ABSTRACT

This study focused on the assessment of government policies and programme implementation strategies and the extent at which the Kaduna State Poverty Alleviation Programme has not been able to attain its goals of eradicating poverty in the state. The research work pointed out the role of government in policy making and implementation, the problems of policy implementation and a review of past government policies and programmes on poverty alleviation.

 

The study concluded that the success of any government policy depends on the implementation strategy of government. In other words adequate and effective policy and programme implementation process and national development are connected to each other.

 

Based on the findings of this research work, government should set up quality goal monitoring and coordinating mechanism for proper policy and programme implementation and the need to minimize bureaucracy and create an atmosphere for value added public service of a purposeful and computer literate human resource personnel.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Abstract

Table of Contents

CHAPTER ONE

• The Background to the Study
• Statement of the Problem
• Objectives of the Study
• Significance of the Study
• Research Methodology
• Scope and Limitation to the Study
• Operational Definitions

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

• Introduction
• Concept of Policy
• The Policy Process
• Policy Implementation
• Policy Implementation in the Nigerian Context
• Problems of Policy Implementation
• The role of Government in Policy Making and Implementation
• Review of Past Government policies and programmes in Poverty Alleviation

CHAPTER THREE: STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE KADUNA STATE POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAMME

• Introduction
• The Establishment
• Objectives of Kaduna State Poverty Alleviation Programme
• Mandate of the Programme
• Goal and Strategy of the Programme
• Funding and Disbursement
• Operational Structure of Kaduna State Poverty Alleviation Programme
  • State Poverty Eradication Council: Structure/Functions
• Management of Kaduna State Poverty Alleviation Programme
• The National Assessment and Evaluation Committee (NAEC)

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

• Introduction
• Data Presentation and Analysis
• Test of Hypothesis
• Summary of Major Findings

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• Summary
• Conclusions
• Recommendations

Appendix I: Questionnaires

Appendix II: Organizational Structure of Kaduna State Poverty Alleviation Programme