Development-Induced Impacts on the Livelihoods of Displaced Communities: The Case of Bole Lemi Industry Park, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Livelihood encompasses the resources and capabilities that individuals households utilize to ensure their survival enhance well-being. This study examined impact of Bole Lemi Industry Park on livelihood systems in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It focused how establishment industrial park affected livelihoods displaced communities. A survey was conducted 379 household heads who were by park, ensuring representation across various factors such as gender, marital status, education level, ethnic group, religion. Descriptive statistics, including frequency counts, mean values, standard deviations, percentages, used analyze data. Multiple linear regression models employed investigate socioeconomic variables predicted heads’ annual income before after park. The findings revealed 84% said BLIP has hurt livelihoods. majority respondents (69%) became jobless a result BLIP. Another 16% transitioned urban lifestyles, while 7.3% shifted semi-agrarian 5.6% trade services. identified balance gap between development interests local farming communities, it failed sustainable is recommended projects Ababa prioritize communities offering compensation, support for resettlement, opportunities diversification. Taking comprehensive participatory approach crucial achieving equitable economic growth safeguarding well-being