The PDF resource centre gathers resources from across the programme, sharing information and knowledge on its unique approach. Use the search and filter buttons below to easily sort the full set of resources and find those of interest to you.
Skills survey: report revised February 2013
This paper reports the findings of a skills market survey in Nigeria, as well as the results of a document review and online search for relevant information to complement the survey findings.
Catalysing growth in Nigeria through regional innovation
This report assesses the current innovation ecosystem across Nigeria and recommends design principles for innovation hubs to be developed regionally in the short and medium term.
STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF NIGERIA’S TEXTILE IMPORT RESTRICTIONS
This study focuses on the determination of the impact of Nigeria’s textiles import restriction. Specifically, the study describes the structure of the global and Nigeria’s textile industries as well as the global value chain, and the policy environment surrounding the industry in a global and national perspective. It was conducted in 2013 with support from FCDO (formerly DFID).
CBN forex dialogue report II
This event report summarises the discussions and key messages to emerge from a dialogue held to discuss the impact of a decision by the Central Bank of Nigeria to restrict the sale of foreign currency.
Unlocking the potential of franchising in Nigeria
This event report summarises the discussions at a workshop to explore the potential of franchising in Nigeria.
Reducing poverty sustainably, boosting economic activities: selected achievements from PDF II
This information leaflet showcases PDF II’s achievements in promoting financial efficiency, clean energy generation, and trade and investment, in order to boost economic activity and reduce poverty.
Non-oil exporters dialogue on trade (Forum 3)
This event report summarises the third of a series of forums aimed at improving access to finance for non-oil exporters in Nigeria. It discusses the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement, trade policy negotiations and the trade policy environment in Nigeria, as well as financing options for exporters and steps to develop non-oil exports in Nigeria.
Twenty-five year ports development masterplan: final report
This report presents the outcomes of a study that aimed to identify the main causes of port congestion, provide solutions and recommendations, and produce an action plan to reduce congestion and improve the performance of Lagos Ports.
Programme Completion Report
Policy Development Facility Phase II (PDF II) was a flexible, rapid-response facility set up to support Champions of Change in implementing economic and social policies that help reduce poverty in Nigeria. Funded with UK aid from the UK government, PDF II’s goal was to provide Champions of Change with improved capacity and evidence to help them pursue vital economic and social reforms.
As the successor to PDF, PDF II began operations on 1 April 2015 and ran for five years, ending on 31 March 2020.
This document chronicles the achievements, impacts and long-term benefits of Policy Development Facility Phase II
Non-oil exporters dialogue on accessing finance (Forum 2)
This event report summarises the second of a series of forums aimed at improving access to finance for non-oil exporters in Nigeria. It explores the challenges and opportunities in financing exports as well as the stakeholder actions required to develop non-oil exports in Nigeria.
