The role of Non –farming activities in sustaining rural livelihood, in the case of Enderta woreda, Tigray, Ethiopia.

Abstract

A research was conducted at five Tabias of Enderta woreda to examine and study the role of non-farm activities in sustaining the livelihood of respondents in Enderta Woreda. In order to attain the objectives of the study, primary data was collected from 191 stratified selected households using structured and unstructured questionnaires. Furthermore, key informants and focus group discussion had been used to obtain detailed information. Descriptive statistics was used to describe the livelihood resources/assets of the five Tabias of Enderta woreda, non-farm rural diversification.The survey result revealed that rural households in the study Tabias had diversified activities notably non-farm livelihood diversifications, as a result the livelihood of the rural household had been changed. It can also be concluded that most of the respondents had better knowhow on non-farm activities. However, the household heads underlined the obstacles of credit services to be revised and the government give due attention. Thus, government officials should provide relevant and necessary technical support and training to fil their gaps and create a wide adaptation on new technologies and credit services. For better validation, further research is also recommended in many other Tabias of the woreda and other nearby Woredas