Dataset on Agro-Pastoral Youth Participation in Development Interventions in East and West Hararghe Zones, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

The dataset contained in this data article comprises several sections. In all the sections, data were first presented for the full/pooled sample. Moreover, data were disaggregated by gender, Zone and Woreda. Data on socio-demographic characteristics were presented in Table 1 (for the full sample, male and female youth) and Figure 1 (for the two Zones and four Woredas). Data on youth employment and participation in the labour market for the full sample, male and female youth categories are given in Table 2. The Zonal and Woreda level data were presented in Figure 2. The engagement of youth in on-farm and non-/off-farm income-generating activities (IGAs) was given in Table 3 (for the pooled sample, male and female youth) and Figure 3 (for Zonal and Woreda comparisons). Concerning data on agricultural production, income and food security status, Table 4 presents a summary statistic on various aspects of livelihood activities and outcomes for the pooled sample and male and female youth categories. Whereas Figure 4 depicts the Zonal and Woreda level data on experience in farming, land holding size and livestock possessions, Figure 5 presents the status of land registration in the study Zones and Woredas. Likewise, Figure 6 depicts Zonal and Woreda level comparative data on expenditures for productive assets and farm income. Regarding food security, data on household dietary diversity score (HDDS) and food consumption score (FCS) were presented in Figure 7. Youth perception on whether agriculture can be a basic means of livelihood (Table 5 and Figure 8); whether agriculture can be a viable profession with a reasonable financial return (Table 6 and Figure 9); and level of satisfaction with current (agricultural) job (Table 7 and Figure 10) were all included herein. Data on youth access to basic services, infrastructure and facilities were given in Figure 11. Youth ownership of asset, control over use of income, and decision about credit is presented in Table 8 and Figure 12. Data on youth participation in public extension and advisory services, including farmer field schools (FFSs), farmer training centers (FTCs), and pastoral training centers (PTCs) is presented in Table 9 and Figure 13. Similarly, data on youth participation in microfinance institutions (MFI) and small and medium enterprise (SME) promotion activities is depicted in Table 10 and Figure 14. Concerning the participation of youth in community-based organizations (CBOs), networks and groups, data we