Effectiveness Of Decentralization Policy Towards Poverty Reduction In Uganda A Case Study Of Kalisizo Town Council Rakai District

The research was carried out in Kalisizo town Council Rakai district with a sole motive of giving out the role played by decentralization policy towards poverty reduction.

The research also established the factors which enhance the causes and effects of poverty to the population of Rakai district specifically Kalisizo Town Council. This included; establishing solutions to reduce poverty in the town council. Another important factor to note is that the research would bring out the hindrances to decentralization system of governance in reducing poverty.

During the research process, different methods of data collection were applied which included; questionnaires whereby information was got through structured questions containing both open and closed ended questions, observations which included fact finding missions whereby the research would observe the events in the actual sense by visiting the field, library research where it involved comparing notes or literature that was previously researched on a relevant field both local and international level.

Basing on the research findings it can be concluded that proper government policies are a prerequisite for the success of decentralization policy towards poverty reduction in Rakai district. In addition to that, residents in the district should be given the opportunity and freedom to participate in decision making concerning reduction of poverty, however this could be strongly enforced through use of local leaders who have access to reach the local people in time.