Small Scale Irrigation in Sub Saharan Africa: Sparse Lessons, Big Problems, Any Solutions?
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The primary social and administrative difficulties of small scale irrigation projects in Africa are delineated through research on specific plans. The criteria for searching the problem consisted of regional, scale and irrigation method. Generally, there is lack of printed information on this subject, but almost forty literature sources were found. Most information deals with economic and technical aspects, while social, psychological and administrative elements were largely unexamined. From 1965 to 1970, there is practically no printed material available. More printed information occurs after that date, but still relatively little. Non-governmental organizations in Kenya and Botswana are the only ones with involvement in small-scale irrigation projects. The situation of such projects in nine African countries is analyzed. Tables of organizational assumptions and project specifics are included. Project control is hierarchically assessed. A matrix for project feasibility is illustrated.
Publication Name: Public Administration and Development
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0271-2075
Year: 1984
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Management Problems of the Proliferation of Local Government in Nigeria
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Nigeria's local government was uniformly reinstituted in 1976. The 1979 Constitution gave states the right to form new local governments; this authority is assessed. The rationale of the state governments in causing local governments to proliferate is detailed. It bears primary relation to the promotion of development on a local basis. However, problems in this developmental scheme are likely to occur because of limited management capacity. The relevant provisions of Nigeria's Guidelines for Local Government Reform are reviewed. Tables of new government data are featured. Local government development has grown in an uneven pattern. Local governments shall have a minimum population base of 100,000 persons. Funding will first be allocated for local governments with the longest standing and then for the newer ones. Developmental objectives include education, agriculture and minerals, health services and other natural resources.
Publication Name: Public Administration and Development
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0271-2075
Year: 1984
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Development Problems and Planning in a Resource-Poor Pacific Country
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The economic development plans of the small coral island of Tuvalu is outlined. An examination of the economic structure is provided. The economic potential of available resources is considered. These resources include agriculture, marine resources and fisheries, and centralized health services. Demographic trends are identified. The economic development plan contains policies, programs and projects designed to meet Tuvalu's objectives. This article may be considered as a case study of the economy of countries like Tuvalu.
Publication Name: Public Administration and Development
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0271-2075
Year: 1983
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