An Evaluation of the Impact of Poverty Alleviation Programmes
Chapter One
Research Objectives:
- To assess the impact of poverty alleviation programs on reducing multidimensional poverty and improving the quality of life for target populations.
- To identify the most effective methodologies for conducting impact assessments of poverty alleviation programs, considering both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
- To examine the extent to which poverty alleviation programs are reaching and benefiting the most vulnerable populations, including women, children, and marginalized communities.
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEWED OF RELATED LITERATURE
Introduction
Poverty has, at some point, been illustrated as either chronic or transitory. These illustrations are premised on the timeframe such poverty is experienced individually or corporately. Poverty gives an awry situation of inadequate access to needed resources by humans. These resources are deemed crucial to obtaining and retaining the availability and use of basic necessities which are required to assure physical efficiency in all ramifications. Further said is the concept of relative poverty. This is known to as a position of incapacitation of an individual and/or groups of people to maintain a considerable and reasonable modern living standard. Investigation carried on the phenomenon of poverty has heralded the question of why poor people abound and also, why poor people remain the way they are. A number of authors have opined that the growth of an economy which must be gradual and steadily having results in output and material well-being in the long run term is comprised of a process which results in development and growth.7 This is very important in poverty alleviation discourse. It is crucial and apparent to note that poverty alleviation is a key factor in the drive to give ample support to the three main crucial and critical developmental values. These values are: self esteem, human sustenance and freedom.8 While the foremost goal of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals is to end poverty in all its forms everywhere with Target 1 being by 2030 to eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, poverty is currently measured monetarily whose daily living is premised on less than $1.90 (about six hundred and eighty four naira – N684). That is twenty thousand five hundred and twenty naira (N20,520) per month. While this measurement may old water in some climes, the problem of poverty has been globally seen as a problem faced by developing and developed countries together. A comprehension given to it now is that of a global cancer that has adversely affected development and growth. It is quite noted that there is the urgent need to make adequate and concise plans to alleviate the sufferings of the poor so as to make the other Sustainable Development Goals achievable in any state. Whereas the SDGs or Global Goals as they are called are seventeen in number, the most critical of them is the first goal which is No Poverty. It is believed that the other sixteen goals are centred on this crucial goal. The success of achieving the other goals is pivotal on the goal to eradicate poverty. While poverty eradication can be a daunting task, it is also a phenomenon that can become the driving force for development and growth in every area of man’s life. Poverty is known to have a negative psychological attachment to the wellbeing of man and it has to be addressed with every sense of sincerity if considerable achievement will be seen in the progress made towards ensuring a life of bliss now and a future devoid of problems for the generations to come. The SDGs are critical to the sustenance of life with a view to achieving them by 2030. While leaders of countries have agreed to the actualization of these goals, the United Nations has no legal right to enforce their actualization but can only encourage countries to adopt them. Therefore, the actualization of these goals is subject to the political will of regional governments. The advocacy for the goals to be implemented is therefore based on the seeking of the well-being of earth’s inhabitants.
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
In this chapter, we described the research procedure for this study. A research methodology is a research process adopted or employed to systematically and scientifically present the results of a study to the research audience viz. a vis, the study beneficiaries.
RESEARCH DESIGN
Research designs are perceived to be an overall strategy adopted by the researcher whereby different components of the study are integrated in a logical manner to effectively address a research problem. In this study, the researcher employed the survey research design. This is due to the nature of the study whereby the opinion and views of people are sampled. According to Singleton & Straits, (2009), Survey research can use quantitative research strategies (e.g., using questionnaires with numerically rated items), qualitative research strategies (e.g., using open-ended questions), or both strategies (i.e., mixed methods). As it is often used to describe and explore human behaviour, surveys are therefore frequently used in social and psychological research.
POPULATION OF THE STUDY
According to Udoyen (2019), a study population is a group of elements or individuals as the case may be, who share similar characteristics. These similar features can include location, gender, age, sex or specific interest. The emphasis on study population is that it constitutes of individuals or elements that are homogeneous in description.
This study was carried to examine an impact assessment of poverty alleviation programmes. Uyo local government form the population of the study.
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION
This chapter presents the analysis of data derived through the questionnaire and key informant interview administered on the respondents in the study area. The analysis and interpretation were derived from the findings of the study. The data analysis depicts the simple frequency and percentage of the respondents as well as interpretation of the information gathered. A total of eighty (80) questionnaires were administered to respondents of which only seventy-seven (77) were returned and validated. This was due to irregular, incomplete and inappropriate responses to some questionnaire. For this study a total of 77 was validated for the analysis.
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Introduction
It is important to ascertain that the objective of this study was to ascertain an impact assessment of poverty alleviation programmes. In the preceding chapter, the relevant data collected for this study were presented, critically analyzed and appropriate interpretation given. In this chapter, certain recommendations made which in the opinion of the researcher will be of benefits in addressing an impact assessment of poverty alleviation programmes.
Summary
This study was on an impact assessment of poverty alleviation programmes. Three objectives were raised which included: To assess the impact of poverty alleviation programs on reducing multidimensional poverty and improving the quality of life for target populations, to identify the most effective methodologies for conducting impact assessments of poverty alleviation programs, considering both quantitative and qualitative approaches and to examine the extent to which poverty alleviation programs are reaching and benefiting the most vulnerable populations, including women, children, and marginalized communities. A total of 77 responses were received and validated from the enrolled participants where all respondents were drawn from selected residents in Uyo. Hypothesis was tested using Chi-Square statistical tool (SPSS).
Conclusion
In conclusion, this study has provided valuable insights into the effectiveness, challenges, and opportunities of poverty alleviation programs in reducing multidimensional poverty and improving the well-being of vulnerable populations. Through a rigorous assessment of program impacts, methodologies, target populations, and outcome indicators, several key findings and implications have emerged.
Recommendation
- Strengthen targeting mechanisms to ensure that poverty alleviation programs effectively reach and benefit the most vulnerable populations, including women, children, rural communities, and marginalized groups. This may involve improving identification processes, enhancing community participation, and leveraging data analytics for more precise targeting.
- Encourage the diversification of program design and delivery to address the multidimensional nature of poverty and cater to the diverse needs of target populations. This could include integrating complementary interventions such as skills training, access to healthcare and education, microfinance, and social protection measures to enhance overall impact and sustainability.
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