TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION ii
APPROVAL iii
DEDICATION iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT v
ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS viii
LIST OF TABLES x
ABSTRACT xi
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background of the study 1
1.2 Statement of the problem 2
1.3 Objectives of the Study 2
1.3.1 General Objective 2
1.3.2 Specific Objectives 2
1.4 Research questions 3
1.5 Significance of the study 3
1.6 Scope of the study 3
1.6.1 Geographical scope 3
1.6.2 Content scope 3
1.6.3 Time scope 3
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW 4
2.0 Introduction 4
VII
2.1 Decentralisation Act .4
2.2 I-{istory of Decentralisation system in Uganda 4
2.3 Effectiveness of decentralization towards socio-economic development in Nakaseke T.C. . . .5
2.4 Forms of socio-economic development by decentralization in Nakaseke T.C 7
2.5 Role played by government in implementing decentralization towards socio-economic
development in Uganda 8
CHAPTER THREE: REASEARCH METHODOLOGY 12
3.0 Introduction 12
3.1 Research design 12
3.2 Sample and sampling procedure 12
3.3 Data collection procedure 12
3.4 Data quality control 12
3.5 Data analysis procedures 13
3.6 Limitations of the study 13
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION 14
4.0 Introduction 14
4.1 Socio-Demographic 14
4.1.1 Age 14
4.1.2 Sex 15
4.1.3 Educational background 15
4.2 Challenges to the implementation of decentralisation policy 16
4.3 Findings on effects of decentralisation on service delivery in Nakaseke T.C 16
4.4 Relationship between decentralisation and service delivery in Nakaseke T.C 17
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CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF THE MAJOR FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS 19
5.0 Introduction 19
5.1 Summary 19
5.1.1 Return percentage of questionnaires 19
5.1.2 Demographic characteristics 19
5.1.3 Challenges facing successful implementation of decentralisation policy in Nakaseke
T.C 20
5.1.4 Findings on effects of decentralisation on service delivery in Nakaseke T.C 20
5.1.5 Findings on relationship between decentralisation and service delivery in Nakaseke
T.C 20
5.2 Recommendations 20
5.2.1 To the government 21
5.2.2 To the local government 22
5.2.3 To International community 22
5.2.4 To Civil Society Organisation 22
5.2.5 General Recommendations 23
5.2.6 Areas for further research 24
REFERENCES 26
APPENDIX I: QUESTIONNAIRES 28
APPENDIX II: BUDGET ESTIMATES 31
ABSTRACT The study aimed at establishing the impact of decentralization policies on service delivery in Uganda. It was carried out in Nakaseke Town Council, Nakaseke District, which is located in the Central region of Uganda. It was meant to establish how decentralization policies have or have failed to foster service delivery in Uganda. A cross-sectional research taking the exploratory and descriptive approach was used, that is, both qualitative and quantitative methods were applied. The mentioned sample size coupled with other methodological considerations like interviews and descriptive research design elicited a multiplicity of findings as regards decentralization policies and service delivery. Respondents were selected using both random and purposive sampling. It was found that people are aware of what good governance entails and what local governments should do to ensure its applicability. The findings established that decentralization policies if well implemented, they would promote service delivery in Nakaseke Town council in particular and Uganda in general. It was found out that local government officials do not observe the principles of good governance that include among others; accountability, justice, transparence, participation in decision making and free and fair elections. The findings hence propelled the researcher to recommend for further research in the same area. The researcher also recommended for central government’s commitment to decentralization objectives.
EMMANUEL, M (2022). The Impact of Decentralization Policies on Service Delivery in Nakaseke Town Council, Uganda. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/the-impact-of-decentralization-policies-on-service-delivery-in-nakaseke-town-council-uganda
EMMANUEL, MUTESASIRA "The Impact of Decentralization Policies on Service Delivery in Nakaseke Town Council, Uganda" Afribary. Afribary, 25 Jul. 2022, https://track.afribary.com/works/the-impact-of-decentralization-policies-on-service-delivery-in-nakaseke-town-council-uganda. Accessed 09 Sep. 2024.
EMMANUEL, MUTESASIRA . "The Impact of Decentralization Policies on Service Delivery in Nakaseke Town Council, Uganda". Afribary, Afribary, 25 Jul. 2022. Web. 09 Sep. 2024. < https://track.afribary.com/works/the-impact-of-decentralization-policies-on-service-delivery-in-nakaseke-town-council-uganda >.
EMMANUEL, MUTESASIRA . "The Impact of Decentralization Policies on Service Delivery in Nakaseke Town Council, Uganda" Afribary (2022). Accessed September 09, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/the-impact-of-decentralization-policies-on-service-delivery-in-nakaseke-town-council-uganda