The Role Of Women In Rural Development Through Co-Operative Societies (A Case Study Of Nkanu Local Government Area, Enugu State)
ABSTRACT
The aim of this project was to find out the role of Nkanu Women Co-operative Society Development, Nkanu Local Government Area in Enugu State. The subjects used for the study consisted of four hundred and ninety-nine (499) Women Co-operatives from six 96) registered women co-operatives in the same Local Government. Sample size was used in selecting these four hundred and ninety-nine (499) co-operators from the population of six registered Women Co-operators societies in the local government. Questionnaires and oral interview were the major instruments used for the study.
A total of 550 questionnaires were administered to registered members of the co-operatives societies. Out of this number 499 were completed and returned, one more questionnaire was administered to the buisional co-operative officer of Nkanu Local Government Area. He also stressed on the need for the cooperative officers in Nkanu locl govenemtn area to encouraging the women to invest more to productive ventures than collection of individual loans from the co-operatives. This will help provide employment opportunities for the members and the people of Nkanu in general.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Approval Page
Dedication
Acknowledgment
Abstract
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Study
1.3 Purpose of the Study
1.4 Significance of the Study
1.5 Scope and Limitation of the Study
1.6 Definition of Terms
References
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Review of Related Literature
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Meaning of Rural Development
2.3 The Role of Women in Rural Development
2.4 Leadership Qualities of Women for Rural Development
2.5 Hindrances to Rural Development Efforts of Women
2.6 Suggestions for Improving Women’s Contribution in Rural Development
2.7 Trend of Growth of Women Co-operative in Nkanu Local Government Area (Enugu State)
Reference
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research Design and Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Area of the Study
3.3 Population of the Study
3.4 Sample and Sampling Procedure
3.5 Instrument for Data Collection
3.6 Reliability of the Instrument
3.7 Method of Data Collection
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendation
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Summary of Findings
4.3 Recommendations
4.4 Conclusion
Bibliography
Appendix
