Democracy and Sustainable Development in Nigeria

Research Paper (undergraduate) , 2008 , 35 Pages , Grade: none

Politics - Topic: Development Politics

In contemporary time, democracy has turned out to be the most supported political tool for development and social change, which has attained near global acclaim and admiration by many world leaders. Although it is contestable, the reasons for this vary. First, democracy has gained acceptability as a form of government based on equity and justice. Secondly, it purports to uphold the rule of law, and as well, guarantee the preservation of human rights.
As it is assumed that effective strategies adopted and properly implemented by a nation have the tendency to accelerate progress in the development of the said nation, this work examined some strategies for sustainable development in Nigeria. It highlighted existing strategies for development in the country, examined progress and challenges in implementing the strategies, and further identified measures which when adopted and implemented, will likely change the social, economic, and political condition of the country for economic growth and sustainable development.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION

DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF NIGERIA

NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES: 1960 -TO DATE

ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES

CHALLENGES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Education
Health

STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS
Accountable and Transparent Governance
Curbing Endemic Corruption

SOCIAL REFORMS
Halting the Wave of Crisis
Improving the Standard of Education
Stabilizing Population Growth

MACRO-ECONOMIC REFORMS
Technology Adoption
Local Industrialization and Production
Harmonization of Tariffs

INFRASTRUCTURE
Improving the Basic Infrastructure

SOCIAL MOBILIZATION
Engendering Development
Civil Society Participation
Monitoring and Evaluation

CONCLUSION

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• College: University of Jaume I
• Grade: none
• Author: Akudo Chinedu Ojoh (Author)
• Publication Year: 2008
• Pages: 35
• Catalog Number: V191373
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656162155
• ISBN (Book): 9783656162254
• Language: English
• Tags: Democracy, Development, Sustainable Development, Economic Development