Journal of Geography  & Natural Disasters
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Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension, Mekidela Amba University, Tullu Awulia, Ethiopia

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• Research Article   
  Rural Household Resilience to Food Insecurity: The Case of Mekiet District, North Wollo Zone, Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia
  Author(s): Tadsual Asfaw* and Birhan Sisay Demsie
  
  Many governments and developmental organizations disseminated millions of cash for reducing the impact of food insecurity in developing countries including Ethiopia. Mekiet is one districts in Amhara region which is highly prone to food insecurity. At present, one solutions to reduce food insecurity is building resilience at households’ level. Therefore, this study aims to address the rural household resilience to food insecurity in Mekiet district. Cross sectional research design was conducted in two agro ecological zones of Mekiet district from lowland and midland involving 228 respondents. The study employed quantitative and qualitative approach. Multi-stage sampling techniques were employed to select sample households. Factor analysis was employed to analyze the data. The result from factor analysis using Technical Assistance to Nongovernmental Organization approach showed t.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35841/2167-0587.24.14.296

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