Browsing School of Statistics and Planning (SSP) Collection by Subject "Poverty"
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Analysis of poverty levels among households in Uganda (evidence from the Uganda National Household survey 2019/2020)
(Makerere University, 2023-11)There have been tremendous efforts made by the government in partnership with a number of organizations to eradicate poverty in Uganda which have brought about great reduction in the poverty numbers in Uganda in accordance ... -
Analysis of the contribution of the Luwero Rwenzori Development Programme in the eradication of poverty in households in Luwero Triangle and Rwenzori Region
(Makerere University, 2022-11)This study analyzes the contribution of Luwero Rwenzori Development Programme in the eradication of poverty among households in Luwero Triangle and Rwenzori Region in Uganda. The development programme was implemented ... -
Analysis of the effect of poverty on economic growth of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study aims at analyzing the Analysis of the effect of poverty on economic growth of Uganda. Using secondary time-series monthly data covering the period from 1999 to 2019, this study analyzes the relationship between ... -
Assessment of NGOs on eradication of poverty and promotion of sustainable living in rural areas( Care International Uganda)
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Non-Governmental Organizations are an important engine of development; therefore this study aims at determining the effect of NGOS in eradicating poverty and promoting sustainable living among communities using a cases ... -
An Assessment of Small Credit Finance to Poverty Alleviation in the Rural Society of Uganda: A Case Study of NAMA SACCO Members Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2019-10-04)The study was carried out in Mukono District, Central region, with the aim of assessing the contribution of small credit to poverty reduction in the rural society of Uganda. The study was based on the fact that Microfinance ... -
Assessment of the Macroeconomic Determinants of the Performance of Insurance Industry. Evidence from Uganda (1987-2019)
(Makerere University, 2021-01)The overall objective was to find out the macroeconomic determinants of the performance of insurance industry in Uganda using time series data of 1994-2019. It specifically investigated the effect of Inflation rate, real ... -
Causes and effects of poverty among the youth: a case study of Kikoni Kawempe division-Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2023-06)The study emphasized the determination of the causes and effects of poverty among the youth in Uganda using the study population of Kikoni to help understand the phenomenon at a wider view through inference with the main ... -
Causes of high poverty levels in Nakapiripirit District: Nabilatuk Sub-county
(Makerere University, 2019-07)The major purpose of the study was to assess the causes of high poverty levels in Nakapiripirit district using a case study of Nabilatuk sub-county. The specific objectives of the study were: To assess the types of poverty ... -
Contribution of farmer groups to food security in rural farmers
(Makerere University, 2015-06)Today one of the most compelling challenges facing Uganda is the problem of food insecurity. Food insecurity is not only on a steady increase but also wide spread in rural areas majorly attributed to weather changes and ... -
Determinants of household poverty in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-09-20)This study explores the determinants of poverty among households in Uganda. Poverty is complex and dynamic and it involves social, economic, cultural, political and other forms of deprivation. Such deprivation affects ... -
Determinants of poverty among households in Acholi sub-region, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Poverty is a multi-dimensional issue, which encompasses different dimensions of deprivation that relate to human capabilities including food security, health, education, rights, voice, security, dignify, income and ... -
The effect of agricultural growth on unemployment and poverty in Uganda (1980-2020)
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Unemployment which has been identified as the major cause of poverty is a worldwide economic problem. Poverty alleviation has been a great concern to developing countries. The economic burden of unemployment on a society ... -
The effect of poverty on school dropouts among children aged 6-12 years in Ruhunga Parish, Rubaya Sub County, Mbarara District
(Makerere University, 2019)This research was intended to investigate the effect of poverty on school dropouts among children aged 6-12 years in Ruhunga parish, Rubaya Sub- County, Mbarara district. The assessment was made on poverty, school dropout ... -
Effects of poverty on rural small holder farmers in Uganda: a case study of Mugusu Town Council in Kabarole District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Poverty in Uganda remains to be an issue of concern despite several measures that the government has taken in alleviating it. Rural farmers are one of the disadvantaged groups living under absolute poverty conditions. This ... -
Factors affecting perceptions of the effects of poverty on family relationships: A case study of Ntungamo district
(Makerere University, 2022-11)The study was aimed at assessing the factors affecting perceptions of the effects of poverty on family relationships in Uganda considering a case study of Ntungamo district. 50 respondents were selected using simple random ... -
Factors that influence poverty in Uganda: a case study of Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)This Research presents a summary of the findings, conclusions, areas of future research, recommendations that could be utilized by policy makers, development planners, government, non-governmental and humanitarian organizations ... -
The impact of poverty on child health in Uganda case study of Makindye East.
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This study, based on a sample of 99 respondents, aims to evaluate the effects of poverty on child health by applying a variety of statistical methodologies. Descriptive statistics, such as mean, standard deviation, minimum ... -
The relationship between poverty and domestic violence in the central region of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)The study intended to examine the relationship between poverty and domestic violence in the Central Region of Uganda. The study’s objectives were to identify the causes of poverty amongst families/households that were ... -
What social-demographic factors associated with poverty among the youth a case study of Makandwa village-Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2024-03)Poverty is pronounced deprivation in wellbeing and a person to be termed poor is when one doesn’t have enough income or consumption to put them above some adequate minimum threshold, according to the World Bank and it is ...