Master of Research and Public Policy

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    An Assessment of the Implementation of the National Climate Change Policy Recommendations on Food Security in Uganda: A Case of Kapelebyong Sub County, Kapelebyong District
    (Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-23) Allan Naimwanga
    This study assessed the contribution of the national climate change policy recommendations on food security in Kapelebyong Sub-County, Kabelebyong District. The study was guided by three study objectives which included examining the effects of food storage facilities on food security, the effect of climate change adaptation measures on food security and the effect of water resource management practices on food security. A descriptive research design was used considering quantitative approach. The study targeted 373 participants and data was collected using questionnaires. The study findings revealed that there was positive but weak and insignificant relationship between food storage methods and food security at (r = .164, P > 0.01) and results also revealed that food storage methods positive but insignificant predicted food security at (Beta = .027, p=.547 >0.05). It was revealed that there was positive, moderate and significant relationship between climate change adaptation measures and food security at (r = .582**, P < 0.01) and climate change adaptation measures positively and significantly predicted food security at (Beta =.569, p=.000 <0.05). There was positive but weak and insignificant relationship between water resource management practices and food security at (r= .116, P > 0.01) and water resource management practices also positive but insignificant predicted food security at (Beta = .067, p=.108 >0.05). The however concluded that, there was a positive but weak and insignificant relationship between food storage methods and food security. Additionally, it was also concluded that while water resource management practices have a positive, their impact on food security is weak and insignificant. For the combined constructs of national climate change policy recommendations specifically food storage methods, climate change adaptation measures, and water resource management practices accounted for 33.8%. The study recommended that there is need training farmers to improve food storage methods among residents should focus on the introduction and adoption of modern techniques such as the use of silos, smoking, and freezing. There is need for providing comprehensive training and support programs that highlight the benefits and practical implementation of fast-maturing crop varieties, improved infrastructure, early warning systems, climate-resistant crops, and irrigation systems. It was also recommended that a comprehensive strategy be implemented including the establishment of robust rules and regulations governing water usage, supporting locals to construct and maintenance of tanks and ponds for efficient water storage, and the development of water monitoring networks to oversee and manage community water sources effectively.
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    Examining the Implementation and Relevance of the Skilled Birth Attendance Policy to Pregnant Women in Rural Uganda: A Case Study of Kibuku Health Center IV, Kibuku District
    (Uganda Christian University, 2024-05-22) Joan Ritar Kasidi
    The Skilled Birth Attendance Policy is the main strategy being used to ensure a reduction in maternal mortality in Uganda for achieving SDG3. Despite the policy, maternal mortality rates remain high in Uganda. This study aimed at examining the implementation and relevance of the Skilled Birth Attendance Policy to pregnant women in rural Uganda. The study used qualitative and quantitative methods and analysed data using Stata 14. The findings revealed that Kibuku HCIV was not well equipped and pregnant women were also not well prepared for skilled birth attendance. Over 70% had not been informed about birth and complication preparedness by a health worker and only 39% had prepared for emergencies that could occur in the current pregnancy though 88% had a positive attitude towards skilled birth attendance. The study recommends that policy implementation reforms should be made to ensure the policy interventions benefit more women and reduce maternal mortality.
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    Implementation of the Refugee Policies: A Case of Refugee Land Rights in Nakivale Refugee Settlement
    (Uganda Christian University, 2023-09-08) Ivan Senyonjo
    The study examined the implementation of the refugee policies: a case of refugee land rights in Refugee Settlement Camp in Nakivale. This research was guided by three objectives: identifying the implementation mechanisms of the refugee land rights policies, reviewing the implications of implementing refugee policies; a case of refugee land rights on local communities and reviewing the implications of implementing of refugee policies; a case of refugee land rights on refugees. The research was conducted using a descriptive survey research design and specifically employing a mixed methods approach. Purposive and simple random sampling was used to get a sample of 123 respondents that were interrogated in this study. Data was collected using questionnaires with 103 refugees and nationals from Nakivale Refugee Settlement and interviews with 20 government officials. Findings, of the study reveal that there is still a high level of ignorance among the refugees and the local communities about the refugee land rights in Uganda as the government has not done enough to sensitize these people about these laws and how they work which could be one of the reasons for the continued conflicts between host communities and refugees. However, despite of the increase in the number of refugees in Refugee Settlement camp in Nakivale, the government has tried to ensure that they provide land to the refugees to enable them practice farming and produce their own food for sustainability purposes. Furthermore, the study findings conclude that the right to possess land or distributing land to the refugees rests with the Office of the Prime Minister in Uganda. Finally, it can be noted that the available refugee land rights are fair; however, the challenge has come with the implementation of these refugee land rights since the refugees feel that the government and international organisations are not doing much in enforcing these rights. Finally, the study recommends the need for the government through its different stakeholders like the Prime Minister’s Office; needs to take a lead in ensuring that all the people in the refugee camps are made aware of their rights to land ownership. The government through the Parliament and the legal team need to embark on the process of amending the refugee land ownership policies. Finally, there is need to put tough punishments for the people that do not respect refugee land rights.