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The impact of donor/aid funding on poverty eradication in Uganda: case study African development foundation
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2006-09-01)This dissertation explores the impact of donor/aid funding on poverty eradication in Uganda, focusing on the African Development Foundation (ADF) as a case study. introduction to Uganda's socio-economic context, ... -
An assessment of the effectiveness of radio programmes in civic education in Kampala district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2008-08-01)The research assessed the effectiveness of radio programmes in civic Education in Kampala. The assessment used a systems analysis conceptual framework, which concentrated on measuring how effective the inputs, process ... -
The role of private security companies in the development process in Uganda; case study: Kampala district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2008-10-01)Uganda is one of the countries in Africa which have embraced the privatisation of security. Whereas the private security industry has penetrated most sectors of Uganda’s economy, there seems to be little understanding ... -
An exploration of knowledge, attitude and practise (kap) of parents and guardians regarding male pre-puberty circumcision as a measure for reducing hiv/aids transmission in kampala
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2008-10-01)The purpose of this study was to explore the knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) of parents and guardians regarding male pre-puberty circumcision as a measure for reducing HIV/AIDS transmission in Kampala. A ... -
Effectiveness of the partnership between Tororo District Local Government and Plan Uganda in enhancing access to the right to Health services in Tororo County health sub-district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2009-10-01)The study was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of the partnership between Tororo District Local Government and Plan Uganda in enhancing access to the right to heath services in Tororo County Health Sub District ... -
The challenges of re-integrating and rehabilitating formerly abducted girl child mothers in northern Uganda; case study: Kitgum Women Peace Initiative
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2009-10-01)This study report highlights the challenges of re-integrating and rehabilitating formerly abducted girl child mothers in Northern Uganda with an emphasis on Kitgum Women Peace Initiative (KIWEPI). It was based on a ... -
The contribution of the Millennium Village Project (MVP)to the socio-economic transformation of communities; case study: Ruhiira Village, Isingiro district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2010-01-01)The study assessed the contribution of the Millennium Village Project to the socio-economic transformation of communities with a case study of Ruhiira, Isingiiro District in South Western Uganda. The specific objectives ... -
An assessment of low functionality of protected water points and attainment of millennium development goal 7: case study Kapelebyiong sub county in Amuria district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2010-09-01)The study highlights key findings of low functionality of protected water sources and analysed existing community mechanisms established to foster attainment of MDG target on water in Kapelebyong Sub-County in Amuria ... -
Assessing factors influencing hygiene and sanitation practices in Soroti district: case study Arapai sub - county
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2010-09-01)A lot of resources have been sunk into the water and sanitation sector by various actors; Government, local and international Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to improve the water, hygiene and sanitation situation ... -
Deforestation and livelihoods: examining the effects of deforestation on rural livelihoods; case study: Maliba sub-county, Kasese district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2010-09-01)Deforestation means reduction or loss of the biological and economic productivity of forests and woodlands resulting from land use or combination of processes arising from human activities. Forests are important habitats ... -
Impact of sedentarisation on food security among pastoralists in Rengen sub county, Kotido district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2010-10-01)The Jie pastoralists in Rengen sub-county had for many decades been food self sufficient having successfully responded to the increasing social, economic, political and climatic shocks through economic diversification ... -
Assessment of the contribution of local council courts in the administration of justice in Amuru district; case study: Pabbo sub-county
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2010-10-01)The research assessed Local Council Courts Administration of Justice and set out to answer three specific issues: LC Courts‟ knowledge and understanding of roles and responsibilities, challenges faced by LC courts in ... -
Child labour and pupils’ academic performance; case study: selected primary schools of Nyendo Ssenyange division in Masaka district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2010-10-01)This study set out to establish how child labour affects pupil’s academic performance in selected primary schools of Nyendo Ssenyange Division in Masaka District. The study was guided by three research objectives these ... -
The causes and consequences of girl child drop out in acquiring basic education; case study: primary schools in Nyakyera sub-county, Ntungamo district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2010-10-01)Girl child education has been a major concern in the development discourse. This study was carried out to assess the causes and consequences of girl child drop out in acquiring basic education. The study was carried ... -
Parental participation and the quality of education in universal primary education (UPE) schools in Lira District a case study of selected schools in Barr sub-county
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2011-09-01)The major objective of the study was to examine the link between parental participation and the quality of education in UPE schools in Barr Sub County, Lira district. This was in an attempt to address the problem of ... -
Effects of child labour on girl- child education in primary schools: case study Ngetta sub-county, Erute county, Lira district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2011-09-01)This study aimed at assessing the effects of child labour on girl-child education in Ngetta sub county Lira District. It concerned girl- children below the age of 18years who were engaged /involved in child labour. The ... -
An assessment of the challenges faced by ordinary level students in science subjects; case study: selected rural and urban secondary schools in Mukono district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2011-10-01)The study was done to examine the challenges faced by ordinary level students in science subjects, how the challenges affect students’ performance and suggest possible solutions to the challenges. It was carried out ... -
Observance of human rights in Uganda, perceptions and challenges of enjoying human rights of prisoners: case study Morukatipe prison- Tororo district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2012-11-01)Due to the poor human rights state in Uganda’s prisons, this research investigation was carried out in Morukatipe to establish the state of Human rights in Morukatipe prison, Tororo District. The research investigated ... -
An assessment of the constraints to citizen participation in the decentralized budget process
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2013-09-01)This study assessed the constraints to citizen participation in the decentralized budget process in Kayunga Town Council with specific objectives of establishing the level of citizen participation in decentralized budget ... -
Observence of women’s rights: an examination of its effects on the quality-of-life; case study: Bukinda Sub County Kabale district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2013-09-01)The study on observance of women’s rights: an examination of its effects on the quality of life was carried in Bukinda Sub County, Kabale District South Western Uganda. It was because Gender equality and economic ...
