Demographic and Socio-Economic Determinants of Child Labour in Ambo Town, West Shewa Zone, Oromiya National Regional State
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2012-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Childhood as a foundation for adult life requires appropriate environment and care so that
children can develop into capable adults. Children are the source of hope and valuable asset
of the nation. However, in this world there are different types of social problems; child
labour can be named as one. It hinders the normal and holistic growth of the child. It is a
global phenomena but the magnitude differs. However, the majority of working children as
child labourers are found in developing countries including Ethiopia. The same is true for
Oromiya National Regional State and Ambo town. In the light of the problem, this study was
conducted with an objective of investigating the demographic and socia-economic
determinants of child labour. The survey is largely based on primary data, i.e., quantitative
data obtained through conducting HH survey. The information collected from 491 children
aged 5-17 randomly selected from three kebeles and six t-As of Ambo town. Besides,
qualitative data gathered through FGDs, key informant interviews and direct personal
observation. The un i-variate analysis helps in the explanation of background information of
the respondents using percentages, charts, tables, etc. In order to find out the differentials
between demographic and socio-economic variables with child labour the bi-variate
analysis, i. e., the chi-square test is used. According to the multivariate analysis, age of
children, relationship to the head, birth order, current school attendance of children; literacy
status, employment status, occupational status of the HHH, and sufficiency of HH income
became the significant determinants of child labour. One of the important implications which
came as recommendation is that the problem of child labour is vast and complex in nature,
and no single intervention strategy is adequate by itself Therefore, it requires multi
dimensional strategies for the development of preventive, protective and rehabilitative
programs.
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Socio-Economic, Determinants of Child Labour