School of Social Sciences (SSS) Collections: Recent submissions
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Social economic factors associated with the nutritional status of children in Kasese District
(Makerere university, 2022-10)The study assessed Social Economic factors associated with the Nutritional Status of Children in Kasese District . The study explored socio-economic factors, health related and individual factors that influence the ... -
Experiences of children in conflict with the law in the juvenile justice system
(Makerere University, 2022)Global burden estimate suggests that more than one (1) million children get involved in the juvenile justice system as accused each year (UNICEF, 2006), they experience health, behavioral, and socio - economic challenges ... -
Local economic development policy and capacity building in local government in Mubende District (2014-2020)
(Makerere University, 2022-10)This study assessed the impact of National Local Economic Development Policy 2014 on the Capacity Building of Local Government in Mubende District 2014-2020. It looked at the capacity gaps that existed before the implementation ... -
Socio-economic challenges of elderly persons in Kasangombe Sub-county, Nakaseke District
(Makerere University, 2022-06)The study examined the socio-economic economic challenges of the elderly persons in Kasangombe sub-county, Nakaseke district. Specifically, it examined the socio-economic challenges of the elderly persons, established the ... -
Integration of Congolese urban refugees in Kampala: opportunities and challenges
(Makarere University, 2022-10-26)Owing to Uganda’s open policy to refugees, some refugees who can sustain themselves are free to live in urban areas. Consequently, Kampala and indeed several other urban areas in Uganda are hosts to what is generally ... -
Does restructuring promote or block organizational efficiency? the case of college formation at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2012-02)This study set out to establish whether restructuring promotes or blocks organizational efficiency with specific reference to the recent college formation experience at Makerere University. Theoretically, the purpose of ... -
The contribution of male involvement in family planning uptake. A case study of Emanzi strategy in Kamwenge District
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Background: Women with access to family planning (FP) not only have an increased level of autonomy but more opportunities for education and making economic contributions. Yet, millions of women in developing countries lack ... -
The impact of Pentecostal churches on security in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-09-23)Religious values and sentiments have implications on the state of security in any society. Pentecostal churches are very influential in Uganda, and so their marked effect or influence on social aspects, particularly security, ... -
Continuity of learning at primary school level during the COVID-19 lockdown in Ki-Mombasa slum, Kampala District
(Makerere Univeristy, 2022)The world wide closure of Education Institutions as a measure to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 made the loss of anticipated learning outcomes a threatening reality. To counter this, the United Nations Educational Scientific ... -
The performance of the High Court of Uganda in handling international crimes
(Makerere University, 2022-09)The research aimed to examine the Performance of the High Court of Uganda in Handling International Crimes. Considering the civil wars and a series of other internal conflicts that Uganda has experienced recently, findings ... -
The nature and demographic characteristics of disabled persons' participation in a community-based rehabilitation programme in Tororo District
(Makerere University, 2010)The overall objective of study was to examine the nature and demographic characteristics of disabled persons' participation in the Tororo CBR programme. The sample comprised disabled-persons (n=115) selected from the three ... -
The role of local government in promoting smallholder farming in Ngora District
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Policy implementation that targets Smallholder farmers has become one of the most important aspects on today’s international political agenda. It is a serious issue for governments because the majority of farmers are ... -
An assessment of coping with socio-economic needs among Batwa of Kisoro district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)The marginalized communities around the world often struggle to cope with livelihoods due to the following changes in every day pattern. Usually, these changes forced through need for development. In 1992, the Batwa people ... -
Decolonization and Afro-Feminism
(Daraja Press, 2020)As the old saying goes, the past is never dead; it is not even past. Every object, concept and individual has a history. When probed more deeply, that history shines a light on the dark underbelly and crevices of the ... -
The challenges of implementing the 1997 Kyoto Protocol in Uganda : the case of the clean development mechanism 1997 - 2002
(Makerere University, 2005)This study set out to explore and examine the challenges of implementing Clean Development Mechanism of the 1997 Kyoto protocol in Uganda. A number of objectives formed the basis of the study. These were; to critically ... -
Conflict and cooperation between Uganda and Sudan : the impact of trans-national ethnicity; 1962-2002
(Makerere University, 2003)During the Angolo-Egyptian condominium administration from 1900 to 1956, the British adopted the policy of indirect rule in the Sudan just as Britain did in the rest of its colonies throughout Africa during the colonial ... -
Access to land and reintegration of formerly abducted women in Gulu District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-07)New Wars differ in nature and context from Old Wars. As a result, more civilians, and therefore an increasing number of women and children, suffer the structural damages of this kind of conflict. These range from abduction ... -
Nature and challenges of return in post conflict situations: the case of Abarilela Sub-County in Amuria District
(Makerere University, 2010-10)This study was carried out with the interest of identifying the nature and challenges of return in post conflict situations taking the case of Abarilela Sub County in Amuria district. It sought to establish the challenges ... -
Management of psychosocial consequences of head nodding syndrome among affected families in Atanga Sub-County, Pader District
(Makerere University, 2021-04-13)Overall objective: The overall study objective was to examine the management of psychosocial consequences of head nodding syndrome among affected families in Atanga sub-county, Pader District. Specific objectives: ... -
Regional integration : problems and prospects of the East African Community
(Makerere University, 2004)This study highlights the challenges facing the East African Community, established by the three East African Countries. The study was conducted against a background of regional integration of the East African countries ...