Using Market Systems Development Approach to Stimulate Livelihood Opportunities and Reduce Human Trafficking in Edo State
Trafficking in human beings, a form of modern-day slavery, involves the illegal trade of people for exploitation or commercial gain, and is a $150 billion global industry generated by forced economic exploitation of people for commercial sex, domestic work, or other economic activity. It is the result of forced economic exploitation of people for commercial […]
Socio-Economic Survey of Potential target Demographics for Human Trafficking and Livelihood Opportunities (Phase II)
The main goal of this survey is to determine the socio-economic dimensions of human trafficking and modern day slavery, and explore livelihood opportunities with potential target demographics of human trafficking in Edo State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: determine socio-economic characteristics and dimensions of existing trafficked individuals and of their families; understand the perception […]
Report of Assessment of Baseline Socio Economic Data in Endemic Areas of Trafficking in Edo State
This assessment exercise was commissioned by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to carry out a preliminary assessment of social resources available in endemic areas for trafficking in Edo State. The report is to be used as one of the assessment tools for proposed community- based micro projects to be supported under the Counter Trafficking […]
Final Report on Edo Human Trafficking
MADE has a long-term target of increasing the income of 150,000 beneficiaries (with women being 50%) and lifting them out of poverty over the lifetime of the project. It has also taken keen interest in understanding modern day slavery (MDS) in Edo and neighbouring States in the Niger Delta with the aim of contributing to […]
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update for May 31 – June 06, 2020
This weekly update examines the issue of kidnapping for ransom in the Niger Delta with specific focus on Ondo State. Recent trends indicate an increase in reported incidents of kidnapping for ransom in the State. According to data (see map below), over 50 incidents of kidnapping were reported in Ondo State between January 2016 and […]
MADE Business Case
the concentration of oil industries in the region has created wage and commodities inflation, raising the cost of living and intensifying the experience of poverty among the poor. Overall, the levels and intensity of poverty are high, leading to strong feelings of injustice (given the wealth which the region generates from oil), and this has […]
MADE Business Case Economic Appraisal
The Niger Delta has recently come out of more than a decade of insurrection, characterized by conflict with the government as well as conflict among the local ethnic groups trying to access greater benefits from the oil resources in the region. This conflict restricted the investment by outside businesses in the region and limited most […]
MADE Business Case Climate and Environmental Assessment
In line with DFID requirements, Developing Alternatives Incorporated (DAI) Europe Ltd. has carried out a climate and environment assessment as part of the Business Case for the Niger Delta Market Development Project (MADE). The MADE project is designed to address increasing incomes in the Niger Delta by working in four to six different market systems […]
MADE Business Case Assessment of the Value Chain Options
As indicated in section 3.2 of the main report, the value chains chosen for MADE to begin work on were palm oil, poultry, aquaculture and fisheries, smoked fish and agricultural inputs. Those not selected for implementation at this stage were cassava and recycling. The detailed assessments of these sectors are set out in separate documents, […]
Using Inclusive Models to implement Demand-driven Skills Development
Trafficking in human beings is a form of modern-day slavery, a global scourge where people are sold illegally for abuse and profit. Together, it produces more than $150 billion from forced economic exploitation for commercial sex, domestic work, or other economic activities. The Global Slavery Index estimated in July 2018 that there are 40.3 million […]
