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THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC SPENDING ON POVERTY REDUCTION IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACTThis work was done to analyze the impact of public spending on poverty eradication in Nigeria from (1980-2011). In this research work, multiple regression analysis was used and five variables were used in the empirical analysis. They are government expenditure on agriculture and water resources (AGWR), health (HTH) education (EDU) transportation and communication (TRCM) and Housing and environment. The data used in this research was collected from secondary data obtained from National...

Microfinance Institutions and Poverty Reduction in Rubirizi District, Western Uganda

Abstract Microfinance has been one of the strategies for poverty alleviation in developing countries. Following the success of the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh, the microfinance revolution has stormed the developing countries today. Although micro credit programmes in Uganda date from 1980s, the proliferation of micro credit scheme or microfinance institutions began after restoration of economic freedom in the 1990s. Today, Uganda has several governmental and non-governmental organizations offe...

Effect Of Poverty On Academic Performance Of Pupils At Masalani Primary School In Masalani Zone, Ijara District, Kenya

ABSTRACT  The purpose of this study was to establish the effects of poverty on pupil's academic performance of the selected primary schools m Masalani Zone, Ijara District Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between the effects mentioned and academic performance in Masalani Zone, and to investigate the role of the community in alleviating poverty and improving education in Masalani Zone. The methods used for data collection was questionnaires to t...

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY FOR POVERTY REDUCTION IN SOMALI REGIONAL STATE ETHIOPIA

Abstract: ICTs has a positive impact on the living conditions of rural and urban societies if it used in appropriate and utilize to the maximum extent. This study is, therefore, focused on exploration of opportunities and challenges in using Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for poverty reduction. The objective of the study includes Identifying opportunities of using ICTs in poverty reduction in this region, Exploring challenges of using ICT in poverty reduction and Suggestin...

Effects of Savings And Credit Cooperatives on Poverty Status of Cereal Crop Farmers in Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nigeria

Abstract             This study assessed "The effects of savings and credit cooperative on poverty reduction among cereal crop farmers in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria". The study employed a multistage sampling technique to select a sample of 198 out of 617 crop farmers for interview using structured questionnaires. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Double Difference Estimator, Likert-Scale and Logistic regression model. The amount of per capita house...

Poverty and Pupils' Academic Performance in Selected Primary Schools in Majanji Sub-County Busia District

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The Impact of Poverty On School Enrolment: A Case Study Musoa Division, Mbooni West District

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POVERTY AND THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY

ABSTRACT:This research study by means of robust statistical analysis investigated the poverty situation in Nigeria and how it affects the citizens and the economy at large. This research was taken in a period of 25 years which is from 1985 – 2010. The ordinary least square method was used to investigate this work.The empirical analysis carried out showed that the Nigerian economy has changed from a diversified economy to a mono economy because of the over dependence of the oil sector and th...

Factors Influencing Default In Servicing Agricultural Loans: A Case Study Of Agricultural Finance Corporation, Machakos County

ABSTRACT Farm credit offered by AFC is an important tool in poverty alleviation through creation of working opportunities for beneficiaries. The facility improves the economic and social status through poverty alleviation, employment creation and income generation for low income farmers with limited opportunities. Through this facility, the government mainly targets to improve the livelihood and food sufficiency among the rural populace. However, loan repayment is faced by high levels of defa...

Youth Participation And Poverty Reduction In Makindye Division, Kampala District-Uganda

ABSTRACT The novelty in aim of this study was set in its grapple to analyze the potential of Uganda's populous youth in relation to the county's strategy to reduce·• the levels of poverty. Using ' Makindye sub-county in Kampala as the case study, the basic features of this work are presented in a chronology of five chapters. Chapter one sets the base for the study. It contains the background to the research, statement of the problem, purpose, objectives of the study; research question...

People's Perceptions Towards Government Programmes and Poverty Eradication A Case Study Of Naads in Kapteretsub-County

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................. i DEDICATION ................................................................................................................................ ii APPROVAL .................................................................................................................................. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .......................................

MODELING POVERTY STATUS OF GHANAIANS: A LOGISTIC REGRESSION APPROACH

ABSTRACT The poor are not evenly distributed within the country and they do not share the same socio-economic and demographic characteristics. It is against this  background that analysis of the characteristics  that differentiate the poor from  the  non-poor  in  Ghana  cannot  be  underestimated.  Poverty  indicators make it possible to analyze the likely  determinants and are, therefore, essential for formulating  policy  interventions that may contribute  directly or ...

PUBLIC POLICY AND GRASS ROOT DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA (A CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF NATIONAL POVERTY ERADICATION PROGRAMME ON ASARI-TORU L. G. A OF RIVER STATE)

ABSTRACT In am attempt to develop and improve the standard of living and eradicate poverty in Asari – Torm local government area this study was carried out, it highlighted public policy and grass root development in Nigeria, with a critical appraisal of the National Poverty Eradication Programme. The programme uses personnel, money and material resources to achieve its goals and objectives.  The study is aimed at heightening the significant role of effective and efficient implementation of...

Coping With Poverty In Rural Communities Of Third World Africa: The Case Of Mukonoweshuro Cooperative Gardening In Gutu, Zimbabwe

ABSTRACT Since the colonial era, Africa has remained a victim of circumstances such that it has been affected by a range of problems that make its population suffer in many ways. One of the problems that continue haunting Africa, particularly most of its third world countries is poverty. Zimbabwe is one of those countries that have been deeply affected by crippling poverty levels. The problem of hunger has been exacerbated by the volatile political atmosphere, tremendous socio-economic upheav...

Empowering Women To Aleviate Poverty Through Accessibility To Information: A Case Of Narok Town

ABSTRACT Information and knowledge play an important role in enabling rural women to achieve economic empowerment through poverty alleviation. The general aim of this study was to determine the contribution of information in the empowerment of rural women. In a bid to achieve this objective, the study sought to assess the roles of information in increasing women access and control of economic resources, in assisting women contribute towards economic decisions at the household and community le...


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