Development Studies Research Papers/Topics

Local Governance and Conflict Management. A Case of Baidoa District, Somalia

ABSTRACT This study investigated governance and conflict management in Baidoa, Somalia. The following objectives guided the study: i) to find out the extent of governance in Baidoa, Somalia; ii) to determine the extent of conflict management in Baidoa, Somalia; and iii) to establish the relationship between governance and conflict management in Baidoa, Somalia. The study employed descriptive correlational design. Data was collected using questionnaires. Pearson correlation (r) was used to est...

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 approache...

Spousal Sexual Violence and the Rights of Women in Central Region of Uganda

Abstract The prevalence of sexual violence in Uganda is a major concern, especially in the era of HIV/AIDS. According to the UDHS 2006 national figures, about 36 percent of women who have experienced sexual violence, the first experience of violence occurred at age 15-19. 18 percent was below the age of 15. Levels of sexual violence were highest in the Central Region of Uganda. The main objective of the study was to establish the determinants of sexual violence among women in the Central regi...

Climate Variability and Household Food Security in Masisi, North Kivu Province, Dr Congo

ABSTRACT This study assessed the influence of climate variability on household food security in Masisi, North Kivu Province, DR.Congo. The following objectives guided the study: i) to assess the impact of climate variability on the food availability of the households in Masisi, DRC; ii) to evaluate the impact of climate variability on food accessibility of the households in Masisi, DRC; and iii) to assess the impact of climate variability on food utilization of the households in Masisi, DRC; ...

The Contribution of Local Leaders in Conflict Resolution and Peace Building in Mogdishu Somalia

ABSTRACT The study investigated the contribution of local leaders in conflict resolution and peace building in Mogadishu Somalia; it was intended to identify the contribution of Somali local leaders in conflict resolution and peace building in Mogadishu, Somalia. Specifically identify the strategies used by local leaders in peace building process in Mogadishu, Somalia, to investigate the challenges face local leaders in conflict resolution and peace building process in Mogadishu, Somalia. The...

The Role of NGOS in the Development and Integration of Batwa People into Local Communities in Muko Sub-County Kabale District

ABSTRACT The study was carried out on the role of NGO5 in the development and integration of Batwa people into local communities in Muko Sub-countY, Kabale district. The main objectives of the study were to assess the role that NGOs were playing in the development and integration of Batwa people, the challenges they face in trying to do their work and the challenges that the Batwa people face in their new areas of settlement. The study employed a descriptive research design to describe the is...

The Effects of Training and Development on Employees Performance Case Study of Mtn Uganda, Kampala District

ABSTRACT The study entitled "the effects of training and development on employee's performance" was carried out at MTN Uganda-Kampala District, located in Central Uganda. It was intended to determine the relationship between training and development of employees and their performance at work. The study was guided by four objectives. The first one was to investigate the benefits of training and developing employee to a company. The second, one, was to find out the relationship between employee...

The Contribution of Ngos on Family Welfare: Case Study of Francois Xavier Bagnoud (Fxb) Nyarugenge District Rwanda

ABSTRACT 1is study determines "The contribution ofNGOs on Family Welfare: A case study ofFram;;ois ,vier Bagnoud (FXB) Nyarugenge District-Rwanda". The purpose of the study was to examine : contribution ofFXB in family welfare in Nyarugenge District-Rwanda. This study employed ase study design to identify the contribution of FXB on beneficiaries' welfare. Questionnaire I stratified method were used to obtain data. Frequency and percentages mere the statistical ttment were utilized. achieve ob...

Ngo's Droughts Management and Social Development of Idp's in Mogadishu Somalia

ABSTRACT This study investigated the relationship between NGO's Droughts Management &Social Development of IDP's Mogadishu, Somalia. The study was guided by three research objectives. First, To determine the Effects of Drought management in Mogadishu. Second, to examine the role of NGO's management in social development. in Mogadishu. Third, To establish a relationship between the" NGO's drought management & social development of IDPs . . To achieve the objectives of this study, data was coll...

Influence Of Drug Abuse on Secondary Students’ Progression at School: A Case of Juba, South Sudan

Abstract The of this study was to influence of drug abuse on secondary students’ progression at school a case of juba, south Sudan the specific objectives were To examine the causes of drug abuse on secondary students progression at school in Juba, South Sudan. To establish the form of drug on secondary students progression at school Juba, South Sudan. To identify the effect of drug abuse on secondary students progression at school in Juba, South Sudan. To establish if there is any signific...

Oil Exploitation and Challenges of Development in the Niger Delta Region

ABSTRACT This research work is centered on critical analysis of the manner in which oil exploitation is conducted in the Niger Delta Region. It also focuses on how the Niger Delta environment is contaminated via the activities of oil exploitation, thereby leading to abrupt destruction of her natural habitats. As a result, hardship in survival of the inhabitants owing to refusal of the Federal government and Multinational oil companies to embark on drastic human and infrastructural development...

Desertification and Rural Development in Akokoro Sub-County, Apac District. Uganda

ABSTRACT The study was carried out on desertification and rural development in Akokoro sub-county where by Akokoro sub-county was used as the case study. The study objectives included to establish the extent of desertification in Akokoro sub-county, to find out the extent of development in Akokoro sub-county, to establish if there is significant relationship between the level of desertification and the level of rural development. These guided the study and determined the data that the researc...

An Assessment On Health Workers and Medical Health Service Delivery in Uganda; A Case Study of Tororo Main Hospital Tororo District - Uganda.

ABSTRACT The study was about Assessment of Health workers and Medical health Service Delivery in Tororo Main Hospital. The study had three objectives: To identify the contributions or roles of health workers in service delivery at Tororo Main Hospital Tororo district, To identify challenges faced by health workers while performing while performing their of service delivery, Identify strategies that can be used in challenges faced by health workers in Tororo Main Hospital. The study was prompt...

Gender Equality on Socio-economic Development in Rubavu District, Rwanda

ABSTRACT This report is a result of an academic research entitled ‘Gender Equality on soclo-economic development in Rubavu district”. It further looks at their involvement in their participation in socio-economic development process. The main purpose of this study was to find out the effort which gender equality have contributed to soclo-economic development in Rubavu district The study was guided by the three research questions. (I) Whet is the level of gender equality in Rubavu district...

Decentralization Policy and Sustainable Development in Muhanga, Rwanda

ncr This study established the relationship between decentralization policy and sustainable development in Muhanga district. Specifically, the study sought to determine (I) profile of the respondents, (ii) extent of decentralization policy, (iii) level of sustainable development, (iv) whether there was a significant relationship between decentralization and sustainable development. A descriptive correlation and descriptive comparative were used in the study; data were collected from 346 respo...


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