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Women self help initiatives: A paradigmatic shift in rural development approach in Cross River State, Nigeria


AMO Agba
N Festus
MN Achima
PG Student

Abstract

Women self help initiatives, a paradigmatic shift in rural development in Central Senatorial District, Cross River State, Nigeria have been investigated. The study examined women self help in educational, agricultural and associational activities. Evidence was drawn from 540 randomly sampled respondents with the use of research instrument. Pearson Product Moment
Correlation statistical analysis was carried out and results indicated existence of significant positive relationship between women self help projects and rural community development. Self help projects have assumed a significant place in the process of rural development. Women self help projects through
educational, agricultural and associational activities have been proven to be significant predictors of rural community development. This study therefore suggests that women should be encouraged to initiate self help projects by government and non-governmental organizations.

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