Rainfall induced crop failure, food insecurity and outmigration in Same-Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Afifi, Tamer, Liwenga, Emma T. and Kwezi, Lukas, (2013). Rainfall induced crop failure, food insecurity and outmigration in Same-Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Climate and Development, Special Issue, 53-60
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Sub-type Journal article Author Afifi, Tamer
Liwenga, Emma T.
Kwezi, LukasTitle Rainfall induced crop failure, food insecurity and outmigration in Same-Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Appearing in Climate and Development, Special Issue Publication Date 2013 Place of Publication Oxford Publisher Taylor & Francis. Start page 53 End page 60 Language eng Abstract This article addresses the interrelation between rainfall variability, food insecurity and human mobility in three villages located in the Same District, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, namely the villages Vudee, Bangalala and Ruvu Mferejini which are of distinct elevation and precipitation levels. It runs a comparison between the three villages and shows that there is a positive relationship between rainfall shortage and out-migration, after taking other important demographic and socio-economic factors into account, such as age, wealth and education. The article further argues that the mechanism through which rainfall variability affects human mobility in the research site is food insecurity for humans and livestock.
Keyword Same
Kilimanjaro
Rainfall
Drought
Water shortage
Food insecurity
Human migration
Livelihood
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