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Impact of IFAD Rice Value Chain Development Programme on Rice Output and Unemployment Reduction in Benue State, Nigeria

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  • ORJIME, Simon Mtswenem

    (Center of Economic Social and Development Research, Datresion Metrics Nigeria.)

  • ABAA, Aaron Aondoakura

    (Akawe Torkula Polytechnic, Makurdi, Nigeria)

  • SHEMBER, Avalumun Andrew

    (Department of Economics, Benue State University Makurdi, Nigeria)

  • ASOMBO, Gaius Msendoo

    (Department of Economics, Benue State University Makurdi, Nigeria)

Abstract

In recognition of the potential role of the rice value chain on socio-economic development, the International Fund for Agricultural Development has been investing in the development of the rice value chain in selected States in Nigeria, among which Benue State is included. This study investigated the impact of the IFAD rice value chain development programme on unemployment reduction among rice value chain participants in Gwer-East, Logo and Okpokwu Local Government Areas of Benue State. The study used a sample of 349 respondents comprising 310 rice farmers, 26 rice processors and 13 rice marketers. Data collected were managed using STATA 15 software. Descriptive statistics (tables, percentages, frequencies and charts) and inferential statistics (logistic regression) were used to analyze the data. The study found that the IFAD rice value chain development programme has positively affected unemployment reduction among the value-chain participants in Gwer-East, Logo and Okpokwu Local Government Areas of Benue State. This was witnessed through an increase in the number of employees of the value chain participants. Similarly, the study found that the value-chain development programme has positively impacted the rice farm output, processed output and marketed output in the three Local Government Areas. Test of hypotheses using logistic regression revealed that the impact of the IFAD rice value chain development programme on unemployment reduction in Nigeria was statistically significant for rice farmers and processors, but not statistically significant for rice marketers. The study recommended deliberate efforts by the government and rice value chain operators to enhance increased rice output and employment creation in the state.

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  • ORJIME, Simon Mtswenem & ABAA, Aaron Aondoakura & SHEMBER, Avalumun Andrew & ASOMBO, Gaius Msendoo, 2023. "Impact of IFAD Rice Value Chain Development Programme on Rice Output and Unemployment Reduction in Benue State, Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(1), pages 1289-1304, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:1:p:1289-1304
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