Enhancing Local Governance through Community-Driven Participatory Decision-Making: A Case Study in Kabale District, Uganda. by Mbandlwa, Zamokuhle, Katusiimeh, Mesharch Walto

“…This study explores the enhancement of local governance through community-driven participatory decision-making in Kabale District, Uganda. …”
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Rural Development in Community Empowerment Through the Governance of Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDES) by Sofyan Hadi, Auradian Marta, Raja Muhammad Amin, Rury Febrina

“…The existence of BUMDes is expected to increase the economic potential of the community through the principles of BUMDes governance. …”
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Yorùbá Literary Artists on Youths and Parenthood by Olufadekemi Adagbada, Olatunde Adeleye Adeyemo, Ejitoyosi O. Salami

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Tea Growing and Socio-Economic Wellbeing of the Community of Kyamuhunga-Bushenyi. by Nuwasiima, Olivia

“…Through a mixed-methods approach, including quantitative surveys, qualitative interviews, and participatory research techniques, this study aims to address this knowledge gap by examining various aspects of tea cultivation and its socio-economic effects on the local community. …”
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Teacher knowledge: insights for continuing education in Southern Brazil by Fabiana Diniz Kurtz, Denilson Rodrigues da Silva, Maria Cristina Pansera de Araújo

“… The pandemic caused by Covid-19 has caused education, on a global scale, to face increasing challenges in considerable aspects, from the social and economic inequality of students and teachers to the so-called learning deficit at all levels. …”
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The Role of Religion in Policies of Legal Village-Owned Enterprises to Improve the Economic Rights of Village Communities by Dian Ferricha

“…Therefore, this study seeks to explore how the application of religious principles can influence BUM Desa policies and contribute to improving the economic rights of village communities. Data collection techniques included in-depth interviews with BUM Desa administrators, village officials, and local religious figures in several villages that have implemented religious-based policies in BUM Desa management and participatory observation, while data analysis was carried out through content analysis and thematic analysis methods to identify key themes in the data. …”
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The socio-economic impact of Covid-19 on refugees and host community’s livelihoods in south western Uganda: a case of Nakivale refugee settlement. by Mucungunzi, Abel, Mugisha, Abbasa, Ahabwe, Macklean

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Role of Social Workers in Enhancing Chronic Care: A Case Study of Kabale Regional Referral Hospital Kabale District. by Musiimenta, Moureen

“…The primary methods of social work, which include participatory approaches with individuals, groups, and communities, are complemented by secondary methods that combine participatory and non-participatory strategies for societal benefit. …”
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The Challenges of Social Work and Social Administration on Rural Development: A Case Study of Kabale District. by Sembure, Edson

“…Secondary methods are both participatory and non-participatory to be used for the benefit of society at large. …”
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Social Work Practice and Rural Development. A Case Study of Kyanamira Sub-County Kabale District. by Ssembure, Edson

“…Secondary methods are both participatory and non-participatory to be used for the benefit of society at large. …”
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Anticipating climate change-related mobility in Karachi and Ho Chi Minh City: lessons from a hybrid foresight approach by Aaron Martin, Boukje Kistemaker, Beth Allen, Bryan Jones

“…Beyond substantive findings, this paper offers a critical reflection on the methodological alignment of data-driven and participatory foresight with the aim of anticipatory policy ideation, seeking to contribute to the enhanced effectiveness of foresight practices.…”
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Neither “Platformization” Nor “Infrastructuralization”: Government as a Platform in China by Jingyan Elaine Yuan, Yuchao Zhao

“…Through a case study of “the digital reform” in Zhejiang Province, and the affiliated smart city project—City Brain—in Hangzhou, the municipal capital, this study draws on data from participatory observations and interviews to (1) provide a historical context, in which “platformization” in urban governance is aimed to serve market-oriented socio-economic reforms; (2) argue that such “platformization” is shaped by the long-standing structural tension between centralization and localism, which has been renewed by digital data flows; and (3) understand the shifting public–private demarcation in social interactions and arrangements to deflect continual frictions between the state, local agents, and platforms in the domain of digital governance.…”
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Explorando a diversidade do comércio justo na economia social by Benjamin Huybrechts, Jacques Defourny

“…It appears that all FTSEs combine in some way economic, social and sometimes also political goals. …”
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Democratic Practices and Local Government Elections in Nigeria: Demystifying the Emerging Issues by Timothy Onimisi

“…Secondary data were used and content analysis was equally adopted for the work, while democratic participatory theory was employed. The research found that most of the state governors prefer the use of caretaker committees, which is not recognized by the constitution of the country rather than conducting a periodic election for people at the grassroots because of economic benefit and to accord themselves a political advantage over their perceived opponents. …”
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Government interventions in supporting SME growth in Lira district, northern Uganda by Eton, Marus

“…Promoting economic growth without attendance to register business time, business education investment and non-gender based business growth is outrageous. …”
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Government interventions in supporting SME growth in Lira district, northern Uganda by Eton, Marus, Charles David Ebong, Fabian, Mwosi, Benard, Patrick Ogwel

“…Promoting economic growth without attendance to register business time, business education investment and non-gender based business growth is outrageous. …”
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Response of Yield and Quality Attributes to Plant Spacing In potato Growing. by Ekyatuheire, Maryusita

“…Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a staple food crop worldwide, contributing significantly to food security and economic stability in many regions. One factor that significantly influences potato productivity and quality is plant spacing which is the distance between individual plants within a crop plantation. …”
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Challenges in the Implementation of Fiscal Decentralization and It’s Effects on the Health Sector in Uganda by George Stanley, Kinyata, Siraje, Kaaya

“…The Main issues of concern regarding Fiscal decentralization and social economic development are tax jurisdiction, expenditure responsibilities and resource allocation. …”
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Analysing Informal Governance Arrangements in Small-Scale Fisheries: A Case Study of Norton, Zimbabwe by Tawanda Jimu, Samantha Williams, Manfred Spocter

“…This study calls for participatory and co-management arrangements that could strengthen this sector and formulate policies to guide the SSF sector in Zimbabwe. …”
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Resourcing and the sustainability of Donor funded Potatoes Projects in Kabale District, Southwestern Uganda by Turyasingura, John Bosco, Moses, Agaba, Meza, Orach, Zombeire, Jotham, Kyabarongo, Benon

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