Description
ABSTRACT
This research project titled:- THE ROLE OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT (A CASE STUDY OF ANAMBRA EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT) is a case study type of research, and the instrument used in gathering date is the questionnaire method.
Every dick and harry harp on small-scale industries as the modus operandi too rural development hence the researcher became interested on the topic. The objective is to find out the relevance of small-scale industries in rural development.
Two hundred (200) were randomly sampled and administered with questionnaire, out of the population of two hundred and thirty-five thousand, nine hundred and fifty-seven (235,957) ninety four and half percent (189) of the questionnaires were returned. Data collected was presented and analysed using textual and tabular presentation and percentage.
Findings of the study include: creation of job opportunities, reduction in rural-urban drift provision of semi-processed raw materials, increase in the production of goods and services and broadening of government revenue base.
It is therefore, concluded that small-scale industries are very relevant in rural development and their establishment in the rural areas (taking into account the principles of localization of industries) has been recommended. Finally, the researcher recommends to turillan study, the establishment, financing and management problems of small-scale industries.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
i Title page
ii Approval page
iii Dedication
iv Abstract
v Acknowledgement
vi Table of content
vii List of table
viii Abbreviations
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Statement of problem
1.3 Important of the study
1.4 Research question
1.5 Scope of the study
1.6 Limitation and delimitation
1.7 Definition of terms
References
CHAPTER TWO
2.1 Defining of small-scale industries by various bodies, institutions, countries etc.
2.2 Roles of government to small scale industries
2.3 Classification of small scale industries
2.4 Types of business and level of turn over
References
CHAPTER THREE
3.1 Research design and methodology
3.2 Population of the study
3.3 Sample size determination
3.4 Administration of data questionnaire
3.5 Return of questionnaire
3.6 Description of respondents
References
CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 Analysis of data collected
4.2 Presentation of analysis
4.3 Interpretation of data
References
CHAPTER FIVE
5.1 Summary of findings, conclusion and recommendation
5.2 Preliminary of findings
5.3 Conclusion
5.4 Recommendation
5.5 Suggestions for further study
Bibliography
Appendices