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Ethiopia's agricultural sector, which is dominated by smallscale, mixed-crop, and livestock farming, is the mainstay of the country?s economy. It constitutes more than half of the country's gross domestic product, generates more than 85 percent of foreign exchange earnings, and employs about 80 percent of the population. Unfortunately, Ethiopia's dependence on agriculture makes the country particularly vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change on crop and livestock production. Thus, a deeper understanding of the complex interdependence between changing climatic conditions and Ethiopia's agricultural sector together with adaptation options is crucial.

Creators: 
Deressa, Temesgen Tadesse
Hassan, Rashid, M
Ringler, Claudia
Alemu, Tekie
Yesuf, Mahmud
Year: 
2008
License Condition: Full Copyright - All rights reserved  
Type: 
Journal Articles
Publisher/Source: 
International Food Policy Research Institute