| dc.description.abstract | Youth unemployment in Uganda continues to be a significant challenge, especially in rural areas
like Adjumani. These districts face systemic obstacles such as inadequate education, poor
infrastructure, and agriculture decline due to climate change, which exacerbate the issue of
unstable informal employment. The Youth Livelihood Programme has shown short-term
successes in offering skills training and supporting entrepreneurship, but its long-term
effectiveness in creating career opportunities has not been thoroughly examined. This research
examined how well the Youth Livelihood Programme is working in Adjumani District by looking
at aspects like mentorship, the use of technology, promoting financial literacy, and the scalability
of policy.
The study used a convergent parallel design which was a mixed method approach where
quantitative and qualitative data were collected simultaneously but independently, analyzed
separately and then merged to compare, contrast and synthesize findings. The study employed a
mixed methods approach to analyze collected data. Quantitative data from structured
questionnaires were processed using Excel and SPSS, with descriptive statistics applied to identify
key trends and patterns. This deductive approach allowed for precise numerical measurement,
supporting the testing of predefined propositions
These results confirm the program’s effectiveness in providing relevant and adaptable training
experiences. Importantly, a substantial 98% of participants support formal partnerships with
employers, highlighting a crucial opportunity to align skill development with the job market's
needs. However, there are areas for improvement, as evidenced by 10% of participants expressing
dissatisfaction with partnerships and 6% disagreeing on the outreach's effectiveness, indicating a
need to enhance collaboration with stakeholders and engage participants more thoroughly.
To address these gaps, the study recommends institutionalizing long term support through alumni
networks and sector specific mentorship while bridging technology divides with affordable off
grid solutions. Financial system reforms should include youth friendly microloans and stronger
connections to formal institutions. Strengthening market linkages through employer partnerships
and incubation hubs could better align training with real world opportunities | en_US |
