ABSTRACT This research project report presents a survey done on factors related to gender disparity and academic performance in mathematics among primary school pupils in Lelmokwo zone, Kosirai Division, Nandi North District of Kenya. The objectives of the study were to identify the factors that cause gender disparity in mathematics performance in primary schools among the pupils. These factors included lack ofrole models, poor teaching methods, teachers' qualifications, inadequate teaching ...
ABSTRACT Electricity is the major energy source used across the world, and Zanzibar is part of the world that is continuously using electricity for domestic purposes and in production activities. The study sought to examine the contribution of electricity on poverty reduction initiatives in Zanzibar. The following were the study objectives: to determine the rate of growth of electricity in the study areas, examine the existing poverty reduction initiatives in Zanzibar Urban West region, asse...
TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATIONAPPROVAL IDEDICATION IiACKNOWLEDGEMENT IvTABLE OF CONTENTS vLIST OF TABLES viiiLIST OF FIGURES ixLIST OF ABBREVIATIONS xDEFINITION OF TERMS xiABSTRACT xiiCHAPTER ONE 11.0. Introduction 11.2. Background ofthe study 11.3. Statement the problem 51.4. Research purpose 51.5. Research ol~jecfives s1.6. Research questions/thesis 61.7. Significance ofthe study 61.8. Scope ofthe study 6CHAPTER TWO 7LITERATURE REVIEW 72.4. Solutions to the problems 15CHAPTER THREE 18METHODOL...
TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION .1APPROVAL IDEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivLIST OF TABLES viiLIST OF FIGURESLIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ixDEFINITION OF TERMS xABSTRACT xiCHAPTER ONE 11 .1. Introduction 11.2. Background of the study i1.3. Statement the problem 51 .4. Research purpose 51.5. Research objectives 51 .6. Research questions/thesis 51.7. Significance of the study 61.8. Scope of the study 6CHAPTER TWO 7LITERATURE REVIEW 72.1. Introduction 72.2. Causes of poverty 72.3. Causes of school dropout 122...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted in Mpimbwe and Inyonga divisions in Rukwa region, Tanzania. It examined the contribution of community-based wildlife management (CBWM) to poverty reduction. Specifically the study intended to assess actors, benefit-sharing systems of CBWM, contribution of CBWM to local livelihoods and poverty reduction, the role of illegal use of Katavi National Park in poverty acceleration or deceleration and to identify strategies that would contribute to poverty redu...
ABSTRACT This research assesses the impact of ISALS in poverty reduction in Gokwe South by analyzing the operations, benefits and challenges of the funding methodology. The research uses methodological and data triangulation in an attempt to make an informed conclusion about ISALS as a mitigating strategy against poverty. The research goes a step further to evaluate the extent ISALs have reached the poorest. The research analyses Household Economic portfolios and loan portfolios of groups i...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out in four villages of Gairo division, Kilosa district, Morogoro Region to assess participation of rural communities in the national poverty reduction strategies. Focus group discussion and structured questionnaire were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics were used to obtain general characteristics of the study population. Bivariate and partial correlations of variables were used to describe the relationship between variables. Chi- square statistic te...
TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION APPROVAL DEDICATION iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ABSTRACT Vii CHAPTER ONE’ LO INTRODUCTION 1 1,1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY’ 1 1 .2 Statement of’ the problem 2 1 .3 Purpose of the study 2 1.4 Objective 1.4.1 Specific objectives 3 1.5 Scope of the study 3 1.6 Significance of the study 3 CHAPTER TWO -~ 2.0 Literature review 4 2.1 INTRODUCTION 4 2.2 Education system 4 2.3 Causes of poverty 6 2.4 Effects of poverty 7 2.5 Role of secondary education in poverty reduction 8 C...
ABSTRACT There have been a lot of cultural practices which are risky for transmission of zoonotic diseases which are practised by pastoral societies despite efforts to combat such practices. The general objective of this study was to determine cultural drivers of zoonotic diseases and their impact on poverty, whereas the specific objectives were to: (a) assess cultural practices which are risky for transmission of zoonotic diseases, (b) identify the commonest animal and human infectious disea...
TABLE OF CONTENTSACKNOWLEDGEMENTAPPROVALDEDICATIONDECLARATION .ivTABLE OF CONTENTS vLIST OF TABLESLIST OF FIGURES ixLIST OF ABBREVIATIONSDEFINITION OF TERMS xiABSTRACTCHAPTER ONE 11.0. Introduction1.2. Background of the study 11 .3. Statement the problem 51 .4. Research purpose 51 .5. Research objectives s1 .6. Research questions/thesis 61 .7. Significance of the study 61.8. Scope of the study 6CHAPTER TWO 7LITERATURE REVIEW 72.0. Introduction 72.1. Causes of poverty 7V2.2. Causes of school d...
ABSTRACT Successive Administration in Nigeria have been faced with the phenomenon of poverty and unemployment in Nigeria and various attempts have been made to tackle this problem. Bayelsa State is worst hit with this monster of unemployment and poverty in the state. This research is an attempt to evaluate the various measures put in place to eradicate poverty and the issue of unemployment in Bayelsa State. This research has X-rayed how skill acquisition was used as a tool for poverty reduct...
ABSTRACT The main objective of the study was to assess the contribution of Primary education on poverty reduction in Tanzania. Specifically, it provides an overview of education provided to pupils, and identifies subjects taught in primary schools linked to poverty reduction. Another objective besides were examining the contribution of primary education to poverty reduction, and to identify the challenges facing primary education in contributing to poverty reduction. The study employed interv...
ABSTRACT Poverty at the individual, household and community levels distorts and diminishes the capacity and capability to attain and live a life of well being. Its persistence presence and duration is a threat to national stability and global peace. Rwanda as a country has come to accept this fact and has adopted Vision 2020 Umurenge Program as a way of walking the people out of extreme poverty. The study was about the Implementation of Vision 2020 Umurenge program and reduction of extreme po...
TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION iAPPROVAL iiDEDICATION iiiACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivTABLE OF CONTENTS vLIST OF TABLES viiiLIST OF ACRONYMS ixABSTRACT xCHAPTER ONE 1INTRODUCTION 11.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 11.1 .2Theoretical Perspective of the study 31.1.3 Conceptual Perspective of the study 31.1.4 Contextual Perspective of the study 41.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM 51.3 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY 61.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS 61.5 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 61.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY 61.7 SCOPE OF THE STUDY 71.7.1 C...
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