Impact of Entrepreneurship Scheme on Poverty Reduction

Entrepreneurship scheme has been a powerful instrument of economic growth and wealth creation, and it is crucial for improving the quality, number and variety of employment opportunities for the poor and also an avenue of poverty reduction world-wide. The progress and future development of any nation depends to a large extent on the youths and they occupy a prominent place in any society. The place and importance of Youths in societies cannot be compromised. They serve as a good measure to the extent to which a country can reproduce as well as sustain itself. The extent of their vitality, responsible conduct, and roles in society is positively correlated with the development of their country. Entrepreneurial activities have been found capable of making impacts on the economy of a nation and the quality of life of its people.This book attempts to answer some critical problems affecting the society such as poverty reduction, wealth creation, economic growth and sustainability. The population of the world is growing, peoples' needs and desires are also increasing and thus there is a need for a shift towards entrepreneurship as a means of creating jobs to meet peoples' expectation.

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Bulus, James NgadaBulus James Ngada is an Academic staff with the Department of Public Administration, Yobe State University, Damaturu, Nigeria. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Administration from Yobe State University, Damaturu and a Master of Science Degree in Public Administration from University of Maiduguri, Borno State.