The life of the researcher through a village setting has encountered many experiences which have created passion for human life and the environment to initiate the study into poverty scourge in the brothers and sisters of the time.
The study was carried out to investigate the possible causes of poverty in Kihorezo Parish. The methods used include qualitative and quantitative approaches to collect and analyze data. The research study was carried out in five villages of Kihorezo Parish.
The people generally face many challenges that include negative attitude, low incomes, high illiteracy rates, disease, low life expectancy, hunger, high women fertility rates, discrimination against women, children and the disabled which all that lead to disharmony in society and ultimately result into low productivity in primary sector. Low levels of information and technology, savings and investment breeds to low productivity and this compromises the position of the country in the international trade.
A lot needs to be done on a collective responsibility basis where all key players are necessary to alleviate the conditions that are unfavorable to mankind.
Table of Contents
Chapter One. Autobiography
1.1. Introduction
1.2. My culture
1.3. Schooling
1.3.1 Early years of schooling
1.3.2 Secondary life
1.3.3. College life
1.3.4. University Education
1.3.5. Difficult incidences of my life
1.4. What forces me to work hard
1.5. My best moments
1.6. Business and commerce
1.7. Infrastructure
1.8. Agriculture
1.9. Association
Chapter One. A Research Study on the Poverty Scourge in Kihorezo Parish.
1.0. Introduction.
1.1. Background to the Study
1.2. Definitions of Poverty.
1.3. Problem Statement
1.4. Purpose of Study
1.5. Objectives of the Study
1.5.1. General Objective
1.5.2. Specific Objective
1.6. Research Questions
1.7. Scope of the Study
1.7.1. Geographic Scope
1.7.2. Periodic Scope
1.8. Significance of the Study
Chapter 2. Review of the related literature.
2.0. Introduction.
2.1.Environmental Degradation
2.2.Diseases and Poverty
2.3. Effects of Nutrition
2.4.Alcoholism and Poverty
2.5.Education and Poverty
2.6. Ignorance and Development
2.7. Politics and Income
2.8. Unemployment
2.9. Gender and Resource distribution
Chapter 3. Methodology.
3.0. Introduction
3.1. The Research Design
3.2. Area of Study
3.3. The Study Population
3.4. The Sampling techniques and sample size
3.5. Data Collection Instruments
3.6. Data Management
3.7. Ethical considerations
3.8. Limitations of the Study
Chapter 4. Presentation and interpretation of findings.
4.0 Introduction
4.1. Background Information
4.2. Gender.
4.3. Age distribution
4.4. Marital status
4.5. Family size
4.6. The Level of Education
4.7. Employment Category
4.8. The possible causes of persistent Poverty in Kihorezo Parish
4.9. Interventions to solve the Problems of Poverty
Chapter 5 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations.
5.0 Introduction
5.1 Summary of findings
5.1.1What are the possible causes of poverty on households in Kihorezo Parish?
5.1.2. What interventions could solve problems brought about by poverty?
5.2. Conclusion
5.3. Recommendations
Objectives and Research Themes
This study investigates the causes of persistent poverty within Kihorezo Parish, a rural community facing significant economic hardships. The researcher explores how factors such as environmental degradation, educational limitations, and socio-cultural structures influence the living standards and developmental progress of the local population.
- Examination of the root causes of poverty, including land usage and agricultural challenges.
- Analysis of the relationship between formal education, literacy rates, and economic outcomes.
- Evaluation of socio-economic impacts such as gender inequality, disease prevalence, and alcoholism.
- Proposals for effective interventions to improve local infrastructure and socio-economic wellbeing.
Excerpt from the Book
1.2. My culture
I belong to the Bakiiga Clan with a culture that has recently mixed cultural practices of the Banyankole, Banyarwanda, Baganda and the entire Western world. Some of the good cultural practices that are fading away include;
• Community cooperation, unity and solidarity. This we used to see during Christmas festivities where all immediate relatives would collectively celebrate the said season from door to door eating and drinking for a good number of days. I even remember how a sick person could attract attention of the whole village. A drum would be sounded, villagers would gather up both women and men. Men would ferry the sick on their heads to the medical centre while women would prepare food for lunch.
• Generosity that used to be the uniting factor of the Bakiiga people. One would be sure that his/her children would not go hungry since they would have meals where they are playing from. Women would prepare meals to cater for the possible eventualities.
• Abundant resources in a poverty situation. I observed that many families would have a lot of land, animals, and resources yet could not have money to pay for their children at school.
Summary of Chapters
Chapter One. Autobiography: The author provides personal reflections on growing up in a rural setting, detailing the struggles of schooling and the economic environment that shaped his perspective on poverty.
Chapter One. A Research Study on the Poverty Scourge in Kihorezo Parish: This chapter defines the scope, significance, and problem statement regarding the persistence of poverty despite various governmental initiatives.
Chapter 2. Review of the related literature: A comprehensive review of theoretical frameworks and prior research covering environmental, social, and political determinants of poverty.
Chapter 3. Methodology: Outlines the research design, qualitative and quantitative instruments, and sampling techniques used to gather empirical data in the field.
Chapter 4. Presentation and interpretation of findings: Analyzes the empirical data collected from the village, highlighting critical drivers of poverty such as land degradation, limited education, and poor infrastructure.
Chapter 5 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations: Provides a final overview of the study's core findings and suggests practical, policy-oriented recommendations for community development.
Keywords
Poverty Alleviation, Kihorezo Parish, Rural Development, Land Degradation, Sustainable Agriculture, Education Access, Gender Inequality, Socio-economic Transformation, Infrastructure, Subsistence Farming, Community Empowerment, Economic Growth, Unemployment, Public Health, Resource Management
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The work primarily investigates the persistent poverty in Kihorezo Parish, Uganda, aiming to identify its root causes and potential remedies through an analysis of rural socio-economic conditions.
What are the primary thematic areas covered?
The study covers themes such as environmental degradation, the impact of diseases like HIV/AIDS on household income, the role of education, gender dynamics in resource distribution, and the influence of local politics on poverty levels.
What is the primary objective of the study?
The main objective is to establish the underlying causes of poverty in Kihorezo Village and to propose sustainable interventions to help the community improve its livelihood.
Which scientific methods are applied in this work?
The author uses a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative research through household surveys, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and direct observation.
What does the main body of the work address?
The main body analyzes empirical findings on household backgrounds, educational achievement, employment categories, and the specific impact of land usage and cultural practices on economic stability.
Which keywords best characterize the work?
Key concepts include Poverty Alleviation, Rural Development, Land Degradation, Sustainable Agriculture, and Community Empowerment.
How does land degradation specifically contribute to poverty in Kihorezo Parish?
The study highlights how over-cultivation, deforestation, and lack of soil conservation methods lead to declining crop yields, which directly reduces household food security and income levels.
How does the author view the role of education in the village?
The author identifies a disconnect between the current academic-focused curriculum and real-world needs, arguing that education needs to be more practical and vocational to address local unemployment.
What is the significance of the cultural practices discussed in the book?
Cultural practices, such as traditional gender roles and resource allocation, are shown to impact a woman's ability to engage in income-generating activities, often keeping households in a cycle of poverty.
What unique perspective does the author bring to this research?
The author combines a scholarly research approach with a personal autobiography, providing an authentic "insider" perspective on the realities of living and working in a poverty-stricken rural village.
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- DOCTOR Akampurira Abraham (Autor:in), 2013, Akampurira Abraham: My LIFE and Work, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/209181
