Cassava attractiveness in Nigeria: a policy improvement approach

Inegbedion, Henry; Inegbedion, Emmanuel; Obadiaru, Eseosa; Asaleye, Abiola John; Ayeni, Adebanji; Aremu, Charity

doi:10.1108/jadee-05-2019-0068

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“…It was based on the expert judgments and content validity (item and scale level) that the instrument was deemed adequate for administration and subsequently administered in the main survey. This is consistent with Inegbedion et al (2020) .…”

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“…One known major cause of stagnation is a deficiency in demand. Nigeria's heavy dependence on crude oil, which is an exhaustible asset, for its foreign exchange earnings has been largely responsible for its inability to make optimistic financial plans ( Inegbedion et al, 2020 ) that can stimulate economic growth. This has become obvious in the period of the lockdown as a fall in oil prices has constrained government earnings and made her resort to external borrowing.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Within a short time after the lockdown, individuals and firms ran out of cash needed to make the required transactions. The situation is further compounded by the curtailment of transport services, which could constrain farming activities (Inegbedion, 2020) and thus jeopardize economic growth since green revolution (enhancement in food production) is a prerequisite for industrial revolution (Inegbedion et al, 2020). The lockdown has also led to the inability of households to spend adequately, especially in the Sub-Saharan African states thereby resulting in a series of demand and supply shocks.…”

Section: Covid-19 Lockdown and Circular Flow Of Incomementioning

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Impact of COVID-19 on economic growth in Nigeria: opinions and attitudes

Inegbedion¹

2021

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The study examined the impact of COVID-19 on economic growth in Nigeria: Opinions and attitudes. The purpose was to ascertain respondents' perception of the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on economic growth in Nigeria. The cross-sectional survey research design was employed and a mix-method was used in collecting the research data. Content validity index and face validity served to validate the research instrument while Cronbach alpha was used to assure its reliability. The secondary data were analysed using percentage changes while the primary data were analysed using a one-sample t-test and least-squares method. Results of the respondents’ opinion indicated that the COVID-19-induced lockdown has significantly constrained economic activities and the circular flow of income. Lastly, the perceived reduction in the circular flow of income in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown has negatively impacted on economic growth in Nigeria. The need for policymakers to take drastic measures to curtail the pandemic and forestall a recession that may be consequent upon the pandemic was suggested, among others.

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Impact of COVID-19 on economic growth in Nigeria: opinions and attitudes

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2021

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“…In support, while the overall net margins (NM) of tomato production and marketing is negative (−2.10), farmers trading with wholesalers report positive net margins. This however disagrees with Inegbedion et al (2020) that farmers can maximize their earnings from crop production by both retailing and wholesaling depending on the region or local government area. The implication is that marketing margins of retail and wholesale formats are not uniform across regions (Selvaraj et al , 2019).…”

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Profitability and choice of marketing outlets: evidence from Ghana's tomato production

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Wongnaa

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2020

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PurposeThe study analyzed the profitability of tomato farmers and determinants of farmers' choice of marketing outlets (wholesaler or retailer) in Ghana.Design/methodology/approachA two-stage sampling technique was used to collect data from 100 tomato farmers in Ghana. Analytical tools which include descriptive statistics, gross margin analysis (GM), profitability ratios and binary logit model were employed.FindingsProfitability analysis indicates that farmers who supply to wholesalers have gross margin of Gh¢7.86 (US$1.67) per 25 kg crate, while farmers who supply to retailers recorded a major loss of Gh¢5.36 (US$1.14) per 25 kg crate. The result suggests that farmers selling to wholesalers are better off than farmers supplying to retailers. The binary logit regression analysis reveals a positive relationship between farmers' choice of marketing outlet (wholesaling) and age of respondents, quantity of tomato sold and cost of labor for production. A negative relationship also existed between farmers' choice of marketing outlet and weighted average selling price and household size.Research limitations/implicationsThe results call for policy efforts to provide an enabling environment for more extension education and establishment of farmer associations to make marketing information for price development among farmers available.Originality/valueThe choice of marketing outlet greatly influences profitability of tomato production. This study examines the performance of the various tomato marketing outlets in Ghana.

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“…Given that internet access can account for a relatively large share of the family budget in LDCs" (ITU, 2018). While access to the internet alone is not enough to bridge the digital divide, it is important to note that access to the internet is a starting point for the acquisition of the necessary skills to bridge the digital divide as exposure stimulates usage and acquisition of the requisite skills (Inegbedion et al, 2020) BL 34,1…”

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Digital divide in the major regions of the world and the possibility of convergence

Inegbedion

2021

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the nature of the inequalities in the usage of the internet and inequalities in the growth rate in the usage of the internet, and thus ascertain the possibility of convergence of the digital divide between the major regions of the world. Design/methodology/approach The design was a longitudinal study of the usage of internet and growth rate in the usage of the internet in the different regions of the world for the period 2009–2019. The quantitative research method was used. Simple percentages and F-test were used in data analysis. Findings The usage of internet in Asia and Europe is higher than all the other regions in the world but there is no significant difference in usage between the other regions. The results further showed that some of the digitally disadvantaged regions had higher growth rates in the usage of the internet and these digitally disadvantage states are not disadvantaged in access to smartphones and the emerging 5G technology, thus suggesting the possibility of imminent convergence in access to the internet given the increasing usage of smartphones for the internet subscription. Research limitations/implications The focus on internet usage in the major regions of the world without recourse to the variability of the usage and growth rate of internet usage within the regions. The dearth of the empirical literature on quantitative research on the research problem was another constraint. Finally, restriction in available statistics on digital divide constrained the use of 2009–2019 as the periodic scope of the study. Practical implications Inclusion of ICT in the school curricula of the component states to acquaint them with information and communication technology (ICT) usage at an early stage, as well as provision of the enabling environment for business to thrive and through a national culture that will encourage businesses to be vibrant, and thus lay a foundation for future convergence. Social implications Enhancement in employment opportunities through the increased investment in the ICT facilities and the subsequent reduction in social vices. Originality/value Use of secondary data through a longitudinal design to categorically indicate the differences between the different regions of the world in terms of internet usage, as well as the empirical determination of the discrepancies between the growth rates in the access to internet and usage of internet by different regions of the world, especially as regard some of the digitally disadvantaged regions having higher growth rates in the usage of the internet than the perceived digitally advantaged regions.

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Cassava attractiveness in Nigeria: a policy improvement approach

Cited by 15 publications

References 19 publications

Impact of COVID-19 on economic growth in Nigeria: opinions and attitudes

Impact of COVID-19 on economic growth in Nigeria: opinions and attitudes

Profitability and choice of marketing outlets: evidence from Ghana's tomato production

Digital divide in the major regions of the world and the possibility of convergence

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