ABSTRACT The study aimed at investigating the relationship between gender and poverty. Poverty is a major obstacle to development in Kenya and in spite of efforts by the government and NGOs to fight it, it persists. Since poverty affects men and women differently, the study sought to investigate whether the solutions offered in fighting poverty recognize and address gender concerns. The study set out to establish how gender concerns have been incorporated and addressed in five anti-poverty p...
Abstract The study aimed on addressing urban poverty in context with urban community gardens in the case of Karoi Town Council. The problem statement states that, due to the prevailing situation in Zimbabwe of poor economy and limited employment opportunities, urban residents are now living under poverty conditions, earning below the poverty datum line and enduring with one meal a day. So it is the core of the study to show how urban community gardens can solve such challenges and reduces urb...
ABSTRACT The study was carried out in the southern division of Kabale municipality in Kabale district on the community PM stations towards poverty reduction. Rural development and urbanization are a result of the incomes and savings generated from the lessons from radio programmes. This is increasing because of the concentration of the community members and the sponsoring institutions. The main objective of the study was to assess the role of community FM stations in poverty reduction. We lo...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out on poverty and crime whose general objective was to establish the extent to which poverty has led to increased crime in Fort portal municipality. Three specific objectives guided the study and these were; to assess the impact of poverty on crime in Fort portal municipality, to identify the causes of high crime rates amongst the people of Fortortal municipality and to establish possible measures on how to reduce crime in Fort portal. The study used a descri...
ABSTRACT “Roads, and means of transport, make a crucial contribution to economic development and growth and bring important social benefits Poorly maintained roads constrain mobility, significantly raise vehicle operating costs, increase accident rates and their associated human and property costs, and aggravate isolation, poverty, poor health, and illiteracy in rural communities This study highlights the economic and social importance of regular road maintenance and recommends ways to ach...
ABSTRACT The study focuses on foreign aid and poverty dynamics in Africa. Specifically, the study addressed two objectives ;(1) the relationship between poverty and aid and (2) the relationship between mortality rate and aid. Following these objectives, the study used fixed effects estimation techniques for the two objectives, the choice of which was determined empirically using Hausman test. Based on this technique, the following results were arrived at:(1) that the coefficient of offi...
ABSTRACT The paper examines NEPAD and poverty eradication programme in Nigeria. The programme is rolled-out to reduce the harsh economic effect of poverty in Nigeria. To be a benefactor of this programme, eligibility to its fund is predicated upon having undergone any of the skill training programmes as defines by the objective of NEPAD. Particularly, the paper interrogates whether NEPAD has achieved poverty eradication in Nigeria through skill acquisition programme. Also, the paper ascertai...
ABSTRACT The Kenya government has instituted fiscal decentralization over the years to promote social economic development, reduce poverty and income inequality and ensure balanced regional development. These include: local government system that was inherited from colonial rule and remained relevant until 2013 when it was replaced by county government; District Focus for Rural Development 1983; devolved funds such as Local Authority Transfer Fund 1999; and Constituency Development Fund...
ABSTRACT Despite the vital role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the economic development of the least developed countries like Tanzania, yet there are some socio-economic and development challenges associated with lack of basic life-sustaining needs (health, shelter, food and protection), poor standard of living, low productivity and lower range of socio-economic choices. The study aimed at examining the contribution of FDI to poverty reduction in Tanzania from 1988 - 2018. The general...
ABSTRACT This study investigated about dependency ratio and poverty in Makindye division, Kampala district. The study was guided by the subsequent objectives; to determine the level of dependency ratio in Makindye divisions, Kampala District to determine the level of poverty in Makindye division, Kampala district and to establish the effect of dependency ration on poverty in Makindye division, Kampala District. The study used descriptive survey design with a sample size of 104 respondents; ho...
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ABSTRACT This report is a result of an academic research entitled “The Contribution of Decentralization and Community Development Project (DCDP) on poverty reduction in Nyagatare District/ Rwanda (2005- 2010)”. The main purpose of this study was to analyze how DCDP project led to poverty reduction in Nyagatare District/Rwanda. The study was guided by three specific objectives: (i) to establish the activities done by DCDP in poverty reduction; ii) to assess the obstacles of DCDP for achiev...
ABSTRACT There have been various forms of foreign aid to developing countries of which Ghana is a beneficiary. Many theories have been attributed to the inception of foreign aid to less developed countries. In some researches, Foreign aid have been attributed to having a great impact on poverty reduction however, there are other studies which have come out with findings that show that foreign aid does not have an impact on poverty reduction. This research therefore seeks to examine the trends...
ABSTRACT There have been various forms of foreign aid to developing countries of which Ghana is a beneficiary. Many theories have been attributed to the inception of foreign aid to less developed countries. In some researches, Foreign aid have been attributed to having a great impact on poverty reduction however, there are other studies which have come out with findings that show that foreign aid does not have an impact on poverty reduction. This research therefore seeks to examine the trends...
ABSTRACT This study determined the role & some sector programs in poverty reduction in Rwanda: A case study of Rwamagana District. The objectives of the study were to establish the role of rural roads in poverty reduction, to find out the role of primary health care in poverty reduction and to find out the role of agriculture extension services in poverty reduction in Rwanda. This study employed a case study design to determine the role of some sector programs in poverty reduction in Rwanda...