Research—Nigeria
This research report (60 pages) presents new data on the access to education, health and other public services for discriminated groups in Anambra and Kaduna states, Nigeria. In this mixed-methods research paper, data on those interviewed concluded that: EDUCATION 30 percent of school age children, especially adolescents, drop out of school. Girls constitute the bulk…
Research—Nigeria
This literature review (37 pages) explores the improvement of access to basic service delivery for the most marginalised groups in Anambra and Kaduna States, Nigeria In this literature review, you will learn about: The conceptual, empirical and policy literatures about the subject Does “democratic governance” mean the same as “good governance”? Where does the concept…
Publication—Myanmar, Nigeria, Zimbabwe
Research innovation – community reporting – GIPP analysis toolkit – country successes and stories – we have a lot to share with you in this edition! As we continue to work through COVID-19 restrictions and impacts in our various locations, we have pressed on with many activities, some in person and some remotely.We are generating…
News—Nigeria
Loss of farm produce by farmers is one of the numerous perennial problems caused by floods every year in Anambra state. Community members, especially people living with disabilities and rural women farmers, are some of the most vulnerable groups that bear the burden of flood. Also, adolescents are affected when floods submerge their schools. With…
Blog—Nigeria
‘I wasn’t born this way. It started gradually till it got this bad. If I got the right health care, attention, and enough money, maybe I would have been better’. Rakiya Yusufu The ECID programme in Nigeria is actively supporting women like Rakiya to share their experiences with decision-makers. We aim to support people living…
Resource—Nigeria
This document articulates the six key steps in the ‘Issues and Needs Prioritization‘ process; a critical process for community planning and development. The ‘Issues and Needs Prioritization’ process is the ranking of community development needs in order of importance. It is a simple way of improving citizens’ participation in decision making. On one hand, the…
Nigeria
ECID in Nigeria is promoting the use of data for sustainable development in 8 Local Government Areas of Anambra and Kaduna states. It is supporting government, civil society and marginalised groups make data-driven decisions that will ultimately lead to a reduction in poverty and improve the wellbeing of marginalized people and communities. The project is…
Research—Nigeria
Research in ECID aims to understand the complex issues in fragile countries that affect access to services for marginalised groups. Research question What process(es) should be taken to ensure the generation and use of data to inform effective engagement and participation of most marginalised groups [adolescent boys and girls (13-19), PWDs and rural women (19…
News—Nigeria
Following a series of engagements between ECID and the Ministry of Agriculture in Anambra State, essential support has commenced for poor rural farmers in hard-to-reach areas. ECID partner Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) are assisting farmers in Ayamelum and Ogbaru Local Government Areas (LGA) to access agricultural loans, grants and farm subsidies provided by…
Blog—Nigeria
Community perspectives show that the cycle of poverty in some communities in Jaba local government area of Kaduna State can be linked to poor access to basic literacy skills and formal education. Given the ushering in of a new way of formal education seemingly inaccessible to the poor and those in hard-to-reach communities, the Covid-19…
