Research Article

Intersections Between Community Based Organizations’ Engagement, Livelihood Diversification and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria

Usman Abba Idris1*, Muhammad Inuwa Shuaib1
1 Department of Adult Education and Community Services Faculty of Education Bayero University, Kano
* Corresponding author: usmanabbaidris1@gmail.com
Published: Dec, 2023
DOI: 10.67894/bjpa.2023.cgprgz52
Pages: 34-48
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Abstract

Poverty is a global phenomenon but the effects manifest most in the rural areas of sub Saharan Africa and South East Asia. Poverty in Nigeria, despite its natural resources endowment, has eaten deep into the fabrics of many societies. Community-based organizations (CBOs) in Nigeria play a pivotal role in addressing poverty through livelihood diversification strategies. The intersection of CBOs, livelihood diversification, and poverty reduction has garnered significant attention due to its potential to empower local communities and enhance socio-economic conditions. In the context of Nigeria, CBOs have been instrumental in various sectors, such as agriculture, entrepreneurship, education, and healthcare, promoting diversified income sources and addressing the multidimensional aspects of poverty. The objective of this paper is to examine the intersection between community based organizations, livelihood diversification and poverty reduction in Nigeria. The paper also highlighted engagement of some selected community based non-governmental organizations in livelihood diversification activities for poverty reduction in Nigeria

Keywords

Community Based Organization Livelihood Diversification Poverty Rural Area and Sustainable Development

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Idris, U. A., & Shuaib, M. I. (2023). Intersections Between Community Based Organizations’ Engagement, Livelihood Diversification and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria. Bayero Journal of Public Administration, 3(1), 34-48. https://doi.org/10.67894/bjpa.2023.cgprgz52

U. A. Idris, and M. I. Shuaib, "Intersections Between Community Based Organizations’ Engagement, Livelihood Diversification and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria," Bayero Journal of Public Administration, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 34-48, December 2023. doi: 10.67894/bjpa.2023.cgprgz52

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