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REPORT OF BASELINE STUDY ON LAGOON FISHING IN OGUN STATE
This is the report of the study on improving the livelihood of fishing folks in Ogun State. The fieldwork spanned through 15 days from 11 – 25 August 2016 and covered four fishing communities, Iwopin, Oni, Makun-Omi, and Agbalegiyo in Ogun Water Side Local Government Area with headquarters at Abigi.
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.
ANALYSIS AND IMPACT OF THE EXPORT EXPANSION GRANT ON EXPORT POTENTIAL, MARKET ACCESS AND EXPORT COMPETITIVENESS IN NIGERIA
Continuous and consistent implementation of the Export Expansion Grant (EEG) has been identified as crucial to the diversification agenda of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN). Despite its importance, however, the programme has experienced various implementation challenges and, at least, three suspensions since inception. The aim of this study is to provide evidence-based information on EEG implementation to guide relevant stakeholders to reform and reposition the scheme for greater effectiveness. The study aims to specifically analyse the impact of the grant on the beneficiaries prior to suspension in 2013 and the post-suspension implementation from 2017. It also investigates the challenges faced by beneficiaries in their attempts to access the grant. The study applied both primary through survey and secondary data through desk review to address the set objectives of the study. The survey was conducted through three methods: (i) administration of questionnaires, (ii) Key informant interviews (KII), and (iii) focused group discussions (FGD).
The investment potential of Nigeria’s middle class (summary)
This report summarises the findings of a study commissioned by Policy Development Facility Phase II to establish the approximate size of the middle class in Nigeria and the scale of funds it has available for retail investment, which could be mobilised to finance micro, small and medium-scale enterprises.
Recommendation on MSME reclassification report
This report describes a market analysis, commissioned by Policy Development Facility Phase II, to investigate the current categorisation of enterprises within the micro, small and medium-scale enterprises sector and how such categorisation affects their competitiveness in government procurement and intervention programmes.
Analysis of Potentials of Nigeria’s Services Sector for Economic Diversification, Employment, and Foreign Trade
Africa’s contribution to global trade in services is little with slow growth despite rapid globalisation and liberalisation. The continent’s intra – African trade in services is also relatively little. Nigeria’s services sector contribution to its GDP is huge, representing 55.8 per cent in 2017. It recorded a growth rate of 1.83percent in 2018. Hence, the services sector possesses the immense potential to promote diversification, employment, and growth, even without a current holistic services sector policy. This study specifically mapped and profiled key services sectors; reviewed domestic regulations relating to services; estimated the current and future potentials for export, and provided associated recommendations.
Report on YouWiN! Long-term follow-up survey
This report describes a 2016 survey of individuals who were successful in the first round of the YouWiN! business plan competition in 2011. The survey shows that YouWiN! continues to have significant impacts five years after application and three years after all funding was received.
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.
Resource Materials (4-Part Training)
The Trade Policy Work Stream conducted a needs assessment to get direct feedback from export-oriented MSMEs, export-supporting government institutions, and export business service providers to ascertain the capacity gaps. The top 5 challenges highlighted by the respondents include lack of market linkages, lack of finance, lack of market intelligence, limited knowledge of destination country requirements, and Export documentation.
In response to their needs, TRD workstream designed a targeted capacity building for the non-oil export community of practice to address the knowledge and skill gaps through a 4-part Export Capacity Building (CB) Series. The following topics were covered in this sequence:
PDF II held a two-day capacity building training themed: “Capacity Building for Banks and DFIs”. This is designed to explore access to finance challenges, awareness campaigns, and opportunities that non-oil exporters face with banks in accessing finance. The capacity building covered topics such as Export Industry Regulations and Documentations, payment methods and trade finance instruments, Handling export finance options, managing export risks, understanding the franchising potential etc.
