Rural-Urban Migration and Income of Street Traders in Addis Ababa
| dc.contributor.advisor | Getahun PhD, Chalachew | |
| dc.contributor.author | Woldeyesuse, Mignote | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-02-01T08:01:53Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-18T09:28:54Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2021-02-01T08:01:53Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-18T09:28:54Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2019-12 | |
| dc.description.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. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/12345678/24914 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | en_US |
| dc.subject | Rural-urban migration, employment, street trading, informal sector and income | en_US |
| dc.title | Rural-Urban Migration and Income of Street Traders in Addis Ababa | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |