ASSIGNMENT on Africa and Developing Nations
1. How can community Development help in improving national development
2. What has contributed to impoverishment of Nigerians and what is the way out?
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ASSIGNMENT SUBMITTED BY
ReplyDeleteNAME: OGBU MARK OSITA
REG NO: 2020/FCEE/301010
LEVEL: 400
QUESTION
1. HOW CAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HELP IN IMPROVING NATIONA DEVELOPMENT?
2. WHAT HAS CONTRIBUTED TO IMPOVERISHMENT OF NIGERIAS AND WHAT IS THE WAY OUT?
INTRODUCTION
How can community development help in improving national development Community development plays a significant role in improving national development by empowering local communities, fostering social cohesion, and creating economic opportunities. Here’s how it contributes:
Empowerment and Capacity Building: Community development focuses on increasing the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of individuals within a community. This helps people take control of their own development, leading to self-reliance and reduced dependency on national resources.
Economic Growth: By encouraging small businesses, entrepreneurship, and local industries, community development stimulates local economies. This, in turn, supports national economic growth by creating jobs and boosting productivity.
Infrastructure Development: Community-driven projects often focus on improving local infrastructure such as schools, roads, healthcare facilities, and water supply systems. This improves overall living standards and contributes to national development by enhancing human capital and productivity.
2. What has contributed to impoverishment of Nigerians and what is way out
Contributors to Impoverishment in Nigeria:
Corruption: Corruption has been a major problem in Nigeria, diverting public funds intended for development and social services into private pockets. This has led to poor infrastructure, inadequate health care, and a lack of education, which in turn perpetuates poverty.
Poor Governance and Political Instability: Poor governance, ineffective policies, and frequent political instability have hindered consistent economic growth. These factors limit investment in public services, infrastructure, and industries that can drive national development and poverty reduction.
Unemployment and Underemployment: Nigeria has one of the highest youth unemployment rates in the world. With limited job opportunities, many Nigerians remain impoverished or take on low-paying jobs that do not meet their basic needs.
THE WAY OUT:
Strengthening Governance and Tackling Corruption: Nigeria needs more transparent and accountable governance. Anti-corruption efforts should be intensified, with public funds being directed to projects that directly benefit the population, such as infrastructure, education, and health care.
Promoting Education and Skills Development: There should be a focus on improving the quality of education and making it accessible to all. Skill development programs, particularly for the youth, can equip them with practical abilities that can lead to self-employment and entrepreneurship.
Job Creation and Industrialization: Government and private sector partnerships can help create more industries, providing job opportunities for millions of unemployed Nigerians. Investment in industries like agriculture, textiles, and technology can stimulate job growth.
ASSIGNMENT SUBMITTED BY
ReplyDeleteNAME: OGBUANYA SOPURUCHI ASSUMPTA
REG NO: 2020/FCEE/301012
LEVEL: 400
QUESTION
1. HOW CAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HELP IN IMPROVING NATIONA DEVELOPMENT?
2. WHAT HAS CONTRIBUTED TO IMPOVERISHMENT OF NIGERIAS AND WHAT IS THE WAY OUT?
INTRODUCTION
1. The following are how community development enhances national development.
Education and Health: Communities that are actively involved in their own development often prioritize education and health. Improvements in these areas lead to a more educated and healthier population, which is essential for sustainable national growth.
Environmental Sustainability: Community development initiatives often focus on sustainable practices, such as waste management, reforestation, and conservation. This ensures the responsible use of natural resources, which is crucial for long-term national development.
Political Participation and Governance: By encouraging community participation in local governance, community development fosters democratic values, accountability, and transparency. Strong governance at the community level translates into better governance at the national level, supporting effective policy implementation.
2. THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTED TO IMPOVERISHMENT OF NIGERIAS
Overdependence on Oil: The Nigerian economy is heavily reliant on oil exports, making it vulnerable to fluctuations in global oil prices. This lack of diversification means that other sectors, such as agriculture and manufacturing, are underdeveloped, limiting broader economic opportunities for the population.
Population Growth: Nigeria's rapidly growing population, without corresponding economic growth, has strained resources and social services, leaving many people without access to education, health care, or employment.
Insecurity: The presence of terrorist groups like Boko Haram, coupled with ethnic and religious conflicts, has disrupted economic activities, particularly in the northern region. Insecurity drives people from their homes, making it difficult to farm, work, or access essential services.
WAY OUT
Improving Infrastructure: Investing in infrastructure such as roads, electricity, and communication systems would boost business activities, reduce costs, and increase the standard of living. Power sector reforms are essential to ensure reliable electricity for businesses and homes.
Enhancing Social Services: Increasing funding and improving management of health care and social services can provide a safety net for vulnerable populations. Universal health coverage and better primary health care services should be prioritized.
Security and Peacebuilding: Addressing insecurity is crucial for economic recovery, particularly in regions affected by insurgency and communal violence. Strengthening law enforcement, dialogue with affected communities, and rehabilitation programs for conflict zones can restore peace and stability.
Population Control and Family Planning: Educating the population on family planning and controlling the rate of population growth can reduce pressure on resources and social services. A more balanced population growth rate allows for better planning and resource allocation. By addressing these systemic issues and implementing long-term sustainable solutions, Nigeria can gradually reduce poverty and improve the well-being of its citizens, fostering national development.
ASSIGNMENT SUBMITTED BY
ReplyDeleteNAME: UGWUANYI FAITH CHIDINMA
REG NO: 2020/FCEE/301020
LEVEL: 400
QUESTION
1. HOW CAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HELP IN IMPROVING NATIONA DEVELOPMENT?
2. WHAT HAS CONTRIBUTED TO IMPOVERISHMENT OF NIGERIAS AND WHAT IS THE WAY OUT?
The Role of Community Development in Improving National Development
1. Empowering Communities for National Growth: This empowerment allows communities to identify their needs and utilize their strengths to find solutions. By involving local stakeholders in decision-making processes, communities become more self-reliant and able to address their unique challenges.
2. Driving Economic Growth from the Ground Up: Community development is crucial for driving economic growth, particularly through the development of local industries and the empowerment of small businesses. By fostering entrepreneurship and building local capacity, community development encourages job creation and economic resilience. Programs that provide vocational training, microfinance, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) enable individuals to become economically productive.
3. Strengthening Local Governance and National Democracy: Community development often involves strengthening local governance structures, which in turn contributes to national democratic processes. By participating in local governance, community members become more engaged citizens who are better equipped to hold their leaders accountable. Local governance initiatives, such as community councils and participatory budgeting, offer a platform for citizens to voice their concerns and take part in the development process.
2. Factors Contributing to the Impoverishment of Nigerians and the Way Out
Factors Contributing to the Impoverishment of Nigerians
The widespread corruption in government institutions has undermined development efforts and worsened inequality. According to Transparency International, Nigeria ranks among the most corrupt nations globally, and this has severely limited the effectiveness of anti-poverty programs.
Poor governance also contributes to the problem. Inefficient institutions, lack of accountability, and ineffective policies have hampered development, leading to a misallocation of resources and failure to address the needs of the poor. This has resulted in poor service delivery, insufficient infrastructure, and weak public systems.
Unemployment and Underemployment: Unemployment and underemployment, especially among the youth, are major contributors to poverty in Nigeria. The country has a high unemployment rate, particularly in rural areas where job opportunities are scarce. Many Nigerians are forced to work in the informasector, where wages are low and job security is minimal. The lack of access to quality education and vocational training has left many young people without the skills needed for decent employment.
The Way Out: Solutions for Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria
Tackling Corruption and Improving Governance Addressing corruption is essential for poverty reduction. The government must strengthen anti-corruption institutions, enforce accountability, and promote transparency in the management of public funds. Building stronger institutions that are capable of delivering quality services is key to improving governance. This includes ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently to sectors that directly impact the lives of the poor, such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Addressing Unemployment Through Skills Development Nigeria needs to invest in education and vocational training programs that equip its citizens, particularly the youth, with the skills needed to participate in the modern economy. Expanding access to quality education, especially in rural areas, is essential for reducing unemployment and improving income levels.
ASSIGNMENT SUBMITTED BY
ReplyDeleteNAME: UCHENWA PERPETUAL CHINENYE
REG NO: 2020/FCEE/301017
LEVEL: 400
QUESTION
1. HOW CAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HELP IN IMPROVING NATIONA DEVELOPMENT?
2. WHAT HAS CONTRIBUTED TO IMPOVERISHMENT OF NIGERIAS AND WHAT IS THE WAY OUT?
The Role of Community Development in Improving National Development
1. Driving Economic Growth from the Ground Up
Community development is crucial for driving economic growth, particularly through the development of local industries and the empowerment of small businesses. By fostering entrepreneurship and building local capacity, community development encourages job creation and economic resilience. Programs that provide vocational training, microfinance, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) enable individuals to become economically productive.
2. . Strengthening Local Governance and National Democracy
Community development often involves strengthening local governance structures, which in turn contributes to national democratic processes. By participating in local governance, community members become more engaged citizens who are better equipped to hold their leaders accountable. Local governance initiatives, such as community councils and participatory budgeting, offer a platform for citizens to voice their concerns and take part in the development process.
2. Factors Contributing to the Impoverishment of Nigerians
Corruption and Poor Governance: Corruption is arguably the most significant factor that has contributed to the impoverishment of Nigerians. Public funds are frequently mismanaged or embezzled by political elites, diverting resources away from critical sectors such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Poor governance also contributes to the problem. Inefficient institutions, lack of accountability, and ineffective policies have hampered development, leading to a misallocation of resources and failure to address the needs of the poor. This has resulted in poor service delivery, insufficient infrastructure, and weak public systems.
Dependence on Oil and Economic: Mismanagement Nigeria's over-reliance on oil has left its economy vulnerable to fluctuations in global oil prices. When oil prices drop, the country faces budget deficits, reduced government spending, and economic instability. The focus on oil exports has stunted the development of other sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing, which are essential for diversifying the economy and creating employment opportunities.
The Way Out: Solutions for Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria
Tackling Corruption and Improving Governance: Addressing corruption is essential for poverty reduction. The government must strengthen anti-corruption institutions, enforce accountability, and promote transparency in the management of public funds. Building stronger institutions that are capable of delivering quality services is key to improving governance. This includes ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently to sectors that directly impact the lives of the poor, such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Implementing policies that promote good governance, accountability, and the rule of law will create an environment conducive to sustainable development and poverty alleviation.
Economic Diversification: Nigeria must diversify its economy away from oil dependency by investing in other sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and technology. Agriculture, in particular, has the potential to provide employment for millions of Nigerians, especially in rural areas, and enhance food security. Supporting smallholder farmers with access to credit, modern farming techniques, and better market linkages can help increase productivity and reduce poverty.
Addressing Unemployment: Through Skills Development Nigeria needs to invest in education and vocational training programs that equip its citizens, particularly the youth, with the skills needed to participate in the modern economy.
AGBO MODESTER OZIOMA
ReplyDelete2020/FCEE/300990
Community Development
Community development refers to the process of improving the social, economic, and environmental conditions of a community. It involves bringing together community members, government agencies, and other stakeholders to identify and address the needs and challenges of the community.Some of the key areas that community development can address include education, healthcare, housing, sustainable infrastructure, agriculture, artisanship and skill development, among others, all of which are major conduits for job creation.
Community development today has gone beyond the traditional boundaries of developing the community and the physical, economic and social conditions of the people to include the psychological and emotional conditions of the people. On this premise, Oyebamiji and Adekola (2008) defined community development as a process by which the efforts of members of a community are united with those of governmental and non-governmental bodies for a gradual and positive re-conditioning process with much reliance on local initiatives, resources and leadership for improvement in the physical and social structure of the community and general well-being of the inhabitants.Community development is a process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems.
2. The main causes of impoverishment of Nigerians are:
income inequality
conflict
Income inequalities
Income inequality can be defined as an extreme disparity of income distributions with a high concentration of income usually in the hands of a small percentage of a population. In Nigeria there is a wide gap between the rich and the poor, this is compounded by the fact that oil revenue is poorly distributed among the population, with higher government spending in urban areas than rurally, there is also high rate of unemployment which renders personal income more divergent. Poor education and unemployment also contribute to income inequalities.
Conflict
Nigeria has experienced many conflicts, ranging from ethnic conflicts to even religious conflicts but little do we know that violent conflicts causes and intensifies poverty. It contributes to poverty by causing damage to infrastructures, destruction of assets, and breakup of communities, forced displacements, increased unemployment and inflation. Displaced households with widows, orphans, elderly and disabled are more vulnerable to falling into conflict as a result of conflict. In the case of an ethnic conflict, even well-off families can fall into poverty. The most conflict affected areas always have the highest levels of poverty.
Solutions
If those in authority can come together and decide to stop corruption, the country will move forward and the resources of the nation will be used for the benefit for the entire populace. If funds are not stolen but instead used for the purpose they were meant for, the kind of change we need will be materialized. The funds should be used for the infrastructure of good roads from rural areas that will aid smooth transportation of farm good from rural areas that will aid smooth transportation of farm goods from rural areas to cities. Developing amenities in rural areas will encourage people to stay in rural areas to farm and not rush to cities for non-existent jobs. This will have a positive effect on the economy. Government can support agriculture by providing grants, loans, extension services, training and machineries to farmers to upgrade their farming system.
OGBUAGU SANDRA CHIDERA
ReplyDelete2020/FCEE/301011
Community development is the process of improving the quality of life and well-being of people at the local level. It focuses on empowering individuals, groups, and organizations to address common problems, foster growth, and achieve social and economic progress. Economic Growth
Community development acts as a catalyst for economic growth at the national level. When communities are empowered to improve local infrastructure, increase access to education, and promote small-scale businesses, they create a foundation for broader economic progress. Local entrepreneurship, supported by community-based initiatives such as cooperatives and microfinance programs, enables individuals to become self-reliant and contribute to the national economy.
Social Cohesion and Equity
Another vital aspect of community development is its role in promoting social cohesion and equity. By bringing people together to solve common problems, community development fosters a sense of shared identity and collective responsibility. This enhances social cohesion, which is essential for a stable and peaceful society. When communities work together to improve schools, healthcare services, and other social infrastructures, they help to reduce disparities between different social groups. Such efforts are particularly important in multi-ethnic or socio-economically diverse countries, where inequalities can be a source of tension or conflict.
Political Participation and Governance
One of the core principles of community development is the empowerment of people to actively participate in decision-making processes. At the community level, people are encouraged to voice their concerns, contribute ideas, and take part in local governance. This engagement fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility for community affairs, making development initiatives more effective and sustainable. When community members are actively involved in governance, they also become more aware of their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
2.The main causes of impoverishment of Nigerians are:
corruption.
Poor Access to Healthcare
Corrupption
Corruption is the biggest problem we have as a country, corruption has eaten deep into the roots our nation. The lack of regulatory system has allowed for rampant corruption. This has hindered past poverty alleviation programmes because the funds allocated for creating employment opportunities for citizens, housing and infrastructures have been embezzled by corrupt government officials. When looking at human development, Nigeria is at the bottom of the scale but unarguably one of the most corrupt countries.
Poor Access to Healthcare
Nigeria might be the most populous country in Africa, but they are running low on healthcare professionals. The current ratio of nurses, midwives and doctors to patients is 1.95 to 1,000.
With such a low density of medical care available, many people in Nigeria either go completely without medical care or without enough medical care. But sickness is costly, and oftentimetria.
Solutions
If those in authority can come together and decide to stop corruption, the country will move forward and the resources of the nation will be used for the benefit for the entire populace. If funds are not stolen but instead used for the purpose they were meant for, the kind of change we need will be materialized. The funds should be used for the infrastructure of good roads from rural areas that will aid smooth transportation of farm good from rural areas that will aid smooth transportation of farm goods from rural areas to cities. Developing amenities in rural areas will encourage people to stay in rural areas to farm and not rush to cities for non-existent job
CHUKWUMA SOPHIA ADAOBI
ReplyDelete2020/FCEE/300991
1. Community development plays a crucial role in improving national development by fostering grassroots progress that leads to broader social, economic, and political advancements. Here are several ways community development contributes to national development:
a. Economic Empowerment: By promoting local businesses, entrepreneurship, and job creation, community development helps reduce poverty and increase economic productivity. This localized economic growth contributes to national economic stability and growth.
b. Improved Infrastructure: Community development initiatives often focus on building or improving infrastructure, such as roads, schools, and healthcare facilities. These improvements enhance access to essential services, thereby improving the quality of life and productivity of the population, which is key to national progress.
c. Improved Governance and Accountability.
i. Participation in Decision-Making: Community involvement in governance ensures that local needs are addressed, which improves transparency, reduces corruption, and fosters trust in institutions. When communities demand accountability at the local level, it influences broader national governance.
ii. Decentralization and Policy Implementation: Community development enables the effective decentralization of national policies, ensuring that national programs (such as healthcare, education, or infrastructure development) are successfully implemented at the grassroots level.
2. The impoverishment of Nigerians is a result of various interconnected factors, including economic, political, and social issues. Below are some of the key contributors:
a. Corruption and Poor Governance:
Mismanagement of Resources: Nigeria is rich in natural resources, especially oil, but corruption and mismanagement have led to the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few while the majority live in poverty.
b. Embezzlement of Public Funds: Large sums of money meant for public infrastructure, education, healthcare, and social services are often siphoned off by corrupt politicians and officials.
c. Unemployment and Underemployment: High rates of unemployment, especially among the youth, have led to economic hardship. Many Nigerians also rely on informal jobs with low wages and no job security.
THE WAY OUT.
a. Good Governance and Anti-Corruption Reforms: Strengthening institutions to promote transparency, accountability, and reduce corruption is critical. This includes ensuring that public funds are directed to essential services like healthcare, education, and infrastructure .
b. Economic Diversification: Reducing dependency on oil by investing in agriculture, technology, manufacturing, and services can stimulate job creation and economic growth. This diversification will also stabilize the economy against external shocks like fluctuations in oil prices.
NAME: Omeke peace chioma
ReplyDeleteREG NO: 2020/FCEE/301013
DEPARTMENT: social studies education
LEVEL:400
What is community development.
community development: as a process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems.It is a broad concept, applied to the practices of civic leaders, activists, involved citizens, and professionals to improve various aspects of communities, typically aiming to build stronger and more resilient local communities. It can also be seen as a set of values and practices which plays a special role in overcoming poverty and disadvantage, knitting society together at the grass roots and deepening democracy. There is a community development profession, defined by national occupational standards and a body of theory and experience going back the best part of a century. There are active citizens who use community development techniques on a voluntary basis, and there are also other professions and agencies which use a community development approach or some aspects of it.
How Community Development help in improving National Development
1.Local Empowerment: Community development fosters local leadership and capacity-building, enabling communities to identify and address their specific needs which, when scaled, contribute to national progress.
2. Participatory Governance: Engaging community members in decision-making processes enhances democratic practices and accountability, leading to better governance and policy implementation at the national level.
3. Economic Growth: Local initiatives such as cooperatives and micro-enterprises can stimulate local economies. Successful local economies contribute to national GDP and reduce regional disparities.
4. Social Cohesion: Community development strengthens social ties, reducing conflicts and promoting unity, which is essential for a stable and progressive nation.
5. Education and Skill Development: Community programs can enhance education and vocational training, leading to a more skilled workforce, which is crucial for national developmen.
Grassroots projects can address local infrastructure deficits, improving access to services that are fundamental for national development, such as health and education.
Contributing Factors to Impoverishment in Nigeria
1.Corruption: Widespread corruption misallocates resources that could otherwise support development and social welfare programs.
2.Ineffective Governance: Poor governance and lack of accountability in the public sector hinder development efforts, leaving many without basic services.
3. Economic Mismanagement: Over-reliance on oil exports without diversification leads to economic vulnerabilities, especially during global price fluctuations.
Ways Out of Impoverishment in Nigeria
1.Strengthening Governance: Enhancing transparency, accountability, and rule of law to reduce corruption and improve public service delivery.
2.Economic Diversification: Promoting sectors such as agriculture, tourism, and technology to reduce reliance on oil revenue and create jobs.
3. Investing in Infrastructure: Developing reliable infrastructure to facilitate trade, improve health care access, and enhance overall quality of life.
OGBU ANTHONIA CHIZOBA
ReplyDelete2020/FCEE/301009
Introduction
Community development refers to the process of improving the social, economic, and environmental conditions of a community. It involves bringing together community members, government agencies, and other stakeholders to identify and address the needs and challenges of the community. Some of the key areas that community development can address include education, healthcare, housing, sustainable infrastructure, agriculture, artisanship and skill development, among others, all of which are major conduits for job creation.
Community development can help to improve the quality of life for community members, reduce poverty, and promote economic growtt in the nation.
Additionally, community development can help to improve the skills and education of community members, thereby increasing their employability and contributing to a more skilled workforce. Let's not rule out civil orientations and responsibilities, all of which will be greatly inspired and sustained both as direct and indirect impact of charting this course of national development.
By investing in infrastructure development, community development can attract more businesses and industries to the area, thereby boosting economic growth and increasing the standard of living for community members. This is why it's important we decentralize development from a single part of a state or country and distribute it across all communities, leveraging their inherent resources and best economic promise.
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Factors Contributing to the Impoverishment of Nigerians
Unemployment and Underemployment: Unemployment and underemployment, especially among the youth, are major contributors to poverty in Nigeria. The country has a high unemployment rate, particularly in rural areas where job opportunities are scarce. Many Nigerians are forced to work in the informasector, where wages are low and job security is minimal. The lack of access to quality education and vocational training has left many young people without the skills needed for decent employment.
The widespread corruption in government institutions has undermined development efforts and worsened inequality. According to Transparency International, Nigeria ranks among the most corrupt nations globally, and this has severely limited the effectiveness of anti-poverty programs.
Poor governance also contributes to the problem. Inefficient institutions, lack of accountability, and ineffective policies have hampered development, leading to a misallocation of resources and failure to address the needs of the poor. This has resulted in poor service delivery, insufficient infrastructure, and weak public systems.
The Way Out: Solutions for Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria
Tackling Corruption and Improving Governance Addressing corruption is essential for poverty reduction. The government must strengthen anti-corruption institutions, enforce accountability, and promote transparency in the management of public funds. Building stronger institutions that are capable of delivering quality services is key to improving governance. This includes ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently to sectors that directly impact the lives of the poor, such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Addressing Unemployment through Skills Development Nigeria needs to invest in education and vocational training programs that equip its citizens, particularly the youth, with the skills needed to participate in the modern economy. Expanding access to quality education, especially in rural areas, is essential for reducing unemployment and improving income levels.
AMEH SUNDAY EKONDU
ReplyDelete2020/FCEE/301150
Community Development
Community development is a process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems.
This process will translate to new business opportunities, investments in local businesses and industries, enabling existing economic structures, among others. Community development can create employment opportunities for young people and reduce the high rate of unemployment in Nigeria, as well as rural-urban migration, while enabling people to grow, succeed and live sustainably in their communities. Additionally, community development can help to improve the skills and education of community members, thereby increasing their employability and contributing to a more skilled workforce. Needless to say, community development can help to reduce poverty. By investing in education and healthcare, community development can help to improve the quality of life for community members, reduce poverty, and promote economic growth.
Community development is an essential tool for driving economic growth in Nigeria. By investing in local opportunities, businesses, improving infrastructure, training young people with relevant skills, and reducing poverty, etc., community development can help to not just create jobs, but improve the standard of living for community members, improve national security, and ultimately promote economic growth. Our charge to stakeholders, government agencies, and community members to collaborate and invest in community development initiatives to create a more prosperous community.
2. What has contributed to impoverishment of Nigerians and what is the way out?
The main causes of impoverishment of Nigerians are:
income inequality
Corruption.
Other causes of impoverishment include; poor education, unemployment, poor utilization of resources, debt and overpopulation.
Income inequalities
In Nigeria there is a wide gap between the rich and the poor, this is compounded by the fact that oil revenue is poorly distributed among the population, with higher government spending in urban areas than rurally, there is also high rate of unemployment which renders personal income more divergent. Poor education and unemployment also contribute to income inequality due to the fact that if one doesn’t have access to quality education in the long run he/she will be unemployed leading to a wider gap between rich and poor.
Corruption
A main reason for continued poverty is encouragement from the government, the government shows tolerance towards corruption, harsh punishments are not meted out to perpetrators so no one is frightened. Nigerian corruption and poverty are interrelated and encourages each other, taking care of corruption is taking care of poverty. The government are responsible for the wellbeing of the people and the people in power make false promises during their campaign but when they get into power forget the promises and the people who voted them in more divergent.
Solutions
If those in authority can come together and decide to stop corruption, the country will move forward and the resources of the nation will be used for the benefit for the entire populace. If funds are not stolen but instead used for the purpose they were meant for, the kind of change we need will be materialized. The funds should be used for the infrastructure of good roads from rural areas that will aid smooth transportation of farm good from rural areas that will aid smooth transportation of farm goods from rural areas to cities. Developing amenities in rural areas will encourage people to stay in rural areas to farm and not rush to cities for non-existent jobs. This will have a positive effect on the economy.
AMEH SUNDAY EKONDU
ReplyDelete2020/FCEE/301150
Community Development
Community development is a process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems.
This process will translate to new business opportunities, investments in local businesses and industries, enabling existing economic structures, among others. Community development can create employment opportunities for young people and reduce the high rate of unemployment in Nigeria, as well as rural-urban migration, while enabling people to grow, succeed and live sustainably in their communities. Additionally, community development can help to improve the skills and education of community members, thereby increasing their employability and contributing to a more skilled workforce. Needless to say, community development can help to reduce poverty. By investing in education and healthcare, community development can help to improve the quality of life for community members, reduce poverty, and promote economic growth.
Community development is an essential tool for driving economic growth in Nigeria. By investing in local opportunities, businesses, improving infrastructure, training young people with relevant skills, and reducing poverty, etc., community development can help to not just create jobs, but improve the standard of living for community members, improve national security, and ultimately promote economic growth. Our charge to stakeholders, government agencies, and community members to collaborate and invest in community development initiatives to create a more prosperous community.
2. What has contributed to impoverishment of Nigerians and what is the way out?
The main causes of impoverishment of Nigerians are:
income inequality
Corruption.
Other causes of impoverishment include; poor education, unemployment, poor utilization of resources, debt and overpopulation.
Income inequalities
In Nigeria there is a wide gap between the rich and the poor, this is compounded by the fact that oil revenue is poorly distributed among the population, with higher government spending in urban areas than rurally, there is also high rate of unemployment which renders personal income more divergent. Poor education and unemployment also contribute to income inequality due to the fact that if one doesn’t have access to quality education in the long run he/she will be unemployed leading to a wider gap between rich and poor.
Corruption
A main reason for continued poverty is encouragement from the government, the government shows tolerance towards corruption, harsh punishments are not meted out to perpetrators so no one is frightened. Nigerian corruption and poverty are interrelated and encourages each other, taking care of corruption is taking care of poverty. The government are responsible for the wellbeing of the people and the people in power make false promises during their campaign but when they get into power forget the promises and the people who voted them in more divergent.
Solutions
If those in authority can come together and decide to stop corruption, the country will move forward and the resources of the nation will be used for the benefit for the entire populace. If funds are not stolen but instead used for the purpose they were meant for, the kind of change we need will be materialized. The funds should be used for the infrastructure of good roads from rural areas that will aid smooth transportation of farm good from rural areas that will aid smooth transportation of farm goods from rural areas to cities. Developing amenities in rural areas will encourage people to stay in rural areas to farm and not rush to cities for non-existent jobs. This will have a positive effect on the economy.
AMEH SUNDAY EKONDU
ReplyDelete2020/FCEE/301150
Community Development
Community development is a process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems.
This process will translate to new business opportunities, investments in local businesses and industries, enabling existing economic structures, among others. Community development can create employment opportunities for young people and reduce the high rate of unemployment in Nigeria, as well as rural-urban migration, while enabling people to grow, succeed and live sustainably in their communities. Additionally, community development can help to improve the skills and education of community members, thereby increasing their employability and contributing to a more skilled workforce. Needless to say, community development can help to reduce poverty. By investing in education and healthcare, community development can help to improve the quality of life for community members, reduce poverty, and promote economic growth.
Community development is an essential tool for driving economic growth in Nigeria. By investing in local opportunities, businesses, improving infrastructure, training young people with relevant skills, and reducing poverty, etc., community development can help to not just create jobs, but improve the standard of living for community members, improve national security, and ultimately promote economic growth. Our charge to stakeholders, government agencies, and community members to collaborate and invest in community development initiatives to create a more prosperous community.
2. What has contributed to impoverishment of Nigerians and what is the way out?
The main causes of impoverishment of Nigerians are:
income inequality
Corruption.
Other causes of impoverishment include; poor education, unemployment, poor utilization of resources, debt and overpopulation.
Income inequalities
In Nigeria there is a wide gap between the rich and the poor, this is compounded by the fact that oil revenue is poorly distributed among the population, with higher government spending in urban areas than rurally, there is also high rate of unemployment which renders personal income more divergent. Poor education and unemployment also contribute to income inequality due to the fact that if one doesn’t have access to quality education in the long run he/she will be unemployed leading to a wider gap between rich and poor.
Corruption
A main reason for continued poverty is encouragement from the government, the government shows tolerance towards corruption, harsh punishments are not meted out to perpetrators so no one is frightened. Nigerian corruption and poverty are interrelated and encourages each other, taking care of corruption is taking care of poverty. The government are responsible for the wellbeing of the people and the people in power make false promises during their campaign but when they get into power forget the promises and the people who voted them in more divergent.
Solutions
If those in authority can come together and decide to stop corruption, the country will move forward and the resources of the nation will be used for the benefit for the entire populace. If funds are not stolen but instead used for the purpose they were meant for, the kind of change we need will be materialized. The funds should be used for the infrastructure of good roads from rural areas that will aid smooth transportation of farm good from rural areas that will aid smooth transportation of farm goods from rural areas to cities. Developing amenities in rural areas will encourage people to stay in rural areas to farm and not rush to cities for non-existent jobs. This will have a positive effect on the economy.
EKE JENEVINE N.
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Introduction
Community development plays a critical role in advancing national development by fostering grassroots initiatives that empower local economies, improve infrastructure, and enhance the well-being of individuals. In Nigeria, the link between community and national development is particularly evident, as local efforts can significantly influence economic growth, education, healthcare, and political participation across the nation. Despite Nigeria's vast resources, the country continues to grapple with widespread poverty, exacerbated by issues such as corruption, unemployment, economic over-dependence on oil, and inadequate infrastructure. This work explores how community development can serve as a catalyst for national progress and addresses the factors contributing to the impoverishment of Nigerians. It further highlights potential solutions to these challenges, proposing strategies that can lift millions out of poverty and foster sustainable development across the nation.
How Community Development Can Help Improve National Development
1. Economic Growth: Community development initiatives often focus on promoting small-scale industries, agriculture, and local entrepreneurship. By empowering local economies, these efforts can contribute to national GDP growth and reduce unemployment.
2. Education and Skill Development: Investing in local schools, vocational training, and adult education programs helps build a skilled workforce, which in turn supports national development through improved productivity and innovation.
3. Healthcare Improvement: By developing health centers and promoting public health campaigns at the community level, the general health of the population can improve, reducing national healthcare costs and increasing the productivity of the population.
Factors Contributing to the Impoverishment of Nigerians
1. Corruption: Mismanagement of resources, embezzlement, and the diversion of funds by public officials have severely impacted the development of public infrastructure and services.
2. Unemployment: High unemployment rates, especially among the youth, limit access to income-generating opportunities, deepening poverty.
The Way Out of Impoverishment in Nigeria
1. Diversification of the Economy: Nigeria must invest in sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and technology to reduce its dependency on oil and create more sustainable economic growth.
2. Job Creation Programs: The government and private sector need to collaborate to create more employment opportunities, particularly for the youth, through entrepreneurship programs, skill acquisition schemes, and industrialization.
ITODO VIVIAN ONYINYECHI
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How Community Development Can Help Improve National Development
1. Economic Growth: Community development initiatives often focus on promoting small-scale industries, agriculture, and local entrepreneurship. By empowering local economies, these efforts can contribute to national GDP growth and reduce unemployment.
2. Education and Skill Development: Investing in local schools, vocational training, and adult education programs helps build a skilled workforce, which in turn supports national development through improved productivity and innovation.
3. Healthcare Improvement: By developing health centers and promoting public health campaigns at the community level, the general health of the population can improve, reducing national healthcare costs and increasing the productivity of the population.
Factors Contributing to the Impoverishment of Nigerians
1. Corruption: Mismanagement of resources, embezzlement, and the diversion of funds by public officials have severely impacted the development of public infrastructure and services.
2. Unemployment: High unemployment rates, especially among the youth, limit access to income-generating opportunities, deepening poverty.
3. Over-dependence on Oil: Nigeria’s economy heavily relies on oil exports, making it vulnerable to global oil price fluctuations. The neglect of other sectors like agriculture and manufacturing has left many without stable income sources.
The Way Out of Impoverishment in Nigeria
1. Diversification of the Economy: Nigeria must invest in sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and technology to reduce its dependency on oil and create more sustainable economic growth.
2. Job Creation Programs: The government and private sector need to collaborate to create more employment opportunities, particularly for the youth, through entrepreneurship programs, skill acquisition schemes, and industrialization.
3. Improved Education System: Reforming the educational sector to focus on practical skills, vocational training, and digital literacy can empower the population to be more competitive in the global economy.
4. Tackling Corruption: Strengthening anti-corruption agencies and promoting transparency and accountability in governance will help ensure that public funds are used for development projects that benefit the people.
EZE JOY ONYINYECHI
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INTRODUCTION
Community development is essential for driving national progress in Nigeria. By focusing on localized initiatives that enhance economic growth, education, healthcare, and infrastructure, the country can achieve more inclusive and sustainable development. However, to fully realize these benefits, Nigeria must address critical challenges such as corruption, unemployment, poor infrastructure, and over-reliance on oil. Through economic diversification, improved governance, job creation, and enhanced social welfare, Nigeria can lift millions out of poverty and create a prosperous future for all its citizens.
How Community Development Can Help Improve National Development
1. Economic Growth: Community development initiatives often focus on promoting small-scale industries, agriculture, and local entrepreneurship. By empowering local economies, these efforts can contribute to national GDP growth and reduce unemployment.
2. Education and Skill Development: Investing in local schools, vocational training, and adult education programs helps build a skilled workforce, which in turn supports national development through improved productivity and innovation.
3. Healthcare Improvement: By developing health centers and promoting public health campaigns at the community level, the general health of the population can improve, reducing national healthcare costs and increasing the productivity of the population.
Factors Contributing to the Impoverishment of Nigerians
1. Corruption: Mismanagement of resources, embezzlement, and the diversion of funds by public officials have severely impacted the development of public infrastructure and services.
2. Unemployment: High unemployment rates, especially among the youth, limit access to income-generating opportunities, deepening poverty.
3. Over-dependence on Oil: Nigeria’s economy heavily relies on oil exports, making it vulnerable to global oil price fluctuations. The neglect of other sectors like agriculture and manufacturing has left many without stable income sources.
The Way Out of Impoverishment in Nigeria
1. Diversification of the Economy: Nigeria must invest in sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and technology to reduce its dependency on oil and create more sustainable economic growth.
2. Job Creation Programs: The government and private sector need to collaborate to create more employment opportunities, particularly for the youth, through entrepreneurship programs, skill acquisition schemes, and industrialization.
3. Improved Education System: Reforming the educational sector to focus on practical skills, vocational training, and digital literacy can empower the population to be more competitive in the global economy.
Omeke peace chioma
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Community development: as a process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems.It is a broad concept, applied to the practices of civic leaders, activists, involved citizens, and professionals to improve various aspects of communities, typically aiming to build stronger and more resilient local communities. It can also be seen as a set of values and practices which plays a special role in overcoming poverty and disadvantage, knitting society together at the grass roots and deepening democracy. There is a community development profession, defined by national occupational standards and a body of theory and experience going back the best part of a century. There are active citizens who use community development techniques on a voluntary basis, and there are also other professions and agencies which use a community development approach or some aspects of it.
How Community Development help in improving National Development
1.Local Empowerment: Community development fosters local leadership and capacity-building, enabling communities to identify and address their specific needs which, when scaled, contribute to national progress.
2. Participatory Governance: Engaging community members in decision-making processes enhances democratic practices and accountability, leading to better governance and policy implementation at the national level.
3. Economic Growth: Local initiatives such as cooperatives and micro-enterprises can stimulate local economies. Successful local economies contribute to national GDP and reduce regional disparities.
Contributing Factors to Impoverishment in Nigeria
1.Corruption: Widespread corruption misallocates resources that could otherwise support development and social welfare programs.
2.Ineffective Governance: Poor governance and lack of accountability in the public sector hinder development efforts, leaving many without basic services.
3. Economic Mismanagement: Over-reliance on oil exports without diversification leads to economic vulnerabilities, especially during global price fluctuations.
4. Conflict and Insecurity: Ongoing conflicts, particularly in the northeast, deter investment and displace populations, exacerbating poverty levels.
5. Poor Infrastructure: Deficiencies in transport, power supply, and health care limit economic activities and access to essential services.
6. Health Issues: Widespread prevalence of diseases, poor health care systems, and high mortality rates limit productivity.
Ways Out of Impoverishment in Nigeria
1.Strengthening Governance: Enhancing transparency, accountability, and rule of law to reduce corruption and improve public service delivery.
2.Economic Diversification: Promoting sectors such as agriculture, tourism, and technology to reduce reliance on oil revenue and create jobs.
3. Investing in Infrastructure: Developing reliable infrastructure to facilitate trade, improve health care access, and enhance overall quality of life.
4.Enhancing Education and Skill Development: Implementing education reforms and vocational training programs to equip the workforce with necessary skills for the job market.
5.Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding: Addressing the root causes of conflicts through dialogue and development initiatives to foster social cohesion.
6.Strengthening Community Development Initiatives: Empowering local communities to drive their own development and directly address poverty-related issues.
By addressing these points, Nigeria can work toward reducing poverty and promoting holistic national development, ultimately creating a more equitable society.