Capacity Development in Anti-poverty Programmes: Analysis of the Impact of FADAMA III Capacity Building, Communication and Information Support in Kaduna and Sokoto States, Nigeria
- October 1, 2020
- Posted by: RSIS Team
- Categories: IJRISS, Social Science
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume IV, Issue IX, September 2020 | ISSN 2454–6186
Sa’idu Idris, PhD, Lawal Bala Isa, Asma’u Idris
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto-Nigeria
Abstract: This study empirically explores the relationship between capacity development and poverty reduction using beneficiaries’ views of Third National Fadama Development Project (NFDP III) from Kaduna and Sokoto States, Nigeria. Using survey design, data for the study was obtained from Two hundred and forty-five (245) NFDP III’s selected project beneficiaries. Grossman reflexive comparison was used as a frame for discussion. The study used Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and t-test in the data analysis. Results indicate that, Capacity building, Communication and Information Supports (CBCIS) has strong and positive correlation with poverty reduction. R= 0.734, p= 0.000. Results also show that, there was no significant difference in the level of provision of CBCIS amongst the project beneficiaries in Kaduna and Sokoto States, Nigeria because all the potential beneficiaries underwent same capacity building processes and the trainers followed strictly, the stipulated guidelines as contained in the Project Implementation Manual (PIM), nationwide. However, the Capacity building process fell short in the management of group-owned sub-projects. For example, bore hole constructed at Anguwan Galadima, Makarfi, Kaduna State stopped functioning due to poor maintenance. Open market stalls at Maraban T/Yari, Makarfi, Kaduna State is dilapidated, Para-vet Clinic at Dagawa, Yabo, Sokoto is decaying. Several other productive assets including poultry houses, rice hullers, rice processing machines and grinding machines, etc could not in most cases, function beyond four (4) years after NFDP III. The study recommends the establishment of Farmers’ Skill Acquisition Centers (FSACs) who should focus mainly on building the capacity of FUGs in the management of productive assets and in the adoption of best practices in agricultural technology. There is also the need for the inclusion of Credit Service Providers (CSP) to enable farmers’ access to loans to boost agricultural activities.
Keywords: Capacity development, group management, poverty reduction.
