The Role of Peri-Urban Agriculture for Household Food Security in Akaki Kality Sub-City, Addis Ababa

dc.contributor.advisorSitotaw Haile (PhD)
dc.contributor.authorTizita Girma
dc.date.accessioned2025-08-16T11:02:46Z
dc.date.available2025-08-16T11:02:46Z
dc.date.issued2024-12
dc.description.abstractThis research examines the role of peri-urban agriculture (UPA) in enhancing household food security in Akaki Kality Sub-city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The objective of this research is to explore the role of peri urban agriculture in household food security and identify key factors influencing participation in peri-urban agriculture (UPA) in Akaki Kality Sub-city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. a total of 420 sample households were selected randomly using a multistage sampling technique, grouped into two strata: urban and peri-urban agriculture participants and non-participants. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were utilized to explore the the difference between participants and non participant households on peri urban agriculture on socioeconomic,demographic factors and institutional factors. Food security was assessed using the Household Dietary Diversity Score (HDDS), and Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS). Logistic regression was used to identify factors that affect participation in peri urban agriculture while negative binomial regression and ordered logistic regression models were used to identify factors influencing food security outcomes. The findings revealed that peri-urban agriculture participants exhibited significantly higher food security levels compared to non-participants. Socio-economic factors, such as access to microfinance, education level, agricultural experience, and peri urban agriculture practices, were positively associated with food security. Conversely, limited access to inputs and microfinance services were identified as constraints to broader participation in urban agriculture. Furthermore, peri-urban agriculture participation was found to enhance dietary diversity, contributing to improved food security within households. This study highlights the positive impact of peri urban agriculture on food security and nutrition, particularly in urban settings. Therefore, it is recommended to strengthen access to financial services, improve agricultural training programs, and address land tenure challenges to support the growth of urban agriculture. Additionally, policy interventions should focus on enhancing urban food systems to promote sustainable food security.
dc.identifier.urihttps://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/6775
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherAddis Ababa University
dc.subjectPeri-urban agriculture food security participation
dc.titleThe Role of Peri-Urban Agriculture for Household Food Security in Akaki Kality Sub-City, Addis Ababa
dc.typeThesis

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