Journal Articles (Development Studies)

Teacher and Administrator Perceptions of Peace Education in Milwaukee (US) Catholic Schools

Velez, Gabriel; Angucia, Margaret; Durkinc, Thomas; O’Brien, Lynn; Walker, Sherri (Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2021-11-08)

Often intersecting with systemic inequity and injustice, young people’s exposure to community violence has been linked to a myriad of developmental impacts. A growing literature demonstrates the potential of peace education ...

The Silent but Powerful Communication of the Physical Environment of Nkozi Campus of Uganda Martyrs University

Laura, Ariko Otaala (2019)

The purpose of this research was to find out what Uganda Martyrs University students think about the physical environment of the Nkozi campus, which is the main campus of the university with a view to find out if that ...

Decentralization and Efficient Service Delivery in Local Governments

Ngabirano, Maximiano; Omaada, Esibo; Asiimwe, Elizabeth (2011)

This collective volume on decentralization and service delivery in local governments, notably in Uganda, is the outcome of a conference organized in Kampala in 2009 by Uganda Martyrs University and University of Groningen. ...

Africa Peace and Conflict Journal, v. 4, no. 1, June 2011

Ngabirano, Maximiano; Karbo, Tony; Abdalla, Amr (2011)

Two sets of standards are often applied to Africa: in one, the international community takes decisive action when there is sufficient geo-political interest in a state, and in the other, the international community remains ...

On Development and Democracy: The Willing and Unwilling Goers

Kisekka, Joseph; Tshimba, David-Ngendo (African Journals Online, 2017)

This article argues that the question of what comes first between development and democracy is a settled question: each is a standalone though not an isolated phenomenon. The analysis put forth, therefore, is an attempt ...

The Wellbeing of Somali Refugees in Kampala: Perceived Satisfaction of their Human Needs

Senkosi Balyejjusa, Moses (African Journals Online, 2017)

Although there is substantial research on the psychological wellbeing of refugees in psychology, especially in acculturation research, there is very little research assessing refugees‘ objective conditions of living. This ...

Participatory Approaches to Unlocking Negative Perceptions on the Choice and Motivation to be a Primary School Teacher in Uganda

Wabule, Alice (African Journals Online, 2017)

To achieve the goal of education for all, there is recognition of focusing on teacher's education to meet the increasing demand for qualified teachers. Many innovations have been implemented in Uganda to increase the number ...

Eco-socio Impact of Mineral Resource Mining in the Karamoja Region of Uganda

Namutebi, Estellina (African Journals Online, 2017)

Mining is one of the prolific activities geared towards poverty eradication, but an elusive goal for most government leaders in developing countries. Oftentimes, the economic aspect of mining overshadows ecological and ...

Research as a Cornerstone of Quality Assurance in University Education with specific Reference to Uganda Martyrs University

Okoth, Pontian G. (African Journals Online, 2012)

This paper discusses the nexus between research and quality assurance in contemporary higher education, with specific reference to Uganda Martyrs University. Starting with discussion of the concept of research—touching ...

Beyond Masculinity: Gender, Conflict and Post-Conflict Reconstruction in Northern Uganda

Esuruku, Robert Senath (African Journals Online, 2011)

Masculinity and femininity debates of armed conflict in Africa have always regarded men as fighters and women as passive victims of war. The exclusion of women from the armed forces in most traditional societies originated ...

Engendering Social Capital: Perspectives from Rural Development Networks in Uganda

Esuruku, Robert Senath (African Journals Online, 2010)

This paper examines the link between gender, social capital and rural development in Uganda. Noting that gender relations involve struggles over control of strategic resources and relationships, it highlights the complex ...

Impact of Agricultural Modernization on the Socio- Economic Status of Smallholder Farmers in Luweero and Nakaseke Districts in Uganda

Angucia, margaret; Wamala, Gerald; Bogere, Mohammed (Nkumba University, 2017)

The aim of this paper was to study the impact of agricultural modernization on the socio-economic status of smallholder farmers in Luweero and Nakaseke Districts. The study adopted a cross sectional research design using ...

Broken Citizenship: Formely abducted children and their social reintegration in Northen Uganda

Angucia, margaret (2010)

Among the large Scale conflict that have defined the African continent in twentieth and twenty-first centuries, is the Lord Resistence Army (LRA) rebellion against President Museveni's government in Northern Uganda. The ...

Contractor Monitoring and Performance of Road Infrastructure Projects in Uganda: A Management Model

Byaruhanga, Aloysius; Basheka, Benon C. (Scientific Research Publishing, 2017)

An understanding of the influence of contractor monitoring on performance of road infrastructural projects in Uganda provided an impetus for this study. The objectives of the study were to: assess the relationship between ...

Impact of Human Activities on Wetlands in Kampala: Critical Reconciliation of Ecological Sustainability and Human Development

Byaruhanga, Aloysius; Ssozi, Leonard (Kisubi Brothers University College, 2012)

Wetland ecosystem services are central to a nation’s sustained growth and development. For this reason, human development ought to be undertaken while maintaining the ecological character of wetlands if meaningful sustainable ...

Constitutionalism, Democratisation and Militarism in Uganda

Muchwa Asiimwe, Solomon (Nkumba University, 2016)

The paper analyses the extent to which constitutionalism and democratization have played out in Uganda and whether militarism has interfered with the sustainability of constitutionalism and democratization, leading to ...

Overcoming Poverty: Accounting for Stagnation and Upward Mobility in Central Uganda

Ssempebwa, Jude; Ndagire, Abisagi Kasoma; Kule, Abraham; Ssekyewa, Charles; Nnyanzi, David; Kisolo, Gelvan; Nyende, Jeremiah; Masereka, Joseph; Nambuubi, Juliet; Otaala, Laura; Akello, Lucy Dora; Odong, Moses; Okullo, Nellie Florence; Kanyandago, Peter; Lugemwa, Peter; Ouma, Richard; Akabwai, Steven (Kisubi Brothers University College, 2012)

Poverty in Uganda has been the subject of extensive scholarship and policy attention. Subsequently, several poverty alleviation programmes/ projects have been implemented in the country over the last five decades. ...