A Baseline Survey on Entrepreneurial Tendency and Saving Culture in Wolaita Zone

Abstract

This report documents a summary of data and preliminary findings of the survey conducted on saving and entrepreneurship status of Wolaita zone. The survey was conducted from 17 to 22 December 2012. It systematically covered five Woredas of Wolaita zone. It sampled a total 271 households. The survey collected information on households’ enterprise, tendencies of respondents, social characteristics and markets. The preliminary findings are mixed. Some responses on indicators suggest favorable characteristics while others indicate unfavorable patterns both for entrepreneurship and saving practices. Keywords: Entrepreneurship and Saving.