May 2009
Measuring gender disparity at primary school level in Pakistan
Though the furnished educational quality of the enrolled students leads towards the positive example of success of not only in education but also in practical life of the ensuing generation, yet to alleviate gender disparity in social and cultural context, special measures are needed for the success and improvement of females overall in the country to participate in share contributed by experience of...
May 2009
Survey of HIV and AIDS knowledge in internally displaced persons camps in northern Uganda
This paper is a summary of the results of a survey conducted in the Agoro and Potika internally displaced person’s camps in Kitgum district of northern Uganda. The survey looked at HIV knowledge levels, service knowledge and levels of stigma. The survey found noteworthy results, one being that the “ABC’s” of prevention (Abstain, Be faithful, and use a Condom) were generally well-known;...
May 2009
Determinants of participation in pest management groups by smallholder cotton producers in Zimbabwe
Individual pest management is often associated with high costs due to pest drift and lack of economies of scale. This study is intended to determine the factors affecting the decision by farmers to join group pest management which harmonizes community decision making in controlling pests. Using a logit regression analysis, the following factors were found to have a positive impact on farmer proclivity to be...
May 2009
Group and associations in the governance process of states in Africa
It has increasingly become evident that the system of government inherited from the colonial powers in Africa have proved to be a failure, because of the reasons of uninhibited particularism and the inherent contradictions found with western systems of democracy in Africa. The advent of global political and economic reforms initiated by most countries in Africa since the attainment of independence has...
May 2009
Building institutions for partnership in local governance in Nigeria
A developmental explanation for the niche of informal institutions and their linkage to governance suggest that they evolve functionally within societies to address checks and balances and comparative advantage issues. Contemporary attitudes and beliefs about informal institutions and the role that they play constrain centralization of authority, in the sense that national government becomes pre-eminent just...
May 2009
Environmental assessment of the Chad-Cameroon oil and pipeline project in the Kribi region of Cameroon
Trans-national projects of the magnitude of the Chad-Cameroon oil and pipeline project must always have some negative effects on the quality and quantity of the environment. Following an environmental impact assessment (EIA) a series of mitigation measures must be put in place to minimize the intensity of the negative effects of the project on the environment. The paper seeks to assess the impact of the...
May 2009
The role of community based organisations in economic development in Nigeria: The case of Oshogbo, Osun state, Nigeria
The study assesses the role of community based organizations (CBOs) in economic development of Osogbo, Nigeria. This is with a view to establish the economic impact of CBOs on local economy and their significance in national economic development. It uses primary data collected from all the heads of 140 CBOs that have registered with the 2 local government councils in the study area as at the time of this...
May 2009
Manavseva crusade against childhood blindness
Entire child-community with an age below 12 in the rural areas of Vidarbha (Maharashtra) will be screened over a period of three years. 10-15% percent of the children may have refractive errors. These children of the age 12 and below will be screened for refractive correction and will be provide with free spectacles after complete check-up. 2-4% of the children may have infection and minor eye ailments. These...
May 2009
Tele-Opthalmology Rural Outreach Services (Toros)
Cooperation, it is a humble request to the readers of NGO journals. To make this eradication of childhood programme a successful mission kindly donate for this cause as Manavseva Trust is expecting to expand this mission to reach to more children’s in rural area. The trust is having FCRA AC No.050000 0100341741 INR PNB(Indora)Nagpur India. The names will be...
May 2009
Primary Schools library Project, Education Supplements International (ESI) - NGO
PROJECT TITLE: Primary Schools Library / Project. PROJECT LOCATION:The project has been designed to cover 64 primary schools in Subukia Constituency in Nakuru North District, Rift Valley province in the Republic of Kenya. NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION: Education Supplements International (ESI) – NGO. PROJECT DURATION: THREE YEARS FROM Jan 2010 - Dec 2012.TOTAL BUDGET: KSHS...
May 2009
Gender and local governance in Pakistan: Representation vs. participation
Women’s participation in governance is extremely important for an even human resource development, poverty alleviation and good governance. In, Pakistan, a concerted and collaborated effort has been made in this regard by providing women 33% representation in local governance through the current local government ordinance, 2000. However, the traditional cultural values and societal norms that ascribe...
May 2009
Enhancement of police force through e- governance in India
The present scenario shows a multi-tier FIR system in the police department, it reveals that citizen with some complaint first goes to the police station and reports his complaint to the Munshi who passes it to the station officer who in turn reports it to area in charge or sub- inspector. He tries to solve the problem, usually he is able to solve the problem but if it is not solved at this stage than it will be...
May 2009
The application of information and communication technology in Nigerian secondary schools
This study examined the application of information and communication technology (ICT) in Nigerian secondary schools. The study investigated the level of availability of ICT facilities in schools, the capacity for using ICT facilities for teaching learning, the perceived benefits of using ICT and the problems facing the use of ICT in secondary schools. The descriptive survey design was used for the study. The...
May 2009
Performance analysis of a sample microfinance institutions of Ethiopia
The purpose of this study is to appraise the performance of Ethiopian MFIs in terms of various criteria by comparing with the Micro banking Bulletin (MBB) benchmark and for some relative ratios comparison among themselves. The MF industry as a whole is challenged by the need to reach the poorest customers and at the same time being financially self sufficient. Although the industry as a whole is growing at a...
May 2009
International remittances: A source of development finance
Migration has been an important issue in human history. In recent years, the pace of international migration has been phenomenal due to trade liberalisation, deregulation of restrictive measures and the development of transportation facilities, communication network and global cultural integration. As a result international migration has become a major concern for policy makers of labour sending as well as...
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