Abstract
The involvement of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in infrastructure development in Nigeria predates her independence. These organizations are known to provide infrastructure and allied facilities in rural areas especially when it is in a remote and needy location. Over the last decade, the global impact of these developmental interventions across all economic sectors has varied owing to a range of factors. In Africa, especially Sub-Saharan Africa, its impact can be described as ―measured‖ or ―evolving‖. There is little evidence of studies carried out to help understand the real role and impact of NGOs in the pursuit of sustainable infrastructure development in Nigeria. The objectives of the study were achieved through a retrospective case study which involved conducting semi- structured interview with experienced professionals and examination of paper trails(documents). The study sample was selected using a non-probability sampling technique (snowball sampling). A thematic analysis of collected data showed that the tenure of political office holders, vested interest groups, biased documentation and government policies are major issues affecting the performance of NGOs. This paper is part of an on-going study aimed at developing a framework for improving sustainability of infrastructure development in emerging economies.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 3rd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA) 2014 |
| Editors | Obuks Ejohwomu , Olalekan S. Oshodi |
| Publisher | Bells University of Technology, College of Environmental Sciences |
| Pages | 192 |
| Number of pages | 202 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-978-938-173-9 |
| Publication status | Published - 17 Mar 2014 |
