Assessment of the Effectiveness of Watershed Management Intervention In Chena Woreda, Kaffa zone, South western Ethiop ia
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2013-05
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The main purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness o.fwatershed management
intervention in Chena Woredo. The study used the quasi experimental design, and
stratified sampling technique to select sample kebeles. In addition, random sampling
method was used to select individual households from watershed management
intel,'ention and nonintervention areas. Both primclIY and secondary sources of data
were used in the study. PrimclIY data were collected throughjield observation, household
questionnaire survey, focused group discussion, in-depth interview and key informant
interview Moreover, physical soil and water conservation structures layout
measurement, laboratory measurement on soil fertility and water quality parameters
were condllcted. Descriptive statistics, t-Iest, chi-square test, participalion index and
binOlY logistiC regression were used for dala analyses. The study revealed that the
inten1ention has good achievements in reducing soil erosion, improving water
availability and quality, developing Iree plantation, diversifying income sources,
reducing of oUI-migralion and increasing unily of the communities in the catchment.
However, pel/orming below Ihe plan, poor communily parlicipalion, lack of Ihe
struclures design alignmenl wilh slandards, inappropriate time of implementalion, lack of
diversified soil WaleI' conservalion measures, absence of regular maintenance and
managemenl of Ihe slruclures were some of Ihe major limitation of Ihe inlervenlion.
Therefore, Ihis sludy recommends Ihal Ihe slakeholders should make appropriale
correction measures for observed failures and flo-Iher inlerdisciplinary sludy should be
conducted 10 explore the problems.
Key words: Chena Woreda, Effectiveness, Intervention, Watershed
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Watershed Management