Evaluation of the Impact of Poverty Reduction Programs in Nigeria

Elem Emmanuel Obona

ISBN 10: 6202057211 / ISBN 13: 9786202057219

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Okt 2017, 2017

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This work is an evaluation of the impact of poverty reduction program embarked upon by the government of Ebonyi State Nigeria. A community based program aimed at reducing the poverty level of the rural community dwellers where over seventy percent of the population resides. The program was a lofty idea, but the findings of the study revealed that the implementation was marred by corruption, political interference, nepotism, lack of fund, over-dependence on foreign assistance and lack of political will and commitment on the side of government. Though some structures were on the ground to show that the program was implemented in some selected communities in the state, yet most of these structures were not put to use for the purposes they were meant for, while the few in use do not have the needed facilities. The program as revealed by the findings, has not impacted significantly on the benefiting communities as the rate of poverty is still very high in these areas. 76 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Evaluation of the Impact of Poverty Reduction Programs in Nigeria
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Okt 2017
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 6202057211
• ISBN 13: 9786202057219
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 5D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 5 millimeters depth
• Weight: 131 grams

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Synopsis

This work is an evaluation of the impact of poverty reduction program embarked upon by the government of Ebonyi State Nigeria. A community based program aimed at reducing the poverty level of the rural community dwellers where over seventy percent of the population resides. The program was a lofty idea, but the findings of the study revealed that the implementation was marred by corruption, political interference, nepotism, lack of fund, over-dependence on foreign assistance and lack of political will and commitment on the side of government. Though some structures were on the ground to show that the program was implemented in some selected communities in the state, yet most of these structures were not put to use for the purposes they were meant for, while the few in use do not have the needed facilities. The program as revealed by the findings, has not impacted significantly on the benefiting communities as the rate of poverty is still very high in these areas.

About the Author

Elem Emmanuel Obona holds a Ph.D in Public Administration from Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. He started his career with the National Council for Arts and Culture where he rose to the position of Chief Administrative Officer before joining Ebonyi State University as a lecturer in the Department of Political Science.