EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF THIRD NATIONAL FADAMA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ON POVERTY INDICES AND INCOME GENERATION IN JIGAWA STATE-NIGERIA

Mohammed Seri
Volume 5 Issue 2

Abstract

The research evaluates the impact of the Third National Fadama Development Project on poverty indices and income generation in Jigawa State, Nigeria .By employing a mixed-methods approach, the study analyzes quantitative data from household surveys and qualitative insights from stakeholder interviews to assess changes in economic conditions and livelihood strategies among beneficiaries of the project. The study made use of questionnaires to generate primary data from 380 whilst project implementation manuals, appraisal reports baseline survey obtained from (Jigawa State Agricultural Development Authority) of participant and non-participant. The models estimated using propensity score matching (PSM) propensity score matching and structural equation modelling as a tools of data analysis. The study profound impact on the real difference income of beneficiaries On investigating the effect of Fadama III program, all the ATT coefficients are correctly signed and statistically significant, like wise all the three matching technique, that is nearest neighbor, kernel and radius that were employed are all found statistically significant, but among the three matching techniques employed, nearest neighbor matching appears to be the best to have a significant positive effect on Income with mediation variable of income generation. Investigating the causal relationship and reason for conducting exploratory factor analysis using Structural Equation Modelling. The findings indicate significant improvements in income levels and a reduction in poverty rates among participant households compared to non-participants. Additionally, the research highlights the role of access to resources, training, and infrastructure provided by the project in promoting sustainable agricultural practices and enhancing food security. The study concludes with recommendations for policy adjustments to further bolster the effectiveness of such development initiatives in rural Nigeria. Keywords: FADAMA III, Poverty, Income, Agriculture, Development

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