Rural-Urban Migration and Income of Street Traders in Addis Ababa
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2019-12
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
In developing countries like Ethiopia rural-urban migration affects development of urban
economy. This study examines the income opportunities being enjoyed by migrants and nonmigrants of street traders in Addis Ababa. To achieve the objective 268 respondents were
selected randomly from four areas of Addis Ababa in the year 2011. These Areas are Pazea,
Megnagna, Torhighle and Aserasemnte. The main instrument of data collection was the
questionnaire administered in the selected areas. Analysis of data revealed that 82.8% of street
traders are migrants, 62.1% are male and the average age and income of street trade of Addis
Ababa is 26 year and 1111 birr respectively. While about 74.4 % of them arrived their
destination within the last decade (2002-2011) or less. In terms of welfare, 55% of the migrants
reported improved welfare and 71.43 % among non-migrants. According to the result of multiple
regression analysis estimated, migration ,age, household size, startup capital and having skill
before trader variables was a statistically significant variable affecting income among others.
Therefore the need for policy measures that will create income and employment opportunities in
the rural areas and cities cannot be over-emphasized.
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Rural-urban migration, employment, street trading, informal sector and income