International Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization

Volume 1, Issue 4, August 2013

  • Determinants of Adoption of Improved Maize Varieties for Male Headed and Female Headed Households in West Harerghe Zone, Ethiopia

    Yenealem Kassa, Ranjan S. Kakrippai, Belaineh Legesse

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, August 2013
    Pages: 33-38
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    Published: Aug. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: This paper examined gender disparities in adoption of improved maize varieties between male headed and female headed households in Kuni district of West Harerghe zone, Ethipia. The study was based on cross-sectional data collected from a total of 148 respondents (115 were female headed and 33 were male-headed), using pre-tested structured interview... Show More