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The role played by government in alleviating poverty in Kitumba village Kabarole District
(Nkumba University, 2018-10)To establish the effects of poverty on development of Kitumba village.The study was guided by the following objectives; to examine the extent to which poverty is prevalent among the people, to establish the role played by ... -
The contribution of microfinance institutions on women empowerment: A case study of Letshego Microfinance, Rukungiri branch
(Nkumba University, 2018-10)The study was to establish the role of Micro-Finance Institutions on women empowerment using a case study of Letshego Microfinance, Rukungiri Branch. The objectives of the study were;to identify the contribution of ... -
The challenges facing orphans and vulnerable pupils on academic performance in primary schools in Entebbe Municipality
(Nkumba University, 2018-10)In Uganda the number of OVCs resulted from different causes such as death of parents from diseases e.g AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), accidents and those with divorced parents is drastically increasing. OVCs ... -
Contributions of United Nations High Commission for Refugees in ensuring refugee right to food in Bidi-Bidi refugee in Yumbe District
(Nkumba University, 2018-10)The study was about the contributions of United Nations High Commission for Refugees in ensuring refugee right to food in Bidi-Bidi Refugee in Yumbe District. The study was guided by the following objectives; to identify ... -
Factors responsible for youth unemployment in Kampala: A case study of Makindye Division
(Nkumba University, 2018-08)This study was carried out in the community of Makindye Division after identifying the conditions youth in this area ace. The study had aimed at identifying the factors responsible for youth unemployment in Makindye ... -
Assessing the effect of women participation in income generating activities towards economic development in Masaka town council
(Nkumba University, 2018-08)The study was about the effect of women participation in income generating activities towards economic development in Masaka Town Council the objectives of the study were, To identify income generating activities among ... -
The role of family planning in fostering social-economic development in rural Uganda: A case study of Wobulenzi town council, Luweero district
(Nkumba University, 2018-10)In this study, the researcher intended to find out the role of Family Planning in Social-Economic Development in rural Uganda: A case study of Wobulenzi Town Council, Luweero District was used. The main objectives of the ... -
Impact of forest conversion on community Livelihoods: A case study of Budongo Sub-county Masindi District Uganda
(Nkumba University, 2016-02)In spite of their immeasurable benefits to sustenance of community livelihoods, forests in Uganda face several challenges including conversion to other land uses. Forest conversion has positive and negative consequences ... -
The role of Functional Adult Literacy (FAL) Centers towards illiteracy reduction: a case study of Mityana Open Proof FAL Center, Busimbi Division Mityana Municipal Council Mityana District
(Nkumba University, 2018-10)The study was about the role of functional adult literacy (FAL) centers towards illiteracy reeducation and focused on Mityana open proof FAL center as the case study. The study used three study objectives and these were ... -
The post conflict survival mechanism of child headed families in Amuria District: A case study of Obalanga Subcounty.
(Nkumba University, 2018-10)This report is the presentation of the survival mechanism of the nineteen families of the Child Headed Families (CHFs) in Obalanga sub county, Amuria district. Such families result from the rapid increase in numbers of ... -
The role of livelihood programme in poverty eradication: A case study of Aduku sub county, Apac District Uganda
(Nkumba University, 2018-10)The issue of poverty and unemployment of especially the majority of the world’s population, the youth is not something new. The Government of Uganda has had a number of interventions namely: Mechanization of Agriculture ... -
The effect of high population growth on hygiene situation in Kinawataka, Nakawa Municipality
(Nkumba University, 2018-10),The study was about effect of high population growth on hygiene situation in Kinawataka, Nakawa Municipality as a case study. This study was based on the objectives which included; to analyze the hygiene situation in ... -
Examining the Impact of Ethnic Confliction Socio-Economic Growth in Pageri Countysouth Sudan [2013-2016]
(Nkumba University, 2018-10)The study was to examine the impact of the ethnic conflict on socio-economic growth in South Sudan. It focused on a case of Pageri County.It was guided by the three research objectives; i) to examine how political insecurity ... -
The Contribution of Media in Shaping Security Sector Reforms in Uganda: A Case Study of Selected Broadcast and Print Media Stations in Kampala
(Nkumba University, 2018-08)This study undertook to examine the contribution of the media and other factors in shaping the security sector reform in Uganda. The study specifically examined the various contributions of the media in shaping the ... -
The Contribution of Decentralization to The Realization of The Right to Development: A case study of Soroti Municipality Uganda
(Nkumba University, 2018-10)The study assessed the Contribution of Decentralization to the Realization of the Right to Development in Soroti Municipality. The study was motivated by the need to examine the relationship between Decentralisation and ... -
Implementation of East African Community common market policies in Burundi: A case of free movement of persons
(Nkumba University, 2018-10)The study examined the implementation of the EAC Common Market policies in Burundi using the case study of free movement of persons. It was guided by the three research objectives; i) to assess the effectiveness of policies ... -
The impact of counter terrorism on human security in Uganda, 2010-2015
(Nkumba University, 2018-10)The study examines the impact of Counter Terrorism on Human Security in Uganda in the period 2010-2015. The research was founded upon four specific objectives namely: to identify (a) the types of terrorism in Uganda, (b) ... -
Effects of Human Resource Management Practices on Performance of Non-Government Organisations: A case study of Uganda Youth Network (UYONET)
(Nkumba University, 2018-09)In this era of highly competitive environment, Non-Governmental Organizations in the Service sector are trying hard to win the attention of clienteles by providing them value added service and quality innovations to remain ... -
An Examination of the Role of Non-Governmental Organisations In the Democratization Process of Uganda 2005-2017: A Case Study of Africa Leadership Institute
(Nkumba University, 2018-07)The purpose of this study was to examine the role of NGOs in the democratisation process of Uganda 2005-2017. Descriptive survey method was used to attain the objective of the study. The study was conducted by using the ... -
Contributions of Public Sector Reforms to The Performance of National Security in South Sudan, 2011-2016
(Nkumba University, 2018-10)The study assessed the contributions of public sector reforms on performance of national security in South Sudan The study focused on the following objectives: (i) To identify the public sector reforms implemented by ...