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The Role Of Agro-Industries In Promoting A Food Culture In Nigeria, M. O. Ojo
The Role Of Agro-Industries In Promoting A Food Culture In Nigeria, M. O. Ojo
Economic and Financial Review
The paper discusses in a general way the role of agro-industries in the promotion of a Nigerian food culture. It observes that the agro-industrial and trade policies pursued in the 1970s and early 1980s contributed immensely to a food habit characterised l1y preference for foreign and imported foods. Agro-industries in the present economic environment can contribute positively to the development of a Nigerian food culture through corporate promotions, investments in the production of local foodstuffs and funding of relevant research and development. The paper concludes that agro-industries should be supported in the development of an indigenous food culture by fostering …
Infusion Of Private Sector Capital In Rural Infrastructure Building In Lagos State, E. D. Balogun
Infusion Of Private Sector Capital In Rural Infrastructure Building In Lagos State, E. D. Balogun
Economic and Financial Review
This paper recognizes the constraints imposed l7y the weak rural infrastructure base in Lagos State given the swampy/riverine nature of her landscape and notes the dim prospects for overcoming them through public investments alone. Although the study recognizes that rural infrastucture is a public good, several cases are cited to show that private sector initiatives in the provision of rural infrastructural facilites and services can be successful. Among the financing mechanisms for infusing private sector capital into rural infrastructure building include rural development levies, strengthening of rural financial markets and special aids/grants from private and non-governmental agencies. For· these initiatives …
Industrial Development Coordinating Committee (Idcc) And Foreign Private Investment (Fpi) In Nigeria, J. A. Aremu
Industrial Development Coordinating Committee (Idcc) And Foreign Private Investment (Fpi) In Nigeria, J. A. Aremu
Economic and Financial Review
Policies that attract foreign private investment (FPI) have become the focus of considerable attention in many developing countries particularly since the beginning of the debt crisis in the 1980s. As part of Nigeria's strategy to stimulate foreign investment, the Federal Government of Nigeria established the Industrial Devel,opment Coordinating Committee (IDCC) in 1988 as a one-stop agency for facilitating andattractingforeign investment inflow. A study was initiated by the Research Department to assess the role of IDCC so far in stimulating the desi,:ed level of foreign investment in Nigeria. The study shows that IDCChasbeenrelativelyineffectiveasjudgedbytheforeigncapitalinflowwhichresultedfromtheIDCC's approved enterprises. The expected foreign capital inflow stood …
Foreign Private Investment In Nigeria In 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Foreign Private Investment In Nigeria In 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Economic and Financial Review
Although the report of the 1989 survey showed that for the first time ever, a net outflow was recorded by the foreign private enterprises in Nigeria, the development was a welcome one. The easier access to foreign . exchange which led to a net capital outflow of N439.4 million was made possible through the creation of new outlets for the purchase of foreign exchange introduced in 1989. The Bureau de Change which took off in mid -1989 was put in place by the federal government to compete with the informal parallel market and thus expand the foreign exchange market. Also, …
Cohen, Daniel, "The Management Of The Developing Countries' Debt: Guidelines And Application To Brazil" The World Bank Economic Review, Vol 2, No 1, January 1988, O. M. Fakiyesi
Economic and Financial Review
In this paper, the author articulates some basic principles which may be useful in formulating an effective debt management strategy for developing countries, using Brazil as a case study. He outlines the principles into four broad categories viz: Stretching out the Repayment of the Debt; Monitoring the levels of Exports and GDP; Ignoring the Creditors' Capital loss and Watching the Domestic Deficit..
Undp "Human Development Report, 1991" New York, Oxford University Press, 1991, S. C. Rapu
Undp "Human Development Report, 1991" New York, Oxford University Press, 1991, S. C. Rapu
Economic and Financial Review
The basic theme of the 1991UNDP'sHuman Development Report is °Financing Human Development". 'The report focusses on the need to enlarge the range of policy choices for a meaningful development of human resources. These choices include access to income and employment opportunities; education and health care services and clean and safe physical environment.
Bautista, R.M. "Agricultural Growth As A Development Strategy." Economic Impact No. 66 Pp. 24-28 1989, L. I. Odey
Bautista, R.M. "Agricultural Growth As A Development Strategy." Economic Impact No. 66 Pp. 24-28 1989, L. I. Odey
Economic and Financial Review
In this paper, the author attempts a further exposition on the on-going debate on the feasibility of adoption of an export-led strategy of economic development which considers" Agriculture- first" as the engine of growth. The au~or strongly supports an agricultural-based development strategy because it is capable of generating mass employment, it is anti-poverty as well as being an hl.come redistribution programme. This strategy, he reasons, should be particularly appealing to countries with a heavy debt service burden since it is a foreign-exchange conserving programme given the lowerimporrrequirements of agricultural growth and itslinka,geeffectscompared with those of industry-led import substitution strategy. He …
A Review Of The Federal Government Fertilizer Subsidy Scheme In Nigeria, Grace O. Evbuomwan
A Review Of The Federal Government Fertilizer Subsidy Scheme In Nigeria, Grace O. Evbuomwan
Economic and Financial Review
This paper reviews the fertilizer subsidy scheme in Nigeria. Using descriptive statistics and econometric methods, the study shows that farmers' access to fertilizer has improved since the commencement of the subsidy scheme in 1976 and the direct involvement of the Federal Government in the procurement and distribution of the input. This also coincided with the period when remarkable improvements were recorded in the yield of virtually all the major crops, especially staples. The econometric analysis confirms that a positive correlation exists between fertilizer supply/consumption and output, while the level of subsidy on the input influences its consumption (utilization) and tends …
Nigeria's Insurance Industry In 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Nigeria's Insurance Industry In 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Economic and Financial Review
The growth in the number of insurance companies in Nigeria between 1988 and 1989 revealed the preference of the investors in the industry towards non-life underwriting business. In addition, only one out of the six new entrants into the industry was jointly owned. The unattractiveness of the industry to foreign investors was partly due to the perceived decreasing prosperity in the business as well as the unfavourable investment climate of the Nigerian economy. With many of the insurance companies now scheduled to be privatised, greater efficiency is expected in their operations, particularly among those previously controlled by the government. In …
Regling, Klaus P. "New Financing Approaches In The Debt Strategy" Finance And Development: March 1988, Vol. 25, No. 1, Pp.6 - 9, G. C. Onuoha
Economic and Financial Review
The review summarises the author's analysis of the various financing techniques. Apart from a few technical points, the write up is self-explanatory and interesting to read. Discussed in it are some of the advantages and constraints in the use of some of the financing techniques. While agreeing with the author on some of the advantages and shortcomings of the financing techniques, there is the need to point out issues which the author failed to take into consideration.
Stephen A. Meyer: "The U.S. As A Debtor Country: Causes, Prospects And Policy Implications" Business Review, Federal Reserve Bank Of Philadelphia, November/December, 1989 (13pp), P. I. Nwaoba
Economic and Financial Review
The author's focus in this paper is the analysis of the implications of increased net debt claims on the United States. In his opinion, while net inflow of foreign investment is welcome, there is the fear that excessive net claims on a country like U.S.A. may constitute a problem in the long-run. The author's concern centres on the probable adverse consequences of the growing status of U.S.A. as a net debtor nation and the implication for future generations of Americans in terms of standard of living and debt service burden. It is the author's view that this might also lead …
An Econometric Analysis Of The Nature And Causes Of Inflation In Nigeria, J. O. Asogu
An Econometric Analysis Of The Nature And Causes Of Inflation In Nigeria, J. O. Asogu
Economic and Financial Review
In this econometric revisitation of inflation in Nigeria, an extensive review of the literature and evidence has been attempted culminating in a specification of the various alternative hypotheses on the causes of inflation. While not ruling out the validity of several theories of inflation in the Nigerian situation, empirical evidence indicates that increases in real domestic produce or supply situation, especially food, and law cost of production of consumables, tended to ameliorate inflation. On the other hand, increases in government expenditure, especially deficits, tend to increase the money supply and worsen depreciation of the exchange rate, which in turn intensify …