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Accountability as a Precursor to Improving the Performance of Local Governments: A Case in Lira District, Mid-North of Uganda
(International Journal of Developing Country Studies, 2024) Awor, Jennifer Harriet; Okuna, Victor; Mwesigwa, David
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of accountability on the performance of Lira District Local Government. Methodology: The research was conducted this study the Research Designs was cross-sectional and used using quantitative approach. Questionnaire was used for the purpose of collecting primary data from the respondents. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences where conclusions were drawn from tables, figures from the package. The study took on a sample of 70 employees from a population of 76. Findings: The study findings reveled that administrative accountability positively influences the level of performance of Lira district local government, financial accountability does not while stakeholder engagement negatively influences the level of performance of the district. The study concluded that respondents believe administrative accountability boosts performance, service quality, and cost-effectiveness, but note its effectiveness depends on organizational culture and political factors. Financial accountability is seen as beneficial for organizational performance, but its effective implementation faces a number of challenges. Stakeholders see engagement boosting financial performance, productivity, brand loyalty, and customer satisfaction, but note challenges to effective engagement. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: This study contributes to the understanding of the practice and policy of local government performance from the perspective of accountability. The study suggested the need for Lira district to implement strong accountability mechanisms tailored to their organizational culture and political environment so as to enhance performance, service quality, and cost-effectiveness. Also, there is need to strengthen financial accountability mechanisms to enhance organizational performance, while addressing the specific challenges that hinder their effective implementation.
Accountability: a necessity to pro-poor service delivery in Municipal Councils in Uganda
(Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies, 2021) Mwesigwa, David; Oladapo, Ibrahim Abiodun
Purpose: There is mounting fear that the present-day Local Government managers do not appropriately respond to pro-poor service delivery. Yet, the number of people lacking access to quality services is swelling. This fault has placed a growing burden on Local Governments to enhance local councilors' political accountability by ensuring that the basic services are made delivered to citizens with accountability. Given the different challenges and observed shortage of political accountability in Uganda, this study examined the contribution of political accountability towards achieving pro-poor service delivery in a Ugandan Municipality. Research methodology: Using five Focus group discussions, perspectives on accountability are debated as a foundation for improving service delivery. Limitation: The study covers only Uganda and may not easily be generalised to other countries. Results: Results indicate that political accountability is key to implementing a municipal development plan. Contribution: The study contributes to knowledge so that hands-on accountability holds potential and requires more consideration as a means to assimilate learning-based methods and role-players network to back up the delivery of pro-poor services. It is proposed that local councilors become more responsive to meet the growing need for pro-poor service delivery in a Municipal council.
Achieving a pro-poor local government budget process in Dokolo district, Uganda: The role of civil society organizations
(American Journal of Strategic Studies, 2023) Ogwang, Okello Godfrey; Obici, Gilbert; Mwesigwa, David
Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the role of civil society organizations in pro-poor local government budget processes, with Dokolo District as a case study. The specific objectives of the study are (i) To examine the extent to which CSOs contribute to local government revenue enhancement; (ii) To examine the extent to which CSOs influence the enactment of pro-poor local government budget allocations/priorities (iii) To examine the extent to which CSOs promote pro-poor implementation of enacted local government budgets; and (iv) To examine the extent to which CSOs prevent leakages to local government budget resources. Methods and materials: The study adopted a descriptive and correlational design, employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The population of the study included officials of 10 civil society organizations and both technical and political leaders of 6 local governments in Dokolo district. The sample size of the study was 89 respondents determined using Krejcie and Morgan Table (Krejcie and Morgan, 1970). The target respondents included both males and females. Findings of the study: The findings of this study suggest that civil society organizations contribute to local government revenue enhancement, building the capacity of local governments in revenue mobilization, providing off-budget and on-budget support to local governments; that civil society organizations promote pro-poor local government budget allocations through forums such as budget conferences and budget dialogues; that civil society organizations influence local governments to implement their budgets in ways that serve the best interests of the poor and/or the underprivileged and/or their priorities; by pressurizing local governments to implement pro-poor priorities that local governments would otherwise not implement and by speeding up or reducing delay in the implementation of pro-poor priorities or projects; and that civil society organizations promote pro-poor local government budgets by preventing leakages to pro-poor local government resources by among others checking shoddy work in pro-poor projects, Public Expenditure Tracking Surveys (PETS) to check loss of funds meant for pro-poor projects. Conclusion: Civil society organisations remain in the pro-poor budgeting processes at both the central government level as well as the local government level in Uganda.
Adolescent Pregnancy and Education Attainment of Female Learners in Iceme Sub County, Oyam District, Northern Uganda
(Journal of Gender Related Studies, 2023) Alyai, Joseph; Acanga, Alfred; Mwesigwa, David
Purpose: This study aimed at determining the factors associated with adolescent pregnancy, motivating factors for girls to stay in school and the effects of adolescent pregnancy on education attainment and livelihoods in Iceme Sub County, Oyam District. Methodology: The study adopted exploratory study using a qualitative phenomenological approach. Using the principle of data saturation, the study engaged thirty-five participants that included adolescent mothers, school head teachers and other education stakeholders in two selected parishes in Iceme Sub County. Findings: Analysis of the responses about the causes of adolescent pregnancy generated five major themes, economic status, peer influence, substance use and abuse, inadequate sex education and domestic violence. Factors motivating girls to stay in school included becoming national leaders, better living condition and independence. It was revealed that the effects of adolescent pregnancy include dropping out of school, being chased away from home, developing complications during and after delivery, poverty and producing so many children. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study suggests adoption of remedial policy measures that include; provision of income generating opportunities to families, strengthening the implementation of policy on domestic violence and violence against children, strengthen peer to peer education/ learning, policy that does not allow sale of drugs and other substance in shops that are not licensed as drug shops and regulated by the National drug authority, provision of counselling and guidance, identification of role models who can offer guidance to girls for them to have a bright future and become national leaders and affirmative action towards girls who return to school after delivery such that they are able to complete their education. This study contributes to the understanding of the plight of adolescent girls face in a post-war region situated in a less-developing nation.
Agricultural policy frameworks and the agricultural sector in Uganda: Analysis of the plan for modernisation of agriculture
(International Journal of Pure Agricultural Advances, 2023) Mwesigwa, David; Oguta, James; Acanga, Alfred
The aim of this study was to evaluate the Plan for Modernization of Agriculture’s effectiveness and offered suggestions. Accessible literature has chosen to deliberately modernize agriculture and acknowledged the necessity to emphasize poverty reduction as a key component. The method for this paper was a review of secondary data on accessible empirical as well as conceptual resources on the agricultural policy frameworks in Uganda encompassing the gathering of information from obtainable resources. The findings suggest that agricultural policy frameworks are essential for fostering transformation in the industry. Prior efforts to combat poverty have concentrated on the policy content and disregarded other factors, such as community livelihoods. The study assumes collaborative arrangement between local stakeholders, including those who might otherwise be targeted, in determining the success (or failure) of prior interventions and training them to deal with the problems that have hampered their effectiveness. It can be noted that for Uganda’s agricultural transformation to be successful, a thorough study should be made of all the policies that have been put in place since 2000.
Agricultural practices in mid-western Uganda: Challenges and prospects for food security in rural areas
(Journal of Gender and Behaviour, 2019) Mwesigwa, David; Mubangizi, Betty C
Globally, there is a concern that current food production and distribution systems are not developing at a rate that matches the growing human population. In Uganda, rural-urban drift, land grabs and population explosion are already affecting food security. This is likely to worsen due to the increasing effects of climate change. The rural poor, dependent on agriculture, whose livelihoods are already vulnerable, and are food insecure are likely to be most affected. Measures should be put in place to build and strengthen the resilience of vulnerable people and enable them to cope with the threat to food security. This paper reports on a study that explored views on current agricultural practices and potential prospects through which the food security situation in mid-western Uganda can be enhanced. A purposive sample of 30 participants was reached and using four focus group discussions (FGDs), current practices and potential prospects of food security are explored in the context of decentralised governance. We present that successful food security programmes lie more with the local than they do with central government. Thus, every local government should take a lead role in mobilising and sensitising communities to become more conscious of the causes and risks associated with food scarcity in their locales and homesteads.
Analysing the effect of English language proficiency on Councillor involvement in local council discussions in Uganda
(Loyola Journal of Social Sciences, 2015) Mwesigwa, David
Within most local governments in Uganda, annual assessments suggest that councillor involvement in council sessions has suffered from remarkable set-backs, and remains inadequate. Low involvement in council sessions is partly attributed to councillors' level of education - and hence their inability to adequately express themselves in spoken or written English, which is the official language of communication in Uganda. This paper evaluates the effect of English language proficiency on councillor involvement in council sessions across municipalities in Uganda. It draws on data collected from a survey of councillors selected using a simple random sample in five municipalities. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 171 respondents. The results demonstrate that four aspects of the English language - speaking, listening, reading and writing - have been critical to the level of councillor involvement. The findings further indicate that councillors who are relatively more proficient in English recognise the importance of its use and adoption in all activities of local municipalities. The outcomes attest that English language proficiency has a strong effect on local councillors' involvement in council sessions and local development programmes. This suggests that either (a) the basic level of education for candidates aspiring to join councils be stipulated; or (b) local languages should be used across all municipal council deliberations in the country, in order for councillors to be effectively involved in council sessions.
Analysing the significance of village savings and loan association (VSLA) to community development in Uganda
(IJISET - International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, 2022) Okello, Tonny; Mwesigwa, David
financial services to the rural poor in Africa. But poverty reduction, in the context of sustainable development, remains a major challenge. Extreme poverty ravages the lives of one person in four in the developing world. Five research questions were answered, viz. What is the role of VSLA towards poverty reduction and transforming the livelihoods of community members? What is the Contribution of VSLA on women empowerment? What is the level of participation of community members in VSLA programmes? What are the challenges encountered by VSLA members in their day to day activities? And, what is the income level of VSLA members before and after joining VSLA? The outcomes suggest that VSLA Approach has been very important for the empowerment of poor community among which women have been left out. The experience in many countries demonstrates that, once empowered; poor women make investments wisely and earn returns. The need to create a grassroots organizational base to enable women to come together and analyse their issues and problems themselves, to fulfil their needs was strongly advocated. This indicates that there have been improvements in their welfare as a result of engaging in different activities devised by members and privately supported by member savings. Such entrepreneurial skills have led to members undertaking small income generating activities that has in turn improved their income levels slightly. It is encouraged that there is an urgent need on the part of male spouses to actively get involved in these activities; also, management of village savings and loan associations should encourage their members to undertake short and medium term projects such as poultry farming, bee keeping, cattle keeping, and bricklaying
Analysis of the contribution of the Youth Livelihood Program towards enhancing Self Reliance among the Youths in Lira City, Uganda
(Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education (JSHE), 2023) Achiro, Dorky Elizabeth; Mwesigwa, David
Purpose: This study investigated the contribution of the YLP towards enhancing self-reliance among the youths in the west division of Lira City. Methodology/approach: The study employed a descriptive cross sectional design. A closed-ended structured questionnaire with a five Likert scale was used to collect data from a sample of 249 respondents based on the program theory postulated by Reynolds (1998); it entails the logic behind how programs are built, with particular emphasis on the program process. Data were analyzed using both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics aided by SPSS (version 20). Results: The findings suggested that the YLP program enhanced self-reliance among the youths by 11.1%. The youths in Lira City West Division moderately benefited from livelihood support (3.10, SD = 1.08) and institutional support (Mean = 2.71, SD = 1.241). A robust regression analysis revealed a positive and significant relationship between the YLP program and self-reliance (R2 = 0.111). Livelihood support (Coef = 0.159, p-value 0.0025) was found to be positively and significantly correlated with self-reliance. However, the statistical analysis revealed that institutional support had a negative relationship with self-reliance (p-value > 0.05, 95% CI). Limitations: During the study, it was difficult to find some respondents since they were scattered looking for activities to earn a living therefore extra efforts were ensured such as using research assistants in order to find the respondents. Inadequate funds to facilitate the study like transport to the field, and printing questionnaires were also a problem. The researcher got a loan from friends and the bank to cover the gap. Contributions: This study contributes to the understanding of local community development initiatives using the empowerment approach.
Analysis of the quality of local council elections in Hoima city, mid-western Uganda
(International Journal of Developing Country Studies, 2022) Mwesigwa, David; Acanga, Alfred; Chono, Oryang Alex; Oboi, Alex; Obici, Gilbert
Purpose: The aim of this study was to discuss the quality of local council elections by exploring factors that influence vote buying and vote selling during electoral seasons in Uganda. Methodology: A cross-sectional study aimed at promoting free, fair and credible local council elections in Hoima city. The study was conducted in one city ward that is part of Hoima City Cohort Study (HCCS). The HCCS is a population-based cohort that was identified for purposes of this study. A total of 28 registered voters, resident in four study areas were enrolled into the study. Data were collected on socio-econ-political related characteristics. A regression model was used to generate voting frequency as a measure of association for factors that were associated with voter bribery. Findings: Results suggest that voter bribery was high; higher in men than in women. Less than half had participated in more than two previous local council elections while slightly more than half were taking part in the second election. After adjusting for potential and suspected confounder, the factors that were negatively associated with voter bribery were: greed, poverty, and expectations; political party/candidate influence and lack of self-control were positively associated with voter bribery. Since political party/candidate influence and lack of self-control were positively associated with voter bribery in the area of study, targeting those having exorbitant resources to tempt voters may help reduce voter bribery in this area. Unique Contribution to Policy and Practice: The results of this study may be useful to policy and practice since they can facilitate managers of electoral management bodies as well as political parties to evolve frameworks that can facilitate credible electoral processes.
Analysis of the Quality of Peace and Security from the Perspective of Community Policing in Lira city, Northern Uganda
(Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences, 2022) Opio, Maxwell; Chono, Oryang Alex; Mwesigwa, David
Uganda faces an ever-upward rate of urban criminality; this has led to continued loss of lives and property. Security officials, especially, the Uganda Police Force have embraced a range of approaches to mitigate, avert and/or evade crime but none appears to yield sustainable outcomes. The decade ending 2020 witnessed the espousal of ‘community policing as an innovative approach to detecting and thwarting urban crime. Obtainable literature indicates that community policing is a paradigm shift grounded in the principles of policing by the consent of the community. Consequently, this study aims to analyze the quality of peace and security from the perspective of selected community policing models. Two questions are answered, namely; (a) how does intelligence-led policing enhance peace and security among slum dwellers in Lira city west division? And (b) how does zero-tolerance policing enhance peace and security among slum dwellers in the Lira city west division? A Case study design was adopted in eight purposely selected slums. The participants who were resourceful during data collection are; elected leaders, civil servants, security operatives, retired security officers, and media practitioners. Results suggest that the Intelligence-led policing model has the potential to enhance the protection of security information from unauthorized persons. Thus enabling the Police Force to dislodge organized crime in the slum areas. Also, Zero-tolerance policing model provides efficient management of security investigations since the Police Force can gather evidence to facilitate the prosecution of offenders. Thus, a combination of both models is key in enhancing peace and security among slum areas in Lira City.
Awareness Creation As A Strategy To Reducing The Rate Of Teenage Pregnancy In Lira District
(Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 2020) Akullo, Pamella Stella; Akena, Patrick Rolex; Mwesigwa, David
Teenage pregnancy is a serious public health and social problem, with 95%% occurring in developing countries. This study aimed to seek explain how awareness creation can be used to reduce the rate of teenage pregnancies in Lira district. A descriptive survey design was used and the study population was teenage girls. Data was collected using a document review guide since only secondary data was used in this study because of the short time. Secondary data got from plan Uganda Results indicates a drop in teenage pregnancy in five subcounties in Lira District. It was further found established that the use of mass media and community dialogue helps in reducing the risk of teenage pregnancy by influencing behaviour towards contraceptive use, acquainting teenagers with knowledge of pregnancy prevention, creating a positive social environment. Radio programs and newspapers releases like straight talk and rock point 256 are among the mass media programs used to create awareness about teenage pregnancy. Alternatives of to reducing teenage pregnancy were are birth control, use of modern contraceptives, awareness about birth control, keeping teenagers in school, and positive religious beliefs have also been found as a major factor. Interventions focusing on retaining pregnant and married girls at in school, information on sexual and reproductive health of teenage girls, improving access to and information about contraceptive use among teenage girls, improving socio-economic status of households, and law enforcement on sexual abuse among girls may should be used to improving improve adolescent sexual and health services in Lira District.
Bridewealth in Northern and Eastern Uganda: Transformations of generosity between partners and generations
(IMAGENU, 2024) Ejang, Mary; Otim, Jimmy; Meinert, Lotte
Bridewealth – in different forms of gifts and services – constitutes social and economic exchange and cohesion between families and generations that can serve to express, confirm and acknowledge partners’ and generations’ mutual respect. Yet, bridewealth is sometimes (mis)conceived as ‘payment’. Consequently, amounts of bridewealth have escalated over time and many now cannot ‘afford’ marriage. A Marriage Bill has been formulated but not yet been passed, due to political disagreements. Bridewealth in public debates is often considered from male and older generations’ perspectives and seldom from women’s and children’s. Families, cultural leaders and politicians all have roles to play in creating transformations. Parents can lower their expectations and use expressions such as ‘gifts’ rather than ‘payment’, and cultural leaders and politicians can suggest ceilings on bridewealth. Refund of bridewealth in case of divorce is prohibited, and we recommend further enforcement of this prohibition.
Budget Performance and Health Services Delivery in Lira district; Northern Uganda
(Lira University, 2021) Okello, Patrick; Dr. Ejang, Mary
Budget Performance and Health Services Delivery in Lira district; Northern Uganda Patrick Okello Dr. Mary Ejang 2021 The study examines the effect of budget performance on health service delivery in Ogur and Amach Health Centre IV in Lira district. Specifically, the study examined the effect of budget variance on health service delivery, assessed the effect of budget execution on health service delivery and investigated the effect of budget monitoring on health service delivery. The study adopted a case study design, which employed a mixed method approach of both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study population was 96 which included administrators, finance department, Health workers, and Health unit management committee. Simple random sampling technique and purposive sampling, was used to select a sample size of 78 participants. The researcher used self-administered questionaries to collect quantitative data and an interview guide to collect qualitative data. Descriptive statistics (mean, and standard deviation), and inferential statistics (correlation and regression) were used to analyze numerical data. Content analysis data was used to analyze qualitative data from interviews to supplement quantitative data. The findings revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between budget performance and health service delivery (R =.718; p-value 0.007) and 51.5% aggregate effect of budget performance on service delivery. The study further revealed that budget execution process and budget monitoring have significantly affects health service delivery Health Centre IV northern Uganda. This study contributes an original and empirical -evidence of the association between budget performance and service delivery, Lira District Local Government should ensure extending their financial obligations to Health Centre IV to improve their service delivery. Management should also ensure that all the stakeholders are involved in all the stages in the budget process to improve on its efficiently.
Budgetary controls and Health Service Delivery in Lira City Northern Uganda.
(Lira University, 2023) Adong, Marietta; Okello, Santo
Backgrounds: Health service delivery in Uganda remains a challenge to the government of Uganda. The study established the effect of budgetary controls on Health Service Delivery in Lira City. The study was conducted based on specific objectives that were; to establish the effect of budget planning on health service delivery, to determine the effects of budget implementation on health service delivery and to ascertain the effect of budget monitoring on health service delivery I Lira city. Methods: The research conducted a cross-sectional study using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study population consisted of 157members who are believed to be closely concerned with budgeting activities and health service delivery in their respective work stations and jurisdictions. Simple random sampling techniques and purposive sampling were used to select a sample size of 120 participants. This researcher used self-administered questionnaires to collect quantitative and interview guide to collect qualitative data. Descriptive analysis was performed using mean, standard deviation, frequencies and percentages to summarize the variables. Specifically, the Pearson correlation was used to determine the degree of correlation between the independent variables in this case (budgetary tool) and dependent variable (health service delivery). Results: -This study established the effects of budget planning on health service delivery, determined the effect of budget implementation on health service delivery and ascertained the effect of budget monitoring on health service delivery. Finally, regression analysis was used to establish of the independent variables (budgetary controls) on health service delivery. Based on the regression analysis, Budget Monitoring(beta=0.553. p=0.000) and Budget implementation (beta=0.297, p=0.020) had a statistically significance and positive impact on health service delivery, while budget planning did not have a statistically significant effect on health service delivery. Budget controls accounted for about (0.433) 43.3% improvement in health service Delivery. Conclusions: This study concluded that, Budgetary Controls affected Health Service Delivery in Lira City. Recommendations: This study recommended that a strong budgetary control should be used in health service delivery as government continues to deliver health services as contained in the text. Keywords: Budgetary controls, Health Service Delivery, Lira City, Northern Uganda
Candidate’s physical attractiveness as a consequence in an election
(International Journal of Public Policy and Administration, 2022) Mwesigwa, David; Obici, Gilbert
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to deconstruct election results within the framework of candidate’s physical attractiveness. There is a mounting fear that modern-day political institutions are not presenting candidates with the social aptitude that they need to become successful in election processes. This deficiency has placed a growing burden on political parties to boost the victory of their candidates by making sure that the process of selecting candidates transforms into a rewarding time of political victory. In view of the countless contestations and proof of the dearth of social abilities in political parties, the emphasis of this article is on how political parties in Uganda can identify appealing candidates for the modern-day voter. Methods: By means of a desk review technique, definitions are given as well as an earlier theory as a basis for a projected model of enhancing candidate victory. Findings: The findings reveal that candidate’s physical attractiveness contributes positively towards the election outcome given that candidates that are physically less attractive are likely to score lower in an election. Unique contribution of theory, practice and policy: The study suggests that to neglect the power of a candidate’s physical attractiveness in an election is comparable to surrendering election victory to the opponent. For effective application, political party leaderships should include the elements of physical attractiveness in their strategic plans when choosing candidates for the next election cycle.
Capacity Building and Employees’ Job Performance in Oyam District Local Government
(Lira University, 2023) Odur, Fred; Nsisi, Christine
Background: The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between capacity building and employees’ job performance in Oyam District Local Government. Specifically, the study examined the effect of on-job-training, off-the-job training, and the effect of capacity building policy on employee’s job performance. There was no study conducted on capacity building policy on employees’ performance in Oyam District Local capacity building yet the level of service delivery is still poor that prompted the study. Literature was reviewed based on the study objectives. Methods: The study adopted a cross-sectional design which employed both quantitative and qualitative design. Data was collected from a total population of 82 participants using structured questionnaire developed based on five Likert scales, documentary review and an interview guide for key informant interviews. Descriptive statistics inform of percentage, mean, and standard deviation were determined and an inferential statistics using multiple regression were used for analysis. Results: The study found out that the on-the-job trainings had the effect on the employees ‘job performance since it had a regression coefficient of 0.385 and produced an R2 of 0.087 which is equal to 8.7%. On the-job training and the employee performance, the study findings revealed that off the job-training increases the employee job performance by 13.9% basing on the R2 square of 0.139and a standard coefficient of 0. 572.It was also found out that the capacity building policy positively affect the employee job-performance by 3.2% (R2=0.032, coefficient of 0.033). The small regression coefficient insinuates weak correlations between capacity building policy and employee job performance inclusion on the job training, off-the job training and capacity building policy have the positive and significance effect on the employees’ job performance. Therefore, this means capacity building policy does not have a so much influence on employees’ performance. Recommendations: It was therefore recommended that the district needs to put more emphasis on on-the job training since it greatly affects employees’ performance and at the same time carry out on the job-training to ensure that employees’ performance increases. Keywords: Capacity Building, Employees’ Job Performance, Oyam District Local Government
A case study on the quality of healthcare in Uganda: Examining the effectiveness, safety, patient-centred and timeliness of district healthcare facilities
(Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies (JGAS), 2021) Mwesigwa, David; Wahid, Khalid Abdul; Sohheng, Nipon
Purpose: This study aims to examine the quality of healthcare in Uganda in terms of effectiveness, safety, patient-centred and timeliness of District Healthcare Facilities. Research methodology: This study took a case study design involving an intensive, descriptive, and holistic analysis of PHFs in the Hoima district. Case study research involves studying a single entity in depth so as to understand the larger cases; to describe and explain rather than predict. Results: The main factors affecting the quality of healthcare were; National health system, overall working environment, national budgetary allocation to the health sector, and collaboration between health centres and hospitals. Enhancing the quality of healthcare requires addressing the aforesaid as well as engaging with the LLGAs. Limitations: This study only covers one district local government in a country where there are over 100 districts hence limiting the notion of generalization of results. Contribution: This study contributes to understanding health-related issues from the perspective of quality, which is very key in health service delivery.
Choosing between Traditional Policing and Community-oriented Policing in the Quest for Peace and Security among Slum Dwellers in Lira City, Northern Uganda
(Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences, 2022) Opio, Maxwell; Chono, Oryang Alex; Mwesigwa, David
Peace and security in urban centres remains key to their growth and development; however, slum areas remain dented with numerous aspects of insecurity. While a number of models have been sought, none has drawn a comparisons. This study compares two models of community policing in the quest to enhance peace and security among slum dwellers in Lira City. A qualitative approach was used with a case study research design and personal interviews were used to collect information from participants. While the study established that COP appear to yield more benefits than the traditional model, a combination of both can strengthen efforts to enhance peace and security seeing that majority of the dwellers. It is encouraged that continuous training be offered to key stakeholders so that community policing is treated as key issue of peace and security
Citizen Participation and Policy Formulation: A Study of Bottom-up, Top-down, and Horizontal Scenarios in Local Councils in Western Uganda
(Administratio Publica, 2015) Mwesigwa, David; Mubangizi, Betty C
Abstract This article reports on research that aimed at assessing the contribution of citizen participation in policy formulation in Western Uganda. The central thesis statement was that “citizen participation has no significant contribution to policy formulation”. Using the case study design, the study focused on three districts (Hoima, Masindi and Kibaale), in Western Uganda. It was informed by Marxist Theory, and Pearson’s Linear Correlation Coefficients were used by drawing 173 respondents from selected sub-counties and a municipal division in Uganda’s Western region. It was found that citizen participation (bottom-up, top-bottom and horizontal) made a significantly positive contribution to policy formulation in the different elements of the dependent variables: problem identification, policy manifesto, policy agenda, policy debate, and policy decisions. It was therefore concluded that once the contribution of citizen participation to policy formulation is clearly considered, its improvement would be enormous. It is recommended that technical officials and local councillors, as critical components of the citizenry, be enabled to complement each other as partners–rather than as competitors–in order for them to take part in all the decisive stages of policy formulation in the district. In addition, mitigating the contribution of the factors negatively affecting successful citizen participation would go a long way towards improving the quality of policy formulation

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