scholarly journals Approaches to Community Development in Nigeria, Issues and Challenges: A Study of Ebonyi State Community and Social Development Agency (EB-CSDA)

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larry E. Udu ◽  
Sunday O. Onwe
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Analytical Approach ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Development Agency ◽  
Needs Assessments ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

<span lang="EN-US">The study examined the activities of the Ebonyi State Community Based Social Development Agency (EB-CSDA), particularly on poverty reduction in the rural communities of Ebonyi State. Survey and content Analytical Approach were adopted. Data were extensively drawn from documentary papers, publications, oral interviews, direct observation and the use of structured questionnaire distributed to 400 sampled respondents from rural communities in the 13 LGAs of the State. Findings reveal that despite efforts of successive governments aimed at reducing poverty, the scourge has remained pervasive. EB-CSDA however, is rated high in the provision of micro-projects to the rural communities but its approach is group- targeted rather than on the individual poor. Consequently, the paper recommends among others that adequate background studies should be undertaken to understand the demographic characteristics of the rural communities to enable development agencies target their efforts on the real poor based on sufficient needs assessments of recipients.</span>

scholarly journals Local and Community Well-Being through Community Based Tourism – A Study of Transformative Eff ect

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 77-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rojan Baniya ◽  
Unita Shrestha ◽  
Mandeep Karn
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Community Attachment ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Hospitality Education ◽  
Positive Side ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality ◽  
The Individual

Poverty alleviation through community development is well-accepted agenda throughout the globe. One of the recognized tools for such community development endeavors has been community-based tourism. Not only an atecendent of development, community based tourism can have transformative effect on the individual, community and society as a whole, contributing to momentous transformative service movement. This formed the basis of this study. The research focuses primarily in two communities based tourism. Although the research is conducted at two different locations of Nepal, this study’s findings can help guide other similar programs. The findings of the study are encouraging, firstly, it shows CBT can have transformative effect on individual, community and society as a while - people involved in CBT have better individual wellbeing, with satisfaction in their life and better community attachment. In terms of financial wellbeing and psychological needs, CBT seems to fulfill these requirements. Then secondly, it has identified the reasons behind failure of CBT as deficiency in proper mechanism, insufficient scope of coverage, lack of local engagement and empowerment On the positive side, CBT has been successful in stimulating local economy in terms of tourist in flow, enhance the historical heritage, culture, traditions etc., promoting local tradition, generating income promoting local entrepreneurship and produces. The economic impact of CBT is found to be significant. And thirdly based on the outcomes a strong advocacy for CBT is proposed, and this study stands as an attempt to contribute to TSR movement. This research positively links transformative service and community-based tourism together, which has strong future implication.Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Education 8 (2018), page: 77-96

scholarly journals Environmental Health Hazards and Rural Community Development in Abia State of Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 129-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.N. Modebelu ◽  
Edward Isiwu
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Community Development ◽  
State Government ◽  
Educational Administration ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
State University ◽  
Test Statistics ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study assessed the influence of environmental hazards on the development of rural communities in Abia State. Three research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The population of the study was 1,772 executive members of 175 Community Development Associations from where a sample of five hundred and nine executive members from 70 Community Development Associations was drawn. Self-structured questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. It was face validated by two experts in Educational Administration and Educational Measurement/ Evaluation from Abia State University, Uturu. The reliability of the instrument was tested on 25 executive members of Ayamele and Ifite-Ogwari Community Development Associations, both are Local Government Areas in Anambra State. Reliability coefficient of 0.88 was obtained using Cronbach Alpha estimate. The data were analyzed by computing and comparing the mean scores and standard deviation. Also, the null hypotheses were tested using t-test statistics. The findings of the study revealed the influence of deforestation, agricultural development and industries and technology on the environment. The study therefore recommended among others that Abia State Government should organize seminars, workshop and conferences for Community Development Associations executive members and other community leaders on the issues concerning environmental protection.

Integrating the Informal Sector for Improved Waste Management in Rural Communities

2019 ◽  
pp. 208-224
Author(s):  
Veronika Alhanaqtah
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Informal Sector ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Organizational Structures ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Community Based

The chapter dwells on the theoretical and practical aspects of the informal sector involvement in the system of waste management in rural communities. First, the author discusses peculiar properties of the informal sector involvement such as social, economic, and environmental peculiarities. Second, organizing the informal sector in rural areas is considered. Such issues as the role of community members, organizational structures of community-based organizations, problems of community-based waste management, and directions of its solutions are covered. Third, the author provides summary of experience and policy recommendations for the integration of the informal sector in the waste management system in rural areas. The author concludes that policies facilitating the integration of the informal sector result in increasing recyclable recovery rates and reduction of total waste-management costs. Partnership with the informal recycling sector improves resource efficiency in rural areas and contributes to poverty reduction and environmental improvements.

NTFP Utilization and Its Impact on Poverty Reduction among Rural Women in Ondo State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. G. Adedayo ◽  
O. I. Falade
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Rural Roads ◽  
Forestry Extension ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
Bad Weather ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Poverty among rural women in Nigeria is high and widespread. Exploitation of NTFPs possesses great potentials in reducing poverty among rural women in Nigeria. This is because NTFPs provide income that is significant to the income of rural women. This paper therefore examines the impact of NTFP utilization on poverty reduction among rural women in Ondo State, Nigeria. Five local government areas (LGAs) out of 18 LGAs in the study area were purposively selected. Four rural communities were randomly selected from each sampled LGA making a total of 20 villages in the study area. 15 rural women were randomly selected in each sampled community to make a total of 300 respondents. Semi-structured questionnaire were used to get information on the income realized from NTFPs. The results showed that rural women utilize NTFPs for household consumption and to generate income. The results also showed that 22.3% of the respondents earned more than USD278 per annum from the exploitation of NTFPs. Chi- square tests (p< 0.05) shows that age of rural women has a significant association with the income earned from the exploitation of NTFPs. The results further showed that 73% of the respondents earned more than 50% of their income from the exploitation of NTFPs. Rural women are however faced with some problems in the utilization of NTFPs in the study area. These include insect attack, bad weather and poor roads. These problems can be solved through repair of rural roads, improved forestry extension and provision of boots to rural women.

Assessment of participation and poverty levels of IFAD/NDDC/community- based natural resource programme farmers in Abia state, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-203
Author(s):  
CU Nwaobiala ◽  
CK Osondu
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resource ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Federal State ◽  
Community Based ◽  
State And Local ◽  
Poverty Levels ◽  
Farm Inputs ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Participation and poverty levels of IFAD/NDDC/Community-Based Natural Resource Management Programme farmers in Abia State were studied and assessed in 2012. Purposive and multistage random sampling techniques were used in the selection of Local Government Areas, participating communities, farmer groups and participating farmers. The sample size was 120 participating farmers. Data were collected with a structured questionnaire and analyzed with descriptive statistics and poverty analysis. The result indicated that IFAD participating farmers were actively involved in crop (M= 4.7), livestock (M= 3.8), fisheries (M= 3.7) and apiary (M= 3.4) technologies of the programme. The results of poverty indices of IFAD farmers showed that the poverty incidence was 33.33% and poverty gap (21.87%). Also, 2.5%, 20.83% and 76.67% of IFAD farmers were extremely poor, moderately poor and non-poor respectively. It is therefore recommended that policies aimed at timely supply of farm inputs since farming is time bound, replication of the programme to other communities and prompt payment of counterpart funds by federal, state and local governments were advocated for poverty reduction in the rural areas.Key words: Assessment, Participation, Poverty, IFAD, Farmers

Psychosocial support for orphans and vulnerable children in a community-based organization in Kericho, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 292-302
Author(s):  
Emily Chepngetich Sitienei ◽  
Jace Pillay
Keyword(s):  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Vulnerable Children ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Orphans And Vulnerable Children ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Community Based Organization ◽  
Mixed Approach ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the views of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) on the kind of psychosocial support they receive in a community-based organization (CBO) in Kenya. Design/methodology/approach This is a mixed approach study that utilized a qualitative approach through individual interviews and quantitative approach through the use of unstructured and structured questionnaire for data collection. This mixed approach was selected since rich information could be obtained from individual interviews and was validated through quantitative data. Qualitative data were collected through individual interviews for OVC, social workers and child counseling psychologist. The items used in the individual interview guide were generated based on three areas of research interests, namely, psychological, educational and social interventions. The individual interview questions focused on what was currently being offered to OVC, their views about such services, the challenges they might be facing and suggestions for improvement. The unstructured questionnaire was designed in an open-ended manner to allow the respondents to express their views freely on the kind of psychosocial support they were receiving within the CBO. The unstructured questionnaire was divided into thematic areas, namely, psychological support, social support and educational support. The structured questionnaire was used to collect data on psychosocial support that children receive within the CBO. The items were in form of a “YES/NO” format since the children could be able to understand them so easily and respond accordingly. Both methods of data collection were selected to allow triangulation of data and improve the credibility and generalizability of data. Findings The findings of this study revealed that the psychosocial support for the OVC was taken care of within the CBO. The OVC get psychological support through the counseling and peer-group support, while educational intervention was done through the provision of school uniforms and educational materials. But there is a need to encourage the families to engage in income generating activities so as to help them become independent instead of overburdening the CBO which is already straining in terms of resources. The OVC also get health care support as well as shelter and accommodation. Research limitations/implications The study had few limitations just like any other study. One of the limitations was the few numbers of participants who took part in the study. A larger sample could have provided more information that can easily be generalized to other OVC within any given organization. But despite this limitation, the information obtained was useful in shedding light on the kind of psychosocial support that the OVC is receiving within the CBO. Practical implications Resources are required for an extensive research to establish the effectiveness of such services on improving the lives of OVC within the society rather than the superficial way of care without considering their psychosocial well-being. This study recommends that more support is required from the governments, the donors and other international bodies to support the escalating numbers of OVC within the society. Social implications Since the numbers of OVC are escalating globally, the findings of this study could add value to the importance of psychosocial support that the OVC receive within the CBO. It also gives directions for policy and program development that targets OVC in Kenya and in other parts of the world. Originality/value This is a research paper whereby the data were collected from the OVC and analyzed to generate first-hand information.

scholarly journals The Community–Based Poverty Reduction Projects (CPRP), Poverty Reduction and Development in Yobe State Nigeria: A Pilot Study Report

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 321
Author(s):  
Hassana Ibrahim Waziri ◽  
Chukwuemeka Jaja Nwanegbo
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Basic Needs ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Wide Spread ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Basic Needs Theory

This paper examines the impact of the Community-Based Poverty Reduction Project (CPRP) in alleviating poverty in selected benefiting communities in Yobe State. Purposive and simple random sampling was used to select the area of study and respondents. Questionnaires, Focus Group Discussion and Key Informants Interview were also used to collect data. The data was presented by the use of simple percentage and frequency tables, graphs and charts. Data was analysed through the use of ANOVA. The discourse, guided by the Basic Needs Theory found out that even though the concept for which the CPRP was adopted has been achieved, e.g. community participation and provision of 838 micro-projects in the whole of Yobe State, the micro-projects or basic needs infrastructure implemented are not adequate and wide-spread enough to reduce poverty in concrete terms. It however reduced the stress of people in accessing some basic needs e.g. water supply in some communities. The paper recommends that to effectively achieve poverty reduction, there should be sustained commitment of funding and maintenance of projects by respective stakeholders for holistic and widespread approach to poverty reduction in Yobe State. Nonetheless, this paper maintains that the CPRP poverty reduction intervention is a viable tool for the provision of basic needs infrastructure in rural communities to set the path for development of Yobe State.

scholarly journals Analyzing poverty reduction and community development programs of Pakistan: outcomes, challenges and lessons learned

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasir A. Khan ◽  
Shabbir Ahmad ◽  
Wang Libin ◽  
Shakeel Imran ◽  
Ashfaq A. Shah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Poverty Rate ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Land Reforms ◽  
Agricultural Growth ◽  
The Government

Pakistan is the home to a large number of poor, constituting about one-third of its population. The government of Pakistan launched several poverty reductions and rural development programs to increase the productivity of the rural poor through agricultural growth and other human-resource-related measures. This study has reviewed 14 community development programs by dividing them into five major phases, i.e., Rural Development Programs, Land Reforms, Employment Creation Schemes based on Direct Credit, Human Development Programs, and Poverty Alleviation Programs. The present study has demonstrated that the country, since its inception, been struggling for poverty reduction by introducing multi-dimensional approaches from time to time. Despite numerous efforts, the poverty rate remained at around 30.0% of the population during the last five to six decades. This article overviews the incidence and leading causes of poverty, major poverty reduction, and community-based rural development programs carried out in Pakistan with the assistance of international and national agencies. It further debates the country’s experiences with poverty reduction, achieved targets, challenges faced, and lessons learned. This study provides significant implications for future initiatives to acquire tangible results in poverty reduction and rural development.

Scoping Social Entrepreneurship in India: Organisation, Technology, and Collaboration

GIS Business ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-47
Author(s):  
Sunita Kumari ◽  
Bino Paul G.D.
Keyword(s):  
Social Development ◽  
Human Development ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Stratification ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Social Protection ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
The Core ◽  
Lock In

We explore emerging contexts of social entrepreneurship in India. Social entrepreneurship is emerging as an important option in poverty reduction and social change wherein organizing societal responses to scenarios like entrenched deprivation, cumulative disadvantages, long extant institutional lock-in, and vulnerabilities enmeshed in social stratification, hiatus emanating from segmentation of labour market and inadequate coverage of social protection form the core of strategies/collectives/organisation. In this paper, first, drawing cues from the literature, we outline basic typology of social entrepreneurship while delineating pivotal role technology and collaboration play in social entrepreneurship. Second, we provide a glimpse of not profit organisations in India, based on the secondary data. We juxtapose select patterns from the data on non profit organisations with human development. Third, we discuss select cases of social entrepreneurship that diverge in characteristics and contexts, in particular how these initiatives work towards poverty reduction and social development.

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