The Dedesa-Gibe Wama-Valley Sorghum, Maize and Oil crops (DSM) LZ is located in east Wollega and Illuababora administrative zones of Oromiya region. It encompasses woredas/ districts of Bila Seyo, Leka Dulecha, Wayu Tuka Chewaka, Jimma Arjo, Nunu Kumba, Wama Boneya, Bneya Boshe, Sibu Sire (east Wollega zone) and Bedele, Limu seka, Limu Kosa (Illuababora 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).