The Contribution Of Public Infrastructure In Community Development (a Case Study Of Nigeria)

One of the most critical urban development  issues facing Nigeria is the financing of urban infrastructure and delivery of urban services.  The study arises because of impact of urban infrastructure and services on economic development  of community development especially Nigeria.

The major challenge facing Nigeria today is how to restore urban infrastructure and services which have over the years of military regime decayed and collapsed.  To this end, first, to make cities good places for economic development , and, secondly, to provide basic services for urban dwellers, especially the urban poor.

The study among things, looks into the various forms of finances from local (municipal), state and federal government, banking sector and private sector participation and involvement in improving urban infrastructure and services in Nigeria.  In addition, various government policies and programmes were equally evaluated to wards finding strategies and opportunities for the restoration of urban infrastructure and services in Nigeria.

The physical condition of Nigeria infrastructure water supply; sewerage, sanitation, urban road, electricity, drainage, waste disposal, school, hospital is generally poor.  For example only about half of the people in Nigeria’s urban areas have access to pipe-born water in and , or around their homes.

All types of infrastructure suffer from massive backlog of neglected rehabilitation and maintenance, not to talk of the investment needed to serve future growth.

The study was discussed in five chapters.  Literature related to urban infrastructure financial and service deliveries were extensively presented and discussed in chapter two.

Title of page

Approval page

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Abstract

Table of contents

CHAPTER ONE

Introduction

1.1    Background of the study

1.2    Statement of problem

1.3    Objectives of the study

1.4    Significance of the study

1.5    Significance of the study

1.6    Scope of the study

1.7    Selection of sample cities

1.8    Limitations and delimitations of the study

1.9    Definitions of technical terms

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CHAPTER TWO

2.0    LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1    Contribution of public infrastructure in community development earlier approach

2.2    The contribution of public infrastructure and services in Nigeria

2.2.1  Immediate priorities

2.2.1.1Reorientation of public expenditure

2.2.1.2Targeting the urban poor

2.2.1.3Counterpart funding from state annual budgets

2.2.1.4Medium term agenda

2.2.1.5Mobilization of state and local revenues

2.2.1.6Property taxes potential –IDF experience 

2.2.1.7Public sector borrowing

2.2.1.8Alternative infrastructure financing options

2.2.1.9Private investment

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CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

3.1    General features of the research

3.2    Method of data collection

3.3    Sources of data

3.4    Location of data

3.5    Tools for data analysis

3.6    Basis selection of sample

3.7    Bases of selection

3.8    Location of sample cities

3.9    Overview of sample cities

3.10   Limitations of information

3.11   Method of data analysis

3.12   Data analysis techniques

CHAPTER FOUR

4.1Data presentation

4.2Data analysis

4.3Test of hypothesis

4.4Inter predating data

CHAPTER FIVE

FINDINGS RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION 

5.1Summary of findings

5.2Conclusion

5.3Recommendations

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