Impact of agricultural growth program on income and saving

The study was conducted in Malga Woreda in Sidam Zone of Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Regional State with the objective of assessing the impact of Agricultural Growth Program (AGP) on income and saving of Women Common Interest Group (CIG) member household and the determinants of Women CIG member¿s participation in AGP intervention. PSM method was used to examine the impact of Agricultural Growth Program (AGP) on income and saving of Women Common Interest Group (CIG) member household. The result suggests that AGP women CIG intervention has a positive impact on improving rural household income and saving. The result of the logistic regression model reveals that the education status of the group member, total family size of the group member, access to market, distance of extension service provision office and access to credit service influences the participation of women on the program. All variables found to have a positive and significant relationship with the program participation. It was concluded by the study that the government and concerned body made their attention towards improving rural women agricultural production and productivity.