Activities of Ebonyi State Community and Social Development Agency (EB-CSDA) in the Development of Ebonyi State, Nigeria (2009-2014)

Abstract

This survey evaluates the activities of Ebonyi State Community and Social
Development Agency in the development of Ebonyi State. The study anchors
on the Progressive Social Theory propounded by Rank (2004). The
population comprises all residents in the 13 Local Government Areas of
Ebonyi State. Primary data are collected using structured questionnaire
that are administered to a sample of 400 respondents drawn from the
population. Two hypotheses are formulated and tested using chi-square
statistical tool. The findings indicate among others things that EB-CSDA’s
programmes and projects are participatory in that the Agency utilizes
community driven development approach in project identification,
implementation and monitoring. The implication is that sustainable and
socially inclusive multi-sectoral micro-projects in Ebonyi State will be
enhanced if the Agency is granted increased budgetary allocations to expand
its scope. Provision of adequate funds, accountability and transparency in
the management of community projects, among others are recommended.