Development Studies Research Papers/Topics

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...

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...

Rural Urban Migration and Unemployment in Bosaso Somalia

ABSTRACT This study examined the rural urban migration and unemployment of Bosaso in Puntland, Somalia. A self-made questionnaire is used to collect data in order to obtain four research objectives; 1) to determine the profile of the respondents, 2) to determine the level of rural urban migration, 3) to determine the level of unemployment 4) to establish if rural urban migration function is significantly correlated with unemployment. Key findings from the study were (1) the profile of the res...

Culture And Women Participation in Politics in Selected Government Institutions in Garowe Puntland Somalia

ABSTRACT This study examined the culture and women participation in politics in Garowe Puntland state of Somalia. A self made questionnaire is used to collect data in order to obtain four research objectives; 1) to identify the profile of the respondents, 2) To determine the level of women’s participation in politics in selected government institutions, 3) To examine the influence of culture on women participation in politics in selected government institutions, 4 To establish if there is a...

Employment Creation Strategies and Youth Unemployment in Berbera Somaliland

ABSTRACT The study sought to establish the relationship between employment creation strategies and youth unemployment in Berbera, Somaliland. The study was guided by three specific objectives, that included i) to assess the youth employment strategies in Berbera, Somaliland; ii) to assess the extent of youth unemployment in Berbera, Somaliland and (iii) determining the relationship between the relationship between employment creation strategies and youth unemployment in Berbera, Somaliland. T...

Somali Youth Organizations: Contributio and Challenges to the Peacebuilding and Reconciliation Process In Somalia

ABSTRACT This research established the relationship between Somali Youth Organizations and peace building and reconciliation in Mogadishu, Somalia. As specific objectives this study was set; to determine the profile of respondents; to determine the contribution of youth organizations towards peace building and reconciliation; level of peace and reconciliation in Mogadishu; challenges facing youth organizations in peace building; and lastly, the relationship between youth organizations and pea...

Civil War and Poverty Enhancement of Selected Internal Displaced People (Idp) Camps in Mogadishu Somalia

ABSTRACT This study was set out to establish the effects of civil war on enhancing poverty of selected IDP camps in mogadishu. The aim of this study was to identify the affect of Somali civil war on the basic needs (food, shelter and clothing), education and healthcare and sanitation of selected IDR comps in Mogadishu. The study was carried out in Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia. In terms of time the study was limited to eleven months September 2010 to July 2011. The study employed a d...

Mass Media And the Implementation of National Agricultural Advisory Services (Naads) Programme on the Development Of Sheema District, Uganda

ABSTRACT This thesis titled Mass Media and the Implementation of National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) programme on the development of Sheema district, Uganda, was conducted in Kitagata Sub County Sheema District. The study objectives were to determine: the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of age, gender, and income level; the level of Mass media communication in NAADS programme; the extent of the NAADS programme on the implementation and whether there is a significan...

Women Education and Quality of Life in Kicukiro, Rwanda

ABSTRACT This report is a result of an academic research entitled ‘Women education and quality of life in kicukiro district”. The main purpose of this study was to identify the correlation between education and quality of life. The study was guided Four research questions. i) What is the profile of respondents? ii) ) What is the importance of women education on quality of life? iii) What is the extent of Quality of life in Kicukiro District? iv) What is the significant relationship betwee...

Women Empowerment and Their Socio-economic Development in Mogadishu, Somalia

ABSTRACT This study carried out an investigation on the role of women empowerment on socio economic development in Mogadishu, Somalia. The objectives of the study were 1) to examine the women empowerment strategies in Mogadishu, Somalia 2) to assess the socio economic development in Mogadishu, Somalia and 3) to establish the relationship between women empowerment and socio economic development in Mogadishu, Somalia. The study employed descriptive/correlational study design which involved both...

Women's Perspectives on Domestic Gender-based Violence A Case Study of Women in Nebbi District

ABSTRACT This study was set out to analyze the women's perspectives on domestic genderbased violence in Nebbi District. Specifically the study was guided by the three X It also suffices to note that women are more involved in most of the rural chores though their control over incomes is unfavorably looked down upon (Kasente, 1998:9). Reducing poverty and uplifting their status calls for recognition of the contribution of women to development (Kwesiga, 1993: 9) particularly now that 80% are i...

The Contribution of Ngo’s in the Promotion of Girl Child Education in Kampala District, Uganda.

ABSTRACT Education is a Fundamental human right. It is guaranteed under the United Nations Convention on the rights of the child. This research work explores the extent to which Non-Governmental Organizations provide support to the girl child education in Kampala district. The report is based on both primary and secondary data analysis. More specifically, the Study aimed to (i) establish the contributions of NGOs in educating the girl child; (ii) identify some of the factors that limit the gi...

Political Economy Analysis of Elections in Ghana's Fourth Republic (1992 To 2016)

ABSTRACT This study analysed the determinants of participation in voting and electoral choices by citizens, and established the relationship between national presidential elections and the performance of the economy in Ghana's Fourth Republican era from 1992 to 2016. The study proceeds within the theoretical framework of political economy which looks at the interplay between economics and politics using macro-micro approach. The study conceptualised political economy as an approach focusing ...

Women Emanicipation And Community Development In Buliisa Sub-County Buliisa District.

ABSTRACT The World Bank defines community development (CD) as programmes which “operates on the principles of local empowerment, participatory governance, demand-responsiveness, administrative autonomy, greater downward accountability, and enhanced local capacity. ‘In practice, donors often provide direct funds to village development associations, for them to distribute among projects suggested and managed by community members. Poor and marginalised people such as women have often been v...


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