AN EVALUATION OF TECHNICAL AID CORPS PROGRAMME

AN EVALUATION OF TECHNICAL AID CORPS PROGRAMME

Abstract:

This study was carried out with a view to evaluating the (Technical Aid Corps Programme. The study was specifically aimed at finding out whether TAC programme is achieving its stated objectives or not, what is the impact of the programme on Nigeria’s Foreign policy and the problems and the prospects of the programme. In carrying out the study, the researcher was limited to secondary sources like, official documents, books, seminar papers, journals and oral interviews. The materials from these sources were extensively used to evaluate TAC programme. In the course of the study, it was found that since its inception in 1987, the programme has been providing man-power Aid to ACP countries. The acceptability of the programme by hoi h the recipient countries and the Corps member volunteers have shown that the programme is achieving its objectives. In addition, the programme is indeed, not only is vital tool of implementing Nigeria’s foreign policy but an instrument used by Nigeria to achieve economic and social interest as well. The programme is besieged with numerous’problems that is hampering its smooth and effective implementation.

AN EVALUATION OF TECHNICAL AID CORPS PROGRAMME