Global Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences

Abstract

Contradicting Strategy To Rural Resettlement: Analysis Of Socio-Economic Rehabilitation Nexus Environmental Management At Adola Rede And Odo Shakiso In Eastern Gujii Zone

Mekuria Guye

The aim of this study was to assess incongruity between resettlement strategies and environmental management at resettlement scheme of Adola and Shakiso in Eastern Guji Zone. This research is case study research design by its nature, which focus on resettlement practice and resultant environmental responses. Resettlers from four resettlement scheme in Adola and Shakiso were target groups. Then, sample respondents selected by using simple random sampling techniques from each kebele. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods were employed. Questionnaires and in-depth interviews were the data gathering tools employed. Obtained information were analyzed by using SPSS and presented in simple statistical tools. It is investigated that, even though 44.1%, resettlers’ had chance of owing their own land, the compensation made haven’t helped them assist themselves in sustaining livelihoods. The resettlement practices were procedurally unplanned and environmentally devastating. The process of the relocation was socio-economically worthwhile but environmentally disparaging. Resettlers are reluctant in protecting big, old and sacred trees and wild animals being eager in the extension of size of their farm land. There was over consumption of scarce resources than its generation rate. From this, it can be concluded that, absence of close follow up in how to use forest resources and limited guidance in improving livelihood of the resettled community destroyed the virgin forest to the extent it becomes farm land.

Published Date: 2019-12-31; Received Date: 2019-09-23