Abay Gorge Sesame, Maize and Honey (ASM) LZ is located in east Wollega administrative zone of Oromia region during the reference year. However currently this zone divided into east Wollega and Horro Guduru Wollega zones. Haro, Ibantu, Gida Ayana, Kiremu, Limu are weredas in East Wallega zone while Guduru, Ababo and Jarte Jerdega weredas are in Horro Guduru Wellega zone.
The information presented refers to November 2006-October 2007, a normal/good year by local standards. Provided there are no fundamental and rapid shifts in the economy, the information in this profile is expected to remain valid for approximately five years (i.e. until 2012).