The Impact Of Agricultural Development Programmes On The Economy

 

Abstract

This thesis focuses on the benefactions of the Agricultural Development Programmes of the government of Imo State towards profitable growth and development in the State between 1999 and 2007. The study traces the birth 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. sweats of different ADPs up till the dusk of the study’s take off time were also examined. Against this background, with the used of both primary and secondary sources and the relinquishment of the thematic logical and miscellaneous approach, the study argue that ADPs in Imo State from 1999- 2007 had some constraints. The study recommended protractive measures that if espoused could meliorate the hindrances of ADPs through boost agrarian growth and development in Imo State.

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Table Of Content

Title Runner

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Blessing Runner

ii

Fidelity

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Acknowledgements

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Abstract

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Table of Contents

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List of Bowdlerization

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Chapter One

Preface

 

Background to the Study

1

 

Statement of Problem

3

 

Purpose of study

4

 

Theoretical Framework

5

 

Significance of Study

6

 

compass of Study

7

 

Research Methodology

8

 

Review of Affiliated Literature

9

 

Organization of the Study

16

End Notes

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Chapter Two

literal Background of ADP in Easter Nigeria Before 1999

social sweats at Agricultural Development

20

 

Post Independence sweats

21

 

Post-Civil War sweats in the old East Central State

25

 

ADP, 1976- 1999

28

End Notes

36

Chapter Three

The ADP in Imo State under a Popular Regime, 1999 to 2007

 

New objects Aims

40

 

ADP Programmes in Imo State

44

End Notes

49

Chapter Four

Achievements and manacle to the success of ADP in

Imo State

 

Achievements

51

 

Obstacles/ Constraints of ADP in Imo State

58

End Notes

61

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Chapter Five

Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation

Summary

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Conclusion

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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 bowdlerizations

ADP Agricultural Development Programmes

ERDB Eastern Regional Development Board

ENDC Eastern Nigerian Development Corporation

POM Pioneer Oil Mill

ADA Agricultural Development Authority

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