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Poverty Reduction And Structural Reform, Chris E. Nemedia

Economic and Financial Review

Poverty bas no precise definition. Being a relative concept, it has no universally adopted definition that can be applied to all societies and all nations of the world. We can talk of a poor person or a poor nation. You may describe a person as poor if his income is below subsistence level. But the subsistence levels of income vary from society to society and from nation to nation. In spite of the absence of a precise and an all-embracing definition of poverty, it is quite easy to recognize or identify the attributes of a poor person or the characteristics …

Rising Cost Of Food Prices And Food Insecurity In Nigeria And Its Implication For Poverty Reduction, P. A. Okuneye

Economic and Financial Review

Trade liberalization stimulated the growth of export of agricultura1 commodities in Nigeria white its serious implementation lasted. As usual with the country, the implementation of trade liberalization policies relaxed .with time. The boost in the ·· agricultural export sector took a down turn and with the advent of democracy, massive imports of luxury goods began to dominate the economic scene. In essence, over the last . is· years, that is, since 1986, when the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) came into being. the nation had witnessed a gross neglect of the food_ production sector. As such when food prices began to …

Micro-Finance As A Strategy For Poverty Reduction, O. O. Akanji

Economic and Financial Review

The paper established the facts that poverty is indeed increasing in Nigeria based on the poverty assessment study commissioned and sponsored by the World Bank in 1995. It further indicated in the introduction that the World Bank and the IMF group are focusing on poverty reduction as a prerequisite for debt relief The paper is structured into five sections with introduction being section one. Section two gives conceptual framework and reviews some country experiences of microcredit programs. Section three describes the efforts put in place in Nigeria-the World Bank group efforts and the IMF to alleviate poverty while section four …

The Role Of The Financial Sector In Poverty Reduction, J. O. Aderibigbe

Economic and Financial Review

The objective of this paper is · to examine the role and challenges facing the financial sector in providing the necessary financing on appropriate terms, volume and value, and in a timely manner. The paper is divided into six sections; following this introductory part, the conceptual framework on the role of the financial sector in poverty reduction is outlined. In section three the experience of the role of the financial sector in fighting poverty is reviewed with specific emphasis on the role of banks in micro- credit delivery in section four. Section five examines future challenges of the sector while …

Cedarville Vs. Saint Vincent, Cedarville University

Women's Basketball Statistics

No abstract provided.

Tools For Inclusion: From Stress To Success: Making Social Security Work For Your Young Adult, Danielle Dreilinger, Jaimie Ciulla Timmons

Tools for Inclusion Series, Institute for Community Inclusion

How does receiving Social Security affect families as their children move into adulthood? This brief shares families' experiences and suggests ways that families can manage SSI and use it to help a young adult prepare for their career.

Interview With Miriam Coronel Ferrer Of The Non-State Actors Working Group, Margaret S. Busé

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The challenges and success of the Non-State Actors Working Group are discussed with Miriam Coronel Ferrer.

The Courtroom Technology Wars Are Here!, Fredric I. Lederer

Popular Media

No abstract provided.

Base Closure Impacts And The General Effects Of Military Installations On Local Private Employment, Patrick E. Poppert

Doctoral Dissertations

This empirical study explores the general effects of military installations on local employment, and the special case of closure under the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) proceedings of 1988, 1991, 1993, and 1995. Employment impacts are modeled in a partial adjustment construct, and both random and fixed effects specifications of the disturbance term are evaluated. The analysis also includes both levels and changes forms of the model. The latter approach facilitates decomposition of defense personnel changes into its positive, negative, and BRAC related components. These components are examined for asymmetrical effects attributable to the public goods and community infrastructure vacuum …

News From Hope College, Volume 33.3: December, 2001, Hope College

News from Hope College

No abstract provided.

Cultural Commentary: Held By Many Threads, William C. Levin

Bridgewater Review

No abstract provided.

Alphabetic Imperialism?: A Cross-Cultural Glimpse Into The Evolution Of Writing, Curtiss Hoffman

Bridgewater Review

No abstract provided.

Unemployment: Concepts And Issues., Englama A.

Bullion

The issue of persistent unemployment and overall manpower planning and utilization poses a great challenge to policy planners, human resources experts, and persons debating with employment programmed planning and implementation. Based on the experience of the NDE at promoting financial support for graduate employment promotion, there is a need for a sensitization programmed for public/commercial banks and other institutions on the need for lending to small and micro enterprises. This paper has examined Past policy measures for solving unemployment problems. There is strong need for institutional collaboration and improved coordination of policy measures for dealing with unemployment. It is evident …

Restructuring The Educational System As A Long-Term Solution To The Unemployment Problem In Nigeria., Abraham B. Borishade

Bullion

The educational process, formal or informal consciously created, represents an essential investment necessary for industrialization; such education must be planned to fit the needs of a changing society so that as the Urban complex grows and demands expand. Education is the key with which to unlock the economic potential of the people. In contemporary developing countries, there is an incongruous relationship between education and their economies. This is reflected in the rising pool of the phenomenon of educated unemployed more than ever before. This paper examines the increasing problem associated with unemployment in Nigeria. The author conclude that It is …

Evaluation Of Past Policy Measures For Solving Unemployment Problems., Nicholas A. Damachi

Bullion

The issue of persistent unemployment and overall manpower planning and utilization poses a great challenge to policy planners, human resources experts, and persons dealing with employment programmed planning and implementation. This paper undertakes a review and evaluation of the past policy measures that have been adopted to solve unemployment problems in the county. There is strong need for institutional collaboration and improved coordination of policy measures for dealing with unemployment. This paper has examined Past policy measures for solving unemployment problems. There is strong need for institutional collaboration and improved coordination of policy measures for dealing with unemployment. While there …

Off-Shore Borrowing And Guarantees By Banks: Implication For Portfolio Management., C. C. Edordu

Bullion

The subject I have been asked to reflect on is important and somewhat provocative given the potential significance of foreign capital in the development process and the implied doubt the topic raises about the capacity of banks to manage their portfolios on accessing external finance. With regard to financing tenors, it is pertinent to point out that the tenor of liabilities of most banks in Nigeria and Africa is short. The paper has focused on the various discussions about the conditions for good governance, which raises questions about the structure and functioning of the state, its relationship to society and …

The Role Of Governance In National Development., Nathaniel C. Ozigbo

Bullion

One of the principal issues in the analysis of development is the extent to which the state and corporate organizations influence it. Prevailing ideas about the links among democracy, good governance and economic growth have come almost full circle over the past three decades. Governance is defined as the good government of society. Good government guides the country along a course leading to the desired goals, in this case development. The paper has focused on the various discussions about the conditions for good governance, which raises questions about the structure and functioning of the state, its relationship to society and …

Managing Infiltration Inflow In Wastewater Collection Systems, Sharon Rollins

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

An overview of I/I problems caused by ground water and surface or rainwater.

Water & Wastewater Manual: A Training Manual For Board Members, Brett Ward, Steve Wyatt, Bill Young

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

This manual provides a resource for new or experienced water board members or municipal officials who have little or no formal training for the job.

The Cresset (Vol. Lxv, No. 2 & 3, Christmas/Epiphany), Valparaiso University

The Cresset (archived issues)

No abstract provided.

Advocate, December 2001, Vol. [13], No. [3], Gc Advocate

The Advocate

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Global Politics

Living After the Terror: Poverty, Despair, Grief Plague Chiapas Communities. Andrew Kennis (p. 2)

Masthead (p. 2)

Local Politics

Behind Green’s Blue Drapes. Rob Wallace (p. 6)

Neither Kabul, Nor Washington! Rob Wallace (p. 7)

1492 Office Exotic Dishes. Tamara Rosenberg (p. 7)

Lava Gina Will Keep You Coming Back for More. Tamara Rosenberg (p. 7)

Writing Fellows

Earn and Learn: $22,118 a Year at CUNY! Nassima Abdelli (p. 8)

Writing Fellow Experiences. Bonnie Oglensky, CUNY Writing Fellow at Bronx Community College in Response to Questions by Nassima Abdelli (p. 8)

My Writing [Fellowship] Process: …

Fashion, Advertising, And Class Delineation: A Study Of Ready-Made Fashion’S Effects On Class Barriers, Sarah Johnston

Honors Theses

No abstract provided.

Legacy - December 2001, South Carolina Institute Of Archaeology And Anthropology--University Of South Carolina

SCIAA Newsletter - Legacy & PastWatch

Contents:

The Archaeology of Cattle Raisers at the Catherine Brown Cowpen.....p. 1
Director’s Notes.....p. 2
George Galphin Site.....p. 4
New Data on Carolina Bays.....p. 6
Bush Hill Plantation.....p. 10
Analysis of G.S. Lewis-West Site.....p. 8
Early Archaic Settlement Study.....p. 11
Parris Island Cemeteries.....p. 14
Barbados-Carolina Connection at 1670 Charles Towne.....p. 16
Allendale Paleoindian Conference.....p. 3
Art Donors in 2001.....p. 22
ART Activities in 2001.....p. 24
Jamestown Archaeologist to Give Public Lecture and Speak at Annual Conference.....p. 26
Call for Papers at Annual SC Conference.....p. 27
Le Prince Search Begins.....p. 28
Savannah River Staff at Annual Festival.....p. 31
Staff Barbeque.....p. 31 …

Parris Island Cemeteries, Part Ii, Chester B. Depratter, James B. Legg

Faculty & Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

University Of Tennessee's Digital Media Service & The Studio: Partnership Approaches To Digital Media Creation, Barbara I. Dewey

Barbara I. Dewey

No abstract provided.

South Park Campaign Of The Community Coalition For Environmental Justice, Jonathan Betz-Zall

Jonathan Betz-Zall

This case study evaluated the effectiveness of the community organizing techniques used by the Community Coalition for Environmental Justice (CCEJ) in promoting the principles of grassroots organizing in its work in the South Park neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. This campaign, part of the SouthSeattleToxics Project, focused attention on the pollution caused by the Long Painting Company's activities. The CCEJ used traditional community organizing techniques to help South Park residents oppose this pollution; the residents formed their own organization to monitor progress even after the offending company has left town. The case study evaluated this work of the CCEJ in terms …

Conflicts And Common Interests In Committees , Hao Li, Sherwin Rosen, Wing Suen

hao li

Committees improve decisions by pooling independent information of members, but promote manipulation, obfuscation, and exaggeration of private evidence when members have conflicting preferences. We study how self-interest mediates these conflicting forces. When members' preferences differ, no person ever submits a report that allows perfect inference of his private information. Instead, equilibrium strategies are many-to-one mappings that transform continuous data into ordered ranks: voting procedures are the equilibrium methods of achieving a consensus in committees. Voting necessarily coarsens the transmission of information among members, but is necessary to control conflicts of interest. The degree of coarseness of the equilibrium voting procedure …

Electronic Journals: How User Behaviour Is Changing, Carol Tenopir, Donald W. King

Carol Tenopir

No abstract provided.

Klipsun Magazine, 2001, Volume 32, Issue 01 - December, Jennifer Collins

Klipsun Magazine

Editor’s Note During a late night in the Klipsun office, a woman named Jackie came in to sweep the floors — to clean up our mess.

“Are you with Klipsun or are you with The Western Front?’ she asked me. "Klipsun,” I said, surprised she even asked. Jackie told me she loved to read Klipsun. She enjoyed the perspective the articles provided and sent it to her family. She told me, broom in hand, how she especially liked one article published in June.

Klipsun magazine changes with each editor and each writer each quarter And I …

Eeg Coherence And Amplitude Effects Of Rhythmic Auditory And Visual Stimulation With An Emphasis In Computational Methods, Jon Alan Frederick

Doctoral Dissertations

The photic driving response, the effect of a flashing light stimulus on the cortical EEG, has proven to be a sensistive neurometric that varies with differences in perception, mood, and physiological states. The diverse effects of photic stimulation have made commercially available "brainwave syncronizers" popular among consumers and even among some clinicians. It is common in the design of these devices to combine a rhythmic auditory stimulus with the visual stimulus. However, little if any experimental evidence supports the assumption that auditory stimulation enhances the photic driving effect. Therefore, this study compared the amplitude and coherence effects of three stimulation …