The impact of land tenure security on agricultural productivity in Ethiopia: A meta-analysis

Abstract

Realized land tenure security has not yet been accomplished, despite Ethiopia’s unique land tenure security that changed over time. The aim of this meta-analysis was to investigate how land tenure security affects agricultural productivity. The data for this analysis was obtained from scientific articles. Based on the eligibility criteria of reputability, study design, publication time, empirical data, and language (which is English), 18 articles were chosen. The analysis employed methods including data extraction, article identification, and the random effect model. The finding of the analysis indicates that smallholder farmers with secured land produce 1255.63 kilograms (12.56 quintals) per hectare higher than those with insecure land. Factors such as land tenure security and access to credit were positively and significantly influences agricultural productivity. The findings fairly examine the most current articles because the funnel plot analysis shows no publication bias. In general, the meta-analysis shows us how crucial it is to improve access to credit and land tenure stability in order to increase agricultural output, boost national economic growth, and ensure food security. Therefore, it is essential that future efforts prioritize the enhancement of credit access and the security of land tenure through second- level land certification, which is currently being implemented in the country. These factors are critical for the improvement of agricultural productivity. In addition, it is important to conduct research in the future on how land tenure security, credit access and agricultural productivity are interconnected and influence the livelihoods of smallholder farmers.