Analyzing The Contributions of Decentralization to The Community Members of Kiboga District (A Case Study: Kibiga Sub.County)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENT ...................................................................................... PAGE

Title Page ................................................................................................ i

Declaration ............................................................................................ ii

Approval ............................................................................................... m

Dedication ............................................................................................ iv

Acknowledgements ................................................................................ v

Table of Contents .................................................................................. vi

List of Tables ........................................................................................ ix

List of Acronyms .................................................................................... x

Abstract ................................................................................................ xi

CHAPTER ONE : INTRODUCTION .......................................................... 1

1. 0 Background of The Study ............................................................. 1

1.1 Statement of The Problem ............................................................. 3

1.2. Objectives of The Study ................................................................. 3

1.2.2 General objective Of The Study ..................................................... 3

1.2.3 Specific Objectives ........................................................................ 3

1.3 Research Questions ....................................................................... 3

1. 4 Scope of The Study ....................................................................... 4

1.5 Significance of the Study ............................................................... 4

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW ................................................. 5

2.0 Introduction .................................................................................. 5

2.1 The Concept of Decentralization .................................................... 5

2.2 Decentralization in Uganda ........................................................... 6

2.3 Decentralization and Development ................................................ 7

2.4 Decentralization and Community Participation .............................. 8

2.5 Decentralization and Poverty Alleviation ........................................ 9

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2.6 Transparency and Accountability ................................................ 10

2. 7 The Environment of Decentralization Governance in Uganda ....... 12

2.8 Other actors in the implementation of decentralization policy ...... 13

2.9 Challenges faced by the decentralization policy ............................ 14

2.9.1 Poor participation of the local community in the decentralization

policy formulation and implementation ....................................... 14

2.9.2 The poor financial support from the central government .............. 15

2.9.3 Conflicting cultural beliefs .......................................................... 15

CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY .................................................... 16

3.0 Introduction ................................................................................ 16

3.1 Research Design ......................................................................... 16

3.2 Data Collection ........................................................................... 16

3.3.3 Random Sampling ....................................................................... 16

3.4.3 Purposive Sampling .................................................................... 16

3.5.3 Questionnaire Method ................................................................. 17

3.6.3 Observation Method .................................................................... 17

3.4 Data Quality Control Mechanism ................................................ 17

3.5 Limitations ................................................................................. 17

4.6 Data Analysis .............................................................................. 18

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION, ANALYSIS

AND DISCUSSION OF RESEARCH FINDINGS ......... 19

4.0 Introduction ............................................................................... 19

4 .1 Social Demographic Characteristics ........................................... 19

4.2 Age Distribution ......................................................................... 19

4.3 The Education Level Of Participants ........................................... 20

4.4 The Occupation Of Participants .................................................. 21

4.5. People's Involvement In Decentralized Activities ......................... 22

4.6 The Extent Of Consultations Done On Beneficiaries On

Decentralization Plans And Activities .......................................... 23

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4. 7 Peoples' Opinion Regarding The Contribution And Situation Of

Decentralization To Individual Households In The Last 5 Years .. 23

4.8 Discussion Of The Research Findings ......................................... 24

4.8.1 The Role Played By The Local Governments ................................ 24

4.8.2 People's Attitudes Towards The Decentralization Process ............ 24

4.8.3 Obstacles To The Smooth Implementation Of The Decentralization

Process ...................................................................................... 25

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, RECOMMENDATIONS, CONCLUSIONS AND

AREAS FOR FURTHER RESEARCH ........................... 26

5.0 Introduction ............................................................................... 26

5.1 Summary Of Major Findings ....................................................... 26

5.2 Recommendations ....................................................................... 29

5.3 Conclusion .................................................................................. 30

5.4 Areas for further Study ............................................................... 30

REFERENCES ..................................................................................... 32

APPENDICES ....................................................................................... 34

APPENDIX A: INTRODUCTORY LETTER .............................................. 34

APPENDIX B: RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE: FOR COMMUNITY

MEMBERS / LOCAL GOVERNMENT BENEFICIARIES ... 35

APPENDIX C: QUESTIONNAIRE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

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