Determinant of Rural Household Participation in Non-Farm and Level of Generated Household Income from the Activities: The Case of Haramaya Woreda, East Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia

This study analyzed the determinant of rural household participation in non-farm and level generated income from activities Haramaya district, Ethiopia using cross-section data. During this both primary secondary data were employed Primary collected 196 sample respondents stratified random sampling. In descriptive econometric analysis was carried out. Descriptive statistics applied to characterize households terms economic, demographic institutional factors. Heckman two stages selection model used for estimation activities. The result factors affecting indicated landholding size, use irrigation, livestock holding distance nearest market negatively significantly influenced while education, size training significant positively affects shows that education status income. generally identified Therefore, Policy makers should integrate promotion framework development policies strategies. Keywords: participation, activities, income, heckman steps DOI: 10.7176/JPID/58-03 Publication date: January 31 st 2021