Some of the causes of poverty in Ethiopia are:
Arid conditions leading to irregular production in the agriculture sector.
Improper marketing strategies of agricultural products.
Degrading ecology
Technological know how being poorly developed.
Transportation facilities are poorly developed.
Failure of the rural people in participating in awareness programs meant for them
Absence of sufficient rainfall
Shortage of food products owing to several conditions.
Absence of proper socio economic infrastructure. This includes lack of potable water, proper education and health programs.
Unstable political scenario.