Relationship between socio-economic factors and participation in decision making in microfinance scheme among rural farmers in Kano, Nigeria

Mohammed Bashir Saidu, Asnarulkhadi Abu Samah, Ma’rof Redzuan, Nobaya Ahmad · 2014 · Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia)

Summary. This study examined how socio-economic factors influence rural farmers' participation in decision-making within microfinance schemes in Kano, Nigeria. Researchers surveyed 364 farmers and found high overall participation levels. Education showed a negative relationship with participation—educated farmers left agriculture for better jobs elsewhere. Farm product type had a weak positive relationship with participation. The authors recommend governments increase microloans and provide targeted support to educated farmers to reduce rural-urban migration and boost agricultural production.

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  journal = {Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia)},
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Nigeria

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Africa

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funding, entrepreneurship

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