Impact of Non-Farm Enterprises on Household Poverty Status: A Propensity Score Matching Approach

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作者：
Asiimwe, John Bosco [1 ]
Katende, Steven [1 ]
Ashaba, Claire [1 ]
机构：
[1] Makerere Univ, Sch Stat & Planning, POB 7062, Kampala, Uganda
来源：
JOURNAL OF POVERTY | 2025年
关键词：
Non-farm enterprises; poverty reduction; propensity score matching; Quasi-binomial GLM; ENTREPRENEURSHIP;
D O I：
10.1080/10875549.2025.2467622
中图分类号：
C916 [社会工作、社会管理、社会规划];
学科分类号：
1204 ;
摘要：
The study evaluates the impact of Non-Farm Enterprises (NFEs) on household poverty status in Uganda, using 2016/17 and 2019/20 National Household Surveys' data. Using Propensity Score Matching and Quasi-binomial Generalized Linear Model, the results indicate that participation in NFEs significantly reduces poverty incidence, with participating households being 8% and 6% likely to be non-poor in 2016/17 and 2019/20, respectively. Additionally, NFE income enhanced expenditures and upward-income mobility, with rural and low-income households benefiting more. However, regional disparities persist, particularly in disadvantaged districts. Findings highlight the critical role of NFEs in diversifying income sources and improving well-being and thus strategic to poverty reduction.
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