Role of community participation on socio-economic development in Pingire sub county, Serere district, Eastern Uganda
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2016-08
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
Whereas Uganda employed decentralization policy as one of the techniques for achieving social service delivery and socio-economic development, the country’s highly centralized political system has resulted in the widespread social-economic marginalization of rural areas, very little attention has been focused on analyzing the relationship between socio-economic marginalization and popular participation of community members in identifying issues they face and suggesting solutions to them geared towards rural poverty alleviation. The underlying principle has been distribution of resources to the grassroots to complement efforts geared towards developing rural communities in Uganda. The main purpose of this paper is to analyze the role of community participation on socio-economic development in Serere district, Pingir Sub County with efforts to alleviate rural poverty. Using a quantitative survey research design target population of 100 respondents was set where the sample size of 80 respondent who were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. The raw data from the field was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that while most respondents were highly willing to participate in the development process through decision making, res6urce mobilization among others, they also suffered severe deprivation through illiteracy, ignorance suppression, political influences among other factors as discussed. Socio-economic development projects are meant to contribute to setting up of schools, dispensaries, creating employment opportunities, improve the standard of living and efficient transport among others. Was seen progressing at a slow pace. Furthermore, respondents were aware of the role socio economic development in society. Yet, community participation in development projects seminars, workshops or educational tours was generally given little attention. Political influenced suppression were mentioned as the major factors influencing low participation levels. Finally, respondents seemed to agree that while development projects and programs. Course in addressing the country’s development challenges, they were least satisfied with achievements so far. Among others, the study recommended that’s socio-economic development projects be harmonized with the local development priorities/needs and the need to establish community based institutional mechanisms to make easy community participation in various projects.
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A research proposal submitted to the College of Humanities and Social sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies of Kampala International University
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Community participation, Socio-economic development, Serere district, Eastern Uganda