Non-governmental organizations and poverty reduction in Uganda a case study of Kiboga District
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2016-09, 2016-09
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Kampala International University,College of Humanities and Social Science
Kampala International University,College of Humanities and Social Science
Kampala International University,College of Humanities and Social Science
Abstract
The study sought to examine the relationship between Non-Governmental Organisations and
poverty reduction in Uganda: a case study of Kiboga District. The study objectives were; to
examine the role played by Non-governmental organisations in poverty reduction in Kiboga
district, Uganda. o establish the challenges faced by Non-governmental organisations in poverty
reduction in Kiboga district. Uganda and to identify the measures to overcome challenges faced
by Non-governmental organisations in poverty reduction in Kiboga district, Uganda. A cross
sectional survey was used in the course of the study, Both qualitative and quantitative data was
gathered in order to establish the relationship between the independent and dependent variables,
so as to examine the relationship between Non-Governmental Organisations and poverty
reduction. The study population invoived 58 participants where 18 selected NGO officials staff, 7
Kiboga district administration and 33 other NGOs Beneficiaries. Purposive sampling was also
used to select only respondents for the researcher to attain the purpose of the study. Data was
collected from primary and secondary sources using questionnaires and interviews. After
collecting data. the researcher organized well-answered questionnaire, data was edited and sorted
for the next stage. The data was presented in tabular form, pie charts and bar graphs with
frequencies and percentages. The study findings revealed that the sample constituted 50
respondents of which 35% were females and the 65% remaining were males. This implies that
men are always the majority due to societal beliefs that men are more hardworking than women
and thus they were the rn~jority. The study concluded that NGOs are also allegedly known for
promoting democratic principles among beneficiaries since democracy is important in the process
of reducing poverty through developing democratic virtues such as tolerance, moderation,
willingness to compromise. The study recommends that NGOs arid the government need to
intensify its socio-economic empowerment programs so that beneficiaries can be equipped with
knowledge to reduce poverty. The organization needs to improve vocational and life skills training
such as in carpentry. crocheting. tailoring and bakery and higher education
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A research dissertation submitted to college of humanities and Social sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a degree of bachelor of development studies at Kampala International University
Keywords
Non-governmental organizations, Poverty reduction, Uganda