Development Studies Research Papers/Topics

Contribution of Commercial Banks to the Economic Development of Mogadishu, Somalia

ABSTRACT  The study aimed at the contribution of commercial banks to the economic development of Mogadishu, Somalia. The objectives of the study were to assess the contribution of commercial banks to the economic development, to identify the challenges faced by contribution of commercial banks to the economic development of Mogadishu and to propose better ways to overcome these barriers faced by commercial banks to the economic development The researcher used the sample size of 100 responden...

Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in Selected Private Institutions in Somaliland

ABSTRACT The study analyzed "gender equality and women empowerment in selected private institutions of Somaliland". The research study was guided with the following predetermined objectives: 1. To determine the level of gender equality in the selected private institutions 2. To analyze the level of women empowerment in the selected institutions 3. To identify whether there was significant differences between gender equality and women empowerment in the selected private institutions The study ...

Civil Society Actions and Practices in Society Transformation in Central Uganda

ABSTRACT The Ugandan Civil Society appears generally active, especially in Kampala district which is the capital city. The Civil Society is an essential sector whose strength can have a positive influence on the state and the market. But the effectiveness of the civil society in influencing significant change is questionable. The objectives of this research were to establish significant civil society actions and practices towards society transformation, the challenges and support they had in ...

Women and Peace Building in Mogadishu Somalia

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to examine the role of women in peace building in Mogadishu Somalia. The study objectives were to; examine the level of women role in peace building in Mogadishu Somalia. To establish the peace building efforts in Mogadishu Somalia, identify the relationship between the role of women and peace building in Mogadishu Somalia and establish challenges hindering women in peace building efforts in Mogadishu Somalia. The study used cross sectional and survey res...

Staff Awareness about Gender Mainstreaming and its Implementation in Hodan District, Mogadishu, Somalia

ABSTRACT  The purpose of the study was to examine how staff awareness influences gender mainstreaming in Hodan District, Mogadishu, Somalia. The study objectives were to investigate staff awareness about gender mainstreaming, explore how staff implements gender mainstreaming, examine the effects of staff awareness on gender mainstreaming implementation and to examine challenges faced in implementing gender mainstreaming. The study employed a descriptive research design based on mixed approac...

The Civil Society Organizations and Peace Building Reconciliation in Somalia

ABSTRACT  In the absence of central state or meaningful international intervention, the Somali people have represented and organized themselves and individuals, and organizations have taken on many of the traditional roles of the state, filling the vacuum in service provision and opening channels of debate. The statement of the problem was Violence is the most important factor limiting the ability for civil society to play a meaningful contribution in peace building process and reconciliatio...

Women Economic Empowerment and Community Development in Mbale District, Eastern Uganda

ABSTRACT  The study was carried out to investigate women economic empowerment and community development in Mbale District. The purpose of the study was to; test the hypothesis of no significant relationship between women economic empowerment and community development, To validate the theory (Economic Modernity Theory; the classical development perspective) where the study is underpinned, To generate new information on women economic empowerment and community development. This study was based...

Attributes and Socio-Economic Status of Internally Displaced Persons, Hargeisa, Somali Land

Abstract  In 2009, the overall number of the IDPs in the world was estimated 27.1 million while 11.6 million of them were reported to be in Africa. In Somalia, the number of the IDP5 was estimated 1.500,000 people, but Somaliland IDP5 was estimated 66,000 persons. Problem statement of the study was that These IDPs have ha(d circumstances such as lack of food, low income, and lack of accessibility of education, health, and employment. This study investigated the attributes and socio-economic ...

Citizens Participation and Success of Decentralized Services Delivery Systems in Rwanda A Case Study of Rubavu Sector

ABSTRACT  The study examined the relationship between citizens’ participation and success of decentralized services delivery systems in Rwanda, using Rubavu Sector in Rubavu District as a case study. The researcher used both a case study and survey research designs. A questionnaire (self administered) was used as the main method of data collection. Nevertheless, informal interview data collection method was also used to supplement and validate data that were generated through the questionn...

Empowerment and Participation of Women in Community Development in Makindye Division, Lukuli and Kansanga Parishes in Kamlada

ABSTRACT  This study was intended to establish the relationship between empowerment and women participation in community development in Lukuli and Kansanga parishes of Makindye Division in Kampala. To achieve this, the demographic profile, empowerment and participation levels, differences in empowerment and participation levels by demographic factors, and the relationship between empowerment and women participation, were looked at. This study adopted a descriptive correlational research desi...

Ugandas Decentralization, Accountability and Service Delivery in Kampala City Central Division, Uganda

ABSTRACT  The purpose of this research was to investigate to what extent service delivery to local people is achieved through decentralization and effective accountability in Kampala City, Central Division. It therefore aimed at investigating the effects of decentralization on service delivery; and the relationship between Decentralization and effective accountability in improving service delivery in Kampala City, Central Division. To address the above, the Survey methodology was used to gat...

Growth of Slums and Urban Development in Beledwein Districts — Somalia

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to investigate the relationship between Growth of Slums and Urban Development in Beledwein District, Somalia and it was guided by lour objectives as follows; to determine the profile of respondents in terms of age, gender, educational level and experience, to determine the level of growth of slums and the level of urban development in Beledwein district, Somalia and lastly, to determine the relationship between growth of slums and urban development in Beled...

Factors Affecting Students’ Academic Perfomance in Development Studies in Selected Higher Institutions Of Learning In Tanzania

ABSTRACT This study examined the factors affecting students’ performance in selected Tanzanian Higher Learning Institutions specifically the State University of Zanzibar and the Institute of Finance Management. Different methods were used in collecting the data including literature review, interviews and questionnaires. The data were analysed by the use of statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). The analysed data are presented in the form of descriptions, histograms, tables and figu...

Somali Youth Organizations: Contribution 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...

Universal Primary Education and Academic Performance of Pupils in Selected Primary Schools of Masulita Sub-County Wakisodistrict, Uganda

ABSTRACT This study established the relationship between Universal primary education and academic performances of pupils’ in Masulita Sub County Wakiso district Uganda. Specifically, the study wanted to establish (i) the relationship between teaching/learning resources (ii) teacher pupil ratio (ii) pupils’ attendance and academic performance of pupils in Masulita Sub County Wakiso district. The study was descriptive and co-relational in nature based on quantitative approach involving 52 t...


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