International Journal of Social Policy Research and Development

Scholarly Research Paper from the year 2011 in the subject Economics - International Economic Relations, grade: -, - (International Centre for social policy research and development - Selfhelp Agriculture and Education Foundation), course: Sustainable development, language: English, abstract: International Journal of Social Policy Research and Development was established in February, 2009 by the International Center for Social Policy Research and Development, a research arm of Self-help Agriculture and Education Foundation to strengthen the link between research and development by bridging the gap between development practitioners and the academia in the conceptualization of social policy issues, and to serve as a forum for deliberation on ideas by the international community of scholars and development practitioners. The aim is to promote interdisciplinary research and undertake publications on critical developmental challenges confronting developing and transitional countries Therefore, manuscripts that provide multidisciplinary approach to social problems or chart a new course in proffering new ways of tackling contemporary development challenges will be favored. The journal is a collaborative work of the Center for Social Policy Research and Development and the Department of Geography and Regional Planning, University of Uyo in partnership with international scholarship in USA and Asia. Goals:·Advance the study of social policy and sustainable development ·Explore the relationship between policy, research and practice ·Contribute to knowledge and understanding about social policy and policymaking. ·Link social policy research with a wide range of research usersDisclaimer: Whilst every effort is being made to ensure that no inaccurate or misleading data, statements or opinion appear in the journal however, the information contained in the journal are the sole responsibility of the contributors. The authors, editors and publisher will not accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be made in this publication. The publisher makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herewith.Copyright Information: No part of the publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, and recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publisher. Where part of the journal is adapted for research purposes, private study or criticism or review, acknowledgment must be given to the author(s) and the original source and the sense of the original source must not in anywhere be distorted.