Abstract This study focused on establishing the impact of Capital Structure on the performance of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Uganda with a case study of Kampala district. Conceptually, a framework was developed by the researcher from the available literature relating to capital structure and performance of MFIs. A cross sectional research design was adopted and data was collected from both primary and secondary sources. The independent variable of the study was capital structure with...
SYNOPSIS Housing problems on earth can be traced to the time when God evicted Adam and Eve from the garden of Eden, because of their sin. This project is aimed at evaluating housing problems in Ibadan, Oyo state. Many theories were reviewed in other to get more facts on this research work. Data were collected by administering questionnaires to selected population located in Sango East of Ibadan. The reseacher identified the different types of housing and housing problem in the study area, f...
ABSTRACT Tanzania is among the few countries in the world endowed with vast range of tourist attractions. The tourism industry is Tanzania’s greatest success story since the introduction of free market economy in 1990s. Despite its impressive recent economic performance, Tanzania remains a poor country. The purpose of this study was therefore to assess the effects of tourism investments on poverty reduction in rural communities in Serengeti district. The specific objectives were to: identi...
TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION ....................................................................... iACKNOWLEDGMENT ....................................................... iiACRONYMS ..................................................................... iii·r ABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................... ivCHAPTER ONE ........................................................ 11.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................... I1.1 DEFINITION O...
ABSTRACT The study on contribution of CDI TASAF in the reduction of poverty was conducted in Zanzibar Urban West Region. Specifically, the study aimed at assessing community awareness on the process of implementation of the TASAF projects; to determine the contribution of TASAF on initiation and implementation of community development initiative (CDI) projects; to determine the contribution of TASAF projects on improving the standard of living of the community and lastly to assess people’s...
ABSTRACT The study was conducted in Pongwe area. A total of 240 respondents who were drawn from Pongwe residents were selected to participate in the study. The study findings portrayed that the poverty has great impact on education The investigations during the study revealed that the main cause of poverty was lack of employment and other sources of income. This was depicted by 85% of the respondents who said that education was affected by the economic background of the students to large ext...
Global debates on social protection have raised concerns about the appropriateness of the targeting approach for better inclusion. This study contributes to these debates by exploring the specific challenges associated with the targeting mechanism adopted by the Ghana Livelihood Empowerment against Poverty (LEAP) program within the Upper West Regional program district of Wa Municipality of Ghana. Qualitative data on beneficiaries’ perceptions and experiences with the LEAP programme were col...
Abstract/Overview Since 1990, more than 1.1 billion people have moved out of extreme poverty globally. Africa is the poorest, with 28 of the world‟s poorest countries, and more than half of the world‟s poor, living in Sub-Sahara. Kenya is ranked eighth globally and sixth in Africa, among countries with the largest number of people living in extreme poverty with 29% (14.7 million) of its population consuming less than $1.90 (Sh197) per day or Kshs 5,910 monthly. Marsabit County, poverty i...
ABSTRACT The main purpose of the study was to examine how governance and poverty reduction have been enhanced through decentralisation, with the view to informing future strategies. The study combined different methodologies including a review of existing and relevant data, and qualitative methods such as focus group discussions, and key informant interviews. Data collected during this study were electronically recorded, transcribed, thematically clustered, and reduced to a useable state. T...
ABSTRACT The study investigated accessing the effectiveness of livelihood empowerment against poverty to the reduction of child labour in the Ningo-Prampram District in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Using a written questionnaire and an open-ended interview guide, the researcher surveyed a sample population of 120 respondents and investigated the effectiveness of livelihood empowerment against poverty to the reduction of child labour in Ningo-Prampram District. The study employed the mixe...
ABSTRACT The study investigated the contribution of the Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA) microcredit to household poverty reduction; taking Majengo area in Dodoma Municipal as a case study. The researcher used both primary and secondary data collection methods. The study came up with several conclusions. That FINCA offers several services but lending is the highly preferred service. Other services include money transfer, insurance and savings. Moreover, the accessibi...
The need for transparency has made a beautiful mirror of a point ushered into the research plane. The issues detected were overtly accepted and are all being worked on vivaciously. The spirit of error detection in health management practice is one that usually humours the principal since all health odds go through them to get treated. However, the subordinate point has been made and the bridge is being built across the sea of impunity and workers' pride. Thanks to the approachability that is ...
ABSTRACT The study was conducted in Dodoma Rural and Kongwa districts both from Dodoma region in 2007 and the number of respondents was 160. This study aimed at examining the impact of micro finance institutions on poverty reduction among smallholder farmers. The paper focused on SACCOS’ beneficiaries to know whether the credit provided have helped them to move out of poverty and the extent to which that has been done. This is because many have hailed microfinance as an effective means of ...
ABSTRACT A Social History of Childhood in Mwenezi district is a detailed study of human evolution from birth to puberty. The Zimbabwean definition of a child as anyone below the age of 18 was used in this research. For the sack of knowing who are the Hlengwe the researcher starts by giving the History of the Hlengwe. First chapter gives a full detailed research about the origins, migrations, effects of Mfecane on Hlengwe societies, coming of colonialism and economic disempowerment of the Hlen...
ABSTRACT Our focus is on the global economic recession that is threatening to d ea! a m ajar blow to the African continent, already reeling under poverty and disease. While Western governments are preparing packages to bail out distressed companies in their home countries, the state of affairs in Africa is rather gloomy as the continent relies heavily on foreign aid. A recession can only worsen the situation for the already burdened continent hence the need for continued support from Western ...