Some factors contributing to the low standard of
living of rural people in Africa in general and
rural women in particular, are discussed, and the
ineffectiveness of the various governments'
programmes to redress the situation highlighted.
A survey conducted in Nigeria reveals that rural
women, who are predominantly illiterate, are
ignorant of modern methods of improving
agricultural production and of other ways of self-
development. The dissemination of vital
information that could assist rural dwellers to
improve themselves and their economic status,
is recommended as an effective means of rural
development. The use of radio jingles is also
recommended to make information
dissemination to rural people effective.
