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The Role of Non-State Actors in Strengthening the Developmental Capacity of the State: A Case Study of Cross Rivers State, Nigeria

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  • Felix Chukwudi Oparah
  • Enya Ndem Bassey
  • Ohatu Ekoh Ohatu

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This study examined the role of Non State Actors (NSAs) in strengthening the developmental capacity of the state, using a case study of Cross River State, Nigeria. Primary and secondary data on selected constituents of NSAs including Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Privately Owned Companies, Banks, Private Hospitals and Private Schools were analyzed using tables and charts. The results revealed that activities of NSAs significantly enhance the developmental capacity of Cross River State especially in the areas of provision of public services, knowledge and skill acquisition, infrastructural development and employment generation. Besides other recommendations, it was recommended that NSAs and the government should perform complementary roles in enhancing developmental capacity and that the establishment of more NSAs in the rural areas should be encouraged through the provision of special funding and other incentives for NSAs that have their offices in the rural areas.

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  • Felix Chukwudi Oparah & Enya Ndem Bassey & Ohatu Ekoh Ohatu, 2020. "The Role of Non-State Actors in Strengthening the Developmental Capacity of the State: A Case Study of Cross Rivers State, Nigeria," Business and Economic Research, Macrothink Institute, vol. 10(2), pages 153-167, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:mth:ber888:v:10:y:2020:i:2:p:153-167
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    Keywords

    Non State Actors; Developmental capacity; NGOs; Cross River State;
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    JEL classification:

    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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