JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT VOLUME 1 NO 2 OCTOBER 2006

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Technology Transfer, Indigenous Technology, and self-reliance in Nigeria – Dr. O. S. Chimezie, A.I.C.E, Owerri.
2. Water Production Using Locally designed solar Machine – Engr. Dr. Sam Iwuoha, F.U.T.O.
3. The Strength and workability characteristics of ‘Mudcrete’ as Lightweight Concrete – Akaninyene Afangide Umoh, F.C.E. (Tech), Potiskum
4. A Critical Appraisal of the Ecotourism Industry In Africa: - D.O. Ughabugo and E.A. Ojile, F.C.E. (Tech) - Potiskum

5. Formal Education Approach to Rural Economic Transformation in Nigeria – Ezenwa Okafor Augustine, Madonna University
6. African Growth and Opportunity Act of the USA: A Critical Appraisal – Uche Collins Nwogwugwu (Ph.D), A.I.C.E
7. Assessing Returns of Capital Investments: The Arbitrage Pricing Theory Approach – A.B.C. Akujuobi F.U.T.O
8. The Role of Privatisation in Funding Education In Nigeria: Focus on Vocational Education – Olorunmolu Joseph Oye, F.C.E.
9. Modelling Cost Allocation In Small Holder Mixed Cropped Enterprises: A Study of An Owerri Village, South – Eastern Nigeria – Christopher U. Akujuobi F.U.T.O.