Ayalew Gebre (PhD)Masresha Abebe2024-12-252024-12-252024-08-01https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/3984This study examines war-induced urban poverty and deprivation in Kombolcha Town South Wollo Zone of Amhara region. The primary objective is to examine the impact of war on urban poverty and deprivation. It employs a mixed research approach, integrating survey and ethnographic data within a cross-sectional retrospective design. Multistage sampling is utilized for quantitative insights, while purposive sampling enriches the qualitative aspect. A total of 330 households participated in the survey, with ethnographic data gathered from 52 selected households through interviews, discussions, observations, and questionnaires. Quantitative analysis is conducted using SPSS version 21 and ordered logit models, while thematic analysis guides the ethnographic exploration. The research examines the impact of the conflict through quantitative and qualitative lenses, revealing insights into pre- and post-conflict dynamics. Following the conflict, a notable increase in multidimensional poverty is observed. The MPI analysis demonstrates a significant rise in poverty rates, with the adjusted headcount ratio increasing from 28.9% to 41.3%. The GOLOGIT2 analysis underscores conflict as a primary driver of poverty, elevating the likelihood of heightened poverty by 16.3%. Ethnographic narratives provide poignant accounts of the conflict's toll, highlighting economic instability, disrupted livelihoods, and the impact of displacement on poverty levels. These narratives shed light on social and psychological repercussions, such as disruptions in institutions, breakdowns in neighborhood cohesion, and increased psychological distress among residents. By combining quantitative and qualitative approaches, this study elucidates poverty dimensions and presents diverse individual experiences, emphasizing the necessity for tailored post-conflict recovery strategies for effective community rebuilding and healing. Key words: War, Household, Urban Poverty, multidimensional poverty, social capitalen-USWarHouseholdUrban Povertymultidimensional povertysocial capitalThesis