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

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  • Adeline Nnenna Idike

    (Alex Ekwueme Federal University)

  • Ikechukwu Ogeze Ukeje

    (Alex Ekwueme Federal University)

  • Udu Ogbulu

    (Nnamdi Azikiwe University)

  • Johnson Ngwuta Aloh

    (Alex Ekwueme Federal University)

  • Victoria Ugochi Obasi

    (Alex Ekwueme Federal University)

  • Kelechi Nwachukwu

    (Alex Ekwueme Federal University)

  • Kenneth Osuebi

    (Alex Ekwueme Federal University)

  • Ernest N. Ejem

    (Alex Ekwueme Federal University)

Abstract

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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  • Adeline Nnenna Idike & Ikechukwu Ogeze Ukeje & Udu Ogbulu & Johnson Ngwuta Aloh & Victoria Ugochi Obasi & Kelechi Nwachukwu & Kenneth Osuebi & Ernest N. Ejem, 2021. "The Practice of Human Capital Development Process and Poverty Reduction: Consequences for Sustainable Development Goals in Ebonyi State, Nigeria," Public Organization Review, Springer, vol. 21(2), pages 263-280, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:porgrv:v:21:y:2021:i:2:d:10.1007_s11115-020-00482-5
    DOI: 10.1007/s11115-020-00482-5
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