Assessment of the Livelihood Challenges of Female Headed Household in Addis Ababa Town: The Case of Lideta Sub city

Abstract

The main purpose of the study was to assess the livelihood challenges of female headed households in Lideta sub-city of Addis Ababa. To this end the study employed both qualitative and quantitative approach. The study involved 71 females headed households taken from a total of 710 females headed households through simple random sampling and 5 key informant interviewees selected from kebeles officials and women affairs through purposive sampling. The study used both primary and secondary sources of data. Open-ended questionnaire and semistructured interview were employed to collect the data. The collected data were analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative techniques. Finally based on the finding of the study conclusions reached and the paper suggests some measures that might helps find possible solutions for the problems.