Child labour and performance of pupils in Gulu Municipality, Northern Uganda
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2013-09
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
The study on Child Labour and Performance of Pupils in Northern Uganda, was carried
out in Gulu municipality, Northern Uganda to specifically find out; the causes of child
labour; government contribution to poverty eradication in promoting performance of
children and the challenges experienced by government. The study employed a
descriptive study design with a sample of 50 respondents, while a questionnaire and
interview guide were adopted for data collection. Study findings revealed the causes of
child labour in Gulu District to be low legal enforcement, impact of war, need to
supplement domestic income, and parent separation. Government effort to eradicate
child labour included promoting legal measures; fighting poverty, devising strategies
that free education and promoting girl child education. However, government
experiences challenges of Privacy of the home settings, growing need for cheap labour,
corruption and undependable statistics. Conclusively, child labour will continue to affect
the achievement of learners in Gulu District if child employers are not effectively
managed under the legal system, and if enough money to support family projects out of
poverty is not available. The study recommends that; more funds need to be solicited
from donors to eradicate family poverty; the usage of this funds has to be monitored,
supervised and audited; peer reporting has to be encouraged with toll free call lines;
government enforcement teams need to be monitored and classroom attendance has to
be followed up.
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A research report submitted to the School Of Humanities And Social Sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelors Degree In Development Studies of Kampala International University
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Child labour, Performance of pupils, Gulu Municipality, Northern Uganda