This study is carried out to assess the impact of urban expansion on tenure security peri-urban areas. Tenure insecurity and livelihood problems due to urban expansion is more significant in the developing countries than the developed countries in the urban periphery. Ethiopia have created mounting competition for peri-urban land located adjacent to towns and cities by people of diverse backgrounds. As a result of these; pressures and rapid socio-economic problems has been occurred. Therefore, this paper is aimed to assess the impacts of urban expansion on tenure security the communities around Wolaita soddo town. Descriptive research designs as well a qualitative and quantitative research approaches were employed. Both probability and non-probability sampling method were used to get potential respondents and sample size was determined using sampling distribution of proportion method, hence 120 HHs were selected (85% (102) male and 15% (18) female HHs). Based on collected data the analysis was done using software like SPSS and Microsoft Excel and data were presented by different data presentation tools like tables and graphs.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. BACK GROUND OF THE STUDY
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1. DESCRIPTION OF THE STUDY AREA
2.2 Conceptual Frame Work of this Study
2.3. Research Design
3. Result and Discussions
3.1. Impacts of Urban Expansion on Tenure Security
3.2.Tenure rights that peri‐urban farmers asserted to have
3.3 Perception of Farming Community towards Urban Expansion
4.CONCLUSION
5. REFERENCE
Research Objectives and Key Topics
This study aims to assess the socioeconomic impacts of rapid urban expansion on land tenure security and the livelihoods of peri-urban farming communities in Wolaita Soddo town, Ethiopia.
- Analysis of tenure insecurity among peri-urban households.
- Evaluation of the impact of town expansion on agricultural land and livelihoods.
- Examination of farmer perceptions toward local urban growth.
- Assessment of existing tenure rights and displacement risks.
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1.1. BACK GROUND OF THE STUDY
Urbanization is the process of urban expansion, may involve both horizontal and vertical expansion of the physical structure of urban areas. It leads to spatial expansion due to the demand for development and housing growth, as well as facilities areas to serve human life. The process of urban expansion is a worldwide phenomenon, recorded in the history of all urban centers ( Firew ,2010). It started with the earliest human civilization of Babylonians’ (Cemea ,1997). Over the world, the cities cover only about one percent of the earth’s surface, but most of the issues happening in the cities greatly impact on the environment and global change (Tran Thi Van ,2008). In addition to that urbanization can result in loss of agricultural land, natural beauties, range lands, parks and sceneries (Minwuyelet,2004).
For case in point, urban centers of countries like England and USA expanded horizontally with loss of agricultural land. Impacts of horizontal urban expansion include not only the loss of agricultural land but also displacement of peasants and change of their livelihood. According to (Cemea ,1997), 10 million peoples were displaced globally because of developmental activities per year and among those displaced, 6 million are attributed to urban expansion. Although multifaceted, the main cause of urban expansion is population pressure.
Summary of Chapters
1. INTRODUCTION: Provides an overview of global and local urbanization processes and highlights the specific socioeconomic challenges faced by peri-urban communities in Ethiopia.
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: Details the descriptive research design, sampling techniques, and the geographical/socioeconomic characteristics of the Wolaita Soddo study area.
3. Result and Discussions: Analyzes survey data regarding tenure security, existing land rights, and the overall perception of the local farming community toward ongoing urban expansion.
4.CONCLUSION: Synthesizes the findings, emphasizing that urban expansion leads to widespread tenure insecurity and multifaceted livelihood challenges for displaced agrarian communities.
Keywords
Livelihoods, Tenure Security, Urban expansion, Impacts, Farmers Perception, Peri-urban areas, Displacement, Land rights, Ethiopia, Wolaita Soddo, Agricultural land, Socio-economic problems, Urbanization, Land tenure system, Rural-Urban Linkages
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this study?
The study investigates the impact of urban expansion on land tenure security and the livelihoods of peri-urban farming communities in Wolaita Soddo, Ethiopia.
What are the central thematic areas?
The paper focuses on urbanization trends, tenure rights, socioeconomic challenges, land displacement, and the perceptions of local farmers.
What is the main research objective?
The objective is to assess how urban growth influences the land security of those living at the fringes of the town and what consequences this has on their daily livelihoods.
Which methodology was employed?
The study utilized a descriptive research design, combining both quantitative and qualitative approaches, including household surveys with 120 respondents.
What does the main body cover?
It covers the background of urbanization, the description of the study area, the conceptual framework, results regarding tenure security, and the farming community's stance on urban growth.
What keywords characterize the research?
The work is defined by terms such as tenure security, urban expansion, livelihoods, displacement, and farmers' perception.
How does town expansion affect the tenure rights of local farmers?
The expansion creates uncertainty, as land is often converted to residential plots or lease systems, leading to fears of eviction despite the farmers holding traditional land rights.
What is the general sentiment of the farming community regarding expansion?
The majority of the surveyed community disagrees with the expansion because it leads to unfair land distribution, inadequate compensation, and a reduction in agricultural production.
- Citar trabajo
- Zerihun Lemma (Autor), 2020, The impact of urban expansion on tenure security of peri-urban areas. The case of Wolaita Soddo Town, Southern Ethiopia, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/942193
