Abstract
This study examines the impact and determinants of donor support in Cross River State Nigeria by linking donor support program and economic growth in Cross River State, the impact of political, economic, corporate governance, and sound donor governance indicators on economic development indicator, and finally the impact economic governance indicators, corporate governance indicators, sound donor governance indicators, economic development indicator on flow of donor support indicator using a sample of 200 cross sectional respondents - government agencies, donor organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and private individuals. I use a well validated structured questionnaire method for data collection and use Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation for analysis. The results show among others a positive relationship between flow of donor support and indicators of quality of political and economic governance, and quality of the business environment, there existed a significant relationship between donor support and economic growth in Cross River State. Based on the result, it was recommended that maintaining a safe and attractive business environment is critical for sustained inflow of donor funds. Equally, channeling donor funds to agro-allied industrialization, manufacturing, health, and tourism would enhance economic development. Lastly mechanisms for conflict prevention, management, and resolution at both state and local government levels should be encouraged so as to influence more funding activities to the state.
Highlights
The current Cross River State was reconfigured in 1987 when Akwa Ibom State was carved out of the former Cross River State
The indicator for corporate governance and support for donor programmes were positive and significant, indicating that reform programmes initiated in the State and initiation of programmes that made things easier for donors impacted positively of development, and attracted donor support alongside
This study investigated the impact and determinants of donor support programmes in Cross River State using the method of Ordinary Least Squares (OLS)
Summary
The current Cross River State was reconfigured in 1987 when Akwa Ibom State was carved out of the former Cross River State. Like other States in Nigeria, there are three arms of government; the legislature, the executive and the judiciary. Agriculture and tourism are flagships of economic growth and development in Cross River State. Agriculture currently employs about 80 percent of the State’s labour force, and contributes about 40 percent to the Gross State Products (GSP). The State has modern agricultural estates and several smallholder farms located in the various local government areas. The rich stock of arable land, forest, and mineral resources that abound in Cross River State offer opportunities for growth in agriculture, forestry, and eco-tourism. Tourism is relatively new and yet to be fully developed
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