Becho- Adea teff and chickpea (BAT) Livelihood zone (LZ) is one of the livelihood zones located in central part of Oromiya and Ethiopia. The woredas located in the LZ are Adea, Akaki, Gimbichu, Liben Chukula, Lome (in East Shewa Adminstrative Zone); Becho, Dawo, Ilu, Kersa, Sebeta, Seden Sodo, Sodo Dachi, Tole (in South-West Shewa Administrative Zone); and Dendi (in West Arsi Administrative Zone).
The information presented refers to November 2006-October 2007, a normal 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).