Millennium development goals (mdgs) and poverty reduction in anambra state, nigeria, 2006-2015
Table Of Contents
- Title Page – – – – – – – iApproval Page – – – – – – iiDedication – – – – – – – iiiAcknowledgement – – – – – – ivTable of Contents – – – – – – – vList of Tables – – – – – – – – viiiList of Abbreviation – – – – – – – ixAbstract – – – – – – – – – xCHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION1.
- 1. Background of the Study – – – – – 11.
- 2. Statement of the Problem – – – – – 71.
- 3. Objectives of the Study – – – – – – 121.
- 4. Significance of the Study – – – – – 13
Chapter TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
- 2.
- 1. Literature Review – – – – – 14CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY3.
- 1. Theoretical Framework – – – – – 483.
- 2. Hypotheses – – – – – – – 533.
- 3. Research Design – – – – – – 533.
- 4. Method of Data Collection – – – – – – 543.
- 5. Method of Data Analysis – – – – – 563.
- 6. Logical Data Framework – – – – 57CHAPTER FOURGood Governance in the
Management of MDGs and Poverty Reduction in Anambra State4.
- 1.Structure of MDGs office in Anambra state – – – 60 Lack of accountability – – – – 63Lack of transparency – – – – 69Non-participation – – – – 72Absence of Rule of Law – – – – 73Absence of Responsiveness — – – – 75Non-consensus Oriented – – – – 77Lack of Equity and Inclusiveness – – – 78Absence of Effectiveness and Efficiency – – 80
CHAPTER FIVEThe State Implementation of Neo-liberal Economic Policies and Programme
of Poverty Reduction in Anambra State5.1 Privatization – – – – – –
- 865.2Removal of State Subsidies – – – – –
- 925.3Deregulation – – – – – – 100CHAPTER SIX6.
- 1. Summary – – – – – – 1066.
- 2. Conclusion – – – – – – 1086.
- 3. Recommendations – – – – – 109 Bibliography – – – – – 111List of TablesTable 1: Total value of MDGs Conditional Grants Scheme projects by State, 2007-09 (amounts in Naira) – – – 67Table 2: Distribution of MDGs
projects in Anambra State by year and type – 68Table 3: Functionality of Projects – – – – 71Table 4: Indices
Showing Poverty Rate in Nigeria in the Six Geo-PoliticalZones and States – – – – – – 82Table 5: Transfers
to parastatals and agencies, 1998 amount (Nbn) % of Total 87Table 6: Number of Retrenched workers in Nigeria – – 89Table 7: Price Fluctuation of
Premium Motor Spirit From 1977-2012 – – 95Table 8: 2012 Annual Distribution of SURE-P Allocation Shares to Nigerian States and their Local Governments – – 98Table 9: Showing
the incidence of poverty by geopolitical zones between 1980 to 2010 – – – – – – – 104Table 10: Showing Poverty Trends in Anambra State – – 104LIST OF ABBREVIATIONSADP Agricultural
Development ProgrammesAGCS Agricultural
Credit Guarantee SchemeANIDS Anambra
Integrated Development StrategyBLP Better
Life ProgrammeDFRRI Directorate of Food, Road and Rural
InfrastructureIMF International
Monetary FundLEEDS Local
Economic Empowerment and Development StrategyMDGs Millennium
Development GoalsNALDA National
Agricultural Land Development AuthorityNAPEP National
Poverty Eradication ProgrammeNDE National
Directorate of EmploymentNEEDS National Economic Empowerment and
Development StrategyNIPOST Nigerian
Postal ServiceNITEL Nigerian Telecommunication LimitedOECD Organization
for Economic Cooperation and DevelopmentOFN Operation Feed the NationRBDA River Basin Development AuthorityRES Rural Electrification SchemeSAP Structural
Adjustment ProgrammeSEEDS State
Economic Empowerment and Development StrategySURE-P Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment ProgrammeUN United
Nation UNDP United
Nations Development Programme WTO World
Trade Organization
Thesis Abstract
Abstract
This research project aims to investigate the relationship between the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and poverty reduction in Anambra State, Nigeria, from 2006 to 2015. The MDGs were a set of eight international development goals established following the Millennium Summit of the United Nations in 2000, with the overarching aim of eradicating poverty and improving the quality of life for the world's poorest populations by 2015. Anambra State, located in southeastern Nigeria, provides an interesting case study for examining the impact of the MDGs on poverty reduction due to its diverse population and economic activities. The research will utilize a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data analysis with qualitative interviews and focus group discussions to provide a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between the MDGs and poverty reduction in Anambra State. Quantitative data will be collected from secondary sources such as government reports, surveys, and databases to analyze trends in poverty levels, income distribution, access to basic services, and other relevant indicators over the period of 2006 to 2015. This data will be supplemented with qualitative insights from key informants, policymakers, and community members to provide a nuanced understanding of the impact of the MDGs on poverty reduction efforts in the state. The findings of this research project are expected to contribute to the existing literature on the effectiveness of the MDGs in reducing poverty in developing countries, particularly at the subnational level. By focusing on Anambra State, this study will shed light on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by a specific region in achieving the MDGs and addressing poverty issues. The research will also provide valuable insights for policymakers, development practitioners, and other stakeholders working towards sustainable development and poverty alleviation in Nigeria and beyond. Overall, this research project seeks to bridge the gap between academic research and practical policy implementation by examining the impact of the MDGs on poverty reduction in Anambra State, Nigeria. By combining quantitative analysis with qualitative insights, the study aims to provide a holistic understanding of the complex relationship between international development goals and poverty outcomes at the subnational level, offering valuable lessons for future sustainable development initiatives.
Thesis Overview
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</p><p>This study has critically examined the Millennium Development Goals and poverty reduction in Anambra State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined how lack of good governance in the management of Millennium Development Goals funds undermined poverty reduction in Anambra State, and how the state implementation of neo-liberal economic policies impeded the programme of poverty reduction in the State. Literature reviewed are deficient in explaining the link between lack of good governance in the management of resources relating to MDGs which undermined poverty alleviation in Nigeria and also did not explain how the implementation of neoliberal economic policies impeded the enormous programmes put in place by the governments for poverty alleviation in Nigeria. Hence, this was the problematique of the study. Theory of Post-colonial state was adopted in arguing that the Millennium Development Goals was a cover for the accumulation of capital by the West and the comprador bourgeoisie, and as such did not conduce to poverty reduction in Nigeria. The study relied mainly on secondary data. Using qualitative descriptive methods of data analysis, the study discovered <em>inter</em> <em>alia</em>: (i) that lack of good governance in the management of MDGs funds undermined poverty reduction in Anambra State, and (ii) that the state implementation of neo-liberal economic policies impeded the programme of poverty reduction in the State. Arising from the above findings, the study recommended among other things that Anambra state government should adopt policies that favour and encourage transparency, accountability and rule of law in the management of fund that accrues to the state.</p><p><strong>Keywords</strong>: MDGs, Poverty, Good<br>governance, Development, Neo-liberal economic policies.</p>
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