Evaluation of the Net Benefits of the Multipurpose River Basin in Anambra State, Nigeria

Charles Aronu, G. O. Ekwueme

Abstract


This study evaluates the Net Benefits of the Multipurpose River Basin in Anambra State, Nigeria, with a focus on economic efficiency (EE), regional economic redistribution (RER), social well-being (SW), youth employment (YE), and environmental quality improvement (EQI). Using a parametric test like ANOVA, the study found that economic efficiency had the highest net benefit, followed by social well-being and environmental quality improvement. Decision-makers can use these insights to guide future actions based on the relative net benefits achieved. Based on the study's outcome, it is recommended that decision-makers prioritize improving societal well-being, economic efficiency, and environmental purity when distributing resources and developing policies for the river basin. Enhancing the social well-being of adolescents, encouraging safe and efficient resource use, and implementing actions to enhance natural quality in the basin should be the government's top priorities.


Keywords


Net Benefits, Multipurpose River Basin, Anambra State, Nigeria, Decision-making

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