Author : Plangsat Dayil
Publisher : LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9783844390070
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)
Book Synopsis The Role of Community Based Organisations in Rural Development by : Plangsat Dayil
Download or read book The Role of Community Based Organisations in Rural Development written by Plangsat Dayil and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Community Based Organizations are self-help movements/associations.These organisations play important roles in the development of the rural areas in Nigeria.Such organisations as the Mwaghavul Development Association have come to harness communal efforts for development especially where government efforts directed to projects such education, commerce and agriculture have fialed to address local needs. Mwaghavul Development Association embarks on such projects of mutual benefits in addition to being a social network for communal living and political mobilization.The study assesses the strength of this organisation in the provision of infrastructures like roads, school, hospitals, banks etc, aimed at developing the local community. The recommendations reached as a result of the findings is that the organization have done quite well in providing education.The organisation should priorities by embarking on revenue yielding activities. The findings are relevant in explaining the need for the utilisation of self-help development spirits more vigorously.This work is important for students interested in Nigeria community development and Local Government.