Abay, Muger and Jema Sorghum-Teff (MAS) livelihood zone is geographically located in North Shoa and West Shoa administrative zone of Oromiya region. Berha-aleltu, Degem, Dera, Gerar-Jarso, Hidabu-abote, Kuyu, Sululta, Warajarso, Debrelibanose, Yayagulele, (north Shoa zone) and Adaa-Berga, Ambo zuria, Tokye -kutaye, Cheliya, Dano, Ilfeta, Abuna-gindeberet, Gindeberet, Jeldu, Metarobi, Jibat (west Shoa zone) are woredas found in the LZ.
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 2013).