scholarly journals Factors Influencing Role Performance of Community Leaders in Rural Development Activities in Southwestern Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 473-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Famakinwa ◽  
Banji Olalere Adisa ◽  
Dorcas Lola Alabi
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Structure Interview ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Role Performance ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
Southwestern Nigeria ◽  
Factors Influencing

The study investigated crucial factors influencing role performance of community leaders in rural development activities (RDAs) in Southwestern Nigeria. A multi‑stage sampling procedure was used to select the respondents. Primary data were collected from 352 respondents using structure interview schedule while key informants were subjected to in‑depth interview. Appropriate descriptive statistical tools were used to summarise quantitative data while content analysis was used for qualitative data. Factor analysis was used to isolate crucial factors influencing role performance. The results showed that majority (78.7 % and 89.2 %) were male and married respectively with a mean age of 51.83 ± 8.91 years. Also, honesty (92.9 %) and individual contributions to RDAs (84.7 %) were the major criteria used for leadership emergence. Protecting the welfare of the community members (mean = 2.42) and community mobilization (mean = 2.28) were the major roles performed. Crucial factors found to be associated with role performance of community leaders in RDAs were household, socio‑economic status, bases of influence, institutional support among others. The study concluded that the identified factors were germane to role performance. It was therefore recommended that these identified factors should be considered in selecting people into leadership position to enhance formidable rural leadership structure and sustainable rural development.

scholarly journals SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTHERN REGION OF GHANA: INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING LEADERSHIP PARTICIPATION

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-22
Author(s):  
Kofi Poku Quan-Baffour ◽  
David Addae
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
International Development ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Active Participation ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
The Government ◽  
Community Improvement

Successive governments in Ghana have since the attainment of independence in 1957 initiated many programmes aimed at promoting sustainable rural development. The Northern Region of the country has benefited immensely from such initiatives. Many non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and International Development Agencies (IDAs) have augmented the efforts of government by making the region a focus of their developmental agenda. In spite of the profound commitment exhibited by the government and external development partners in bringing about sustainable development to the area, the Northern Region still remains one of the most deprived areas in terms of access to basic and necessary facilities and amenities. It can be argued that since rural leaders wield considerable influence over their people, their participation in rural development projects will go a long way to ensure the success of such projects. It is against this backdrop that this article sought to identify strategies for enhancing the participation of community leaders in the development of their communities in the Northern Region. The study was undertaken in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba district of the Northern Region. It is the belief of the authors that the results from this study can be generalised to the entire region. This study employed the mixed methods research approach where 100 community leaders were selected for interviews. The study found amongst other things that community leaders in the district lacked basic literacy and numeracy skills, which hampered their active participation in the various stages of community development. It was recommended that the capacities of community leaders should constantly be built in order to promote their active participation in community improvement initiatives.

scholarly journals Women’s Perception on Community Based Development Organization Activities in Imo State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
J. C. Olojede ◽  
J. O. Oparaojiaku ◽  
J. C. I. Ukoha
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Healthcare Provision ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Development Organization ◽  
Imo State ◽  
International Agencies ◽  
The Government

Women’s community based organization serves as the apex organization for rural development and their perception in the activities involved should not be overlooked. This is because perception precedes action. The study assessed women’s perception on Community Based Development Organization activities in Imo State, Nigeria. These women organizations were purposively selected from 10 communities with developmental projects. Random sampling procedure was adopted to select 120 members of the organization, thus 12 respondents from each community. Primary data were collected with a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, percentages and mean scores. The result on personal/socio-economic characteristics revealed that a good proportion of the respondents fall within the age bracket of 31-50 (58%), married (75%) with household size of 1-5 (66.7%).  Also 66% of the respondents had a secondary and tertiary education while the majority were farmers and traders/artisans (80%) with a minimum income of N10, 000 – 200,000 per month. The result also revealed that the respondents were involved in all the developmental activities listed. The major activities include: attending meetings (100%), mobilization of funds (100%), contribution of time/labour (83.3%), actual execution of projects (83.3%), awareness creation (75%), environmental sanitation (66.7%) and healthcare provision (66.7%) respectively. The respondents’ perception on community-based development activities involved showed high and positive perception (M = 3.2) while rural development in the community ranked 1st, non-recognition of women as partners in development by government, feeling of joy and satisfaction in involvement and no compensation from the government ranked 2nd and 3rd respectively. The study therefore, recommends that the government should identify and recognize the efforts of the women organization as supportive to rural development and try to compensate through awards/training. The women organization should organize to get assistance from national and international agencies as well as consult with governmental development agencies.

scholarly journals Households’ Decision to Participate in Cooperative Organizations: Evidence from Farmers in Akwa Ibom State, Southern Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 28-36
Author(s):  
Nsikak-Abasi A. Etim ◽  
Samuel P. Udolnyang ◽  
Elizabeth S. Ebukiba ◽  
Edet J. Udoh
Keyword(s):  
Capital Accumulation ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Probit Analysis ◽  
Household Size ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Farmer Organizations ◽  
Coefficient Of Concordance

Farmer organizations are effective mechanisms for increasing agricultural production, darners income and reducing poverty. Regrettably, farmers have not taken advantage of the lofty benefits accruable to those who voluntarily join these organizations. The study estimated the factors influencing households decision to participate in cooperative organizations and also tested the level of agreement among identified constraints linked with participation. Multistage sampling procedure was employed to select 120 farmers for the study. Primary data  were obtained using questionnaires. Data were analyzed using Probit model and Kendall’s coefficient of concordance. Results of analyses revealed that the mean age, years of educational attainment  household size and years of farming experience were 32, 15, 5 and 7 respectively. Result of probit analysis further indicate that age of the farmer, farm income, household size, participation in meeting, major decision maker, distance of farm to the nearest road and farmers social status were the most critical factors influencing households decision to participate in cooperative organizations. Result of Kendall’s coefficient of concordance revealed that there was 0.42 (moderate agreement) between the ranking of constraints associated with farmers' participation in cooperative organizations. Furthermore, findings showed that the top five factors limiting households’ decision to participate in cooperative organizations were inadequate capital accumulation, high embezzlement of funds, poor leadership, recurring internal crises and lack of initiative. Policies to provide good and accessible roads, increase farmers incomes and encourage youths are rational options that will enhance effective participation in cooperative organizations.

scholarly journals Farmers’ livelihood strategies and perceived constraints from the poor and non-poor households: A dataset from a field survey in Nghe An, Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quy Van Khuc ◽  
Quan-Hoang Vuong ◽  
Phu Pham ◽  
My-Hien Nguyen ◽  
Cong-Thang Ngo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Livelihood Strategies ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
Plantation Forests ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Poor Households ◽  
Rural Livelihood ◽  
Perceived Constraints

rural livelihood, plantation forests, primary data, sustainable rural development, Vietnam

scholarly journals Factors influencing input dealers’ performance of extension roles to farmers in Yobe State of Nigeria

Agro-Science ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-102
Author(s):  
E.O. Owoade ◽  
M. Abubakar ◽  
A.L. Abdulhakeem ◽  
J.A. Akinwale
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Agricultural Knowledge ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
And Training ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Analyze Data

The study examined factors influencing input dealers’ performance of extension role to farmers in Yobe State of Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted in selecting 86 input dealers. Primary data were collected from them on socioeconomic characteristics, performance of extension roles, sources of agricultural knowledge and training using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze data. Results showed that input dealers were mostly males (98.8%); young and agile with mean age of 41.8 years, 44.2% had tertiary education but 86.0% had no agricultural qualifications. Although input dealers’ performance of extension roles was high (55.8%), they had low training (68.6%) to boost performance. Significant relationships existed between performance of extension roles and type of trade (χ2 = 25.135, p < 0.05) and membership of input dealers association (χ2 = 12.550, p < 0.05). Also, a significant positive correlation existed between performance of extension roles and training received (r = 0.33, p < 0.05) and sources of agricultural knowledge (r = 0.25, p < 0.05). It was recommended that input dealers should be strengthened to perform extension roles by enhancing their training and access to sources of agricultural knowledge via institutionalized research, extension, input companies and input dealers’ linkage.

scholarly journals Performance Analysis of Islamic Micro Finance Institutions on Sustainable Rural Development in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 44-57
Author(s):  
Aan Zainul Anwar ◽  
Edi Susilo ◽  
Fatchur Rohman ◽  
Purbayu Budi Santoso ◽  
Edy Yusuf Agung Gunanto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Microfinance Institutions ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
Service Accessibility ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Islamic Microfinance

This study aims to analyze the influence of the performance of Islamic microfinance institutions (MFIs) in strengthening the agricultural and fisheries sector to realize sustainable rural development. The study uses quantitative method and purposive sampling method. The sample of this study was 85 agricultural and fishery business actors in Central Java, Indonesia. The variable quality of service, accessibility and philanthropic characteristics of Islamic MFIs towards sustainable rural development which mediated by strengthening of the agricultural and fisheries sector. The urgency of this research is to establish a financing model for the agriculture and fisheries sector. This study uses primary data which collected through filling out the questionnaires by business actors in the agriculture and fisheries sector. The results showed that 1) the service quality of Islamic MFIs had no impact on strengthening the agricultural and fisheries sector 2) accessibility of Islamic MFIs had a positive impact on strengthening the agricultural and fisheries sector 3) philanthropic characteristics had a positive impact on strengthening the agricultural and fisheries sector 4) strengthening the agriculture and fisheries sector has a positive impact on sustainable rural development. This research can be used as a model for channeling customer funds to finance Islamic MFIs 

scholarly journals Stakeholders’ Interaction and Sustainable Rural Development Implementation Challenges in Kom, Western Highlands of Cameroon

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Zephania N. Fogwe ◽  
Eugene N. Ateh ◽  
Jude N. Kimengsi
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Slope Gradient ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
Implementation Challenges ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Development Interventions ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Stakeholder Support ◽  
Depth Interviews

Rural development stakeholder support is an essential strategy for the initiation, operation, and implementation of sustainable of development interventions, especially in geographically-biased highland regions, characterised by diverse stakeholder development interests. This paper sought to analyze the interaction of rural development stakeholders and the challenges linked to the implementation of sustainable rural development initiatives in the Kom Highlands of Cameroon. Primary data was obtained through semi-structured, in-depth interviews. The data was analysed using content analysis, while a spatial picture, based on slope gradient was presented. Results showed that rural development is strongly determined by slope gradients of this highland community, with an array of diverse rural development experts (organizations, local councils, government ministries and development-oriented non-governmental organizations) operating mainly with local communities and organizations. The use of stakeholder theory thus appeared significant in understanding stakeholders’ goals for implementing of sustainable rural development.

scholarly journals Analysis of Profitability and Market Outlets of Smallholder Garri Producers in Ondo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 82-91
Author(s):  
O. A. Aturamu ◽  
A. E. Akinbola ◽  
O. O. Omosehin ◽  
D. T. Oguntuase
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Open Market ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Education Experience ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Cost Of Transportation ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Aims: To ascertain the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents, identify the market outlets available in the area, estimate the profitability of garri processors, determine factors influencing the choice of market outlet employed by the processors, and identify the main constraints faced in processing garri in the area. Study Design: Primary data were used for this study and sourced through a well-structured questionnaire. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out among garri producers in Ondo State, Nigeria, between June and November, 2020. Methodology: A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents, while descriptive statistics, budgetary technique, and multinomial logit (MNL) regression were used for the data analysis. Results: The results revealed that female (63.3%) dominated the enterprise, and about 81.6% of them were married. The average age was 49 years old, and many (80%) of them were literate. The result established three main market outlets and they are: producer gate (43.3%), open market (20.0%), and middlemen (36.7%). The result of budgetary technique revealed that the venture is profitable given the values of gross margin and profit as 82,972.58 and 71,694.68, respectively. The value (2.37) of return on investment, indicating that about 2.37 was realized for every naira spent. The result of MNL affirmed that marital status, education, experience and profit accrued were the significant factors influencing the choice of market outlet in the area. It was unveiled that price fluctuations, poor road network and high cost of transportation were the main constraints faced by the garri processors in the area. Conclusion: The policy implication is that garri production business is viable, therefore it is capable to reduce hunger and poverty if properly managed with functioning and organized market outlets and structure.

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