https://survey.amu.edu.et/ojs/index.php/EJBSS <p>The Ethiopian Journal of Business and Social Sciences (EJBSS), based at Arba Minch University in Ethiopia, publishes peer-reviewed articles biannually across various fields, including business and economics, social sciences and humanities, behavioral and pedagogical sciences, and law. EJBSS accepts original scientific articles that have undergone peer review, typically including full-length articles, review articles, theoretical articles, methodological articles, and case studies. Additionally, the journal occasionally publishes other types of articles, such as brief reports, comments, replies to previously published articles, book reviews, and monographs. EJBSS disseminates its publications to the scientific community in Ethiopia and beyond, aiming to showcase Ethiopian academic achievements to the global community and highlight the significance of Ethiopian scientific research. As a non-profit academic journal, EJBSS is committed to promoting scholarly contributions based at Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Arba Minch University en-US Ethiopian Journal of Business and Social Science 2707-2770 https://survey.amu.edu.et/ojs/index.php/EJBSS/article/view/917 <p><em>This study examined the challenges and prospects of pastoralists’ displacement and settlement in Yabello, located in Borana Zone, southern Ethiopia. Pastoralism is widely recognized as the backbone of the economy in vast arid and semi-arid rangelands. Despite its significant economic contribution, however, the system faces numerous natural and human-induced challenges that increasingly contribute to displacement and livelihood transformation. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, integrating both qualitative and quantitative techniques, including household surveys, field observations, key informant interviews, case studies, and focus group discussions. Particular attention was given to inconsistencies between state policies and local customary laws, especially regarding differing perspectives on the settlement of displaced pastoralists in urban areas. Fieldwork was conducted in former settlement camps established during the Derg period, located in the peri-urban areas of Yabello. These settlements illustrate diverse livelihood options and adaptive strategies adopted by displaced pastoral households. Although numerous empirical studies by scholars and NGOs have documented the challenges facing pastoral communities, none have specifically recommended the permanent settlement of displaced pastoralists in Yabello town, an important gap this study seeks to address. Another gap relates to policy guidelines, which recognize the right of displaced households to settle in towns and engage in part-time or full-time urban economic activities, yet remain inadequately implemented. By examining the interface between formal policy frameworks and customary institutions, this study aims to bridge this gap and propose context-sensitive solutions. The findings suggest that urban local governments should facilitate the permanent settlement of displaced pastoralists while supporting their engagement in urban agriculture, trade, and other diversified livelihood opportunities.</em></p> <p><strong>Keywords</strong>: Displacement, pastoralists, policy guidelines, settlement, livelihood diversification.</p> Fekadu Debela Benti Teshome Furgasa Dirbaba Tsalafo Chaka Chame Copyright (c) 2026 Ethiopian Journal of Business and Social Science https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2026-07-09 2026-07-09 9 2 1 22 10.59122/EJBSS917 https://survey.amu.edu.et/ojs/index.php/EJBSS/article/view/936 <p>Digital technologies are vital for mapping land uses/covers and enhancing forest monitoring practices. This study aimed to map land use/land cover (LULC) changes, analyze tree canopy cover dynamics, and evaluate the role of improved cook stoves (ICS) in forest conservation in selected localities of Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Detailed spatiotemporal data were acquired using high-resolution satellite (LANDSAT, Spot, LASAC) images, aerial photography, Global Forest Watch (GFW), GIS techniques, and ground truth (ground control point). The LULC classes were classified using a supervised classification technique. Magnitudes and rates of LULC dynamics were computed using relevant techniques. It was found that forest (79.1%) and agroforestry (137.6%) showed significant increases following the provision of ICS to households in the study localities. The findings confirm the effectiveness of implementing ICS in the conservation and sustainable management of forests. The study recommends scaling up the adoption of ICS through community engagement and targeted interventions, leveraging updated remote sensing technologies for continuous monitoring, and integrating findings into local forest management policies. These measures aim to support long-term biodiversity conservation, mitigate deforestation, and enhance ecosystem resilience in the Gamo Zone.</p> Hailemariam Atinaf Lemma Tadese Copyright (c) 2026 Ethiopian Journal of Business and Social Science https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2026-07-10 2026-07-10 9 2 23 48 10.59122/EJBSS936