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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsIn 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…
DetailsAs 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,…
DetailsTrafficking 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…
DetailsMarket Development in the Niger Delta (MADE), being funded by DFID, seeks to reduce poverty and conflict in the Niger Delta region through developing rural agricultural markets and other sectors that impact poor people. The programme has been addressing underlying systemic constraints that adversely affect the lives and livelihoods of target beneficiary groups. These constraints,…
DetailsDonor programmes and the private sector as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) invest large sums of money to address development problems. However, these investments that often include subsidies to NGOs, community development foundations and individual beneficiaries often do not change the underlying dynamics of the constraints they are designed to address, and their…
DetailsThe change in consumer lifestyle and preferences that emphasize convenience are factors that have driven the growth of Poly-ethylene Terrepthalate (PET) packaging in the Nigerian beverage industry. The annual output of PET bottles in Nigeria is estimated at 15,000 to 20,000 tonnes1. An estimated volume of 5,600 tonnes i.e. about 280 million PET bottles were…
DetailsLessons on Implementation of Results Measurement Strategy Integrating Geographical Information Systems Application in the Context of Market System-Led Agricultural Projects in Conflict Areas. Loading… Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab DOWNLOAD Lessons from Implementing M and E Strategies (367 downloads )
DetailsGiven the relative novelty of the MSD approach, there has been an increasing call by new practitioners for information about delivery strategies of the MSD approach. Within this context, this learning paper illustrates MADE’s and PIND’s experiences of using commercially driven extension service providers to stimulate awareness and adoption of yield enhancing products, services and…
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