Impact analysis of poverty intervention schemes in Nigeria using Delta State recipients: The challenge of proffering long-term solutions

Abstract

The study examined the Impact of Poverty Intervention Schemes in Nigeria, using Delta State Recipients, with a view to proffering Long-term Solutions. The study used the N-power and GEEP Recipients as its Sample. Radius and Kernel Matching Technique based on Propensity Score of Micro-Econometric Framework was used to analyse the Primary Data gathered through Interview and Observation to establish counterfactual for Recipients. The fundamental evaluation problem of selection bias was also treated. The Findings show the Significance of the Programme on the Income levels of Recipients, but with minimum Impact on their General Living Conditions. The Study is timely, considering the turnover of Policies in that regard and conclude that the Federal Government of Nigeria Poverty Invention Schemes are Ineffective, Short lived and cannot fast track Economic Growth. The Delivery Methodology should be tailored after their Operational Strategy and target at Recipients Poverty. Commercial Objectives should be differentiated from Poverty targeting. Appropriate Feedback mechanism should be built into the Schemes to encourage Impact Evaluation, thereby, providing relevant Inputs for the formulation of effective National Poverty Reduction Policy. The need to harmonize the numerous Schemes for proper coordination to ensure transparency and build confidence among Citizens.