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Effect of payment for ecosystem services projects to the livelihoods: a case study of TGB farmers in Hoima district
(Makerere University, 2019)
The study to examine the effect of Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) schemes to the livelihoods in Hoima district was carried out in two parishes; Bwikya and Kapapi. It specifically focused on; documenting the motivation ...
Analysis of the frequency of flooding disasters and their social economic implications on the livelihoods in Kanaba subcounty Kisoro district
(Makerere University, 2022)
The purpose of the study was to determine the frequency of the flood disasters in Kanaba subcounty Kisoro district. The specific objectives of the study were; 1) to determine the frequency of flood disasters,2) to identify ...
An assessment of community resilience to Debris flows in the upper Manafwa catchment, Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-09)
Over the years, the lives and livelihoods of the communities living within the debris flow hotspots of the Mt. Elgon region have immensely been affected. This has greatly changed the outlook of disaster management in the ...
Impact of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions on community livelihoods in Mpatta sub-county in Mukono district.
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
COVID-19 pandemic which broke out in 2020 led to various restriction to be put in place in Uganda. These restrictions have had significant impact on people’s livelihoods and adequate studies have been done to that effect. ...
Adoption of agroforestry practices for food security and improved livelihoods: case study of Nangabo Sub County, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-01)
This study assessed the adoption of agroforestry practices for food security and improved livelihoods in Nangabo sub county Wakiso District. The study examined and documented the agroforestry tree species and agricultural ...
The impact of climate variability on people's livelihood in Isingiro District
(Makerere University, 2022)
There is a big relationship between climate variability and Agriculture in that the impacts caused by climate variability and changes such as droughts, floods highly affect the agricultural production and Agriculture is ...
Contributions of cultural Tourism on the Livelihoods of the Batwa Community in Buhoma Town Council
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
The research was conducted to examine the cultural tourism practices undertaken by the Batwa communities, assess the contribution of cultural tourism towards the livelihoods of Batwa people and to analyze the factors ...
Assessing the implications of sand mining on livelihoods in Lwera wetland Kalungu district in greater Masaka
(Makerere University, 2022)
Wetlands are one of the most valuable ecosystems but are fast getting degraded. Increasing threats of environmental degradation to wetlands has driven adoption of ecological restoration as one of the tools for conservation. ...
Effect of Climate Variability and Change on Agro-Based Livelihoods in Ogolai Sub-County, Amuria District in Teso Sub-Region
(Makerere University, 2023-08-05)
Rain-fed agriculture forms the back bone of many rural communities in Africa. However, there an increasing trend in rainfall variability and associated extreme events in form of drought and floods, and a growing uncertainty ...
Effect of livelihood choice on household food security: a case study of boda-boda riders in Buwalasi Sub County, Sironko District
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
The study was conducted to assess the effects of Boda-boda business on food insecurity on people of Buwalasi Sub County, Sironko district. Data was collected using questionnaires and field observations. The results show ...