Barriers to women's participation in public procurement in Africa: Empirical evidence from Uganda. by BC, Basheka

“…In this regard, Basheka (2018b) highlights that removing gender inequality is key to economic growth and eradicating poverty. Like many African countries, Uganda faces several challenges regarding women’s participation in government procurement. …”
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The Social-Economic Effect on the Well Being of Teenage Mothers in Rweikiniro Sub- County, Ntungamo District. by Katushabe, Ferester

“…From the study findings, respondents pointed out that Parental influence played a central role in increasing adolescent pregnancy rate in Rweikiniro Sub County, Ntungamo District; other respondents revealed that early marriages were the sole cause of increasing teen pregnancy rate. Poverty, failure of family planning methods like Pills, Injections among others, family conflicts, and sexual immorality while Social media and Cultural rigidities were some of the factors that contributed to high adolescent pregnancy rate. …”
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Youth in Politics and Social Service Delivery in Kasese District: A Case Study of Kamulikizi Cell Nyamwamba Division. by Kamanzi, Julius

“…The biggest challenge was poverty as most were incapable of helping themselves in politics as most politics in the region have been commercialized. …”
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Youth in Politics and Social Service Delivery in Kasese District: A Case Study of Kamulikxzi Cell Nyamwamba Division. by Kamanzi, Julius

“…The biggest challenge was poverty as most were incapable of helping themselves in politics as most politics in the region have been commercialized. …”
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Assessing the Factors Influencing Youth Violence in Local Community: A Case Study of Kashambya Sub-County Rukiga District. by Asiimirwa, Crissy

“…The findings of the study revealed that poverty levels of 23% were the key driving factors toward youth violence in local communities. …”
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Exploring the Root Causes of Low Household Income among Smallholder Farmers in Kamuli District, Busoga Region, Uganda. by Lubaale, Ronald Gideon, Ocan, Johnson, Adyanga, Francis Akena

“…By addressing the root causes of low household income, this study sought to contribute to poverty reduction and food security in Kamuli District and beyond.…”
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An Assessment of the Impacts of Inadequate Housing on the Health of Urban Dwellers: A Case Study of Bweyale Town Council of Kiryandongo District by Malaki, Wanjala

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Agribusiness strategy and rural development: A case study of Ihunga Sub County, Ntungamo District by Denis, Simpson Singahache

“…Basing on the study objectives and subsequent findings, the study recommended among others: to have food security in homes and families using agribusiness strategy for developments; to launch cooperative societies so that agro-based producers with common goals advance their aim to kick poverty out of their areas by setting up the bargaining power to look for market, reliable technology and inputs to boost their operations aiming at developing their rural area; to adopt agribusiness strategy for rural development and widening employment opportunities; Government to come in and enforce policies and laws aiming at regulating birth so as to control population growth, Government should come in to properly articulate policies and ensure their effective implementation to enhance rural development basing on agribusiness strategy as the benchmark and the Ugandan government to prioritize the agriculture sectors by allocating a big proportion of the budget to agriculture and industry sectors.…”
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Citrus fruit farmers’ adaptation capacities to climate variability in Ngora district, Eastern Uganda by Simon Peter, Achuu, Sarah, Nachuha, Joweria, Nakizito, Henry Musoke, Semakula, Hosea Enos, Opedes

“…Conclusively, citrus growing provided an option to poverty eradication, however climate variability threatens farmer’s efforts. …”
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Citrus Fruit Farmers’ Adaptation Capacities to Climate Variability in Ngora District, Eastern Uganda. by Achuu, Simon Peter, Nachuha, Sarah, Nakizito, Joweria, Musoke, Semakula Henry, Opedes, Hosea Enos

“…Conclusively, citrus growing provided an option to poverty eradication, however climate variability threatens farmer’s efforts. …”
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The Impact of Private Education Sector to The Development of Bukimbiri Sub-County, Kisoro District. by Tibesigwa, David

“…Rural have cited primary fees as one of the major challenges and other institutional challenges mentioned include but not limited to: limited funding. stringent government policies; primary taxation. poverty. poor infrastructural development, corruption, unrest and population explosion (where infrastructure cannot handle the numbers). …”
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Assessment of the Social-Economic Contributions of Mgahinga National Park to Local Communities in Muramba Sub-County, Kisoro District, South-Western Uganda. by Mahoro, Shallon

“…The social-economic contributions of the National Parks to the development of local communities were provision of employment opportunity, poverty reduction, carbon sequestration, water catchment areas, rainfall formation, community development and management of related land use activities. …”
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The Contribution of Nongovernment Organisations in the Enhancement of The Social Economic Welfare of the Street Children: A Case Study of Lift up Jesus Child Development Center in... by Ntabangaryino, James

“…The study recommends that the government and non-government organizations should aim at promoting poverty alleviation programs to strengthen people's economic bases, sensitizing parents to stop administering corporal punishments on children, and observing children's rights. …”
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Examining the Challenges of HIV Positive People With Disabilities in Accessing Medical Services in Rukungiri District: A Case Study of Nyakishenyi Sub-County by Atuheire, Fortunate

“…The study findings on factors that hinder people with disabilities in accessing medical services were; discrimination due to their disabilities, poor assumptions that persons with disabilities are not at risk of contracting HIV and therefore do not require access to HIV prevention, poverty among the people with disabilities, inaccessibility of health services and exclusion of people with disabilities from sexuality education. …”
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Effect of Population Growth on Climate Change in Nyakishenyi Sub-County Rukungiri District Uganda. by Arinda, Nicholus

“…The study revealed that poverty levels significantly influenced the effects of population growth on climate change in the Rukungiri district. …”
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Role of Community Based Organization on House Hold Income in Kitumba Sub-County Kabale District. by Niwagaba, Alex

“…Based on results from the study, 100% of the respondents agreed that there are several services offered by CBOs for the society in the Kitumba sub-county Kabale district they include; Health activities, Environmental management, Children well well-being, Training programs, Education services, Poverty alleviation programs and Community sensitization. …”
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Impact of Small and Medium Enterprises to Peoples’ Household Income in Kabale District: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Kule, Enock

“…The study findings on the contributions of SMEs to the development and growth of Kabale municipality were; Job creation, Addressing economic, social, and racial inequalities, Sustaining the rural economy, Enhancing social cohesion and reducing social conflict and contribution to income, and poverty eradication. The study findings on the limitations for the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kabale municipality were; poor infrastructure and marketing strategies, financial constraints, improper business feasibility and increased competition, lack of managerial knowledge and lack of education, and outdated technology. …”
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