Essay on Development Administration

Chinedu V. Ofoma

Abstract


The need for reading materials such as books, journals and newspapers in academic environment is immeasurable as they are not only effective teaching aids but also most importantly enhance learning among students. Development administration as a field of study is not an exception to the above, hence, the rationale behind this paper on development administration and other relevant issues such as underdevelopment, development and national development plans etc. This paper was driven by secondary data complemented with critical discourse of the issues. It is clear and simple to the understanding of undergraduate and post graduate students of Nigerian universities and beyond. Policy makers in developing countries may find it very useful as practical examples and lessons on issues of development administration were drawn from Africa especially Nigeria.


Keywords


Development; Underdevelopment; Development administration; Foreign aid and national development plan

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