THE IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES ON THE ECONOMY
ABSTRACT
This thesis focuses on the contributions of the Agricultural Development Programmes of the government of Imo State towards economic growth and development in the State between 1999 and 2007. The study traces the genesis and stages of ADP from the old Eastern region of Nigeria up till the creation of Imo State in 1976 and the birth of Imo State Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) in 1976. Efforts of diverse ADPs up till the eve of the study’s take off year were also examined. Against this background, with the used of both primary and secondary sources and the adoption of the thematic analytic and eclectic approach, the study argue that ADPs in Imo State from 1999-2007 had some constraints. The study recommended protractive measures that if adopted could ameliorate the hindrances of ADPs through boost agricultural growth and development in Imo State.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Title Page
i
Approval Page
ii
Dedication
iii
Acknowledgements
iv
Abstract
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Table of Contents
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List of Abbreviations
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CHAPTER ONE
Introduction
1.1
Background to the Study
1
1.2
Statement of Problem
3
1.3
Purpose of study
4
1.4
Theoretical Framework
5
1.5
Significance of Study
6
1.6
Scope of Study
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1.7
Research Methodology
8
1.8
Review of Related Literature
9
1.9
Organization of the Study
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End Notes
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CHAPTER TWO
Historical Background of ADP in Easter Nigeria Before 1999
2.1 Colonial Efforts at Agricultural Development
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2.2
Post Independence Efforts
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2.3
Post-Civil War efforts in the old East Central State
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2.4
ADP, 1976-1999
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End Notes
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CHAPTER THREE
The ADP in Imo State under a Democratic Regime, 1999 to 2007
3.1
New Objectives/Aims
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3.2
ADP Programmes in Imo State
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End Notes
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CHAPTER FOUR
Achievements and impediment to the success of ADP in
Imo State
4.1
Achievements
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4.2
Obstacles/Constraints of ADP in Imo State
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End Notes
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CHAPTER FIVE
Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Summary
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5.2 Conclusion
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5.3       Recommendations:  Prospects  of  ADP  in  Sustainable
Development of the Agricultural Structure in Imo State
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End Notes
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Bibliography
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
ADP              Agricultural Development Programmes
ERDBÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Eastern Regional Development Board
ENDCÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Eastern Nigerian Development Corporation
POMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Pioneer Oil Mill
ADAÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Agricultural Development Author
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