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The Practice of Human Capital Development Process and Poverty Reduction: Consequences for Sustainable Development Goals in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

verfasst von: Adeline Nnenna Idike, Ikechukwu Ogeze Ukeje, Udu Ogbulu, Johnson Ngwuta Aloh, Victoria Ugochi Obasi, Kelechi Nwachukwu, Kenneth Osuebi, Ernest N. Ejem

Erschienen in: Public Organization Review | Ausgabe 2/2021

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Of the goals of sustainable development (SD), human capital and poverty reduction are seen as the means and end. As they combine to shape other goals, they are equally the targets. However, how the synergy responds to the overall Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) cannot be divorced from the former’s processes and government commitment. This underscores centrality of human capital (HC) to achievement of poverty reduction and food security priorities. This paper assesses HC development practice and utilisation process. Focus group discussion and in-depth interviews used give our findings empirical underpinnings. This study reveals that the most critical HC aspect has been consistently neglected in empowerment scheme of Ebonyi state government.

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Titel: The Practice of Human Capital Development Process and Poverty Reduction: Consequences for Sustainable Development Goals in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
verfasst von: Adeline Nnenna Idike
Ikechukwu Ogeze Ukeje
Udu Ogbulu
Johnson Ngwuta Aloh
Victoria Ugochi Obasi
Kelechi Nwachukwu
Kenneth Osuebi
Ernest N. Ejem
Publikationsdatum: 05.10.2020
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Public Organization Review / Ausgabe 2/2021
Print ISSN: 1566-7170
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-7098
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11115-020-00482-5

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