Causes Of Poverty! Development In Wakiso District A Case Study Of Gayaza

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out to examine the causes of poverty in Wakiso district.

There is a relationship between redundancy and poverty among the people of

Gayaza. The researcher focused on the proper utilization of resources and

foreign aid.

A longitudinal design was developed to compile secondary data from Gayaza

among others from 2006 — 2007. The data was analyzed using Pearson

correlation co-efficient which measured the strength and direction between the

independent and dependent variables.

The findings showed that due to random for example among the people of

Gayaza, production was in a decline. The results showed a positive significant

improvement in the private sectors showed a positive relationship between the

rich and the poor. The poor can now concentrate on some small scale

businesses.

The study concluded that a high concentration on private sectors, small scale

businesses and faithfulness of the government organizations can eliminate

poverty among the people of Gayaza.

The study therefore recommended that for the elimination of poverty, people

should be employed such that they can earn a better living.