Exploring Drivers of Livelihood Diversification and Its Effect on Adoption of Sustainable Land Management Practices in the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia

Exploring Drivers of Livelihood Diversification and Its Effect on Adoption of Sustainable Land Management Practices in the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia

Land degradation poses a major threat to agricultural production and food security in Ethiopia, and sustainable land management (SLM) is key in dealing with its adverse impacts. This paper examines the covariates that shape rural livelihood diversification and examines their effects on the intensity...

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Main Authors: Misganaw Teshager Abeje, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Enyew Adgo, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Zerihun Nigussie, Zemen Ayalew, Asres Elias, Dessalegn Molla, Daregot Berihun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
Herfindahl–Simpson diversity index
multivariate probit
drought prone
ordered probit
livelihood diversification
sustainable land management
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/10/2991

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