Browsing by Author "Namubiru, Margaret"

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    The Future of Farmer organisations: Opportunities and Challenges in Achieving Household Food Security. Evidence from Acholi Sub-region, Northern Uganda.
    (Journal of Developing Economies, 2022) Namubiru, Margaret; Nsambu Kijjambu, Frederick; Rwakihembo, John
    The study set out to determine the relationship status of farmers’ organisations in the region, examine the opportunities for farmer organisations in achieving households’ food security, and investigate the challenges farmer organisations face in achieving household food security. Methodology: The study used descriptive, correlational and cross-sectional research designs grounded by a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data was collected on a sample of 370 households using a structured questionnaire, while qualitative data was collected from 16 face-to-face interviews. The study used both purposive and simple random sampling techniques. Data analysis was done using descriptive and Pearson correlation analyses, while thematic content analysis generated qualitative results. Findings: The Study indicated a positive albeit weak relationship between farmer organisations and household food security in the Acholi Sub-region. The results indicated that most farmer organisations are inactive and informal with low household participation. A possible explanation could be the small membership size and organisations’ inability to tap existing production and marketing opportunities. Unique contribution to practice and policy: The study guides the government in creating an enabling environment that supports farmer organisations in accessing external markets and market information by improving infrastructure and strengthening capacity building of farmer organisations to increase food security.
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    Road Network and Household Food Security in Acholi Sub Region, Northern Uganda: A Pragmatic Perspective
    (Journal of Developing Economies, 2022) Namubiru, Margaret; Nsambu Kijjambu, Fredrick; Ngaka, Willy; Rwakihembo, John
    This study aimed at examining the relationship between road network and household food security in Acholi subregion, northern Uganda. Methodology: The study adopted a pragmatic paradigm, thus adopting a mixed methods approach. Quantitative data was collected from 384 respondents using a structured questionnaire while face-to-face interviews aided qualitative data collection. After data management and processing, Pearson correlation and standard regression were use for data analysis. Findings: It was observed that road network is positively and significantly associated with household food security. The study established that road network accounts for 10% of the variance in food security among households in Acholi subregion, northern Uganda. Unique contribution to practice and policy: Although there are conflicting views on the predictors of food security among households, the present study has confirmed thatroad network plays a critical role in influencing food security among households in Acholi subregion, Northern Uganda, thus serving its purpose.