Proceedings Of The Second Conference On Human Capital...

Proceedings of the Second Conference on Human Capital Development Vol. 2 No. 2 2015 Theme: ENHANCING HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH Date 30th June 2015 Venue Conference Hall, Rivers State College of Arts and Science Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria Fortress Educational Consultancy Services Limited Proceedings of the Second Conference on Human Capital Development Vol. 2 No. 2 2015 Editorial Board Editor: Dr. (Mrs.) Edwinah Amah Co-Editor: Dr. Ukoha Ojiabo Associate Editors Prof. A. Ahiauzu Prof. Don Baridam Prof. Seth Accra Jaja Asso. Prof. Godwin I. Umoh Prof. Okey Onuchuku Prof. B.E. Okoli Prof. (Mrs.) Bene Willie Abbey Prof. (Mrs.) A.I. Hart Prof. (Mrs.) Nnena F. Peterside Prof. Boma Afiesimama Prof. Francis Sikoki Prof. I.J. Agiobenebo Prof. P. Ezekiel Hart Dr Ellis Beteck Dr Ayodele Julius Alade Fortress Educational Consultancy Services Limited Proceedings of the Second Conference on Human Capital Development Vol. 2 No. 2 2015 Editorial Board Editor: Dr. (Mrs.) Edwinah Amah Co-Editor: Dr. Ukoha Ojiabo Dr. (Mrs.) Edwinah Amah: Department of Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Port Harcourt. Dr. Ukoha Ojiabo: Department of Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Port Harcourt. Prof. A. Ahiauzu: FacultyShow MoreRelatedEffects of Human Capital on Maize Production in Ghana Essay1555 Words   |  7 Pagesgrowth in agriculture is therefore an important element for economic growth and development. Yet, growth in this sector has been slow. According to the World Bank (1989), agricultural growth for the continent from 1980 to 1989 averaged only 1.8% per year. Therefore, â€Å"improving this growth rate is of increasing concern for both governments and international organizations† (Pinckney 1995). 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