REVENUE ALLOCATION AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF EBONYI STATE, 2015 - 2023
Etim Okon Frank, Department of Public Administration, University of Uyo Uyo Akwa Ibom State.
Igwe Victor Emeka, Department of Public Administration, University of Uyo Uyo Akwa Ibom State.
MSI Journal of Economics and Business Management (MSIJEBM) | DOI https://zenodo.org/records/17922478 | Page 01 to 38
Abstract
Effective and efficient revenue allocation and utilization remain the cornerstone of development of any society. This research work therefore set out to examine the relationship between improved revenue allocation and socioeconomic development of Ebonyi state from 2015-2023 aiming to identify factors that accounted for the effective utilization of the revenue allocated to Ebonyi within this period. It focuses on the impact of the federation account committee (FAAC) disbursements and internally generated revenue (IGR) on key socioeconomic indicators such as infrastructure development, education, food production and poverty reduction. The differences between the socio-economic development of Ebonyi State from 2015-2023 and the previous administrations were also examined. A mixed method approach was employed including the distribution of survey questionnaires and key informants’ interview with relevant stake holders, to collect data on the effective utilization of the revenue generated and allocated to Ebonyi within the period under review. The study adopted two theories, namely, the Fiscal Federalism Theory and the Decentralization Theory. The analysis revealed significant correlation between improved revenue allocation and the socioeconomic development of Ebonyi State from 2015-2023 highlighting the development recorded in education, infrastructure and the agricultural sector in Ebonyi State within the period under review. The study thus recommended that it is imperative for the state government to partner with relevant development partners and the various local governments to ensure that there is adequate infrastructural development spread in both urban areas and rural communities across the 13 local governments of the state so as to fast-track socio-economic development status of the people of the state.
Keywords: Revenue allocation, Socioeconomic development, FAAC disbursements & IGR, Ebonyi State (2015–2023)
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Artificial Intelligence as a Lever and Risk of Institutional Decoupling in Developing Countries: The Regulatory Role of Prophylactic Governance
Wafa EL FKIHI, PhD Candidate in Management Sciences.
Badr TOUZI, Associate Professor, Habilitation.
MSI Journal of Economics and Business Management (MSIJEBM) | DOI https://zenodo.org/records/17810108 | Page 01 to 30
Abstract
This study addresses the dual challenge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption in Developing Countries (DCs). While AI is presented as a necessary lever to compensate for chronic institutional gaps and weak information systems (IS), past experience with imported Performance Measurement Systems (PMS) suggests a high risk of institutional decoupling. Using a purely conceptual and theoretical methodology based on a systematic narrative review of contingency theory, institutional theory, and algorithmic rationality, this article extends the Hybrid and Contextual Model (MHCP). We develop a framework demonstrating that AI simultaneously poses a triple risk of decoupling—technological, institutional, and normative—if deployed technocentrically. The core finding is formulated through three theoretical propositions positioning Prophylactic Governance (P2) as the critical moderator of the risk induced by algorithmic rationality. P2-AI, acting synergistically with Performance Culture (P1) and Structural Decentralization (P3) is essential to guarantee strategic alignment with Global and Sustainable Performance. This research transforms the AI challenge from a technical problem into a proactive governance imperative for DCs, offering a strategic framework for anticipatory governance and digital sovereignty.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Prophylactic Governance, Institutional Decoupling, Developing Countries (DCs), Algorithmic Rationality.
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RELATIONSHIP OF DIETARY HABIT AND CHRONIC DISEASE: A STUDY ON NAOGAON DISTRICT, BANGLADESH
Mst Bellyful, Graduate Student, Department of Economics, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Md Atiqul Islam, Professor, Department of Economics, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Md Shahidul Islam, PhD Fellow, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada.
MSI Journal of Economics and Business Management (MSIJEBM) | DOI https://zenodo.org/records/17829383 | Page 01 to 20
Abstract
Chronic illnesses, including diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease, are becoming more common, especially in low- and middle-income nations. One key factor contributing to this burden is unhealthy eating habits. It is rare to find evidence in Bangladesh that links specific food patterns to particular health outcomes. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between adult chronic illnesses and eating habits. The study identifies three dietary patterns: the Westernized pattern, characterized by a high intake of meat, red meat, dairy products, eggs, saturated fat, and sodium; the Fats & Sugar pattern, characterized by a high intake of vegetable fats and added sugars; and the Fruits & Vegetables pattern. Interestingly, the results show that the Westernized diet is significantly associated with an increased risk of hypertension (OR = 3.90, 95% CI; p < 0.05). On the other hand, individuals who favor fruits and vegetables are less likely to have chronic diseases, specifically hypertension (OR = 0.243, 95% CI; p < 0.05) and diabetes (OR = 0.208, 95% CI; p < 0.05). This suggests that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is protective for health, while a westernized eating style poses a significant health risk. No significant relationship is apparent between the Fats & Sugar pattern and hypertension or diabetes.
Keywords: dietary patterns, health, chronic diseases, hypertension, diabetes.
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