Nigeria: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy

Publication Date:

December 19, 2005

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Nigeria highlights the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS). NEEDS gives special support to agriculture, industry, small and medium-scale enterprises, and oil and gas. Under the plan, the government will seek long-term capital for investment. Trade policy will be modified to unburden business of the red tape and complex procedures that hinder it from flourishing. NEEDS envisages forging stronger links between educational institutions and industry to stimulate rapid industrial growth and efficient exploitation of resources.

Series:

Country Report No. 2005/433

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

December 19, 2005

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451828993/1934-7685

Stock No:

1NGAEA2005005

Pages:

139

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