Local government councils and poverty reduction in Sipi sub-county, Kapchorwa district
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2018-04
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
The topic of the study was about the role of local government councils in poverty reduction in Sipi Sub-county, Kapchorwa District.
The methodology used in data collection was both questionnaire and interview where questions were designed and answered by community respondents such as; sub-county administrators (Technical staff) politicians and beneficiaries of government poverty reduction programmes.
During the interviews, a population of 80 respondents was considered but a sample size of 70 respondents was interviewed on their views about decentralized government programmes on poverty reduction. In total 40 males and 30 females were sampled and interviewed out of the 80 respondents.
The objectives of the was to analyze the contribution local government councils to poverty reduction in Sipi Sub-county and the roles were; provide employment opportunities to the local population, promote use of local resources, increase productivity using the available resources, empowers communities to own government projects, encourages community participation and decision making in all government programmes, improve community skills and knowledge.
The second objective was to assess challenges faced by local government councils in poverty reduction in Sipi Sub-county and they are; local government councils is an expensive venture; promotes tribalism, there are limited opportunities for communities since project target few beneficiaries, local government councils is reddened with corruption, it promotes under development and breeds conflicts especially when some benefit while other community members do not.
The last objective was to make recommendations to improve the role of local government councils in poverty reduction in Sipi Sub-county and the recommendations include; increase the level of monitoring and supervision, involve community members in decision making processes, encourage communities to value work and work harder for greater benefit, promote equitable distribution of resources, increase the level of information flow to the communities, increase budgetary allocation to local governments and advocate for better and sound policies that tackle grass root poverty.
In conclusion, for successful implementation of poverty reduction programmes, government both at local and central level should ensure participation and involvement of communities in the design, planning, implementation and monitoring of these programmes to enhance community contributions, ownership, benefit and sustainability.
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A Research Report Submitted To The College Of Humanities And Social Sciences In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Award Of Bachelors Degree In Public Administration And Management Of Kampala International University
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Local government councils, Poverty reduction, Sipi sub-county, Kapchorwa district