Intraregional resettlement scheme and livelihood perspectives in Southwestern Ethiopia: challenges and prospects

ABSTRACT This study investigates the livelihood perspectives of resettlers, challenges and prospects of intra-regional resettlement scheme in Chewaka district of Ethiopia. Through multistage sampling procedure, 384 households were selected from sample kebeles for household survey. Descriptive and inferential statistics along with Household Food Balance Model have been employed to analyze data. The results revealed that resettlement scheme had brought substantial changes on livelihood of the resettled communities. It is successful in rescuing human life, improving livelihood assets and ensuring food security for most of the settlers. The study suggests urgent attention on improving infrastructures and environment conservations for betterment of livelihoods. Abbreviations: BZARDO: Buno Bedelle Zone Agriculture and Rural Development Office; DAs: Development Agents; TM: Thematic Mapper: ETM+: Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus; NMSA: National Meteorological Service Agency; SNNPR: Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region