ANALYSIS OF POVERTY IN ZARIA URBAN AREA AND THE URBAN MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS
ANALYSIS OF POVERTY IN ZARIA URBAN AREA AND THE URBAN MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS
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2011-08
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DAN’AREWA, ALHASSAN DAHIRU
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Abstract
The study set out to analyse the poverty profile of Zaria Urban Area with application
input for urban management. This is a departure from the conventional approaches that
have broad focus and lack direct utility for urban managers. To address these
shortcomings, amongst other considerations, was the use of the Basic Needs Approach to
the study. This enables the isolation of neighbourhood’s socio-spatial needs which have
direct bearing to urban management. Data for the study was sourced from both primary
and secondary sources. The primary data was obtained through general household survey
by administration of questionnaires and personal interviews. The approach to the analysis
was by the use of absolute and relative measures. The absolute measure adopted was the
Head Count Ratio and the Relative used is the Fuzzy Set Technique. Scores obtained the
profiling were used to rank districts according to poverty levels. The findings of the study
show that poverty varies by districts in Zaria Urban Area. By general ranking, using
aggregate Basic Needs data, the GRA exhibited minimal poverty relative to other
Districts. It enjoys better access to utility and services and has better housing condition
and infrastructure. Income level is also higher. Second in the ranking is Tudun Wada,
then Samaru, Sabon Gari and Zaria City.
The data obtained was also dis-aggregated by each indicator across districts. This
objective is to show ranking and also permit the identification of specific urban
management interventions for the 5 Districts. In the study, Zaria City was shown to have
the worst housing situation and the lowest income. Samaru District had the worst
situation and water supply, with GRA with public school provision. Based on the result
obtained, specific and general recommendations were made on how the shortcomings of
each District can be addressed. Specific recommendations were made aimed at
addressing specific findings in each District.
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A THESIS SUBMITTED TO POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL,
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA IN PARTIAL
FULFILLMENT FOR THE AWARD OF MSc (URBAN
MANAGEMENT)
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA
AUGUST 2011
Keywords
ANALYSIS,, POVERTY,, ZARIA URBAN AREA,, URBAN,, MANAGEMENT,, IMPLICATIONS