Appraising hyperinflation threat to achieving Sustainable Development Goals 1 and 2: Nigerian public sector construction artisans' perspective

International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 19, 2025

Purpose In less than a decade, hyperinflation rate increases in many developing countries have raised pertinent concerns about fundamental issues facing fixed salaries of low-income earners. This may hinder achieving Sustainable Development Goals 1 (no poverty) and 2 (zero hunger). There is paucity research regarding the impact on public sector construction artisans. study investigated its outcome Nigerian artisans recommended ways to reduce these impacts and, by extension, improve achievement 2. Design/methodology/approach The researchers adopted qualitative approach collect data. engaged 30 interviewees across three Nigeria’s cities using semi-structured interviews. thematic attained saturation at 26th participant. Findings shows that artisans, if not curbed, might identified major suggested mitigate them includes overhauling Central Bank Nigeria (CBN) create people investment/production policies, addressing foreign exchange volatility through financial stabilisation instruments, National Petroleum Corporation, reinstating fuel subsides issue internal insecurity. Originality/value As part research’s implications, this measures also will stir government policymakers review existing economic policies (fuel subsidy removal, floating high interest rates) be pro-masses friendly promote productivity.

Language: Английский

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Appraising construction artisans health insurance enrolment to achieve sustainable development goal 3 in the informal sector: issues and solutions

International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 43(8), P. 26 - 40

Published: Feb. 12, 2025

Purpose In developing countries, informal construction artisans are vital to economic growth. Governments encourage enrolment into micro health insurance schemes sustain artisans’ well-being and achieve universal coverage. The peculiarity associated with the may hinder scheme enrolment, particularly in Nigeria. It threaten improve achieving sustainable development goal 3 (good well-being). This study investigated level of awareness causes suggested measures policy for sector and, by extension, achievement Goal 3. Design/methodology/approach adopted face-to-face interviews collect data Lagos Benin City, researchers engaged 40 participants achieved saturation at 35th participant. manually analysed collected reported findings using thematic approach. Findings Results showed low identified contributory factors. includes poor funding schemes, lax expertise understanding market space, extreme poverty, medical services, uneducated clients/customers/consumers, etc. Originality/value As part study’s implications, it recommends that government invest more social sector’s low-income earners enhance accomplishing coverage stir policymakers call a review National Health Insurance Authority Act 2022 implementable enforceable clauses reduce uninsured artisans.

Language: Английский

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Appraising young-adult internal migrants into construction craftsmanship: issues surrounding skill acquisition and competencies in Nigeria

Engineering Construction & Architectural Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 20, 2025

Purpose The increasing crisis in northeast Nigeria encourages young adult internal migrants to the southern part for greener pastures, including construction activities. Evidence shows that many engaged as labourers within a short period claimed be qualified artisans without apprenticeship schemes. There is need integrate informal sites where are enhance their competency craftsmanship. may have had some encumbrances. research investigated issues facing adults’ and suggested measures improve skills acquisition craftsmanship before being artisans. Design/methodology/approach researchers employed qualitative method utilising semi-structured face-to-face interview solicit data from 30 participants Nigeria. utilised an investigative engage Nigeria, thematic analysis was analyse collected data. Findings show training with necessary will economic growth. main migrations clustered into six groups. Among recommendations establishing friendly modified Nigerian Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) manage scheme interested embracing Originality/value In context of craftsmanship, this study contributes academic community debates. It reawakens policymakers other stakeholders formally or informally internalise wishing embrace A friendly, NSQF competencies job opportunities migrant

Language: Английский

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Affordable housing in Nigeria’s slums: combating infectious diseases and advancing SDG 3

Property Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 25, 2025

Purpose Studies showed that sustainable cities and communities through affordable accessible housing provision have a significant positive relation with good health well-being (Sustainable Development Goal 3). Therefore, Nigeria’s slum locations may promote infectious diseases if not addressed. Extant literature about the issues facing in is scarce. This study investigated proffered suggestions to improve and, by extension, mitigating achieving 3. Design/methodology/approach The researchers utilised qualitative research design using phenomenology approach. employed snowball purposive sampling techniques select experts, 40 interviews were conducted achieve saturation across five major Nigeria. thematic analysis of primary data findings presented themes. Findings reveal infectious/contagious spread faster locations. Lax upgrading programmes, weak institutional framework, inadequate funding, rural-urban migration, policy, lax political will, absence basic infrastructure sub-urban locations, high rate unemployment lack national database identified as suggested measures mitigate Originality/value Besides pro-affordable governments should strengthen public institutions housing, providing amenities establishing framework boost housing.

Language: Английский

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Utilising factor analysis on political risks including strategies of managing firm-specific risk factors for multinational construction projects in Pakistan

Engineering Construction & Architectural Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 9, 2024

Purpose The purpose of this article is to investigate the influence that firm-specific characteristics, such as organisational capabilities, risk management methods and stakeholder relationships, have on political risks (PRs) are associated with multinational construction projects in Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach methodology employed investigation involved acquisition data through use questionnaires administered experts industry. research applied a quantitative method, sources from Pakistani stakeholders. One hundred were used for collection during field visits. Based data, it has been ensured valid utilised, tested validity reliability. analysis tool utilised was SPSS software. For questionnaire, total 15 factors considered order design survey, which specifically targeted identified features. investigated using method determine risks. Findings It found when stakeholders better grasp these dynamics, they able strengthen their resilience efficacy managing PRs, ultimately increases likelihood project will be successful. Research limitations/implications International (ICPs) emerging countries substantially impacted by can considerable impact success sustainability. study localised not generic limited Pakistan, but related PRs. Practical implications By identifying key factors, firms develop strategies, leading enhanced decision-making more efficient resource allocation. Effective strategies include diversification, local partnerships comprehensive assessments tailored unique challenges faced international contracting Social ICPs like Pakistan face critical problems, presence Although larger environment plays significant part, manner businesses navigate mitigate PRs also influenced elements. Originality/value novel terms looked at, conceptual framework findings study. dynamic scene, characterised instability, policy changes, corruption geopolitical conflicts, poses dangers timeliness projects, expenses investments made those projects.

Language: Английский

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