ANALYSIS OF THE OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE

Category : JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, VOLUME 5, NUMBER 1, 2013


PARTNERSHIP IN SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN BAUCHI METROPOLIS
Haruna A.U. and Bashir U.M.
Architecture Programme
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
ABSTRACT
The use of public-private partnership in provision of basic urban services like water and sanitation in many developing countries is becoming inevitable for attainment of sustainable development and meeting the millennium development goals. In Bauchi metropolis, Nigeria, the case is not different, as public-private partnership in solid waste management has been in operation since 2007. This paper studied the nature and operational performance of this partnership in Bauchi metropolis. This study analyzes the roles, and relationships between the public and private actors, the constraints hammering success and finally suggest mechanism
of bettering the partnership. A qualitative approach involving interviews, focus group discussions, observations and photography was used to gather necessary primary data, while reference to relevant literature provided the much needed secondary data.

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GIS of Spatial Distribution of Ordinary Levels Schools in Yola North Local Government

Category : JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, VOLUME 5, NUMBER 1, 2013



Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria
Aliyu A. and Aliyu R.M.
Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics
Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria
E-mail: alhajiaminu92@gmail.com1 & mahmud.aliyu@gmail.com2
ABSTRACT
Observed Global positioning system coordinates of all post-primary schools in Yola North local Government Area were obtained These coordinates were used to create a digital map showing the location of post-primary schools within the study area. These coordinates were used to determine the distances from one point to its Nearest Neighbors in a particular unit area. The distances were computed using a computer program written in MATLAB 2009a programming language. The distances
obtained were then used in determining the distribution pattern of these schools using Nearest Neighbor Analysis statistical tool, where the value of Nearest Neighbor index (Rn) was computed and was found to be Rn=1.1124. This result obtained indicates that random distribution pattern exists in the study area. The test of significance on the value of Rn was then computed using Z-distribution and from the value of Z obtained, it shows
that the value of Rn is significant. A database was created using the
attributes of the schools and different queries were generated from the geo-spatial database created as shown in figures 4.3 – 4.8. The analysis indicates that Nearest Neighbor analysis can favorably be used in determining the spatial distribution pattern of the post-primary schools and other facilities for a meaningful development. The study clearly depicts the process of using Nearest Neighbor analysis in determining the spatial distribution pattern of the post-primary schools. The study reveals how the schools were located on a digital map and the value of Rn shows that random pattern of distribution exists within the study area. The scale
used for the unit area (A) exposes two schools without any Neighbor. Nearest Neighbor Analysis is recommended for determination of spatial distribution pattern of schools, since it shows clearly how these schools are distributed. Writing a computer program should be encouraged in
calculating distances from coordinates using a programming language

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