Agropreneurship as strategy for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goal 2 [Zero Hunger]: The Nigerian context

Abstract

Purpose: This study empirically investigated the relationship between Agropreneurship and the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2 - Zero Hunger, in the Nigerian Context. Design/methodology/approach: Utilizing a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 200 Agropreneurship employees in Delta State, Nigeria, through the administration of a structured questionnaire employing a Likert scale. Statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics and correlation analysis, were conducted to assess the relationship between Agropreneurship activities and the attainment of SDG 2. Findings: The findings demonstrate a significant and positive correlation between Agropreneurship activities and the achievement of Zero Hunger. Key findings indicate that Agropreneurship is a potent strategy for achieving SDG 2, contributing positively to food security, sales, and distribution. Furthermore, the study revealed that Agropreneurs and their activities play a crucial role in advancing the broader set of Sustainable Development Goals. Originality/value: This research provides valuable insights into the potential of Agropreneurship in achieving sustainable development objectives and contributes to the growing body of knowledge in this emerging field. The study recommends Strengthening of Policy Support, Access to Resources and capacity building amongst others, as steps towards the achievement of Zero Hunger UN SDG 2 target.

Keywords

• Agropreneurship
• food security Zero Hunger
• strategy
• UN sustainable development goal
• Nigeria

Supporting Institution

University of Delta, Agbor, Nigeria

Project Number

N/A

Ethical Statement

Conflict of Interest: The authors has no conflict of interest to declare on this paper Funding: This research did not receive any financial support Ethical Consideration: Authors have obtained consent from participants in the research questionnaire

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Imide et al 23/01/2025

BM Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Hedefi 2'ye [Sıfır Açlık] ulaşma stratejisi olarak tarım girişimciliği: Nijerya bağlamı

Abstract

Amaç: Bu çalışma, Tarımsal Girişimcilik ile Birleşmiş Milletler Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Hedefi 2 - Sıfır Açlık hedefine ulaşılması arasındaki ilişkiyi Nijerya bağlamında ampirik olarak araştırmıştır. Tasarım/metodoloji/yaklaşım: Tanımlayıcı bir anket tasarımı kullanılarak, Nijerya'nın Delta Eyaletindeki 200 Tarımsal Girişimcilik çalışanından Likert ölçeği kullanan yapılandırılmış bir anketin uygulanması yoluyla veri toplanmıştır. Tarımsal girişimcilik faaliyetleri ile SKH 2'ye ulaşılması arasındaki ilişkiyi değerlendirmek için tanımlayıcı istatistikler ve korelasyon analizi dahil olmak üzere istatistiksel analizler yapılmıştır. Bulgular: Bulgular, Tarımsal Girişimcilik faaliyetleri ile Sıfır Açlık hedefine ulaşılması arasında anlamlı ve pozitif bir ilişki olduğunu göstermektedir. Temel bulgular, Tarımsal Girişimciliğin SKA 2'ye ulaşmak için güçlü bir strateji olduğunu ve gıda güvenliği, satışı ve dağıtımına olumlu katkıda bulunduğunu göstermektedir. Ayrıca çalışma, tarımsal girişimcilik faaliyetlerinin daha geniş kapsamlı sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedeflerinin ilerletilmesinde önemli bir rol oynadığını ortaya koymuştur. Özgünlük/değer: Bu araştırma, tarımsal girişimciliğin sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedeflerine ulaşma potansiyeline ilişkin değerli bilgiler sunmakta ve gelişmekte olan bu alandaki artan bilgi birikimine katkıda bulunmaktadır. Çalışma, Sıfır Açlık BM SKH 2 hedefinin gerçekleştirilmesine yönelik adımlar olarak Politika Desteğinin Güçlendirilmesini, Kaynaklara Erişimi ve kapasite geliştirmeyi önermektedir.

Keywords

• Tarımsal girişimcilik
• gıda güvencesi
• Sıfır Açlık
• strateji
• BM sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedefleri
• Nijerya

Project Number

N/A

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