Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Theses and Dissertations
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- ItemOpen AccessInfluence of microfinance delivery by non- govermental organizations (NGO) on rural poverty alleviation in Oyo and Ondo States of Southwestern Nigeria.(Department of Agricultural Economics, Obafemi Awolowo University, 2005) OKE, Joel OluseyeThis study investigated the incidence, depth and severity of rural people and analyzed the factors that significantly influenced rural poverty. It also investigated the factors that affected the amount of rural people and the socio- economic variables that would affect repayment of loans by the people. The study concluded that in spite of highs lending rate, microfinance delivery by NGOs enhanced poverty alleviation, per capita income, consumption, business investment, credit acquisition and savings among clients.
- ItemOpen AccessSoil Test and Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium Requirement of maize in South western Nigeria(Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Obafemi Awolowo University, 1985) Adebusuyi Benson AdekunleSoil testing as a fertilizer advisory service to farmers is not common in Nigeria
- ItemOpen AccessParticipation of Women Local Leaders in Rural Women- Based Development Programmes in Osun State, Nigeria.(Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology,Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife, 2002) OKUNADE, E. O, ( 2002), Participation of women local leaders in rural women-based development programmes in Osun State, Nigeria.Department of Agricultural Extention and Rural Sociology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife.This study examined how women leadership roles could enhance participation of women in rural development projects. This was explained focusing on the following dynamics: rural women-based development projects; women leadership characteristics; leadership activities in production and processing activities; benefits of rural development projects and identified the community attitude towards women.