Assessment of Effectiveness of Social Assistance Programs on Market Participation in Kwara State, Nigeria
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Date
2023-06-30
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Afropolitan Journals
Abstract
This paper examines the impact of social assistance programs on market participation in Kwara
State, Nigeria. It examines the various social assistance initiatives implemented in the region and
analyzes their effectiveness in promoting economic activities through market engagement. The
study employed quantitative research methods, and primary data were obtained by means of a
well-structured questionnaire. Analytical Techniques Descriptive statistics was used to describe
the socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents. In analyzing the determinants of variables
in the study area, regression analysis was adopted. The target population includes beneficiaries
of social assistance programmes in Kwara State who were captured in the National Social
Register for the poor and vulnerable. A multi-stage sampling technique was employed, and 110
beneficiaries were identified through the sampling. The findings revealed that social assistance
programs play a vital role in enhancing market participation and fostering economic
development in Kwara State. The study recommended that social assistance programmes be
designed to address the specific needs and challenges faced by individuals and communities in
Kwara State.