Development Studies Research Papers/Topics

Decentralization Policy and Sustainable Development in Muhanga, Rwanda

ncr This study established the relationship between decentralization policy and sustainable development in Muhanga district. Specifically, the study sought to determine (I) profile of the respondents, (ii) extent of decentralization policy, (iii) level of sustainable development, (iv) whether there was a significant relationship between decentralization and sustainable development. A descriptive correlation and descriptive comparative were used in the study; data were collected from 346 respo...

The Contribution of NGOs to The Welfare of Vulnerable Groups in Kapchorwa Municipality Kapchorwa District

ABSTRACT The NGOs contributed a lot towards the development of communities in particular Uganda. The study aimed at examining the contribution of NGOs towards the welfare of vulnerable groups in west division, Kapchorwa municipality, and Kapchorwa district. The specific objectives of the study were; to identify the NOOS operating in west division, Kapchorwa municipality, to examine the activities of the NGOS with respect to the vulnerable groups and their welfare; to analyze the challenges N...

The Domestic Violence On School Going Children in, Ntoroko District: (A Case Study of Rwebisingo Sub-County)

ABSTRACT The main objective of the study was to examine the effects of domestic violence on school going children. The study attempted to expose causes, kinds and perpetrators of domestic violence against children, and how the violence negatively affects schoolin~ victims; The study used ~~th qualitative and quantitative paradigms in which data was collected through questionnaires, oral interviews and focus group discussion. The study sampled adolescent students and adults in selected schools...

Rural Urban Migration and Unemployment in Bosaso Somalia

ABSTRACT This study examined the rural urban migration and unemployment of Bosaso in Puntland, Somalia. A self-made questionnaire is used to collect data in order to obtain four research objectives; 1) to determine the profile of the respondents, 2) to determine the level of rural urban migration, 3) to determine the level of unemployment 4) to establish if rural urban migration function is significantly correlated with unemployment. Key findings from the study were (1) the profile of the res...

Culture And Women Participation in Politics in Selected Government Institutions in Garowe Puntland Somalia

ABSTRACT This study examined the culture and women participation in politics in Garowe Puntland state of Somalia. A self made questionnaire is used to collect data in order to obtain four research objectives; 1) to identify the profile of the respondents, 2) To determine the level of women’s participation in politics in selected government institutions, 3) To examine the influence of culture on women participation in politics in selected government institutions, 4 To establish if there is a...

Employment Creation Strategies and Youth Unemployment in Berbera Somaliland

ABSTRACT The study sought to establish the relationship between employment creation strategies and youth unemployment in Berbera, Somaliland. The study was guided by three specific objectives, that included i) to assess the youth employment strategies in Berbera, Somaliland; ii) to assess the extent of youth unemployment in Berbera, Somaliland and (iii) determining the relationship between the relationship between employment creation strategies and youth unemployment in Berbera, Somaliland. T...

Ethno- Religious Conflicts and Local Development in Nigeria: A Case Study of Kaduna State.

ABSTRACT This study was conducted between the months of August-December 2017 to examine the different forms of ethno-religious conflicts and local development in Nigeria and also create awareness on the effects of ethno-religious conflicts and what should be done about it to avoid it. Ethno—religious and other forms of sectarian struggles and conflicts are on the rise recently in Nigeria. The return of democracy with accompanying respect for fundamental human rights seemed to have unleashed...

Motivation Practices and Employee Performance (A Case Study of Sembule Steel Mills Uganda Limited)

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between motivational practices and employee performance in Sembule Steel Mills Uganda Limited. The study was guided by three objectives including: To examine the role of motivational practices on employee performance in Sembule Steel Mills Uganda Limited, to examine the effect of motivational practices on employee performance in Sembule Steel Mills Uganda Limited. To establish the relationship between motivational practices a...

Somali Youth Organizations: Contributio and Challenges to the Peacebuilding and Reconciliation Process In Somalia

ABSTRACT This research established the relationship between Somali Youth Organizations and peace building and reconciliation in Mogadishu, Somalia. As specific objectives this study was set; to determine the profile of respondents; to determine the contribution of youth organizations towards peace building and reconciliation; level of peace and reconciliation in Mogadishu; challenges facing youth organizations in peace building; and lastly, the relationship between youth organizations and pea...

Civil War and Poverty Enhancement of Selected Internal Displaced People (Idp) Camps in Mogadishu Somalia

ABSTRACT This study was set out to establish the effects of civil war on enhancing poverty of selected IDP camps in mogadishu. The aim of this study was to identify the affect of Somali civil war on the basic needs (food, shelter and clothing), education and healthcare and sanitation of selected IDR comps in Mogadishu. The study was carried out in Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia. In terms of time the study was limited to eleven months September 2010 to July 2011. The study employed a d...

Mass Media And the Implementation of National Agricultural Advisory Services (Naads) Programme on the Development Of Sheema District, Uganda

ABSTRACT This thesis titled Mass Media and the Implementation of National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) programme on the development of Sheema district, Uganda, was conducted in Kitagata Sub County Sheema District. The study objectives were to determine: the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of age, gender, and income level; the level of Mass media communication in NAADS programme; the extent of the NAADS programme on the implementation and whether there is a significan...

Women Education and Quality of Life in Kicukiro, Rwanda

ABSTRACT This report is a result of an academic research entitled ‘Women education and quality of life in kicukiro district”. The main purpose of this study was to identify the correlation between education and quality of life. The study was guided Four research questions. i) What is the profile of respondents? ii) ) What is the importance of women education on quality of life? iii) What is the extent of Quality of life in Kicukiro District? iv) What is the significant relationship betwee...

The Impact of Poverty and Child Mortality in Uganda. A Case of Kanungu District

ABSTRACT The study aimed at establishing the relationship between poverty and child mortality in Kanungu district. The objectives of the study were, to determine the effects of poverty in Kanungu district, to examine the factors influencing child motility in Kanungu district and to identify the relationship between poverty and child motility in Kanungu district. These designs helped to generate information on Poverty and Child Mortality in Kanungu district. The designs employed the use of que...

The Effect of Alcoholism on the Promotion of Prostitution A Case Study of Moroto District, Uganda

ABSTRACT  The study sought to examine the effect of alcoholism on the promotion of prostitution: A case study of Moroto District, Uganda. The study objectives were; to establish the level of prostitution and alcoholism in Moroto municipality, to establish the relationship between prostitution and alcoholism in Moroto municipality and to identify the intervention measures towards prostitution and alcoholism in Moroto municipality. For the purpose of this study, a case descriptive research des...

Armed Conflict and Socio-Economic Development of Persons in Internally Displaced Camps in Abia Sub-County, Alebtong District, Uganda

ABSTRACT  The study sought to examine armed conflict and socio-economic development of persons in internally displaced camps in Abia Sub-County, Alebtong District, Uganda. The study objectives were; to identify the causes of armed conflict in Uganda, to examine the extent of socio-economic development of persons in Abia IDP camp and to establish the effects of armed conflict on socio economic development of persons in IDPs in Uganda. The study applied an explanatory research design to reflec...


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