August 2013

Poverty alleviation and empowerment of small-scale industries in Nigeria: The case of Tie and Dye Makers Association

Using the experiences of the Tie and Dye Makers Association of Nigeria, this study examines how various governmental programmes on poverty alleviation, job creation, and empowerment have impacted the fortunes of informal sector operators in Nigeria. The study found that while the various programmes were not deficient on policy design and resource allocation, politics and corruption ensured that the masses saw and...

Author(s): Bukola Adeyemi, Oyeniyi

August 2013

The psychology of unmarried men in Nairobi: A case study of three bachelors over forty

  Equal number of males and females in Nairobi today says that they want to settle down and raise a family. More women than men, however, wish they were married and are currently in search for a life mate. However, although there are many marriageable women, some men still remain unmarried even after clocking the marriageable age. If we assume that marriage is a conscious and deliberate choice, then the...

Author(s): Esther Gicheru