Sidama:Indicators and Determinants of Small-Scale Bamboo Commercialization in Ethiopia
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Abstract:
Bamboo is an abundant resource in Ethiopia and has a great potential
for commercialization, which can drive rural development. In view of
these realities, this study analyzed the state and determinants of
small-scale bamboo commercialization in Ethiopia.
Data
were collected from three major bamboo-growing districts (Awi,
Sidama, and Sheka) and four urban centers (Masha, Hawassa, Bahir Dar,
and Addis Ababa) via semi-structured interviews, group discussions,
and questionnaire surveys with key actors along the value chain.
Results revealed distinctive differences in proportion of cash
income, value chain structure, and management engagement among the
districts. Percentages of cash income were 60.15, 42.60, and 9.48 at
Awi, Sidam, and Sheka, respectively. Differences were statistically
significant between Sheka and both other districts (p = 0.05), but
not between Awi and Sidama. The value chain structure showed that
compared with Sheka, Awi and Sidama have a relatively large number of
actors involved. The major factors explaining commercialization
differences among regions were distance to market and presence of
alternative forest products. Within Sheka, households with larger
family size, higher education attainment, and access to training
reportedly engaged more in commercial extraction. Therefore, we
conclude that development of infrastructure for linking resource and
consumer centers and expansion of extension education among producers
may enhance the commercial engagement of producers and improve the
accessibility of bamboo resources for commercial production.
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