Rural Livelihood Activities: A Case Study of Awra Amba Community

In: International journal of social ecology and sustainable development: IJSESD ; an official publication of the Information Resources Management Association, Volume 13, Issue 1, p. 1-17

Abstract

Rural households are found to depend on diverse portfolio of activities and income sources. This study sought to explore the diverse livelihood activities of rural households in Awra Amba Community. Both qualitative and quantitative methodologies were used to collect data. Content analysis method was used to analyze the data. The results of the study revealed that almost all members (94%) of Awra Amba community are depending on non-farm activities because of the scarcity of land. As a result, they are dominantly weavers (86%) and the rest are traders. The results of the study indicated that weaving is their major source of livelihood and a backbone for their survival.