TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION
APPROVAL
DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS V
LIST OF ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS ix
OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS OF KEY TERMS x
ABSTRACT xi
CHAPTER ONE 1
GENERAL 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
1.3.1 Main objective of the study 4
1.4 Specific objectives of the study 4
1.5 Research questions 5
1.6 Scope of the study 5
1.6.1 Content scope 5
1.6.2 Geographical scope 5
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1.6.3 Time scope .5
1.7 Significance of the study .5
CHAPTER TWO 7
LITERATURE REVIEW 7
2.0 Introduction 7
2.3.1 Concept of unemployment 7
2.5 Contribution of other factors influencing youth employment 8
2.5.1 Work experience 8
2.4.2 Youth financial inclusion and job creation 9
2.5.3 Government policies to enhance youth employment 11
2.5.4 Information, networks and connections among youth 14
CHAPTER THREE 16
METHODOLOGY 16
3.0 Introduction 16
3.1 Research design 16
3.2Areaofstudy 16
3.3 Study population 16
3.4 Sample size determination 17
3.5 Sampling 17
3.6 Data collection methods and instruments 17
3.6.1 Primary data collection instruments 18
3.6.2 Secondary data analysis 20
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3.7 Data processing and analysis .20
3.7.1 Data processing 20
3.7.2 Data analysis 20
3.8 Data measurement and quality assurance mechanisms 20
3.9 Ethical considerations 20
3.10 Limitations of the study 21
CHAPTER FOUR 22
DATA ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION AND DISCUSSIONOF
FINDINGS 22
4.0 Introduction 22
4.1: Background information of respondents 22
4.2 State of youth employment 26
4.3 Effectiveness of youth livelihood programme 33
4.5 Why did you choose the above mentioned sector7 38
4.8. Contribution of youth venture schemes 41
4.8.3 Contribution of financial institutions to youth employment 42
4.8.4 Contribution of media to youth employment 42
4.8.5 Contribution of family background to youth employment 43
CHAPTER FIVE 43
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 44
5.0 Introduction 44
5.1 Summary of findings 44
5.1.1 State of employment among youths in Iganga municipality 44
ABSTRACT The study assessed the influence of youths livelihood programme on youth employment in Iganga Municipality. The study focused on establishing the state of youth employment in Iganga municipality, assessing the effectivei~ess of youths livelihood programme in supporting youth employment in the Iganga municipality, and assessing the contribution of other factors in influencing youth employment in Iganga municipality. The study employed a descriptive research design. Cluster sampling and purposive sampling, and convenience sampling approaches were used to select the respondents of the study. A sample size of 300 respondents selected. Questionnaires, focus group discussion guides, interview guides and observation check list were the main tools used for collection of primary data. Counts from the collected data were made and translated into percentages which were majorly presented in tables. Basing on objective one; the study revealed that6l% of the respondents said they were employed, and 57.6% of the employed respondents worked in the informal sector. 58.8% of the respondents said they had part time job contracts, and 61% said they earned 300.000 UG Shs and below per month. According to the second objective, the study indicated that; 65.3% of the employed respondents said they worked in a private organization; 23.6% of them said they owned private businesses, and majority of them owned micro and small scale businesses which were predominantly in the service and manufacturing sectors. Basing on the third objective, the study indicated that 48.2% of the respondents said family background had greatest influence on youth employment; and 22.5% said they mainly relied on media to have access to job opportunities. The study recommends that; employers should be more flexible when recruiting fresh graduates. Their capabilities should not merely be judged basing on job experience, minimum wage policy can be adopted in the private sector to reduce the rate of exploitation, the government should revise its mode of levying taxes on newly established youth entrepreneurship projects, and policies for strengthening youth employment should be closely monitored to ensure effective implementation.
HANIFA, K (2022). Youths Livelihood Programme and Reduction of Youth Employment in Iganga Municipality. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/youths-livelihood-programme-and-reduction-of-youth-employment-in-iganga-municipality
HANIFA, KAYOGA "Youths Livelihood Programme and Reduction of Youth Employment in Iganga Municipality" Afribary. Afribary, 19 Jul. 2022, https://afribary.com/works/youths-livelihood-programme-and-reduction-of-youth-employment-in-iganga-municipality. Accessed 06 May. 2024.
HANIFA, KAYOGA . "Youths Livelihood Programme and Reduction of Youth Employment in Iganga Municipality". Afribary, Afribary, 19 Jul. 2022. Web. 06 May. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/youths-livelihood-programme-and-reduction-of-youth-employment-in-iganga-municipality >.
HANIFA, KAYOGA . "Youths Livelihood Programme and Reduction of Youth Employment in Iganga Municipality" Afribary (2022). Accessed May 06, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/youths-livelihood-programme-and-reduction-of-youth-employment-in-iganga-municipality