Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
Stakeholder perspectives on farmers’ resistance towards urban land-use changes in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Owing to growing uncontrolled land-use change and urban expansion, farmers in urban fringes are struggling to sustain their livelihood. Farmers have been expressing their dissatisfaction at different times. This study analyzes the stakeholders’ perspectives on the causes and outcomes of farmers’ resistance to land-use change and urban expansion processes by zooming in on Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. The paper is based on focus group discussions with farmers in the neighboring villages, local agricultural extension experts, and, subsequently, key informant interviews of local government officials. Juxtaposing farmers’ and local experts’ positions reveals that inadequate compensations during land expropriation, lack of good governance in the urban expansion process, and inaccessibility of infrastructures are primary reasons for the farmers’ struggle against urban expansion in the urban fringes. This study provides insights into the consequences of unplanned urban development challenges and may inform research and policymaking on sustainable urban development in the area and beyond.
Stakeholder perspectives on farmers’ resistance towards urban land-use changes in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Owing to growing uncontrolled land-use change and urban expansion, farmers in urban fringes are struggling to sustain their livelihood. Farmers have been expressing their dissatisfaction at different times. This study analyzes the stakeholders’ perspectives on the causes and outcomes of farmers’ resistance to land-use change and urban expansion processes by zooming in on Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. The paper is based on focus group discussions with farmers in the neighboring villages, local agricultural extension experts, and, subsequently, key informant interviews of local government officials. Juxtaposing farmers’ and local experts’ positions reveals that inadequate compensations during land expropriation, lack of good governance in the urban expansion process, and inaccessibility of infrastructures are primary reasons for the farmers’ struggle against urban expansion in the urban fringes. This study provides insights into the consequences of unplanned urban development challenges and may inform research and policymaking on sustainable urban development in the area and beyond.
Stakeholder perspectives on farmers’ resistance towards urban land-use changes in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Fitawok, Melaku Bogale (Autor:in) / Derudder, Ben (Autor:in) / Minale, Amare Sewnet (Autor:in) / Van Passel, Steven (Autor:in) / Adgo, Enyew (Autor:in) / Nyssen, Jan (Autor:in)
Journal of Land Use Science ; 18 ; 25-38
31.12.2023
14 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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