Non-Farm Livelihood Diversification in Kibaigwa, Dodoma Tanzania

Abstract

In many countries, rural transformations are being shaped much by rural towns and small cities due to the role played in boosting the rural non-farm economy. This study evaluates non-farm livelihood diversification and rural transformation in Kibaigwa emerging urban center. Specifically, the study   is aimed at analyzing the contribution of non-farm livelihood activities to rural transformation, analyzing factors influencing participation in the non-farm livelihood activities. Independent sample t-test statistics, descriptive statistics and logit regression were the methods employed for analysis. Moreover, mean income from household engaging in non-farm activities was 329789 TZS which was larger compared to the mean income of 5189 TZS earned by household engaging in farming activities while education level and distance to market were among the influencing factors in participation in non-farm livelihood activities. Thus, it’s concluded that non-farm activities contribute to rural transformation by providing high income to household’s income and employment activities.

Keywords: Non-farm activities, rural transformation, Livelihood Diversification

DOI: 10.7176/JESD/13-12-04

Publication date:June 30^th 2022