Development Studies Research Papers/Topics

An Investigation of Poverty Eradication and Women Participation in Community Development of Akalo Sub-County, Apac District Northern Uganda

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION APPROVAL DEDICATION iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv ACRONYMS viii CHAPTER ONE 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Background of the study 1 1.2 Statement of the Problem 3 1.3 Objectives of the study 4 1.4 Research Questions 4 1.5 Scope of the study 4 1.6 Significance of the study 5 1.7 Theoretical framework 5 1.8 Operational definition of key terms 6 CHAPTER T~~O 8 LITERATURE REVIEW 8 2.0 Introduction 8 2.1 Conceptual framework 8 2.2 Conceptualization of key terms ....

The Influence of Alcoholism on Agricultural Performance A Case Study of Artwotcek Sub County in Amolatar District

ABSTRACT The topic of the study was the impact of alcoholism on agricultural performance. The study  was conducted in Artwotcek Sub County in Amolatar District. The study was guided by three objectives: To assess causes of alcoholism on agricultural performance; To assess the effects of alcoholism on increasing agricultural performance; 3) To determine the possible solution to alcoholism on agricultural performance. The study used questionnaires to collect the required information. The rese...

The Livelihood Problems of Somali Refugees in Western Uganda, (Nakivale Refugee Settlements)

ABSTRACT The study was conducted in Nakivale Refugee Settlements in Western Uganda; the purpose of the study was to identify the livelihood problems of Somali refugees in Western Uganda (Nakivale Settlement). In the world today, millions of people endure war, genocide, famine and natural disasters. Often, they are forced to flee in search of safety, seeking temporary shelter until they can return home and rebuild their lives. But for many refugees and other displaced people, the homes they lo...

Civil Society Organizations and Modernization of Agriculture in Yambio County, Gbudwe State, South Sudan

ABSTRACT This study was done to assess the role of Civil Society Organizations in the modernization of agriculture in Yarnbio County and it was guided by the following research objectives; .to asses~ the level of agricultural production in Yambio County; to examine the activities of these CSOs aimed at modernizing agriculture in Yambio County and to analyze the challenges faced by them in the process ofmodernizing agriculture in Yarnbio County. The study employed a cross-sectional Survey desi...

Challenges of Human Rights Organizations in Promoting Human Rights: A Case Study of Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (Fhri) Kampala-Uganda

ABSTRACT The study looked at challenges of Human Rights Organizations in promoting Human Rights. It was carried out by Foundation for Human Rights Initiative, Kampala — Uganda. Its specific objectives were to find out the process through which the effectiveness of FHRI is evaluated, to identify the importance of impact assessment as far as FHRI is concerned and to investigate major challenges facing FHRI towards its effectiveness. It was also based on the views of various scholars through a...

Civil Society Organizations and Modernization of Agriculture in Yambio County, Gbudwe State, South Sudan

ABSTRACT  This study was done to assess the role of Civil Society Organizations in the modernization of agriculture in Yambio County and it was guided by the following research objectives; to assess the level of agricultural production in Yambio County; to examine the activities of these CSOs aimed at modernizing agriculture in Yambio County and to analyze the challenges faced by them in the process of modernizing agriculture in Yambio County. The study employed a cross-sectional Survey desi...

Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in Selected Private Institutions in Somaliland

ABSTRACT The study analyzed "gender equality and women empowerment in selected private institutions of Somaliland". The research study was guided with the following predetermined objectives: 1. To determine the level of gender equality in the selected private institutions 2. To analyze the level of women empowerment in the selected institutions 3. To identify whether there was significant differences between gender equality and women empowerment in the selected private institutions The study ...

Universal Primary Education and Academic Performance of Pupils in Selected Primary Schools of Masulita Sub-County Wakisodistrict, Uganda

ABSTRACT This study established the relationship between Universal primary education and academic performances of pupils’ in Masulita Sub County Wakiso district Uganda. Specifically, the study wanted to establish (i) the relationship between teaching/learning resources (ii) teacher pupil ratio (ii) pupils’ attendance and academic performance of pupils in Masulita Sub County Wakiso district. The study was descriptive and co-relational in nature based on quantitative approach involving 52 t...

Local Governance and Conflict Resolution in Mogadishu, Somalia

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to determine the correlation between Local governance and conflict resolution in Mogadishu, Somalia. The study was guided by four objectives: To identify the Demographic characteristics of the respondents in terms of, Age, Gender, Level of education, Number of years worked, Marital Status (2) to determine the level of governance of locai administrators. (3) To determine the types of conflict resolution techniques adopted by the local administrators. (4) To ...

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...

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...

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...

Desertification and Rural Development in Akokoro Sub-County, Apac District. Uganda

ABSTRACT The study was carried out on desertification and rural development in Akokoro sub-county where by Akokoro sub-county was used as the case study. The study objectives included to establish the extent of desertification in Akokoro sub-county, to find out the extent of development in Akokoro sub-county, to establish if there is significant relationship between the level of desertification and the level of rural development. These guided the study and determined the data that the researc...


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