Browsing Master of Arts in Development Studies (NGO Management, Development, Microfinance, Education) by Issue Date
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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 investigation into the causes of poor performance in primary leaving examinations in Adjumani district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2007-08)A study to establish the causes of poor performance in Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) in Adjumani district was conducted by the researcher using a case study strategy. Two primary schools were purposively selected ... -
The impact of counseling on the reintegration of formerly abducted persons (FAPS) in the community in Lamwo county, Kitgum district.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2007-10)This report is based on a research conducted in Lamwo County in Kitgum district on the subject of Return and Reintegration. It focused on the Impact of counseling on the reintegration of Formerly Abducted Persons (FAPS) ... -
Assessing the functionality of the sub county farmers’ fora in the demand for agricultural advisory services
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2007-11)The study was conducted to assess the functionality of the sub county farmers’ fora under the NAADS programme. It focussed at assessing the organisational and the technical capacity of the sub county farmers’ fora in ... -
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 impact of commercialization of bride price on women’s rights
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2008-10)This study examined the impact of the commercialization of bride price on the rights of women in west Moyo County, in Moyo district. The study was prompted from the need to explore why bride price is being commercialized ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Recovery and reintegration exploring opportunities and challenges to landmine survivors’ livelihood strategies in Gulu district, Northern Uganda.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2009-08)This research investigated landmine survivors’ recovery and reintegration strategies in five sub-counties of Gulu district Northern Uganda. The major objective of the study was to investigate the challenges and ... -
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 ... -
Effects of environmental insecurity on Agro- pastoralist communities
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2010-09)This dissertation is based on a research carried out among agro-pastoralists in Ngariam sub county in Katakwi district to establish the effects of the environmental insecurity on the lives of agro pastoralists. Basing ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The analysis of government of Uganda efforts to reduce poverty as a measure to ensure household food security
(2011-09)Reduction of household poverty and improvement of food security is one of the Uganda government’s national development agenda through the PEAP programme. Though a lot of government’s efforts have been placed in improving ...
