The effects of terrorism on economic development in Northern Nigeria (The case study of Boko Haram Insurgency)
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dc.contributor.advisor | lain watson | - |
dc.contributor.author | JEMINIWA, DAMILOLA IRETI | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2018-11-08T08:11:03Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2018-11-08T08:11:03Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2017-02 | - |
dc.identifier.other | 24037 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | https://dspace.ajou.ac.kr/handle/2018.oak/11321 | - |
dc.description | 학위논문(석사)--아주대학교 Graduate School of International Studies :국제개발협력과,2017. 2 | - |
dc.description.tableofcontents | TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Abstract i Acknowledgements ii Table iii Chapter 1: Introduction and Background to the study 1 1.1 Background to the study 1 1.2 Statement of the Problem 2 1.3 Research Objectives 3 1.4 Hypothesis 3 1.5 Research Questions 3 1.6 Research Motivation 4 1.7 Methodology 4 1.8 Chapter Summary 4 Chapter 2: Literature Review 6 2.1 Introduction 6 2.2 Theoretical Framework 6 2.3 Conceptual Issue 9 2.3.1 Terrorism 9 2.4 Conclusion 14 Chapter 3: Terrorism in Northern Nigeria 16 3.1 Introduction 16 3.2 Background Information on Nigeria 16 3.3 Overview of Terrorism in Nigeria 18 3.4 Historical Background of Boko Haram 19 3.4.1 What is Boko Haram? 19 3.4.2 Origin of Boko Haram 19 3.4.3. Organizational and Political Structures 21 3.4.4. Strategies Of Boko Haram 22 3.4.5. Boko Haram’s targets 23 3.4.6. Activities of Boko Haram 25 3.5. Security Implications of Boko Haram Threat 26 3.6. Conclusion 27 4 Boko Haram Insurgency & Its Impact on Northern Nigeria 29 4.1 Introduction 29 4.2 Economic Impacts of Boko Harm Insurgency 29 4.2.1 Loss of Lives and Properties 31 4.2.2 Destruction of Infrastructure Facilities 31 4.2.3 Decline in Economic Growth & Development 31 4.2.4 Abandoned north 35 4.2.5 A Wide Gap Between the north and other parts of the country 36 4.3 Terrorism Incidents and Its Effects on Northern Nigeria’s Economy 37 4.4 Other Factors That Have Impact On Northern Nigeria’s Economy 40 4.5 Conclusion 43 Chapter 5: Summary of Findings, Conclusions and Recommendation 45 5.1 Introduction 45 5.2 Answers to Research Questions 45 5.2.1 To Examine the Effects of Terrorism on the Economic Development of Northern Nigeria 45 5.2.2 What Are the Factors Limiting the Economic Development of Northern Nigeria 46 5.3. Conclusion and Recommendation 47 BIBLIOGRAPHY 51 | - |
dc.language.iso | eng | - |
dc.publisher | Graduate School of International Studies Ajou University | - |
dc.rights | 아주대학교 논문은 저작권에 의해 보호받습니다. | - |
dc.title | The effects of terrorism on economic development in Northern Nigeria (The case study of Boko Haram Insurgency) | - |
dc.type | Thesis | - |
dc.contributor.affiliation | 아주대학교 국제대학원 | - |
dc.contributor.department | 국제대학원 국제개발협력학과 | - |
dc.date.awarded | 2017. 2 | - |
dc.description.degree | Master | - |
dc.identifier.localId | 770287 | - |
dc.identifier.url | http://dcoll.ajou.ac.kr:9080/dcollection/jsp/common/DcLoOrgPer.jsp?sItemId=000000024037 | - |
dc.description.alternativeAbstract | ABSTRACT This paper examines the issue of Boko Haram insurgence and its implications on economic development in Northern Nigeria. The continued bombings, killings, kidnappings and the destruction of property by Boko Haram have become of great concern to the Nigerian government and the international community. The activities of Boko Haram have effects on the economy and the people. Although Nigeria is front line state in war against terrorism, it is severely confronting terrorist attacks which have shaken its social fabric, hampered economic progress and shackled political system. Terrorism has not only destroyed the economic fabric of Northern Nigeria but also it has harmed the world peace to a great extent. The thesis encompasses different aspects of the phenomenon in the context of Nigeria. It includes theoretical framework, concepts, overview of terrorism and analysis of situation of terrorism in Nigeria. This paper examines the implications of the operations of the Boko Haram insurgency in Northern Nigeria. Findings from the study indicates that the atrocities of Boko Haram have severe implications on the economy and social lives of the people of the Northern Nigeria where the activities of the sect is concentrated. Some recommendations includes that for the insurgency to come to an end the government needs to provide employment to the teeming youths and equip the military with sophisticated gadgets in order to confront Boko Haram foot soldier. The Nigerian state needs to re-examine its character so as to address the issues that give rise to acts of terrorism as well as re-strategize on how to protect the lives and provide the needs of the vast majority of its citizens. | - |
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