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Effects of Social Protection Programs on Poverty Reduction, Inequality, and Human Development Outcomes in Nigeria

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  • Chinyere Iheoma Erondu

    (*Department of Sociology, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria)

  • Anya Kevin Uzoma

    (Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusinesss Management, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria)

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This paper investigated the impacts of social protection programmes on poverty reduction, inequality, and human development outcomes for the people of Nigeria. The information on the social protection programmes in Nigeria and their impact on the well-being of the people was obtained from secondary sources. The discussion centred on the outcomes of the programmes which included poverty reduction, food security through increased agricultural production, and women and youth empowerment. The paper identified some major challenges of social protection programmes in Nigeria including lack of political will by the Government, the misconception of the programmes by the target population, corruption, and insecurity, among others. It was recommended that the Government and all Agencies involved in the programmes increase funding, and properly sensitize the target population. In contrast, security Agencies should adopt strategies that will end terror and insecurity in the country.

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  • Chinyere Iheoma Erondu & Anya Kevin Uzoma, 2024. "Effects of Social Protection Programs on Poverty Reduction, Inequality, and Human Development Outcomes in Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(10), pages 1274-1285, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:10:p:1274-1285
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