http://repository.mtu.edu.et/xmlui/handle/123456789/39 Economics Wed, 27 May 2026 20:28:19 GMT 2026-05-27T20:28:19Z http://repository.mtu.edu.et/xmlui/handle/123456789/123 The effect of Coffee Production and Trade on Gender Income Equality and Livelihood Improvement in bench-Sheko, and Sheka zone Yibika, Ageritu Coffee, as a globally traded commodity, has the potential to contribute significantly to achieving the sustainable development goals in developing countries. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the effect of coffee production and trading on gender equalities in income distribution and livelihood improvement in Bench-Sheko, and Sheka zone by using decomposition of Gini coefficient, Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition, and descriptive statistics for livelihood condition of the 392 households. The study illustrations moderate income inequality in the area, with coffee income being the most correlated with total household income. Additionally the study reveals that income inequality in male-headed households is greater than in women-headed households. The Gini coefficient is slightly higher for male-headed households, suggesting a more unequal distribution. Furthermore the results show those male farmers make 27% more money than female farmers, mostly because of market accessibility, land size, non-farm income, and coffee farming experience. Moreover the study found that male and female householders have better physical capital, but face challenges in accessing public services and financial resources. The result indicates that government of Ethiopia should emphasizes the need of addressing income inequality by improving market accessibility, increasing the size of land plots, and encouraging non-farm earning alternatives, particularly for female farmers. Furthermore result indicates the government should improving access to public services like, electricity, network, training centers, roads, markets, and loan provider institution that help to enhance the quality of rural livelihoods for coffee farmers in the study area. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.mtu.edu.et/xmlui/handle/123456789/123 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.mtu.edu.et/xmlui/handle/123456789/121 Determinants of Urban Youth Unemployment in Bench-Sheko Zone SISAY, ENDASHAW; ATILAW, WONDIMHUNEGN There is a greater problem among urban youth in Ethiopia than among rural youth. The youth labor market in Ethiopia presents a particular problem because of the high proportion of young people in the population. Therefore, the main objective of the present study was to identify the determinants of youth unemployment in the Bench-Sheko zone. In order to accomplish the study's goal, both primary and secondary sources were used. In this study, we collected primary data from four towns - Mizan Aman, Shy Bench (Cize), Semen Bench (Temenja Yazi), and Debub Bench (Debrework). Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from 401 respondents. In addition to the primary data, published and unpublished materials were used to supplement the study. As well, a description and a binary logit regression model were used to explain the study outcomes. The study shows that males are more likely to engage in business, however in the Bench Sheko zone male unemployment is higher than female unemployment. Between 2011 and 2013, females had a low chance of participating in enterprise activities. A significant association between youth unemployment and credit opportunity, gender, education level and family income can be found as well. However, business advisory services, working for pay, work preference, and marital status are not significant. Based on the study's findings, we suggest that youth should receive business advisory support, receive enough credit opportunities, and improve their educational level. Families with high incomes should encourage youth to engage in work. Both male and female should be encouraged to start their own business. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.mtu.edu.et/xmlui/handle/123456789/121 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z