ABSTRACT
This research report is about the impacts of road construction to the socio-economic welfare of
the people along the Sironko-Kapchorwa road
The study was conducted in Amukol sub-county Kapchorwa district eastern Uganda. The three villages of Chesongok, Kumoi and Kapnangore were purposively selected for the study. The targeted population comprised especially of those who lived near the constructed road and thus were directly affected. A final total of sixty (60) respondents were selected. The study used both quantitative and qualitative methods. In order to come up with a more comprehensive information and data, a lot of observations and formal discussions in addition to the questionnaires were employed to collect primary data. Secondary data was also collected from text books, official documents, news papers journals etc. From the findings, the study established that the construction of the road came along with
various positive and negative effects on society. As per the area of study (Amukol), positive effects included easy access to the market, employment opportunities, increased tourism and other financial benefits such as the compensations among others. Negative effects among others include loss of valuable property, family breakups and other associated acts such as increased
prostitution, crimes etc
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Declaration i
Approval ii
Dedication ifi
Acknowledgement iv
List Of Abbreviations/Acronyms v
List Of Tables ix
Table Of Contents Vi
Operational Definition Of The Key Terms x
Abstract X~
Chapter One 1
Introduction 1
1.0 Background 1
1.2 Statement Of The Problem 3
1.3 General Objective 3
1.4 Specific Objectives 4
1.5 Research Questions 4
1.6 Scope Of The Study 4
1.6.2 Geographical Scope 4
1.6.3 Time Scope 4
1.7 Significance Of The Study 5
Chapter Two 6
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Literature Review .6
2.0 Introduction 6
2.1 Road Transport In Comparison To Other Modes 9
2.2 Need For Efficient Road Transport In Uganda 9
2.3. Importance Of Road Transport 10
2.3.1. Economic Importance OfA Good Transport System 10
2.4 Problems Facing The Sector 16
2.4.1 Economic Issues 16
2.4.2 Man Power Issues 17
2.4.3 Regulatory Issues 17
2.5 How To Improve Uganda’s Road Transport System 18
Chapter Three 20
Methodology 20
3.0 Introduction 20
3.1 Research Design 20
3.2 Areas And Population Of The Study 20
3.3 Sample Selection And Size 20
3.4 Data Collection Techniques 21
3.4.1 Primary Data 21
3.4.2 Secondary Data 21
3.5 Research Instruments 21
3.5.1 Procedure 22
3.6 Data Analysis 22
3.6.1 Quantitative Data Analyses 22
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3.6.2 Qualitative Data Analysis 22
Chapter Four 24
Findings, Discussions And Interpretations 24
4.0 Introduction 24
4.1 The Background Information 24
4.2 Findings On The Importance Of The Tarmacked Sironko-Kapchorwa Road To The People
Of Amukol Sub-County 25
4.2.1. Economic Factors 26
4.2.2. Socail Factors 29
Chapter Five 34
Summary, Recommendations And Conclussions 34
5.0 Introduction 34
5.1 Summary Of The Study 34
5.2 Recommendations 34
5.3 Conclussions 35
References 36
Appendix 38
Respondents Questionnaires 38
Letter of acceptance ...............................................43
Research, S. (2022). An Assessment Of The Impact Of Road Construction To The Socio Economic Welfare Of The People In Uganda A Case Study Of Sironko-Kapchorwa Road. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/an-assessment-of-the-impact-of-road-construction-to-the-socio-economic-welfare-of-the-people-in-uganda-a-case-study-of-sironko-kapchorwa-road
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