Browsing by Subject "Poverty reduction"
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The effect of microfinance outreach services on poverty reduction in Busoga sub- region: A case study of Iganga district
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of Microfinance Outreach Services on Poverty Reduction in Busoga Sub-region; a case study of Iganga district. The study was guided by the specific objectives which were; ... -
Interventions against poverty in Rwanda: a case study of Ubudehe in Gatsibo District, Eastern Province, Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2010-02)This study set out to examine the role of Ubudehe in poverty reduction in Rwanda. It was carried out in Gatsibo district, Eastern Province of Rwanda. The underlying concern was that: faced with the prevalent poverty in the ... -
Local government citizen participation and rural development: reflections on Uganda’s decentralization system
(Sage journals, 2010-03)The governance and development discourse continues to embrace citizen participation as a fundamental mechanism of building local capacity towards poverty reduction and rural development. This article presents a review of ... -
Potential for commercialization and value chain improvement of wild food and medicinal plants for livelihood enhancement in Uganda
(Maxwell Scientific Organization, 2012)Uganda is endowed with a wide diversity of wild plant species that can be commercialized for livelihood enhancement and poverty reduction. These wild plants are increasingly becoming a valuable source of livelihoods for ... -
Social protection and the vulnerable poor: the role of social safety nets in`poverty reduction in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-10)The incidence of poverty and vulnerability are significant in Uganda and social safety nets programs like Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (NUSAF) are a form of social assistance to protect the vulnerable poor from the ...