الآثار الاقتصادية والاجتماعية لمشاريع التنمية الريفية في السودان (دراسة حالة مشروع آبوشية الزراعي) (ولاية نهر النيل)

Abstract

This study deals with the explanation and analysis of socio economic impact of agricultural schemes in the Sudan: the Case of Kaboushiya agricultural scheme. This study was conducted mainly to identify the socio-economic and impact of agricultural scheme and the problems facing them, in order to incorporate environmental considerations into economic development. Also it highlights the main feature of rural economy. The main hypothesis of this study is that the scheme failed to maintain it’s objectives as it lacks the main components of sustainable development, together with ignoring public participation in planning. This failure has led to socio-economic and ecological degradation. Data for the purpose of study is collected from primary and secondary sources such as published data departmental reports and theses; special attention was given to individual and group interviews. The questionnaire was randomly distributed. Observation, for geographical phenomenon, and other variables related to the study are among the main techniques. The study findings are that; the physical characteristics are suitable for growing crop. On the other hand, lack proper planning was the main negative aspect. Not only that but ignoring the environmental dimension was again a demerit of planning process. As a result farmers left their area in search of better living conditions. Equally the villages within the scheme area are till suffering much from bad health conditions. The study ends with some recommendations such as provision of infrastructure eg. Services, health, education … etc. finance for providing agricultural inputs and new extensions. In addition, more attention should be given to public participation.