INTRODUCTION The study will place emphasis on the community development efforts of women in the economic development in Nigeria. Community development involves some kind of co-operative actions by every member of a particular community to improve the well being or welfare of town members, Battern, R.T.R. (1957, p.8) in recent times, there has been noticeable change in people’s community development as the great provider. There is now remarkable awareness that the people can now develop th...
ABSTRACT This study assessed the effects of rural-urban linkages on markets access in Kibaigwa Emerging Urban Centre (EUC), in Kongwa District. Specifically, the study aimed at characterizing the agricultural markets; examining factors affecting market accessibility to smallholder farmers; determining the contribution of rural-urban linkages on expansion of markets, market networks, and access to market and livelihood strategies in Kongwa District. A total of 202 respondents were randomly se...
Abstract This paper examined the position and roles of current secondary education planning towards achievement of the new framework of industrial economy in the context of Tanzania. The paper focused on examining: i) the contribution of secondary school graduates towards industrial economy; ii) the influence of modern industrialization in the rural development within the framework of five year development plan 2016-2020 and iii) the role of industrialization process in plummeting rural-urban...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page Certification Page Approval Page Dedication Acknowledgement Table of Contents List of Tables Abstract CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Statement of Problem Objective of the Study Significance of the Study Scope and Limitations of the Study CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW AND RESEARCH METHDOLOGY 2.1 Literature Review 2.2 Theoretical Framework 2.3 Research Hypotheses 2.4 Operationalization of Key Concepts 2.5 Research Procedure/Methodology 2.5.1 ...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting girls’ education in the rural primary schools of Nakuru District Kenya The specific objectives of the study were to assess the magnitude and impact of education inequality iii Kenya’s rural areas, analyze the Key economic and social- cultural features of the home environment that predisposes girls to premature termination of education and to determine the influence of teachers’ and parents perception of gender and the ef...
One of the remarkable developments in Nigeria is the introduction of the financial inclusion program by the Federal Government in 2012. This paper examined the effects of financial inclusion on economic development and growth of Nigeria (2011-2019). Financial inclusion is the state of financial system where every member of society has access to appropriate financial products and services for effective and efficient management of resources; get needed resources to finance their businesses; an...
ABSTRACT In this research work, the researcher intended to have a general discussion with local government as my background. But lack of space may not allow me for detailed discussion and analysis. However, all essential part of the role of local government administration in economic and social development of rural areas in Nigeria are discussed. In chapter one, I discussed the background the problem of the study, the scope, some research questions and research hypothesis, significant and som...
ABSTRACT The study aimed at finding out the effectiveness of community participation in Rural Development Projects. It was guided by three specific objectives which are: to assess the extent to which the community participates in community development projects, to explore mechanisms and strategies used to ensure effective community participation in community development projects and to examine the role of the Government and NGOs in ensuring effective community participation in community deve...
TABLE OF CONTENT Title page i Certificationii Dedicationiii Acknowledgment iv Table of content vi CHAPTER ONE 1.1Introduction 1 1.2Scope and Limitation of the Study 2 1.3 Objective of the Study 3 1.4Statement of Problems 3 1.4Statement of Problems3 1.5Significance of the Study 4 1.6Definition of Terms 4 Reference 6 CHAPTER TWO 2.1Literature Review 7 2.2Concept of Local Government 7 2.3Types of Local Government 9 2.4Function of Local Government 11 2.5Problem of Local...
ABSTRACT Rural urban migration has been a phenomenon that has gained world attention due to its associated challenges. This study sought to find out the effects of rural urban migration on the sociodemographic characteristics of migrants living in Abossey Okai Zongo. Using a mixed method approach, both qualitative and quantitative methods were applied in the administration of 100 semi-structured questionnaires. The questionnaires were administered using a multi-staged approach. Respondents ge...
ABSTRACT This study is aimed at critically examining the effects mass media on rural development. The work also includes the origin of the programme, literature review, statement of the research problem. The hypothesis and the research methodology of the study, equally included are the data analysis, data interpretation, results, discussion as well as bibliography. The research problems is “The effectiveness of ESBS (ratio rural Enlightment programme “ONU OHA” The result of the study s...
ABSTRACT Over the years, financial inclusion has gained interest in both economic and financial discourse and it has a development policy especially in developing economies. Developing countries such as Ghana are developing various policies and regulatory framework to ensure they reach all those excluded financially especially the rural dwellers. Mobile phone technology has served as an option for rural populace to embark on financial transaction such as payment, transfers, savings and mobil...
ABSTRACT The subject of citizen participation has been a bone of both administrative and development contention and it is believed that if the participation is effective, development attempts will as well be successful. When Zimbabwe gained independence in 1980, the Government paid much attention in trying to revive the Local Government system in an attempt to redress the unfairness of the colonial Local Government system through formulating legislations and structures that facilitate grassro...
INTRODUTION 1. BLACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Concerted efforts were m ad for many years to involve sub- urban and rural people in Nigeria in modern banking practices. Apart from encouraging the establishment of commercial banks, merchant banks, specialized development bank were created focusing or mortgages Agriculture, savings, co- operatives and other specific areas. Beyond this, rural branches were mandatory for the commercial bank so that the interest of the rural people could be catered for. ...
INTRODUTION 1.1BLACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Concerted efforts were m ad for many years to involve sub- urban and rural people in Nigeria in modern banking practices. Apart from encouraging the establishment of commercial banks, merchant banks, specialized development bank were created focusing or mortgages Agriculture, savings, co- operatives and other specific areas. Beyond this, rural branches were mandatory for the commercial bank so that the interest of the rural people could be catered for. ...