ABSTRACT Mangroves are among the most degraded ecosystems in the World. This study focused on assessment of the status of mangroves and their degradation in Rufiji Delta. It was guided by the following objectives: to determine the types of use of mangrove resources in Rufiji Delta, estimate the extent of mangroves cover degradation, identify the factors causing mangrove resources degradation and investigate coping strategies of local communities for management of mangrove resources in the stu...
TABLE OF CONTENTDECLARATIONAPPROVALDEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivLIST OF LEGISLATIONS vLIST OF ACRONYMS viTABLE OF CONTENT viiiABSTRACT xiCHAPTER ONE 1GENERAL INTRODUCTION 11.0 IntroductionliThe background of the study I1.2 statement of the problem 4I .3Objectives of the study 51.3.1 General objective 51.3.2 Specific objectives 61 .4Research questions 6Scope of the research 61.6 Significantofihestudy 71.7 Research methodology 71.8 Literature review 81.9 Chapterization 12CHAPTER TWO 142,Olntrodu...
ABSTRACT This study considers the effect of urbanization on key economic social and environmental variables. These variables are used to develop indices to measure sustainable development in the urban areas of south-west Nigeria. It is done by assessing the impact of urbanization and some other driving force of development on urban economic growth and the quality of life and quality of the environment in the area. A thorough review of issues and concerns relating to urbanization economics gro...
Drought and desertification are twin global environmental problems. Nigeria is faced with rapid desert encroachment affecting fifteen northern most states from moderate to severe rate. Climatic variability and anthropogenic activities such as deforestation, extensive cultivation, overgrazing, cultivation of marginal land, bush burning, fuel wood extraction, faulty irrigation system and urbanization are major causes of desertification. Drought and desertification impact directly or indirectly ...
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ABSTRACT “Local Government is the heart and soul of any Government for the people and by the people. It is through local authorities that a country’s development is realized. Every investor has to work with local authorities for taxation, rates and other services offered in both rural and urban areas” (Harare Residents’ Trust 2017). This study seeks to recommend how Local Governments can improve their role in promoting Local Development by using the Developmental model of Local Govern...
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Sustainable finance in banking has been a major discuss in recent years as it is generally agreed that the exercise of entrenching social and economic considerations into project finance, going beyond the traditional way of banking that reflects only a sole consideration for financial returns to its shareholders. Hence, the objective of the dissertation will be to understand the responsibilities of banks in sustainable finance development in view of their lending options, de...
INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF STUDY Agricultural credit in Nigeria dates back to the 1930s. But organized credit to farmers, but it did not start until 1772 when Nigerian agriculture and co-operative bank (N.A.C.B) was established. The awareness of the serous decline in agricultural production was partly responsible for the establishment of the bank. The N.A.C.B was not the only financial institution, which provides agricultural credit. Prior to establishment of N.A.C.B, agricultural credit sc...
ABSTRACT The study focused on the investigation of the livelihood strategies of people living in Mwenezi district. The study looks at the challenges in implementing the livelihood strategies. lt identified the vulnerabilities to drought that people face in Mwenezi. lnterviews were conducted and each respondent from a selected household was asked questions and responses were organized so that conclusions can be drawn. The study also attempted to highlight challenges of drought in Mwenezi. Agri...
ABSTRACT The study sought to explore soil conservation practices by smallholder farmers in agro-pastoral systems in Serengeti District in Tanzania. The study used a descriptive and cross-sectional design. Data collection employed both primary and secondary data. The main methods were household questionnaire surveys, key informant interviews, and direct observation. The analysis of data involved the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) versions 16.0 and Microsoft excel. The study i...
Abstract Residents of wards 12 and 13 in Mberengwa depend on subsistence agriculture for their livelihoods. These residents incorporate weather forecasts in agricultural decision- making especially in decisions that relate to crop production. The residents of the two wards, have since developed their own indigenous weather forecasting systems that they use in conjunction with meteorological weather forecasts for agricultural planning purposes. This study examines the perceptions of th...
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 The study sought to evaluate consumers’ perceptions about sustainable clothing in Ghana using the Accra Metropolis as a case study. The study was a descriptive survey employing the quantitative approach to data collection and analysis. The main instrument for data collection was a questionnaire. A sample of 425 consumers of clothing was selected from the Central Business District of Accra using the convenience sampling technique. The study revealed that consumers of clothing percei...
Abstract: The integration of indigenous knowledge and science through and ecosystem based adaptation provides a basis for the formulation of culturally acceptable and sustainable adaptation practices. This study aims to determine sustainable climate change adaptation strategies for the Taita Hills in Kenya and assess their potential for integration with ecosystem based adaptation. It uses a mixed methodology that involves literature review, participatory methods and household surveys. As a r...
Abstract This chapter presented the introduction to the study, background to the study, problem statement, purpose/general objective of the study, specific objectives, research questions, scope of study, significance of the study and the key terms. 1.1 Background The National Agricultural and Advisory Services (NAADS) Programme was created in 2001 by an Act of Parliament to specifically address constraints of lack of access to agricultural information, knowledge and improved technology among ...