Journal of
Development and Agricultural Economics

  • Abbreviation: J. Dev. Agric. Econ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9774
  • DOI: 10.5897/JDAE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 553

Full Length Research Paper

Assessing the determinants of farm households’ choice of livelihood diversification strategies in Sub Zoba Debarwa, Eritrea

Ghirmai Tesfamariam Teame
  • Ghirmai Tesfamariam Teame
  • College of Business and Social Sciences, Adi-Keih, Eritrea.
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Degol Abrham Tekle
  • Degol Abrham Tekle
  • Warsay Yikealo Secondary School, Sawa, Eritrea
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  •  Received: 11 October 2023
  •  Accepted: 14 November 2023
  •  Published: 30 November 2023

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