ABSTRACT This research work is intended to do analysis of rural banking habits f the rural communities of the Nigeria and to analyze the various problems militating against the successful implementation of the rural banking awareness from the central bank annual report and statement of account 1999. Survey conducted it was revealed that the country is under banked. In this work, some plausible recommendations that will assist the monetary authorities in fashionry out practicable and ...
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 essentials part of the role of local government administration in economic and social development of rural areas in Nigeria are discussed and analysis. However, all essential parts of the “Effect of local government administration in Economic and Social Development of Rural Areas ...
ABSTRACT The developing world is challenged with a large number of persons involved in less productive and vulnerable employment. Ghana is not an exemption. This limits the country’s effort towards a successful achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, particularly Goals 1, 8 and 10 which relate to ‘no poverty’, ‘decent work and economic growth’ and ‘lower inequality’, respectively. This study broadly examines the role of employment in explaining welfare in Ghan...
Abstract An integrated approach continues to be recognized as the most prudent path to sustainable development. The assumption is that any successful development must take into account the economic, social, cultural, environmental and geographic realities that shape the lives of people. The study therefore sought to examine the impact of the integrated development management approach on the delivery of WASH services to the rural poor. The study used a case study design by focusing on Binga d...
ABSTRACT Despite the major role played by rural and community banks in economic development and in the financial climate, their performance over a decade now have not been up to expectations. They continue to experience huge challenges due to innovations in technology as well as globalization which create opportunities for growth. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of liquidity on rural and community banks in the Eastern Region of Ghana selected from eleven (11) banks for t...
ABSTRACT The aim of this project was to find out the role of Ijeudo (Enugu South) women cooperative society development of Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu State. The subject matter use of the study consisted of four hundred and ninety nine women cooperative from six registered women cooperative in the same local government sample size was use din selecting these four hundred and ninety nine cooperative from the population of the six registered local government. Questionnaire an...
ABSTRACT The community banking scheme has been in operation since December 1990, and has to a large extent achieved its objectives as a vehicle for poverty alleviation at the grassroots’ level. With about 1000 unit community banks and hundreds of thousands of customers, the banking habit has reasonably increased in the rural areas. The poor farmers, cattle rears, fisher men and artisans who might not have collateral but are hardworking could get loans from their community banks for product...
ABSTRACT The community banking scheme has been in operation since December 1990, and has to a large extent achieved its objectives as a vehicle for poverty alleviation at the grassroots’ level. With about 1000 unit community banks and hundreds of thousands of customers, the banking habit has reasonably increased in the rural areas. The poor farmers, cattle rears, fisher men and artisans who might not have collateral but are hardworking could get loans from their community banks for producti...
Abstract: The objectives of this study are to identify determinants of access to rural financial services and analyze socio-economic impacts of the services in Ethiopia. A sample of 414 rural households was randomly selected for the study. Descriptive statistics and econometric models were applied to realize the objectives. Multinomial logistic regression model was applied to analyze determinants of access of rural households to rural financial services, and multinomial logit model, and Gene...
ABSTRACT This research investigated the effect of village banks on rural development from 2006 to the year 2010. The specific objectives of the research were to determine the role of village banks in development of clients in Midia, discover the social and economic achievements of the clients of the village banks and identify some of the challenges facing the village banks in developing clients' socio-economic life in Midia Sub-County. In the literature review, different concepts and opinion...
ABSTRACT Women are responsible for the bulk of agricultural processing activities in rural areas. Dearth of effective processing facilities has limited their productivity, thus predisposing them to low welfare status. Development Partnership in Higher Education (DELPHE) intervention sought to enhance women processors‟ capacity, however, its effect on their welfare status is yet to be ascertained. Therefore, the effects of DELPHE project on welfare status of rural women processors in Oyo and...
Abstract This research work is geared towards finding out the Role of Independent Television in Political Mobilization of Rural Areas in Nigeria with special reference to Uziare Local government area. For this study, five rural towns in Uziare local government area were studied. The important of Television as the mobilization media, mass communication is universally acknowledged. The use of television utilization, such a high cost of television maintenance and poor power supply, most rural co...
Abstract Investment on agriculture by countries is essential because it is core to every nation’s development. In Kenya, people particularly youth are involved in agriculture yet it attracts limited investment. This study which was aimed at highlighting age, gender participation and the role of literacy in small scale farming among the trained youth in Kiambu County, Kenya. This was mixed methods descriptive and cross sectional study that also employed triangulation to enhance confidence i...
ABSTRACT This study examines the level and forms of participation of rural women in local governance in Zimbabwe with a focus on Mutasa Rural District in Manicaland Province. The study focused on women‟s participation in local governance and in decision making structures such as Council, Ward Development Committees (WADCOs), Ward Assemblies, Village Development Committees (VIDCOs), Village Assemblies and Water Point Committees (WPCs). The Liberal Feminist theory was used to guide this study...
TABLE OF CONTENTSDeclarationApprovalDedicationAcknowledgementList of Abbreviations ixAbstractCHAPTER ONEBACKGROUND OF THE STUDY1 .0 Introduction1. 1 Background of the study1 .2 Statement of the problem1 .3 Purpose of the study1 .4 Objective of the study1.5 Research questions ... s1.6 Scope of the study 61 .6. 1 Geographical Scope1.6.2 Time Scope 61.6. 3 Content Scope 61.7 Significance of the Study 61.8 l)efinition of Key Terms 71.9 Conceptual framework .CHAPTER TWO i ()viLITERATURE REVIEW .10...