TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION
APPROVAL ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS iv
LIST OF TABLES vii
LIST OF ABBREVIATION AND ACRONYM viii
ABSTRACT ix
CHAPTER ONE I
INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Background Information 1
1.1.1 Historical background 1
1.1.2 Theoretical Scope 3
1.1.3 Conceptual background 3
1.1.4 Contextual Background 4
1.2 Problem Statement 4
1.3 General Research Objective 5
1.4 Research Questions 5
1.5 Research Hypothesis 5
1.6 Scope of the Study 5
1.6.1 Geographical Scope
1.6.2 Time Scope 6
1.7 Significance of the Study 6
CHAPTER TWO 8
LITERATURE REVIEW 8
2.1 Introduction 8
2.2 Theoretical Review 8
2.2.1 Human Capital Theory 8
2.2.2 Neo-classical Theory 9
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2.2.3 Going beyond neoclassical theory .11
2.2.4 The Classical Theory of Unemployment 12
2.2.5 The extent to Which Education Prepare Youth for Self-Employment 12
2.2.6 Ways for Solving Unemployment Problem In Uganda 14
2.3 Conceptual Framework 15
CHAPTER THREE 16
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 16
3.1 Introduction 16
3.2 The Study Area 16
3.2.1 Geographical Location 16
3.2.2 Climatic Condition 16
3.2.3 Topographical Characteristic of Uganda 17
3.3 Research Design 17
3.4 Data Types and Sources of Data 17
3.5 Data Collection Method 18
3.6 Data Processing 19
3.7 Data Analysis 19
3.8 Reliability Consideration 20
3.9 Validity Consideration 20
CHAPTERFOUR 21
ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION OF RESULTS 21
4.1 Introduction 21
4.2. Hindrance toward Employment 21
4.3 What Should the Government Do to Solve Youth Unemployment9 22
4.4 Employers Perception about Youth Unemployment 23
4. 5 The Reasons for Recruiting the Adults than Youths 23
4.6 The Extent to Which Education Prepare Youth for Self-Employment 24
4.7 The Strategies Which Institutions Use To Prepare Students for the World of Work 25
4.8 Ways to Solve Youth Unemployment Problem in Uganda 26
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CHAPTER FIVE .29
SUMMARY, DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 29
5.1 Summary 29
5.2 Discussion 29
5.3 Conclusion 30
5.4 Recommendations 31
REFERENCES 33
APPENDICES 35
Appendix 1: Questionnaire for Youths 35
Appendix 2: Questionnaire for Employers 38
Appendix 3: Questionnaire for Teachers 39
ABSTRACT The objective of this study is to assess the determinants of unemployment in Uganda using Kansanga town as a case study. The study addresses the four specific objectives, to explore youths’ views on what they identify as necessary for them to be employed, to examine employer’s perception about what they consider to be the root cause for youth unemployment, to determine the extent to which education in Uganda prepares youth for self-employment and to propose the ways for solving youth unemployment problem in Uganda. Questionnaire and interview were used to solicit information from 100 respondents. SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solution) was employed to analyze quantitative data, while qualitative data were subjected to thematic analysis. Study findings reveal that although job opportunities are few, youths blame the current education curriculum, saying it is too theoretical and do not expose students to necessary practical, skills to employ themselves. They also point to corruption and nepotism practiced by employers which they believe hinders competent youths from accessing employment. Employers on their side believe that youths, unlike adults have no necessary experience and competence needed in the world of work. - The study recommends, among the following to emphasize more on practical training in each stage of learning should be insisted, to improve quality of education, to introduce entrepreneurship training in each school and college is important to develop creativity and innovativeness in students. Government should fight against corruption, - to allow fair play in the access to employment.
ALBERT, K (2022). Determinant’s of Unemployment in Uganda a Case Study of Kansanca Town. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/determinant-s-of-unemployment-in-uganda-a-case-study-of-kansanca-town
ALBERT, KAMUKAMA "Determinant’s of Unemployment in Uganda a Case Study of Kansanca Town" Afribary. Afribary, 26 Aug. 2022, https://afribary.com/works/determinant-s-of-unemployment-in-uganda-a-case-study-of-kansanca-town. Accessed 03 May. 2024.
ALBERT, KAMUKAMA . "Determinant’s of Unemployment in Uganda a Case Study of Kansanca Town". Afribary, Afribary, 26 Aug. 2022. Web. 03 May. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/determinant-s-of-unemployment-in-uganda-a-case-study-of-kansanca-town >.
ALBERT, KAMUKAMA . "Determinant’s of Unemployment in Uganda a Case Study of Kansanca Town" Afribary (2022). Accessed May 03, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/determinant-s-of-unemployment-in-uganda-a-case-study-of-kansanca-town