Livelihood Support Initiative And Socio- Economic Growth Sustainability In Rural Communities In Oyam District, Northern Uganda
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2012-10
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Kampala International University, College of Economics and management.
Abstract
The focus of this study was to investigate and ascertain why there is lack of socio
economic growth sustainability in the rural communities of Oyam District despite
massive levels of support initiatives released in terms of funds, technical assistances,
relief and time. The key objectives were therefore to determine the magnitude of the
initiatives and their socio economic growth realized, challenges encountered in the
process of implementation, survival techniques of the rural community and way
forward for sustainable socio-economic growth of rural livelihood.
The study identified Oyam as a case study in Northern Uganda; the region in which
development initiatives have prevailed uniquely over the last twenty years. To
achieve the objectives of the study and answer research questions the purposive,
stratified and systematic sampling techniques were used to obtain the target
population of Oyam District.
The study revealed that there was indeed enormous livelihood support initiatives in
Oyam that contributed to socio-economic growth. However, in the face of challenges
which the study identified, this growth could not be adequately sustained. The
investigation also assessed the role of the rural communities to sustain their
livelihoods socio-economically.
It was concluded that livelihood support initiatives have not resulted to socio
economic growth sustainability to the extent that it was hoped for.
This study recommended that there should be a protracted and sustained
commitment by the government and development partners to integrate and
mainstream sustainability in the development projects. The exploitation of the rural
poor should be addressed through a cooperative organization. Further more bad
governance, illicit cultures and negative attitudes in development should be
combated through sensitization and enforcement. There must also be improvement
in the social and public infrastructure development in the rural areas.
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A Thesis Submitted To The School Of Post Graduate Studies In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Award Of The Degree Of Masters Of Business Administration And Management Of Kampala International University.
Keywords
Livelihood Support Initiative, Socio- Economic Growth Sustainability, Rural Communities,Northern Uganda.