The Dilemmas of Rural Planning and Planners in Oyo State, Nigeria
The focus on urban planning continues to flood the global literature. However, there is continued silence and neglect with regard to rural planning. The study examined the state of rural planning in Oyo State, Nigeria. Primary data was sourced using structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews....
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| description | The focus on urban planning continues to flood the global literature. However, there is continued silence and neglect with regard to rural planning. The study examined the state of rural planning in Oyo State, Nigeria. Primary data was sourced using structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Questionnaires were administered to two hundred and fifty (250) rural households in six (6) rural local government areas (LGAs) of Oyo State. It was revealed that rural areas remain neglected and behind in planning activities. A majority of respondents believe that no planning takes place in the rural communities in which they reside. The study concludes that improved communication on planning issues between the tiers of the bureau of physical planning and urban development offices remains the route to effective planning. Improved capacity building (expertise) and training are suggested for rural planners. It is also suggested that understanding the local culture is important in contributing towards effective and responsive rural planning. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e0eba69fe04a482a83f0001d47c5f4662025-08-20T02:51:03ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńBulletin of Geography. Socio-Economic Series2083-82982020-03-014747759310.2478/bog-2020-0005bog-2020-0005The Dilemmas of Rural Planning and Planners in Oyo State, NigeriaPopoola Ayobami Abayomi0Magidimisha Hangwelani Hope1University of Kwazulu-Natal, Department of Town and Regional Planning, School of Built Environment and Development Studies, Durban, South AfricaUniversity of Kwazulu-Natal, Department of Town and Regional Planning, School of Built Environment and Development Studies, Durban, South AfricaThe focus on urban planning continues to flood the global literature. However, there is continued silence and neglect with regard to rural planning. The study examined the state of rural planning in Oyo State, Nigeria. Primary data was sourced using structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Questionnaires were administered to two hundred and fifty (250) rural households in six (6) rural local government areas (LGAs) of Oyo State. It was revealed that rural areas remain neglected and behind in planning activities. A majority of respondents believe that no planning takes place in the rural communities in which they reside. The study concludes that improved communication on planning issues between the tiers of the bureau of physical planning and urban development offices remains the route to effective planning. Improved capacity building (expertise) and training are suggested for rural planners. It is also suggested that understanding the local culture is important in contributing towards effective and responsive rural planning.https://doi.org/10.2478/bog-2020-0005dilemmalocal culturerural planningplanners |
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