Journal of
Development and Agricultural Economics

  • Abbreviation: J. Dev. Agric. Econ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9774
  • DOI: 10.5897/JDAE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 555

Full Length Research Paper

Determinants of food insecurity and coping strategies of rural households: The case of Shalla District, West Arsi Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Ahmed Kasim Dube
  • Ahmed Kasim Dube
  • Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture, P. O. Box, 247, Mada Walabu University, Ethiopia.
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Jema Haji
  • Jema Haji
  • Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture, P. O. Box, 138, Haramaya University, Ethiopia.
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Lemma Zemedu
  • Lemma Zemedu
  • Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture, P. O. Box, 138, Haramaya University, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 30 April 2016
  •  Accepted: 07 February 2018
  •  Published: 30 June 2018

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