Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Supply Chain Resilience in Ethiopian Agriculture Amid Climatic Stresses: A Mixed-Methods Exploration

Fikru Beyene, Department of Advanced Studies, Addis Ababa University Mesafel Teklemariam, Hawassa University Abay Adane, Department of Advanced Studies, Addis Ababa University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18910482
Published: January 9, 2010

Abstract

Supply chain resilience in agricultural sectors is crucial for managing climatic stresses such as droughts and floods, impacting global food security. Ethiopia’s agriculture sector, heavily reliant on climate-sensitive crops, faces significant challenges due to unpredictable weather patterns. A mixed-methods approach combining surveys (n=500) and semi-structured interviews (n=30), conducted across selected regions of Ethiopia. Data collection focused on assessing supply chain efficiency, farmer knowledge, and stakeholder collaboration. The findings indicate a significant improvement in supply chain resilience with proactive measures such as diversification of crops and establishment of early warning systems, reducing crop losses by up to 30%. This study underscores the importance of integrated climate-resilient supply chains for agricultural sustainability in Ethiopia. Recommendations include policy support for infrastructure development and farmer education programmes. Policy recommendations suggest increased funding for weather forecasting services, investment in resilient crop varieties, and enhanced collaboration between government agencies and local communities. supply chain resilience, climate shocks, Ethiopian agriculture, mixed-methods study

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Fikru Beyene, Mesafel Teklemariam, Abay Adane (2010). Supply Chain Resilience in Ethiopian Agriculture Amid Climatic Stresses: A Mixed-Methods Exploration. African Records Management Journal, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18910482

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African geographyresilience theorysupply chain managementclimate shockmixed methodsagricultural economicsagroecology

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