Evaluation of Sustainable Land Management Practices in Kaharo Subcounty Kabale District. by Nasaasira, Blair

“…Policy makers should be aware that the level of practice of the SLM was still very poor in the study area, policy should be formulated that will enforce land users (farmers) to adopt and practice the SLM technologies.…”
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Effect of Discarded Group B and Group D Car Category Tyre Rubber Chippings as Partial Replacement for Coarse Aggregates in M25 Concrete. by Wancha, Vicent

“…After water, concrete is the second most consumed substance worldwide in construction industry. …”
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Gender Analysis, Milk Value Chain, Kabale Uganda. Kabale: Kabale University. by Tugume, Samuel

“…While comparing the challenges faced by the male and female genders, men have better access to education and training than women(4.2 vs. 2.2) women perform a larger share of unpaid or underpaid labour(4.6 vs. 1.7), women face greater challenges in accessing markets and value-addition opportunities. (4.6 vs. 2.1); women likely have less time to dedicate solely to farm activities (4.2 vs. 2.3); men hold more decision-making authority (3.9 vs. 2.7) while both genders might face challenges in accessing these services, but women are still disadvantaged (4.7 vs. 4.5). …”
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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

“…Parks do not only provide food, medicine, fodder, fuel wood, and poles to local communities but also parks offer job opportunities, educative programs, and other community services to local people. …”
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The Effect of Population Growth on Climate Change in Buhara Sub-County Kabale District Uganda. by Muchunguzi, Christine

“…The study established that the high levels of poverty were the major influence of population growth effects on climate in the Kabale district. infrastructure development has influenced the climate in Kabale. Poor agricultural production was identified to be the greatest effect of climate change since it harms the n: national economy. too, with increases in food prices leading to an unstable macro economy. …”
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Investigating the Factors Affecting the Growth of Tourism in Kabale Municipality. by Amiidu, Muriisa

“…The results further indicated among the possible constraints to tourism development in Kabale Municipality, Kabale District and how can the constraints to tourism in Kabale District be mitigated/reduced include; poor hotels, distance and high transport costs, low pay for tour guides, language barrier, high priorities for international tourism by government, insecurity, poor road. …”
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Gender Relations and Women Empowerment in Kisoro Municipality. by Kamahoro, Janet

“…Findings of the study were obtained from the field interpreting the results analyzing based on the specific objectives of the study and Chapter Five portrayed the summary of findings, recommendations the Ministry of Labor, Gender and Social Development should address the problem of poverty concerning gender relations among women in Uganda, there should be awareness rising regarding gender-based violence, The gender relations should be addressed through social protection programs like equal enjoyment of social services for example clean water in the community, For women to contribute in the development process their potential should be un folded by sensitizing them about development and providing them with the necessary knowledge to help them to be included in the ci.…”
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The Steel Industry and The Development Of Local Community: Case Study of Tembo Steel Industry in Kasolo Division Iganga District. by Kibirige, Eriasafu

“…The findings on contributions of Tembo Steel Industry, the responses were obtained from the statements that were given to respondents as follows; it provides employment opportunities to people like; drivers, engineers, cleaners and accountants, it is strengthening the economy through paying tax that are used to provide social services like medical, security and transport, transformation of agriculture from use of rudimentary tools to modem machines which increase productivity and the extraction of steel products generates significant foreign exchange and according to the research findings the study went ahead to find the challenges faced by the local community in Kasolo division around Tembo steel industry and responses were obtained from statements that it has caused environmental drawbacks which include; pollution of air, water and soil, accidents that lead to workers losing their limbs, fingers, sight and respiratory disorders, increased theft of steel materials in search for materials like saucepans, goal posts and road signs and displacement of people due to need of land for expansion of the steel plant. …”
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Effects of Agro-Based Industries on Economic Development of Kanungu District: A Case Study of Rugyeyo Sub-County. by Tukamushaba, Enos

“…This includes the adoption of organic farming methods, efficient water usage, and soil conservation techniques. The Ministry of Agriculture should promote diversification within agro-processing activities to reduce dependency on a single crop or product. …”
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Farmers’ Perception of the Impacts of Climate Variability and Change on Food Security in Rubanda District, South Western Uganda by Willbroad, Byamukama, Bello N.J, Omoniyi T.E

“…Rainfall and temperature variability from season to season greatly affects soil water availability to crops, and thus poses crop production risks to agriculture which is a major economic activity in Rubanda District, Southwestern Uganda. …”
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