Education and poverty correlates: A case of Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya

Maiyo, Julius K.

doi:10.5897/ijeaps2015.0403

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“…Such financial costs include school fees and other direct costs such as the costs of transport, school uniforms, and schoolbooks. In addition to financial costs, there are also non-financial costs, such as the opportunity cost of sending children to school because many children, particularly in rural region, may be involved in agricultural work or domestic duties (for example, fetching wood or water) (Julius & Bawane, 2011).…”

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“…Likewise, all necessary measures to reach the objectives of regional development are carried out in an integrated and sustainable manner according to the priorities and needs of each region (Didu & Fauzi, 2016). However, despite the anti-poverty measures implemented since independence, poverty is still rampant and afflicts a large proportion of the population especially those in the rural areas (Julius & Bawane, 2011). Data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (2020) states that the number of poor people in Indonesia in September 2019 reached 9.22%.…”

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Poverty Rates and the Factors Influencing Poverty Alleviation: A Case Study in the Province of West Kalimantan, Indonesia

Yani

Restiatun

Suradi

2022

EKU

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There is a trend of decreasing the poverty rate in Indonesia. But in the Province of West Kalimantan, there are still five districts with poverty rates that are above the average national rate, namely Melawi, Landak, Ketapang, Sintang, and North Kayong districts. The purpose of this study is to estimate the relationship between government transfers which are proxied by the amount of GAT (General Allocation Transfer) Funds, economic growth, and the quality of human resources in terms of education and health which are proxied by the average years of schooling and public-health insurance membership. Once these factors can be identified, it is hoped that the government will find it easier to reduce poverty levels. Based on Nested Test, model that passes the goodness of fit test is The Common Effect model so this model is used in estimating and interpreting in this research. It shows that there is no difference in the behavior of the research variables, either between time or between individuals. The findings of this study that the economic growth variable is not significant in reducing the poverty level, the variable of literacy level have a significantly negative effect on the poverty level, the variable of public-health insurance membership has significantly positive on the poverty level, and the central government transfer variable proxied by GAT has significantly positive effect significant to the poverty level.

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Poverty Rates and the Factors Influencing Poverty Alleviation: A Case Study in the Province of West Kalimantan, Indonesia

Yani

Restiatun

Suradi

2022

EKU

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“…Internationally, the United Nations (UN) has been actively working to advance the expansion of scientific research, in particular in developing countries, intending to fulfil Target 9.5 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that calls for improving scientific research and upgrading the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, especially in developing countries. It encourages innovation and promises an increase in research and development workers to 1 million people by 2030 (Maiyo, 2015). Despite all these efforts, African countries have persistently been trailing behind developed countries (Kazoka & Wema, 2020; Uwizeye et al., 2021) and remain under‐represented in global research.…”

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Research promotion strategies to enhance research productivity in Tanzanian higher educational institutions

Kadikilo,

Kulshrestha,

Sahay

et al. 2023

Review of Education

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There are low levels of research productivity among higher education institutions (HEIs) in Africa, which will likely compromise the continent's development agenda if not addressed. This study intends to develop a research framework to create a strategic roadmap that leverages leadership perspectives to foster a thriving research culture and contribute meaningfully to Tanzania's growth and development. We conducted a qualitative study involving higher education policy makers, senior university officials and academic staff from four sampled universities and two non‐university institutions that regulate Tanzania's higher education sector. The secondary data sources supported us in assessing the current state of research in Tanzanian HEI and the way forward. A thematic analysis revealed seven themes: research governance; capacity development strategy; reinforcement strategy; collaboration, networking and teamwork; establishment of research centres; dissemination strategy; and institutionalisation of research activities that can increase research productivity in the Tanzanian HEI context. This research adds to the literature on HEIs by identifying contextual strategy that can enhance research promotion in Tanzania and guide other African countries. In today's global information economy, research production is critical to the viability of HEIs and national development. This research aims to equip HEI leaders with a customised framework to help them direct their institutions towards research excellence and innovation.Context and implicationsRationale for this studyTanzania recognises the pivotal role of research in achieving socioeconomic objectives. The research productivity of higher education institutions (HEIs) is crucial in addressing local issues and fulfilling national agenda.Why the new findings matterThe findings reveal novel strategies for promoting research and how institutionalising them will enhance research engagement and productivity.ImplicationsThe research framework acts as a strategic guide for HEI policy makers that informs on how to encourage faculty and scholars and generate a better research output. The study shows how HEIs can institutionalise research, making it a part of its culture and mindset. The study has implications for the authorities and government bodies also, as the research productivity has a socio‐economic impact on national development.

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“…There is a close association between research and development, both of which play a crucial role in economic growth (Bayarçelik & Taşel, 2012;Blanco et al, 2016). The United Nations, through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically, Target 9.5, have prioritized the enhancement of scientific research, particularly in developing countries (Maiyo, 2015). Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are well-suited to spearhead the realization of the global development agenda through research and innovations and the provision of expertise to guide the process (El-Jardali et al, 2018;The World Bank, 2007).…”

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“…Similarly, funding for research has remained low in most of the countries in Africa (Saric et al, 2018). A global assessment of the research and development expenditure, as a proportion of the Gross Development Product, reveals that many of the African countries invest less than 1% on research and development, the African Union target (Karimi, 2015;Maiyo, 2015;UNESCO Institute of Statistics, 2018). Also, the number of African researchers was not proportional to the African population.…”

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Factors associated with research productivity in higher education institutions in Africa: a systematic review

Uwizeye¹,

Karimi²,

Thiong’o³

et al. 2021

AAS Open Res

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Background: There are low levels of research productivity among Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Africa, a situation that is likely to compromise the development agenda of the continent if not addressed. We conducted a systematic literature review to determine the factors associated with research productivity in HEIs in Africa and the researchers’ motives for research. Methods: We identified 838 papers related to research productivity in HEIs in Africa from various databases, from which we included 28 publications for review. The inclusion criteria were that (i) the paper’s primary focus was on factors associated with research productivity; (ii) the setting was on the higher education institutions in Africa; (iii) the type of publication was peer-reviewed papers and book chapters based on primary or secondary data analysis; and (iv) the language was English or French. Essays, opinions, blogs, editorials, reviews, and commentaries were excluded. Results: Most of the studies operationalized research productivity as either journal publications or conference proceedings. Both institutional and individual factors are associated with the level of research productivity in HEIs in Africa. Institutional factors include the availability of research funding, level of institutional networking, and the degree of research collaborations, while individual factors include personal motivation, academic qualifications, and research self-efficacy. Conclusions: Deliberate efforts in HEIs in Africa that addressed both individual and institutional barriers to research productivity are promising. This study recommends that the leadership of HEIs in Africa prioritizes the funding of research to enable researchers to contribute to the development agenda of the continent. Moreover, HEIs should build institutional support to research through the provision of research enabling environments, policies and incentives; strengthening of researchers’ capabilities through relevant training courses, mentorship and coaching; and embracing networking and collaboration opportunities.

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Education and poverty correlates: A case of Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya

Cited by 7 publications

References 11 publications

Poverty Rates and the Factors Influencing Poverty Alleviation: A Case Study in the Province of West Kalimantan, Indonesia

Poverty Rates and the Factors Influencing Poverty Alleviation: A Case Study in the Province of West Kalimantan, Indonesia

Research promotion strategies to enhance research productivity in Tanzanian higher educational institutions

Factors associated with research productivity in higher education institutions in Africa: a systematic review

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