The Impact of Education On Poverty in West Africa with a Specific Focus on Nigeria

Bachelor of Science Jane Chinenye Nwokeabia, BSc

Diplomová práce

Abstract:

This research investigates the relationship between education and poverty in West Africa, specifically focusing on Nigeria. Using a combination of correlation and regression analyses, the study explores how various socio-economic indicators, such as years of schooling, literacy rate, unemployment, GDP per capita, health expenditure, access to sanitation, access to electricity, gender equality rating, and rural population, influence poverty rates in the region. The findings reveal significant correlations between education and poverty indicators, highlighting the importance of investing in education for poverty alleviation. Moreover, regression analysis demonstrates the impact of education on poverty rates, emphasizing the need for targeted policies and interventions to improve educational outcomes and reduce poverty levels in West Africa. The study's implications for policy and practice underscore the critical role of education in fostering economic development and social progress, with recommendations for future research endeavours.

Keywords

education, poverty, West Africa, Nigera, socio-economic indicators, correlation analysis, regression analysis, policy implications, economic development, social progress

Jazyk práce: angličtina

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 27. 5. 2024

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Obhajoba proběhla 29. 5. 2024
• Vedoucí: doc. Ing. Irena Benešová, Ph.D.
• Oponent: Monika Hrstková, externi

Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze

Provozně ekonomická fakulta

Magisterský studijní program / obor:
Economics and Management / European Agrarian Diplomacy