ABSTRACT Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have the potential to improve the welfare of the poor by providing opportunities to increase social capital; improve availability of market information; creation of new economic opportunities; improve economic efficiency and competitiveness; better access to health and education facilities and more efficient and effective governance. In spite of the significant ICT development and growing recognition of their benefits, there are conc...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to establish· the effects of poverty on pupil's academic performance of the selected primary schools in Kendu-Bay sub division, Rachuonyo district, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between the effects mentioned and academic perfonnance in Kendu-Bay sub division, and to investigate the role of the community in alleviating poverty and improving education in Kendu-Bay sub division. The study employed a descri...
ABSTRACT Rural development has been erroneously equated to agricultural development. The former works to diversify income through non-farm activities to complement proceeds of the latter. However, the actual role of non-farm income in poverty alleviation is not yet known among rural households. There is therefore the need to critically explore the roles of non-farm income diversification in rural poverty alleviation. The patterns and contributions of nonfarm income diversification to poverty...
A robust economic growth cannot be achieved without putting in place well focused programme to reduce poverty through empowering the people by increasing their access to factors of production.
ABSTRACT This research investigated the effectiveness of market based approach in promoting poverty alleviation from smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe. The research gathered evidence from a group of smallholder farmers in Domboshava, Zimbabwe, who are part of a market- based approach project run by SNV in order to sustain and improve the livelihoods of vulnerable and emerging rural farming households in Domboshava and thus reduce their dependence on humanitarian assistance. Literature review w...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Declaration ................................................................................................... .i Approval ....................................................................................................... ii Dedication ................................................................................................... iii Acknowledgements ..................................................................................... iv Table of contents ............
ABSTRACT. In order to eliminate poverty among households, there is need to ensure that proper education is made accessible to all the Kenyans and this must begin from the basic level of education. This basic level is at Early Childhood Development.The purpose of this study was to find out the effects of poverty on Early Childhood Education in Kamariny Zone.The study utilizes descriptive survey where the target population includes 16 schools of which 8 will be sampled through simple random sam...
ABSTRACT The study investigates the effectiveness of the youth revolving fund in alleviating poverty in Zimbabwe. This will be brought about through using a case study of the Youth Agenda Trust’s involvement in Zengeza Suburbs from the period 2007-2014. The researcher made use of the questionnaires and interviews to collect data. A purposeful sample was used in choosing the beneficiaries of the youth revolving fund. Interviews were also conducted with the beneficiaries of the youth revolvin...
Introduction Excellencies, distinguished guests, members of the Press, ladies and gentlemen, this is a unique day and unique occasion for me. In the first instance, it is a singular honour and privilege to be given this rare opportunity to address such a distinguished audience on the sore issue of poverty in Africa that has agitated my mind for several years now. But most importantly, today happens to be the birthday of our Chancellor, Dr. David Oyedepo, whose passion, vision and raison d'et...
ABSTRACT This study entitled “Entrepreneurship as a tool for poverty reduction in Nigeria, Kwara central senatorial district.” was intended to assess the impact, implementation and evaluating the effectiveness of NDE & NEEDS, especially in relation to policy and strategy formulation, implementation, co-ordination, monitoring, and utilization of human and materials resources. Four hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Related literature on entrepreneurship and poverty reduction s...
ABSTRACT This thesis examined household demographic factors and how they influence poverty levels in Namibia. While most previous studies have used income and expenditure to define household socio-economic status levels, this study used a three poverty dimension approach namely health, education and living standard. This is because poverty is multidimensional. The data used came from the Namibia Household Income and Expenditure Survey (NHIES) of 2009/10. Initially, the Alkire Foster method wa...
Abstract: This study tried to assess agro-pastoral households’ poverty status in the Godey district to enhance the effectiveness of poverty alleviation programs for development actors. It specifically aimed at analysing agro-pastoral households’ poverty status and its determinants in Godey district. Two stages random sampling procedure was employed to select sample households. In the first stage, all Tuulos of the district are listed and then only agro-pastoral Tuulos are purposely selec...
ABSTRACT It is generally acknowledged that availability of data remains critical to effective monitoring of poverty indicators and evaluation of policies and programmes towards alleviating poverty. The paucity of data has reduced the frequency of measuring poverty indicators at the national and regional level. District level poverty indicators are yet to be estimated since sampling designed data collected can only provide national and regional level indicators. This thesis applied multiple im...
This study sought to find out the issues affecting the Women's right which includes: gender based domestic violence, discrimination, polygamy, FGM and right to own property. The research also resorts to investigate the possible solution to those issues. The selection and identification of groups of people was based on random selection of the four communities (Bomachoge, Boitangare, Bokinami and Bonyangande) to represent the entire population ofGucha County. The results of the study show that ...
ABSTRACT This study sought to investigate into poverty alleviation through vocational and technical education in the Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis in the Western Region. It employed the descriptive survey research design and the qualitative approach for the purpose of data collection and analysis. The sample was made up of 20 teachers, 78 present students, 20 past students, 2 principals and ten H.O.Ds from YMCA Vocational Training Institute and Takoradi Technical Institute in the Takoradi...