Development Studies Research Papers/Topics

Traditional Leaders in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution in Ogaden Region, Ethiopia

ABSTRACT This study sets out to further investigate that the role played by traditional leaders in peace building and conflict resolutionin Ogaden region as well as the challenge that traditional ledears face in participating of peace building and conflict resolution in Ogaden region, Ethiopia The study was guided by the following research objectives; the profile of the respondents in terms of: age, gender, level educational and work experience, the first objective was to determine the to det...

Economic Development and Employment Generation in The Private Sector in Mogadishu, Somalia

ABSTRACT This study investigated on economic development and employment generation in the private sector in Mogadishu, Somalia. This study was guided by the following objectives: i) to determine the nature of economic development in the private sector in Mogadishu, Somalia; ii) to find out the level of employment generation within the private sector in Mogadishu, Somalia; and to establish the relationship between economic development and employment generation in the private sector in Mogadis...

Management Challenges Faced by Ngos in Provision of Social Services to the HIV/AIDS Infected Persons in Nsambya Hospital Home Care

ABSTRACT This study seeks to investigate the management challenges faced by NGOs in provision of social services to the HIV/AIDS infected persons. It also reveals the most key actors involved in the provision of all kinds of assistance to the HIV/AIDS patients. The study reveals the most appropriate ways used to reduce on management challenges faced by NGOs. The study also shows clearly the social services offered by NGOs to the HIV/AIDS patients as well as social problems faced by them in t...

Challenges Faced by Women in Domestic Solid Waste Management in Lubowa-Seguku Parish.

ABSTRACT In order to understand women’s struggle for political independence and other freedoms in Uganda in particular, and Africa at large, it is important to first identify factors which hinder them (women) from freely taking part in the government of their choice right from grassroot levels. This study employed a documentary and descriptive model to investigate the reasons for the low participation of women in politics in Uganda particularly and the globe in general. The results indicate...

The Civil Society Organizations and Peace Building Reconciliation in Somalia

ABSTRACT In the absence of central state or meaningful international intervention, the Somali people have represented and organized themselves and individuals, and organizations have taken on many of the traditional roles of the state, filling the vacuum in service provision and opening channels of debate. The statement of the problem was Violence is the most important factor limiting the ability for civil society to play a meaningful contribution in peace building process and reconciliation...

Employment and Women’s Empowerment for Non Govermental Organizations in Mogadihu, Somalia

ABSTRACT This study explores the relationship between women’s empowerment and employment in Mogadishu Somalia. The study was guided by the following research objectives; the first objective was to determine the profile of the respondents in terms of: age, gender, highest educational qualification, and work experience and the second and third objective was to determine the level of employment and the level of women’s empowerment of the selected local NGO5 and the fourth objective was the r...

Governance and Clan Conflicts On the Socio-Economic Development in Baidoa District Somalia

ABSTRACT This study was undertaken to carry out an investigation on governance and clan conflicts containment in Baidoa. Somalia. The objectives of the study were To determine the effectiveness of governance structures in Somalia, to determine the causes of ethnic conflicts in Somalia and to determine the signiflcant relationship between governance and the clan conflicts in Somalia. The study employed descriptive correlation study design which involved both qualitative and quantitative approa...

Local Governance and Conflict Management. A Case of Baidoa District, Somalia

ABSTRACT This study investigated governance and conflict management in Baidoa, Somalia. The following objectives guided the study: i) to find out the extent of governance in Baidoa, Somalia; ii) to determine the extent of conflict management in Baidoa, Somalia; and iii) to establish the relationship between governance and conflict management in Baidoa, Somalia. The study employed descriptive correlational design. Data was collected using questionnaires. Pearson correlation (r) was used to est...

Staff Awareness About Gender Mainstreaming and Its Implementation in Hodan District, Mogadishu, Somalia

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to examine how staff awareness influences gender mainstreaming in Hodan District, Mogadishu, Somalia, The study objectives were to investigate staff awareness about gender mainstreaming, explore how staff implements gender mainstreaming, examine the effects of staff awareness on gender mainstreaming implementation and to examine challenges faced in implementing gender mainstreaming. The study employed a descriptive research design based on mixed approache...

Spousal Sexual Violence and the Rights of Women in Central Region of Uganda

Abstract The prevalence of sexual violence in Uganda is a major concern, especially in the era of HIV/AIDS. According to the UDHS 2006 national figures, about 36 percent of women who have experienced sexual violence, the first experience of violence occurred at age 15-19. 18 percent was below the age of 15. Levels of sexual violence were highest in the Central Region of Uganda. The main objective of the study was to establish the determinants of sexual violence among women in the Central regi...

Climate Variability and Household Food Security in Masisi, North Kivu Province, Dr Congo

ABSTRACT This study assessed the influence of climate variability on household food security in Masisi, North Kivu Province, DR.Congo. The following objectives guided the study: i) to assess the impact of climate variability on the food availability of the households in Masisi, DRC; ii) to evaluate the impact of climate variability on food accessibility of the households in Masisi, DRC; and iii) to assess the impact of climate variability on food utilization of the households in Masisi, DRC; ...

The Contribution of Local Leaders in Conflict Resolution and Peace Building in Mogdishu Somalia

ABSTRACT The study investigated the contribution of local leaders in conflict resolution and peace building in Mogadishu Somalia; it was intended to identify the contribution of Somali local leaders in conflict resolution and peace building in Mogadishu, Somalia. Specifically identify the strategies used by local leaders in peace building process in Mogadishu, Somalia, to investigate the challenges face local leaders in conflict resolution and peace building process in Mogadishu, Somalia. The...

The Role of NGOS in the Development and Integration of Batwa People into Local Communities in Muko Sub-County Kabale District

ABSTRACT The study was carried out on the role of NGO5 in the development and integration of Batwa people into local communities in Muko Sub-countY, Kabale district. The main objectives of the study were to assess the role that NGOs were playing in the development and integration of Batwa people, the challenges they face in trying to do their work and the challenges that the Batwa people face in their new areas of settlement. The study employed a descriptive research design to describe the is...

The Effects of Training and Development on Employees Performance Case Study of Mtn Uganda, Kampala District

ABSTRACT The study entitled "the effects of training and development on employee's performance" was carried out at MTN Uganda-Kampala District, located in Central Uganda. It was intended to determine the relationship between training and development of employees and their performance at work. The study was guided by four objectives. The first one was to investigate the benefits of training and developing employee to a company. The second, one, was to find out the relationship between employee...

The Contribution of Ngos on Family Welfare: Case Study of Francois Xavier Bagnoud (Fxb) Nyarugenge District Rwanda

ABSTRACT 1is study determines "The contribution ofNGOs on Family Welfare: A case study ofFram;;ois ,vier Bagnoud (FXB) Nyarugenge District-Rwanda". The purpose of the study was to examine : contribution ofFXB in family welfare in Nyarugenge District-Rwanda. This study employed ase study design to identify the contribution of FXB on beneficiaries' welfare. Questionnaire I stratified method were used to obtain data. Frequency and percentages mere the statistical ttment were utilized. achieve ob...


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