African Spatial Planning (Technical/GIS aspects) | 26 May 2001
Expansion of Livestock Insurance Coverage Among Rangeland Herders in Ethiopian Highlands: A Policy Impact Study on Risk Management Risks
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Abstract
Livestock insurance coverage in Ethiopian rangelands is limited, posing significant risks to herders. A mixed-methods approach combining survey data with qualitative interviews was employed. Insurance uptake increased by 30% in targeted communities, reducing perceived risks by an average of 25%. Expansion policies should focus on education and incentives to maximise coverage. Develop tailored insurance products and implement community-based risk management initiatives. Model estimation used $\hat{\theta}=argmin<em>{\theta}\sum</em>i\ell(y<em>i,f</em>\theta(x<em>i))+\lambda\lVert\theta\rVert</em>2^2$, with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.