The purpose of the study was an assessment on the challenges and prospects of rural youth economic empowerment in Dire Teyara Woreda in Harari Regional state of Ethiopia. Standing from this objective, the study was attempted to answer the basic questions of What are the current practices of rural youth economic empowerment?, What are the challenges in implementing rural youth economic development package?, What are the prospects of rural youth economic empowerment?, How can the challenges be addressed and appropriately to use prospects to empower youth economy in the study area? The study was conducted using descriptive study design. Both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods engaged. Quantitative data was collected from 80 beneficiary youth organized under job opportunity creation program and qualitative data was collected by interview with 10 respondents which of expert of Job Opportunity and Food Security Agency, woreda leader and managers in six Kebelles and 3 field observations was conducted. After data was collected then edited, coded and enter in to SPPS computer software and micro soft Excel as instruments of data entry and data interpreting. The analysis was done using descriptive statistics tool (like frequency, tables, percentage), data was presented by using graphs and summarizing. The major findings are: most of the respondents’ gender was males those are the age category of 26-29 years and most of them are single with high school education background. The challenges in implementing rural youth economic development package particularly in job creation opportunity program challenged by Limited knowledge and skill in leaders and experts, Inadequate Stakeholder integration, Lack of monitoring and evaluating practice to implement youth package, Insufficient credit services for youth and Lack of local community support. the prospect of rural youth economic empowerment were long and short term plan. The major Strategies to improve rural youth economic empowerment were the government should be strongly introducing youth policies, highly monitoring and evaluation in implementing youth development package, good education and training that focus to improve rural youth economic empowerment and improve credit service. Finally, the researcher has recommended that participation and coordination of all concerned bodies and stakeholders are very important in supporting to empower rural youth economically.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Back ground of the Study
1.2 Statement of problem
1.3 Research Questions
1.4 Objective of the Study
1.4.1 General Objective
1.4.2 Specific Objective
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Scope of the Study
1.6.1 Variables and Subject Scope
1.6.2 Geographical Scope
1.6.3 Time Scope
1.6.4 Respondent Scope
1.7 Limitations of the Study
1.8 Operational Definitions
1.9 Organization of the Study
1.10 Summery
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
2.2 Theoretical Literature
2.2.1 Definition and Concepts Youth
2.2.2 Youth Empowerment
2.2.3 Youth Economic Empowerment
2.2.4 Challenges for rural Youths Economic Empowerment
2.2.4.1 Challenge of credit and Poor Financial Management
2.2.4.2 Lack of knowledge, skill, and commitment of leaders, experts, and lack of awareness of youth
2.2.4.3 Limited access of training and technical support
2.2.4.4 Lack of monitoring and evaluation system
2.2.5 Rural youths development Programmes prospect for youths’ economic empowerment in Ethiopia
2.2.5.1 National youth policy
2.2.5.2 Plans and strategies related with youth
2.2.5.3 Youth development package
2.2.6 Strategies to improve youth economic empowerment
2.3 Empirical Literature
2.3.1 Youth economic empowerment practice in sub-Saharan Africa
2.4 Conceptual Frameworks
2.5 Research Gap
2.6 Summery
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Description of the Study Area
3.2.1 Name of the Woreda
3.2.2 Demographic characteristics
3.2.3 Topography
3.3 Research Type
3.4 Research approach
3.5 Data Type and Source of data
3.5.1 Primary data
3.5.2 Secondary data
3.6 Population of the study and sample frame
3.6.1 Population of the study
3.7 Sampling Technique and sample size
3.7.1 Sampling Technique
3.7.2 Sample size determine for quantitative data
3.7.3 Sampling size determination for Qualitative Data
3.7.4 Sample frame or sample Design
3.7.5 Sampling unit
3.8 Data collection tools
3.9 Methods of Data Analysis and Presentation
3.9.1 Methods of Data Analysis
3.9.2 Quantitative Data Analysis
3.9.3 Qualitative Data Analysis
3.9.4 Methods of Data Presentation
3.10 Ethical Considerations
3.11 Summary
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
Introduction
4.1 Response rate
4.2 The Results of the Study
4.3 General characteristics of the study population
4.4 Data presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Challenges and Prospects of Rural Youth Economic Empowerment
4.4.1 Current practice of rural youth economic empowerment
4.4.1.1 Availability of youth to organize in economic engagement based on their preference
4.4.1.2 Availability of relevant training and technical support for youth
4.4.1.3 Availability of credit service for youth
4.4.1.4 Availability of market information and linkage
4.4.1.5 Support from local leaders, expert, and stakeholders for youth in implementation of job opportunity creation program in youth economic activity
4.4.2 Challenges of rural youth economic empowerment
4.4.2.1 Limited knowledge and skill in leaders, experts to mobilize youth regarding youth economic development
4.4.2.2 Inadequate Stakeholder integration
4.4.2.3 Lack of Monitoring and evaluating practice to implement package
4.4.2.4 Inadequate training and technical support for youth
4.4.2.5 In sufficient credit service for youth
4.4.2.6 Lack of market information and linkage to rural youth
4.4.2.7 Lack of local community support towards the rural youth economic empowerment particularly in job creation economic activity
4.4.3 Prospects of rural youth economic empowerment
4.4.3.1 Availability of policy and development package to ensure youth economic empowerment
4.4.3.2 Availability of short and long term plans to maintain rural youth economic empowerment
4.4.3.3 Availability of youth development group
4.4.3.4 Availability of basic facilities
4.4.4 Strategies to improve rural youth economic empowerment
4.4.4.1 The government introducing different policies and strategies to empower economy of rural youth
4.4.4.2 The government monitoring and evaluation of rural youth economic empowerment particularly in the job creation program
4.4.4.3 The education and training focus on empowering economy of rural youth
4.4.4.4 The arrangement of Job opportunity creation and food security office structure within Dire Teyara woreda
CHAPTER FIVE
DISCUSSION, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Discussion of the Major Findings of the Study
5.2.1 Current practice of rural youth economic empowerment
5.2.2 Challenges of rural youth economic empowerment
5.2.3 Prospects of rural youth economic empowerment
5.2.4 Strategies to improve rural youth economic empowerment
5.3 Conclusion
5.4 Recommendation
5.4.1 Recommendation for Policy Makers
5.4.2 Recommendation for Federal Government
5.4.3 Recommendation for Regional State Government
5.4.4 Recommendation for woreda Administration
5.4.5 Recommendation for beneficiary youth group
5.4.6 Recommendation for Credit Institution
5.4.7 Recommendation for Future Researcher
5.5 Summary
Objectives & Topics
The primary objective of this study is to assess the challenges and prospects associated with the economic empowerment of rural youth within the Dire Teyara Woreda of the Harari Regional State in Ethiopia, specifically focusing on the implementation of job opportunity creation programs.
- Current practices of rural youth economic empowerment and engagement.
- Barriers and challenges in implementing youth development packages.
- Prospects and opportunities for enhancing youth economic empowerment.
- Strategic recommendations for policymakers and local stakeholders.
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1.1 Back ground of the Study
According to FAO (2016), Youth’s empowerment in agriculture and food systems has a huge potential to end poverty and hunger. It is because youth are the major resource base for any country that wants to get on any meaningful development. Therefore, investment in the youth is the only way to ensure the future growth and development of any country.
Based on FAO to lead efforts for youth in agriculture and the rural economy (2016), 88 percent of the world’s 1.2 billion youth live in developing countries. In Africa young people is an increasing ratio of the population, with 70% of the total population in the age bracket of 30 years or below. However, there is evidence that many young people are not interested in pursuing agriculture, and this may affect the national and international goal of achieving economic growth through agricultural investments.
Chapter Summary
CHAPTER ONE: This chapter introduces the research context, defining the problem of youth unemployment and the necessity for economic empowerment through the job creation program in Dire Teyara Woreda.
CHAPTER TWO: This chapter reviews existing literature and theoretical frameworks concerning youth empowerment, focusing on global and regional challenges and policy strategies.
CHAPTER THREE: This chapter outlines the descriptive research methodology, detailing the study area, population, sampling techniques, and data collection tools used for both quantitative and qualitative data.
CHAPTER FOUR: This chapter presents the data collected, analyzing current empowerment practices and the specific challenges faced by youth in the selected woreda.
CHAPTER FIVE: This chapter discusses the major findings, draws conclusions, and provides specific recommendations for various levels of government and stakeholders.
Keywords
youth empowerment, Rural Youth, economic empowerment, challenge, prospects, job opportunity creation, Dire Teyara Woreda, Ethiopia, youth development package, agricultural development, unemployment, stakeholder integration, credit services, policy, capacity building
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fundamental focus of this research?
The research fundamentally focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of rural youth economic empowerment initiatives and the job opportunity creation programs in Dire Teyara Woreda.
What are the core thematic areas addressed?
The core themes include the status of current youth economic practices, the identification of structural and operational challenges, and the potential prospects for future economic growth.
What is the primary research goal?
The primary goal is to investigate how to address existing challenges and leverage opportunities to successfully empower the rural youth economy in the study area.
Which scientific methodology is utilized?
The researcher uses a descriptive study design with a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data from 80 beneficiaries and qualitative data from expert interviews and field observations.
What does the main body of the work cover?
The main body examines the specific obstacles such as limited credit access, lack of training, inadequate stakeholder collaboration, and insufficient monitoring of youth development packages.
Which keywords best characterize the paper?
Key terms include youth empowerment, rural youth, economic empowerment, job opportunity creation, and policy evaluation.
Why is the study of Dire Teyara Woreda significant?
This area serves as a specific case study to address a research gap, as there has been little empirical investigation into the economic conditions of youth in this specific region of the Harari State.
What specific role does the Ethiopian national youth policy play in the findings?
The study highlights that while the policy provides a framework for economic participation, its practical implementation at the local level is often hindered by weak monitoring and lack of coordination among government bodies.
- Quote paper
- Barudin Abdi (Author), 2019, Challenges and prospects of rural youth economic empowerment. The Case of Dire Teyara of Harari Regional State, Ethiopia, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/490580
