Master of Arts in Development Studies (NGO Management, Development, Microfinance, Education) (Dissertations): Recent submissions
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Empowerment of indigenous communities for transformative participation in socio-economic development
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-02-01)The study was set out to assess the contribution of UOBDU in empowerment of indigenous communities for transformative participation in socio-economic development in Uganda. The objectives that guided the study are; ... -
Role of family in the prevention of adolescents’ repeat pregnancy
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-02-01)The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) proclaimed that children are entitled to special protection, care and assistance. The 1995 Uganda Constitution, Chapter IV, article 34 and Children’s ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Climate change and food security in Sironko district; case study: Buwalasi sub-county
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-10-01)The study aimed at assessing the Impact of Climate Change on Food Security in Sironko District; A case study of Buwalasi Sub County. The Specific Objectives included; To find out the state of Food Security, to assess ... -
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 ... -
Effectiveness of child advocacy campaigns in reducing child abuse in Uganda; case study: selected child NGOs in Lyantonde district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-04-01)Child advocacy is an important factor in child protection and overall child welfare. The overall objective of the study was to analyze the effectiveness of child advocacy campaigns on reducing child abuse in Uganda ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Human resource development: opportunities and challenges to organizational performance; case study: World Vision Kibaale programs
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-09-01)The study was carried out in order to assess the opportunities and challenges of Human Resource Development towards organizational performance with specific reference to World Vision Kibaale programs. The specific ... -
An assessment of the sustainability factors of Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (NUSAF 2) sub-projects; case study: Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (NUSAF 2) sub-projects in Lefori sub-county, Moyo district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-08-01)This study was set to assess sustainability factors of NUSAF 2 sub projects. It particularly contributes to the understanding of the economic factors, social factors and ecological factors of the sustainability of NUSAF ... -
Investigating the prevalence of gender-based violence; case study: Adjumani town council Adjumani district-Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-03-01)This research was undertaken to investigate the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Adjumani Town Council, Adjumani District – Uganda. The specific objectives of the study were; to establish the causes of ... -
Assessing the impact of United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) interventions in the education sector; case study: Juba County Central Equatoria state, South Sudan
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-10-01)Human resource is one important asset for every country and the only way a country can have quality human resource is by ensuring that its education sector is well developed and provides opportunity for every child to ... -
An assessment of the effect of NAADS on food security in Uganda; case study: Mukungwe sub-county, Masaka district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-10-01)This study assessed the effects of NAADS on food security in Uganda focusing on Mukungwe Sub-County, Masaka district. This study was guided by research objectives specifically identified as; assessing the effects of ... -
An exploration of the high rate of road accidents alongside massive deployment of traffic officers on the Masaka – Kampala highway
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-10-01)The study focused on the Exploration of the high rate of road Accidents despite massive deployment of traffic officers on Masaka – Kampala highway. The study objectives were to: find out the rate of road accidents on ... -
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 ... -
Impact of community participation on effective sustainable food security; case study: World Vision Food Security project in Bobi sub-county, Gulu district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2020-05-01)The research conducted was in Bobi Sub-County aimed at investigating the impact of community participation on sustainable food security. The specific objectives of the study were To assess the impact of community ... -
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 ...
