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Assessment Of Women Involvement In Oil Palm Processing
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1.3 BROAD
OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY The broad objective of the study is to determine
women involvement in oil palm processing in Etim Ekpo Local Government
Area.
1.4 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY To meet the broad
objectives, the study will specifically focus on the following
objectives; (1) To examine the socio-economic characteristics of oil
palm processors in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area. (2) To ascertain the
level of women’s involvement in oil palm processing in the study area.
(3) To asses the indigenous knowledge practices used by women oil palm
processors in the study area. (4) To determine the technological
practices they are exposed to in the study area. (5) To determine the
constraints to oil palm processing faced by women in the study area.
1.5
HYPOTHESIS OF THE STUDY There is no significant different between
socio-economic characteristics and constraint to oil palm processing in
Etim Ekpo Local Government Area.
1.6 THE JUSTIFICATION FOR THE STUDY
Oil palm processing is a major source of income and employment to a
large proportion of the resource poor rural population in Nigeria
especially in the South-South/South-eastern part of the country. This
study will generate information on constraints or set backs women
encounter in oil palm processing in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area with
the purpose of suggesting the possible solutions to the constraints.
The results of the study will provide basis for developing appropriate
policy by government that will enhance efficient and sustainable
performance by women in oil palm processing.
Furthermore, research institute, agricultural organization and students of agricultural extension will benefit from the study.
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