POVERTY ALLEVIATION THROUGH AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS: A Review of the Concept of the World Bank Assisted Agricultural Development Projects

Evbuomwan, Grace O. (1997) POVERTY ALLEVIATION THROUGH AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS: A Review of the Concept of the World Bank Assisted Agricultural Development Projects. In: NES 1997 Annual Conference.

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Abstract

The Agricultural Development Project (ADP) concept has been used as the primary method to increase production q.nd welfare in the smallholder agricultural sector in Nigeria. This was done through the provision of farm and crop development programmes and services. rural infrastructures, institution building, human resource development, and substantial technical assistance. Since 1974, The World Bank has given substantial support to this programme. The earliest ADPs were restricted in their coverage to specific areas within some states and were called enclave projects. The federal and state governments were impressed with the results of the enclave projects. This led to pressure to expand the enclave projects and to have ADPs in those states which had not yet benefited. State-wide ADP projects managed under the same semi-autonomous agency concept were developed, followed by ·the three nwlti-state ADPs (MSADP I, 3, 3), and the present sector- and subsector approach with the ADPs as the main delivery agents. The ADP concept represents a clear shift from capital intensive investment projects for selected high-potential areas to a development of the country's small holder sector in the drive to enhance rural income andalleviate poverty.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HG Finance
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences
Depositing User:	Mrs Hannah Akinwumi
Date Deposited:	23 Feb 2018 08:29
Last Modified:	23 Feb 2018 08:29
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/10244

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