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- ItemThe effect of microcredit on gender equality in Uganda, case study Lira Municipal Council(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2015-09) Otim, Moses; AugustineThe topic of the study was to establish the effect of Micro Credit on Gender Equality in Uganda, a case study in Lira Municipal Council. The objectives of the study were; to examine the Nature of micro credit to gender equality, to establish the level of gender equality and to analyze the relationship the relationship between microcredit and gender equality in Lira Municipal. The major sources of data were from both primary and secondary sources and the instrument of data collection were interview guides questiotU1aires. Data was analyzed tlu·ough the use of frequency table and percentages. The findings revealed that majority of the people have access to micro credit and that they use it to expand their businesses. The finding further showed that micro credit has played a major role in the livelihood of women and men in Uganda. The finding further showed that there is a significant relationship between micro credit and gender equality. The study recommends human capital development of rural women so as to improve more access and financial infom1ation flows improvement of the life and affirmative action policy, improvement ofMFis Joan threshold and concentration ofMFis on saving mobilization.
- ItemThe imp act of Karamojong incursions on the socioeconomic development of the neighboring districts; a case study of Bunambutye sub county, Sironko district(Kampala International University, Institute of Continuing and Distance Studies, 2010-09) Kamara, Bayeeye; AugustineThis study examined the impact of the Karamojong Cattle rustling on the Socio-Economic Development of Sironko District, taking the case of Bunambutye Sub County. Development was treated on four dimensions of primary school education, Health service delivery, Agricultural Productivity and Infrastructural development. Using semi-structured questionnaire, key informant interview and Focus Group Discussion, 205 questionnaires were recovered and interesting results were found. The findings indicated that the incursions affected primary school education in the context of displacement of the families and thus the school going pupils, health service delivery was equally affected through displacement. Divergent opinion however existed on whether the cattle rustling are indeed done by the Karamojong or other parties. The community believed the raid is done with a joint effort between the Karamojong and military forces in Uganda. The cluster settlement (along the main roads and centers) indirectly led to collapse of infrastructure since they (infrastructure) became defunct in areas witl10ut settlement. It is therefore, highly recommended that the current Bulambuli District Local Government pursue deliberate actions to improve educational standards and infrastructural development in the education and health sectors. A greater concern also aroused which sighted the need to strengthen and reinforce the mandate of the regional steering body responsible for handling cases arising from Karamojong cattle rustling. This will avert the violation of the agreement by the Karamojong when granted permission to graze in the neighboring districts. The study, therefore, found a strong negative impact of the Incursion on Development.