Emana, Teshome( (PhDGirma, Beka2022-04-042023-11-042022-04-042023-11-042016-04http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/31123The main aim of this study is to identify the wide-ranging impact of urbanization on the farming community of Sululta, which is located 23 km north of Addis Ababa. Social, cultural and economic impacts which are brought about by urban development are explored. In addition, the study also explores how the local farmers adapt to and resist the urban expansion. In order to accomplish the objective of the study, thirty farmers were interviewed unstructured and semi-structured interviews; other seventy farmers were also consulted through survey qu~stionnaire in the course of the study. Furthermore, concerned government authorities from Sululta Municipality were also sources of information for this study. The results of the study show that urban expansion in Sululta is taking place at accelerated rate and also at the expense of local farmers' livelihood. It was found out that there was a gap between policy contents and implementation, which resulted in negative consequences on the livelihood of farming community. Sululta is facing a major social, cultural and economic change as a result of urban expansion, industrialization, residential development and other formal and informal businesses. Accordingly, local farmers' livelihood, social relations and cultural practices are at risk. Thus, local farmers consulted for this study had developed dissatisfied feeling towards the urban development in the area, and lost sense of belongingness to the development program. The study recommended that, unless the urban expansion of the area is managed properly, the impact on local farmers' livelihood will be dangerous.enThesis