By:Ayoola Felix (ayoolafelix@ymail.com) Department of Accountancy ‚ OSun State Polytechnic‚ Iree‚ Nigeria. Introduction In Nigeria‚ credit has been recognised as an essential tool for promoting small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) About 70 percent of the population are engaged in the informal sector or in agricultural production. The Federal and State governments have recognized that for sustainable growth and development‚ the financial empowerment of the rural areas is vital‚ being the repository
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Introduction: International Monetary Fund (IMF)‚is a specialized agency of the United Nations‚ established in 1945. It was planned at the Bretton Woods Conference (1944)‚ and its headquarters are in Washington‚ D.C. There is close collaboration between it and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Its primary mission is to ensure stability in the international monetary system. The IMF provides policy advice and financing to member countries with economic problems. The
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ANALYIS OF THE 2010 NATIONAL BUDGET AND ECONOMIC POLICY STATEMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT OF GHANA TO DETERMINE GAPS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN MARCH 2010 ISODEC-UNICEF Collaboration Table of Contents Page EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................... 6 CHAPTER ONE ...................................................................................................................
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Microcredit - training Urban Program for Livelihood Finance and Training POVERTY IN THE PHILIPPINES Uplift Training By Vivian G. Villegas – Uplift 2004 General Objective: To understand and know about some causes and effects of poverty‚ its impact on society. Objectives: At the end of the seminar the participant will be able to: 1. Describe the situation of poverty in the Philippines. 2. Identify some causes and effects of poverty. 3. Enumerate some programs and some solutions to alleviate
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Chapter 1: A Global Family Portrait Sachs outlines elements of life in four countries – Malawi‚ Bangladesh‚ India and China which broadly correspond to four ‘stages’ of development – • Malawi – caught in ‘the perfect storm’ is portrayed as a Malaria and AIDS infested rural backwater‚ largely cut off from international trade – represents the four billion people trapped in extreme poverty – living on less than $1 a day • Bangladesh – ‘on the ladder of development is ‘ integrated into
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who constitute permanent vote banks of political parties of all hues. Not only this‚ it has International dimension too‚ as we know Government has to present its report in UN and related bodies regarding poverty related Millenium Development Goal (MDG). The other aspect of the story is measure of poverty and poverty line. The estimation of poverty has a direct bearing on who all
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Abstract Tobacco taxation is an essential component of a comprehensive tobacco control strategy. However‚ to fully realize the benefits it is vital to understand the impact of increased taxes among high-risk subpopulations. Are they influenced to the same extent as the general population? Do they need additional measures to influence smoking behavior? The objectives of this study were to synthesize the evidence regarding differential effects of taxation and price on smoking in: youth‚ young adults
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fighting together against the Axis Powers. Since then‚ it has become even more multinational‚ with over 180 countries around the world registered as member states. The main aims of the UN can be broadly identified via its Millennium development goals (MDGs) : 1. Halving extreme poverty rates 2. Providing primary education in under-developed countries 3. Halting the spread of various diseases- AIDS/HIV/Malaria 4. Promoting of gender equality and women empowerment
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EDUCATION IN INDIA AND CURRENT YOUTH SITUATION This essay is from the experience on the field which I have faced during the field work in various schools. This report contains the present condition of schools in Tamilnadu. This will also showcase the problems that students face in the name of education and also how the powerful Media acts as a barrier for the Education. Education is now said to be one of the primary needs of the society. There was a huge reverse when some leaders like Mr. Kamaraj
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Approved type of water facilities Level 1 (Point Source) * a protected well or a developed spring with an outlet but without a distribution system * indicated for rural areas * serves 15-25 households; its outreach is not more than 250 m from the farthest user * yields 40-140 L/ min Level II (Communal Faucet or Stand Posts) * With a source‚ reservoir‚ piped distribution network and communal faucets * Located at not more than 25 m from the farthest house * Delivers
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