期刊名称：The Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa (JSDA)
电子版ISSN：1520-5509
出版年度：2010
卷号：12
期号：2
出版社：Institute of Sustainable Development in Africa
摘要：Urban Poverty has become an issue of global concern as other continents continue to register sustainable
economic growth and development. Africa is not only lagging behind, but is trapped in a vicious circle
of borrowing and donor dependency syndrome. Nigeria has the largest population of about 146 million
in sub-Sahara Africa. Its urban poverty has its roots in the profound inequalities that characterize her
society. In spite of series of poverty alleviation programs by successive governments, the increasing
trend in urban poverty is a major concern to the government, scholars and other stakeholders. To
maximize livelihood benefits for the poor, there is a need for effective delivery mechanism and proper
policy formulations.
