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VOL. 9, ISSUE 4 (2023)
Spatial structuring and socio-economic influences of non-agricultural activities in the sub-prefecture of koun-fao (Côte D'ivoire); A "depauperi zation" sector in a rural area
Authors
Armand Koulaï, Aya Louise Kouakou
Abstract
Although Côte d'Ivoire has a long agrarian tradition, non-agricultural
activities have been booming in rural areas since colonial times. Thus, areas
considered as regions where agriculture has a considerable hold, are theaters
of a remarkable development of the non-agricultural sector which becomes a
survival strategy of the rural populations. This is the case of the rural
territories of the Koun-Fao sub-prefecture in eastern Côte d'Ivoire. Given the
growing scale of these activities, the general objective of this research is to
analyze their spatial organization and the socio-economic influences that
result from them. To achieve this objective, the methodology adopted is a
combination of data collection techniques: documentary research, observation,
interviews and surveys by questionnaire with 122 actors of non-agricultural
activities in 8 villages (Koto N'ganda, Akrassikro, Yomiankro, Ouatté,
Yakrasso, Dokanou, Koria and Assindi) of the Sub-Prefecture of Koun-Fao The
data collected was processed manually and with the help of computer and
cartographic tools. The results of the surveys showed that this activity is
present in almost all the villages in the study area. This is a
non-agricultural sector that generates income that helps to improve the economic
and social living conditions of the population. In short, non-agricultural
activities have become very important levers in the fight against
"depauperization" (poverty) in the rural areas of the Koun-Fao
sub-prefecture.
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Pages:60-66
How to cite this article:
Armand Koulaï, Aya Louise Kouakou "Spatial structuring and socio-economic influences of non-agricultural activities in the sub-prefecture of koun-fao (Côte D'ivoire); A "depauperi zation" sector in a rural area". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 9, Issue 4, 2023, Pages 60-66
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