Development Studies Research Papers/Topics

The Effects Of Domestic Violence On The Behavior And Welfare Of The Children In Kasese, Uganda

ABSTRACT The study aimed at establishing the effects of domestic violence on the behavior and welfare of the children in Kasese in Uganda.The problem was the persistentdomestjc violation of behavior and welfare of the children and therefore, to assess the effects of domestic violence on the behavior and child welfare in Kasese and find out the way forward to solve the prevailing violation. The objectives of this study were; to establish the different forms of domestic violence and child abuse...

The Effects Of Stigma On The Lives Of People With Disability: A Case Study Of Entebbe Municipality -wakiso District Uganda

The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of stigma on the lives of PWDs in Entebbe municipality particularly in Kitooro and Entebbe central divisions, all found in Wakiso District central Uganda. The objectives of the study were as follows: o To find out the forms of stigma faced by PWDs in Entebbe municipality. o To analyze the causes of stigma facing PWDs in Entebbe municipality. o To find out how stigma affects the lives of PWDs in Entebbe community. The study took a form of d...

The Role Of Faith-based Organisations In Hiv/Aids Prevention, Care And Support In Uganda A Case Study Of Kamwokya Christian Caring Community

The now over two decades of the existence of the HIV/AIDS pandemic have brought into play a number of actors undertaking numerous interventions to combat its effect. Among the actors have been faith based organizations, local and international, big and small, who have been working patiently, compassionately, and effectively for years in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support. To some players in the field of HIV/AIDS, FBOs have done more harm than good, and criticisms over their work have for y...

The Influence Of Climate Change On Food Security In Uganda: Case Study Of Lwamaggwa Sub County, Rakai District

ABSTRACT The study focused on the Impact of climate change on food security in central Uganda, a case study of Lwamagwa sub-county in Rakai district. Issues of climate change depends on various factors but this study specifically focused; on indicators of climate change in Lwamaggwa sub county; assess how climate change affect food security in Lwamaggwa Sub County; to examine the challenges of climate change in Lwamaggwa Sub County and to identify possible measures that can be taken to impro...

Ploblems Of Improving Agricultural Technology In Peasantry Societies In Uganda

Abstract the study was about the problems of improving agricultural technology in peasantry societies in uganda; a case study of Ngetta sub county, lira district. The study was based on the following three objectives; to establish modernisation strategies of improving agricultural technology in peasantry societies, to establish the problems affecting modernisation strategy in peasantry societies and to examine the relationship between agriculture modernisation and food production in peasantry...

The Impact Of Faith Based Organization In Hiv/Aids Care And Support In Kamwokya, Kampala

ABSTRACT  The study sought to examine the impact of faith based organizations in HIV/AIDS and support in Kamwokya, Kampala. The study objectives were; to identify the impact of healing by faith based organization towards HIV/AIDS care and support in Kamwokya, Kampala, to establish the impact of prevention and HIV testing by faith based organization towards HIV/AIDS care and support in Kamwokya, Kampala and to examine the impact of social support by faith based organization towards HIV/AIDS c...

Female Genital Mutilation (Fgm) And Health Of Women In Sipi Subcounty Kapchorwa District

ABSTRACT This was conducted to find out the impact of FGM on young women’s health. Questionnaire was used to collect the data. The purpose of the study was to investigate the impacts of FGM on young women’s health. The objective I of the study was to “find out the purpose of FGM and it was found that FGM is practiced for the purpose of cultural identity and initiation of women into adulthood /complete woman. Objective II ought to “find out the effects of the FGM practice and it was f...

Political Decentralization And Social Service Deli Very In Wamala Sub-county, Wakiso District Uganda

The study titled “Political decentralization and social service delivery” aimed at investigating the influence of Political decentralization on social service delivery in Wamala Sub-County -Wakiso District. The objectives of the study were, to determine the role ofPolitical decentralization on the social service delivery in Wamala Sub-County -Wakiso District, to determine the problems facing Political decentralization while delivering services to the service delivery, to identify strat...

The Negative Effects Of Cultural Habits On Women’s Economic Particaption In Development In Istnya Town In Kenya

Abstract The study set out to establish the negative effects of cultural habits on women’s economic participation in development. The study was conducted at Isinya town in Kenya. The study followed the objectives of the study. A cross sectional study design was used. Data was collected from 100 respondents who were systematically selected. Data was collected using a self administered questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS to get descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that there was n...

The Rate Of Infant And Child Mortality Among The Illiterate Communities Of Nebbi District

ABSTRACT ~his research report under the topic “The rate of infant and child Mortality imong the illiterate communities of Nebbi District.” Was aimed at the main bjective of finding out the relationship between illiteracy and child mortality n Nebbi District. It had the specific objective as follows; to find out the causes f child mortality in Nebbi District,to find out the possible solution to the )roblem of the infant and child mortality in Nebbi. The researcher used a ample size of 52 ...

An Assessment of the Impact Of Non-Governmental Organisations In Improving Economic Welfare Of People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHAS) A Case Study of Health Need Uganda In Nadunget Sub Coun

Background HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection has now spread to every country in the world. Statistics show that approximately 40 million people are currently living with HIV infection, and an estimated 25  million have died from  this disease.  The scourge or HIV  has been particularly devastating in sub-Saharan Africa and South Africa, but, infection rates in other countries remain high. In the  United  States. approximately  1 million  people are currently infected.  Her...

The Violation Of Child Rights And The Status Of Children In Displacement Camps Of Northern Uganda A Case Study Of Pabbo Camp Gulu District

ABSTRACT The research carried out on “The violation of child rights and the status of children in displacement camps of Northern Uganda” was aimed at establishing human right violations committed against children in the Pabbo camp in Gulu. The focus of the research also analyzed the socio-economic needs of children in IDP camps of Pabbo, Gulu district. The investigation was also based on the metrics relevant to the rights of children and the effective mechanisms required safeguarding thei...

The influence of monitoring and evaluation on academic performance of upe schools: a case of nkondo sub-county buyende district.

ABSTRACT This research report on the influence of monitoring and evaluation on academic performance of UPE schools was carried out in Nkondosubcounty, Buyende districtUganda, its specific objectives included to identify the maj or areas monitored in UPE schools in Nkondosubcounty, examine the significance of monitoring and evaluation in academic performance of schools in Nkondosubcounty, assess the causes of poor performance of pupils in UPE schools in Nkondo sub-county and to come up with p...

Local Government And Poverty Alleviation In Nabutiti Parish, Makindye Division, Of Kampala, Uganda

One of the highest priorities of international development is to reduce~poverty. In recent years, the definition of poverty has evolved together with a better understanding of the nature of poverty itself and its underlying determinants. In 1990, the World Bank’s World Development Report gave a key role to poverty reduction in development by integrating in its definition of poverty not only low income, but also ‘capabilities’, such as health, education and nutrition, and by stressin...

The Impacts Of Hiv/Aids On Children In Northern Uganda, A Case Study Of Gulu Municipality, Gulu District

ABSTRACT HIV/ AIDS has the potential to create severe economic impacts in many African countries. It is different from most other diseases because it strikes people in the most productive age. According to an article that appeared in the New Vison Newspaper on May 25th 2010 written by Chris Ocowun, there is an upsurge inv HIV/AIDS prevalence in Gulu district from 9.4% in 2008, to 16% in 2009, with Gulu Municipality health sub-district leading with 22.1 %. The pandemic HIV virus and the su...


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