Effectiveness Of Decentralization Policy Towards Poverty Reduction In Uganda A Case Study Of Kalisizo Town Council Rakai District.
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2011-10
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Kampala International University. College of Humanities and social sciences.
Abstract
The research was carried out in Kalisizo town Council Rakai district with a sole motive of giving
out the role played by decentralization policy towards poverty reduction.
The research also established, the factors which enhance the causes and effects of poverty to the
population of Rakai district specifically Kalisizo Town Council. This included; establishing
solutions to reduce poverty in the town council. Another important factor to note is that the
research would bring out the hindrances to decentralization system of governance in reducing
poverty.
During the research process, different methods of data collection were applied which included;
questionnaires whereby information was got through structured questions containing both open
and closed ended questions, observations which included fact finding missions whereby the
research would observe the events in the actual sense by visiting the field, library research where
it involved comparing notes or literature that was previously researched on a relevant field both
local and international level.
Basing on the research findings it can be concluded that proper government policies are a
prerequisite for the success of decentralization policy towards poverty reduction in Rakai district.
In addition to that, residents in the district should be given the opportunity and freedom to
participate in decision making concerning reduction of poverty, however this could be strongly
enforced through use of local leaders who have access to reach the local people in time.
All in all it is recommended that all sectors that is to say government, NGOs and local people
should join efforts to ensure full involvement, participation and representation in all sectors of
reducing poverty not only in Rakai district but in all areas surrounding Uganda. In other wards,
there must be a mutual relationship between the above groups of people such that poverty in
Rakai district is reduced.
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A Research Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of Social Sciences in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of a Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies of Kampala International University.
Keywords
Decentralization Policy, Poverty Reduction