Prospects and Constraints of Investment in Environmentally-Friendly Infrastructure in Western Nigeria

Madueke, C.I. and Mkpado M. (2017). Prospects and Constraints of Investment in Environmentally-Friendly Infrastructure in Western Nigeria. UNU-INRA Working Paper. United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa.

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    Author Madueke, C.I.
    Mkpado M.
    Editor Igbatayo Samuel Aderemi
    Atewamba, Calvin
    Yong Nje, Dorothé
    Nutakor, Praise
    Title Prospects and Constraints of Investment in Environmentally-Friendly Infrastructure in Western Nigeria
    Series Title UNU-INRA Working Paper
    Volume/Issue No. 23
    Publication Date 2017-03-14
    Place of Publication Accra
    Publisher United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa
    Pages IX, 42
    Language eng
    Abstract Peoples’ perceptions and challenges with the use of environmentally-friendly infrastructure will change if sustainable investments are made. This paper examined awareness, acceptability, uses and constraints associated with the use of environmentally-friendly infrastructure (EFI) in rural western Nigeria. Primary data was generated from field survey of 160 households, conducted in Ekiti and Ondo states. Data was analysed, using descriptive statistics, likert scale, Chi-square and regression analysis. Results show that only about 23 percent of the respondents are fully using EFI like energy saving bulbs, while about 48 percent are partially using it. Environmentally-friendly infrastructure used in public places include those in schools and community health centres and they are street lights and water boreholes. Over 72 percent of the respondents claim cost and financial problems as well as limited skills and presence of low quality /fake products, constitute major hindrances to the use of EFI technology. Factors that determine the use of EFI technologies include level of awareness of climate change, age, and income level. There is therefore the need to create more awareness on the use of EFI technologies.
    UNBIS Thesaurus Green Economy
    Keyword Green economy
    Energy
    Infrastructure
    Copyright Holder United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa
    Copyright Year 2017
    Copyright type Fair use permitted
    ISBN 9789988633219
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