends strengthening on awareness on the importance of agricultural insurance to enhance khat farmers' involvement in agricultural insurance scheme. The results of this study will equip decision-makers with evidence-based tools to excellently market and establish demand-driven insurance products to meet the demands of khat farmers.

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Determinants of Khat Farmers' Willingness to Pay for Agricultural Insurance

Muraya,

Chege,

Munyiri

2024

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‘Normalizing Informality’ in Local–Transnational Spaces: Contraband, Conflict and Street Trade in Eastern Ethiopia

Esayas Dube,

Brown

2024

Journal of Asian and African Studies

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Informality arguably remains the main source of employment and income for most participants in the cities of the Global South. It is rampant in cities along national borders and transport routes. This paper discusses the ‘normality of informality’, exploring the nexus between contraband, conflict and informal cross-border trade in a local–transnational space, drawing from Dire Dawa in eastern Ethiopia. Data were collected through key informants and in-depth interviews in 2015/2016 and 2019. This study also benefitted from secondary sources. Since its establishment in 1902, the city has become a major hub of commerce, industry, transportation, and cross-border trade. Combining the literature on the informal economy and cross-border trade and drawing on evidence from eastern Ethiopia, this study explores how trade is deeply embedded in local–transnational interactions through partnerships between state and non-state actors. This study argues that informal cross-border trade is a societal mode of provisioning with extensive livelihood opportunities that survive even through periods of conflict and repression. Thus, reducing the vulnerability of participants in informal cross-border trade could be a more effective policy target than eradicating them.

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Impact of Khat Production and Marketing on the Livelihood of Smallholder Households in Ethiopia

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Determinants of Khat Farmers' Willingness to Pay for Agricultural Insurance

Determinants of Khat Farmers' Willingness to Pay for Agricultural Insurance

‘Normalizing Informality’ in Local–Transnational Spaces: Contraband, Conflict and Street Trade in Eastern Ethiopia

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