Decentralisation and poverty reduction in Luuka District, Uganda
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2018-06
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Kampala International University. College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
The study was about decentralization on poverty reduction In Luuka distdc4 Uganda.The study was based on the following three objectives; (I) to examine the effect of political decentralization on poverty reduction; (iQ to establish the effect of administrative decentralization on poverty reduction; and (iIQ to examine the effect of fiscal decentralization on poverty reduction in Luuka district Uganda. The study employed descriptive research design and methodology used was both qualitative and quantitative The study used a total population of 120 and a sample size of 92 respondents were considered for the study whereas the questionnaire was used as the research instrument In regard to effect of political decentralization on poverty reduction in Luuka district Uganda; it was revealed by the majority of the respondents; 50% who strongly disagreed that the political power of the poor inLuuka district plays an important role in affecting their levels of living; majority 4750% disagreed that the poor people in Luuka district are given opportunity to participation In the election process at all levels of the district; 58.75% agreed that the civil conflicts are associated with the rise in poverty in Luuka District 4L25% disagreed that people of Luuka district are well represented which enable the poor to have better access to special needs; 42.50% who strongly th~agreed that decentralization in Luuka district prevents violent conflicts and war and facilitates in overcoming them to absolutely reduce poverty In regard to effect of administrative decentralization on poverty reduction in Luuka distric4 Uganda; majority 56.25% disagreed that decentralization in Luuka district redistributes authority andresponsibility for resources among different levels of government 43.75% disagreedthat In order to be effective for poverty reduction, decentralisation of Luuka district establishes accountability structures; 41.25% agreed that elected officials in Luuka district are accountable to Its citizens; 42.5% strongly agreed that the local government of Luuka district strengthens poor peoples’ organizations within communities and through cross-community networks; and 36.25% and 46.25% respectively agreed or strongly agreed that national anti-poverty programs have been established in Luuka district to transfer resources to the poor. In regard to effect of fiscal decentralization on poverty reduction in Luuka distric4 Uganda; majority 36.25% and 43.75%, respectively agreed or strongly agreed that fiscal decentralization of Luuka district helps In generation and redistribution of income to reduce poverty; 3825% and 33.75% respectively disagreed and strongly disagreed that decentralization of Luuka district promotes good governance that improves on reducing poverty 43.75% strongly disagreed that the decentralization and better governance improve local services and outcomes that are related to the well being of the poor which reduces poverty; 375% strongly disagreed that decentralization of Luuka district improves the prioritization of budget allocation; of programs favoring the poor; 42.5% agreed that economic instability tends to affect Luuka district due to the lack financial cushions and personal assets. It was concluded that poverty is closely linked to political factors such as access to power and resources and the accountable and transparent management of local affairs. It was recommended .Autonomous elected sub national governments should be established,district should redistribute authority responsibility and resources among different levels of government
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A research report submitted to the college of humanities and social sciences in partial fulfillment for the requirements
of the award of bachelor of development studies of Kampala International University
Keywords
Poverty, Decentralisation, Luuka District, Uganda