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Item Engaged Scholarship through Community Social Labs: Advancing Indigenisation of Social Work Education in Uganda(Journal of Comparative Social Work, 2025-07-08) Opobo, Timothy; Abalo, Jannette; Kafuko, Agatha; Twikirize, Janestic M.; Awich, Eric Ocen; Mugumya, FirminusThe indigenisation of social work education in Africa is a response to the limitations of Western-centric approaches to addressing complex local social issues. This paper explores the role of engaged scholarship and community social labs in indigenising social work education in Uganda. The study analyses data from four focus group discussions, and student WhatsApp conversations, to examine how these approaches facilitate meaningful community engagement and the integration of local knowledge into the social work curriculum. The results show that community social labs can help with cultural sensitivity and problem-solving that is relevant to the situation. They also demonstrate that institutional constraints and power dynamics may hinder this transition. Despite these issues, the study suggests that engaged scholarship through community social labs has significant potential to make social work education and practice in Uganda more culturally sensitive and responsive to local realities. Even with these challenges, the study suggests that engaging scholars in community social labs has a lot of potential to make social work education and practice in Uganda more sensitive to local cultures and needs.Item Ritualistic child sexual abuse in post-conflict Eastern DRC: Factors associated with the phenomenon and implications for social work(Child Abuse & Neglect, 2018-07-25) Kasherwa, Amani Clovis; Twikirize, Janestic MwendeRitualistic child sexual abuse (RCSA) is a critical and under-recognised form of child maltreatment prevailing in developing countries. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), children from specific communities suffer complex forms of RCSA perpetrated with extreme brutality by various individuals and groups of conspirators. Although the DRC has achieved significant milestones towards combatting war-related sexual abuse of women and children, disturbing forms of RCSA, notably child kidnapping, rape, child defilement for fetish and superstitious beliefs, child sexual exploitation, and cult-based child marriage persist and affect many victims. This study examines the factors associated with the resurgence of RCSA in post-conflict eastern DRC. The article also discusses the implications of such forms of abuse for social work practice and education in a post-war context.Item Re-imagining Social Work Education in East Africa(Social Work Education, 2023-03-20) Nilsen, Ann Christin E.; Kalinganire, Charles; Manyama, William; Ochen, Eric Awich; Twikirize, JanesticTo an increasing extent, scholars of social work have called for social work education and practice to be more responsive to local norms, customs and needs. Commonly referred to as indigenization, these scholars argue that social work curricula should incorporate practices, theories and understandings that are developed locally, eschewing the ‘professional imperialism’ that have come to dominate the discipline. This is also the case at universities in East Africa. Over the last decades, research emerging from local knowledge has developed substantially in the region. In this article we ask to what extent this is reflected in the social work curricula at three universities in Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda, including a Norwegian comparative case. The article relies on a review of the curricula, addressing the characteristics of the teaching materials, the nationality and gender of the authors of the teaching materials, and the local relevance of the teaching materials, questioning whether they build on empirical data from a local or African context and to what extent they address issues of local or regional relevance. Our findings reveal that the presence of national or African authors and publications with a local empirical content is still marginal at the three East African universities.Item “You must cut that long and stinking thing”: uncovering the lived experiences of uncircumcised pokot women in North- Eastern Uganda(BMC Women's Health, 2022-11-04) Kalengo, Noah; Musinguzi, Laban. K.; Twikirize, Janestic MwendeFemale circumcision remains a dominant practice among the Pokot of North-Eastern Uganda. This paper explores the lived experiences of uncircumcised Pokot women, as they continue to live in a community, where the practice is cherished. This qualitative study adopted an ethnographic research design. The study was based on thirty [30] serial interviews with 15 uncircumcised women in the Pokot local language between August and October 2021. Five [5] Key Informant Interviews were also conducted with key informants from Amudat District. A Focus Group Discussion with women, irrespective of their circumcision status, was organized as an entry point to identify the initial uncircumcised woman. Uncircumcised women were recruited using respondent-driven sampling while key informants were purposively selected. Data were analyzed thematically. Participants were allocated codes to ensure anonymity. Participants expressed understanding of female circumcision, and the procedure although they were not circumcised. Denial of participation in community and cultural functions, rejection by elders and relatives, difficulties in getting marriage partners, denial of conjugal rights and basic needs, refusal to give names to their children, and home desertion were the negative experiences reported by uncircumcised women. Sexual enjoyment during sexual intercourse, epitomized by the ease of reaching orgasms, fewer complications while giving birth as well as reduced risk of exposure to sexually transmitted diseases were mentioned by participants as their positive experiences. Uncircumcised Pokot women continue to experience unbearable challenges since female circumcision is perceived as the only rite of passage to womanhood. This calls for intensified awareness of the population on the challenges associated with female circumcision refusal while demonstrating the positive experiences mentioned by uncircumcised women, that can be exploited as the beacon of hope.Item Understanding Ubuntu and its contribution to social work education in Africa and other regions of the world(Social Work Education, 2024-02-06) Mugumbate, Jacob Rugare; Mupedziswa, Rodreck; Twikirize, Janestic M.; Mthethwa,Edmos; Oyinlola, OluwagbemigaThe overarching philosophy of Black people of Africa is known by different names but Ubuntu is the most popular name. Ubuntu’s origin is attributable to Black Africans in all regions of the continent—North, West, Central, East and South. Different communities may emphasize its different aspects but they are common knowledges, values and practices. The article begins with a discussion of the philosophy of Ubuntu and its application at the micro (individual and family), meso (communal), macro (societal, environmental and spiritual) levels. The roles of Ubuntu in social work education are then discussed with a focus on Africa. These roles are offering a philosophical foundation; being a source of ethics and values; being a source of knowledge including theories; offering a history of African social work; shaping social work methods; building the confidence of educators, learners and communities; shaping research; being a pedagogical approach; enriching fieldwork education; and indigenizing and decolonizing. However, there are several impediments to the full use of Ubuntu, including the colonial history of the profession, changes to African society and lack of Ubuntu-inspired educational resources. The authors recommend continuous development and use of educational resources that are created with Ubuntu philosophy as a guiding principle.Item Reimagining Indigenised Social Work in Uganda: Voices of Practitioners(International Social Work, 2023-03-12) Wamara, Charles Kiiza; Twikirize, Janestic; Bennich, Maria; Strandberg,ThomasUsing thematic analysis, this study examined social workers’ (n = 21) descriptions of what Indigenised social work practice in Uganda entails. Responses from semi-structured interviews revealed the following three themes that inform social workers’ understanding of Indigenised social work practice: (1) collective action and mutuality, (2) communal welfare and respect for life and (3) liberation and restoration. The discussion aims at understanding the hallmarks of each description in relation to the notions of Indigenised social work as culturally inclusive and responsive practice, developmental social work and political action.Item Social innovations in rural communities in Africa’s Great Lakes region. A social work perspective(Journal of Rural Studies, 2023-09-24) Spitzer, Helmut; Twikirize, JanesticIn Africa's Great Lakes region, many rural communities face serious challenges including chronic poverty, lack of infrastructure, high unemployment, inadequate education systems and healthcare services, as well as a fundamental absence of public social protection mechanisms. In some contexts, rural dwellers suffer from the additional burden of armed conflict and political violence. Yet, rural populations show remarkable indications of resilience and exhibit innovative ways of handling their problems by themselves. Some of these approaches can be qualified as social innovations. With its focus on the role of social work in rural social innovation processes, this article aims to contribute to some under-researched aspects at the intersection of social innovation, rural studies, and social work practice. Empirical evidence of rural social innovations is based on a regional study on indigenous and innovative models of problem solving in five African countries. Here, the focus is on two case examples from Uganda and Rwanda. For Uganda, a community-based concept of household clusters to promote rural development called akabondo is presented. The example from Rwanda is called umugoroba w'ababyeyi and refers to a family strengthening and community development program that has been mainstreamed into government policies. This model is located in the challenging context of a post-genocide society. A critical analysis of these models refers to the question whether they fall into the category of a social innovation; to major players in implementing such innovations; to their impact on rural communities and the wider society; as well as to challenges facing such innovations.Item Management Accountants’ Competence, Accounting system, Organizational structure, and Management Accountants’ Expectation gap in Uganda.(African Accounting and Finance Journal, 2023-10-01) Najjemba, Grace Muganga; Kabuye, Frank; Musimenta, Doreen; Najjuma, Mariam SsemakulaThis study aims to establish the existence of Management Accountant’s Expectation Gap and its perceived variability with management accountants’ competence, management accounting system and organizational structure. As a corollary, it examines the contribution made by management accountants’ competence, management accounting system and organizational structure in closing Management Accountant’s Expectation Gap. This study is cross-sectional and correlational, and it uses firm-level data that was collected by means of a questionnaire survey from a sample of 242 manufacturing firms in Kampala – Uganda. Results suggest that management accountants’ competence, management accounting system and organizational structure are significant predictors of Management Accountant’s Expectation Gap. This study focuses on manufacturing firms in Uganda, and it is possible that these results are only applicable to the manufacturing sector. More research is therefore needed to further understand the contribution of management accountants’ competence, management accounting system and organizational structure in narrowing Management Accountant’s Expectation Gap in other sectors such as the accounting firms. The results suggest that policy makers prescribe qualifications for management accountants and outlining roles of management accountants in the accountants’ act 2013 to ensure that management accountants engage in the right roles thus closing the Management Accountant’s Expectation Gap. According to Budding and Wassenaar (2021) study, there is a Management Accountant’s Expectation Gap however, no research has hitherto been undertaken that investigates the individual contribution of Management accountants’ competence, management accounting system, organizational structure in closing the gap.Item Exploring perceptions and experiences of gender-based violence among women in a refugee camp setting in Uganda—A qualitative study(Public Library of Science, 2024-12-17) Lukasiak, Miriam;; Palmieri, Jack;; Svensson, Pia ;; Tumwine, Gilbert;; Agardh, AnetteBackgroundGender-based violence (GBV) is an internationally widespread human rights and public health issue, known to be exacerbated and underreported in humanitarian settings and among conflict-affected populations. A combination of factors including increased vulnerability, lack of protection and marginalization are believed to increase the risk for GBV in settings such as displacement and refugee camps. An increased understanding of GBV in these populations is needed to inform and improve future policy changes and interventions. This qualitative study sought to explore women's perceptions and experiences of GBV in a refugee camp setting in Uganda to increase the understanding of the dynamics and risk contexts of GBV in the context of displacement and refugee camps.MethodsThis was a qualitative study based on individual semi-structured interviews and content analysis. The interviews were conducted during October 2023 with women living in a refugee camp setting in Western Uganda. The participants (N = 13) included female refugees, residing in the refugee camp, above eighteen years of age and who were survivors of GBV.ResultsFindings showed no easy escape route from gender-based violence, with a high exposure to GBV throughout the refugee experience. The nature of GBV, the perpetrators and risk contexts however seemed to shift throughout the process from conflict to the refugee camp. Increased marginalization and lack of resources compounded by a shift in gender roles in the refugee camp where women seemed to assume the role of the primary provider increased the risk of violence in pursuit of basic needs. Women described extensive intimate partner violence (IPV) in the camp often connected to new gendered power dynamics and the control of resources. Faced with the struggles of migration, marginalization, and GBV, women displayed various coping mechanisms including rebuilding networks and support systems.ConclusionsOur study showed the complexity of GBV in settings such as refugee camps, where various structural and individual changes involved in migration and life in a refugee camp seemed to create new risk contexts for GBV both inside and outside of the household. Interventions across various dimensions including addressing underlying conditions of marginalization and gendered power dynamics are therefore warranted to address GBV in refugee camps. Further research is essential to better understand this complex issue, as well as the perception and effectiveness of services and interventions in place.Item Social determinants of hazardous alcohol use in a Ugandan population cohort(Taylor & Francis group, 2025-04-10) Ziegel, Leo;; Sjöland, Carl Fredrik;; Nabunya, Erinah ;; Bulamba, Robert;; Kyasanku, Emmanuel;; Mugamba, Stephen;; Kigozi, Godfrey;; Kigozi, Grace;; Daama, Alex;; Miller, Amanda P.;; Hollander, Anna-Clara;; Hammarberg, Anders;; Nalugoda, Fred;; Ekström, Anna MiaThere is a limited population-based data on hazardous alcohol use and associated social determinants in many African countries. To examine patterns of hazardous alcohol use across a range of social determinants of health in Uganda, with a particular focus on gender differences. This cross-sectional study used data collected in 2021-2022 from an open population cohort spanning urban, semi-urban, and rural communities. Alcohol use was assessed with the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption (AUDIT-C). Covariates were selected according to the WHO's Social Determinants of Health framework. Poisson regression with robust variance was used for data analysis. Of the 3459 participants, 2085 (60%) were women. Overall, the prevalence of hazardous alcohol use was 5% among women and 18% among men. Strong positive associations with hazardous use were found for individuals residing in semi-urban areas (female aPR 2.1 [95% CI 1.3-3.3], male aPR 1.8 [95% CI 1.4-2.5]), past-year perpetration of intimate partner violence (female aPR 2.2 [95% CI 0.8-5.6], male aPR 1.4 [95% CI 0.9-2.2]), smoking, middle age for men (aPR 1.6 [95% CI 1.2-2.2]), and employment as a vendor in a restaurant or bar for women (aPR 1.5 [95% CI 1.0-2.2]). Strong negative associations were found for high educational attainment, Muslim or Pentecostal religion, and living in a marriage or union for women (aPR 0.7 [95% CI 0.5-1.0]). Hazardous alcohol use was prevalent, especially among men, in a representative Ugandan population sample. Specific target groups for public health and clinical interventions were identified, such as women working in the hospitality sector. Residents of semi-urban communities may encounter unique risks for hazardous alcohol use, compared with rural and highly urban populations. MEDLINEItem Unveiling venture capital’s disruptive power; fuelling innovation and economic growth in high-impact firms in East Africa(Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2025-07-26) Kato, Ahmed IdiAbstract Venture capital (VC) possesses the extraordinary ability to transform start-ups into global leaders, spurring innovation, generating employment, and catalysing economic expansion through increased funding and supportive policy frameworks. Yet, small- and medium-sized enterprises frequently face numerous obstacles that hinder their growth and success. Despite this, the remarkable impact of VC in accelerating the development of high-impact firms is still not fully appreciated. This study examines the impact of VC funding on high-impact firms in East Africa, investigating how VC transforms start-ups from mere funding recipients to industry leaders. In a ground-breaking study utilizing panel data from 61 VC firms spanning from 2015 to 2023, we delved into the transformative influence of VC on innovation and economic growth within high-impact firms in East Africa. The findings reveal a dynamic synergy between VC funding and supportive public policies, which together foster the emergence of innovative start-ups and accelerate the successful commercialization and market expansion of these businesses. This research emphasizes that by understanding the disruptive potential of VC, we can unlock significant innovation and prosperity. The insights provide valuable guidance for policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs aiming to stimulate economic growth and foster a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. To drive this promising journey towards a prosperous future, the demand for a significant increase in VC supply in the region is critical. Future inquiries are needed to validate the kinds of conclusions that can be drawn from this study, specifically exploring the long-term impact of VC investment on the East African start-up landscape.Item Toward a holistic model of sustainable investment decision-making in SMEs: a structural approach in a developing economy(Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2025-07-28) Bindeeba, Dedrix Stephenson;; Tukamushaba, Eddy Kurobuza;; Bakashaba, RennieSustainable investment practices are increasingly recognized globally, yet their uptake among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in developing economies is insufficiently understood. This study investigates the factors influencing sustainable investment decision-making among 372 SMEs in Kampala and Wakiso, Uganda. Data were collected using convenience sampling through a mixed-mode questionnaire administered via face-to-face interviews and online forms. Integrating Institutional Theory, Resource-Based View, and the Theory of Planned Behavior, the research examines how environmental risk exposure, perceived regulatory clarity, government incentives, technological capability, financial access, competitive pressure, and business network strength shape the perceived value of sustainable investment. Employing covariance-based structural equation modeling, the study tests both direct and mediated effects. Results reveal that environmental risk negatively influences perceived value, while technological capability, financial access, network strength, and competitive pressure positively influence it. In contrast, perceptions of regulatory strength and government support do not exhibit significant effects, likely due to low enforcement and institutional trust. The perceived value of sustainable investment strongly predicts actual sustainability-oriented investments, confirming its mediating role. These findings offer practical insights for policymakers and development actors seeking to foster sustainable transitions in resource-constrained environments. CrossRefItem Venture capital’s role in driving nascent enterprises to industry market leaders(Taylor & Francis group, 2025-04-03) Kato, Ahmed I.;; Manchidi, Ntise H.Venture capital (VC) has attracted considerable attention from researchers and policymakers for its role in helping high-growth companies become industry leaders. However, the exact function of VC within the region remains unclear. This study examines the vital role of VC in nurturing high-growth enterprises in Uganda and Kenya. Analyzing data from 61 VC firms highlights how effective VC financing and supportive regulatory environments significantly boost the growth of these firms in the region. VC investment account for 25.5% of growth in these firms, showcasing its crucial role, especially for those without access to traditional funding. The research underscores the critical need for expanding VC investments in East Africa to facilitate the emergence of more industry market leaders. It provides valuable insights for policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking to promote regional entrepreneurial growth. The study contributes significantly to the literature on startup development in emerging markets, emphasising the importance of considering the unique context of emerging markets when assessing the effectiveness of VC investments. However, further research is needed to explore the specific mechanisms through which VC financing drives firm success and investigate the long-term impact of VC on the sustainability and growth trajectory of these businesses.Item An analysis of internal determinants of performance in rural social enterprises(Taylor & Francis group, 2025-06-08) Musinguzi, Peter;; Baker, Derek;; Villano, Renato A.Rural social enterprises are organizations that utilize market-oriented strategies to fulfill social objectives within regional and rural settings, particularly in addressing persistent issues like poverty and inequality. Their performance is inadequately researched in the rural context, particularly in developing countries where their contributions to overcoming intractable challenges are most needed. This study contributes to addressing these research gaps by developing a model for assessing internal critical success factors (CSFs) that influence social enterprise performance, and testing it in an empirical investigation of the influence of selected CSFs – entrepreneurial orientation, social salience and business planning on the performance of rural social enterprises. A survey of 521 Ugandan rural social enterprises provided data which was analysed using structural equation modelling and importance performance map analysis. Results reveal that entrepreneurial orientation and business planning are critical to rural social enterprises’ performance, and that business planning mediates the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and performance. For practitioners and policymakers, these findings suggest that entrepreneurial orientation, social salience, and business planning are critical to the performance of rural social enterprises. Further, findings support rural social enterprises’ use of their entrepreneurial orientation to improve financial performance while also advocating for and increasing social performance. We advance social entrepreneurship research by employing the CSF concept in conjunction with other frameworks, and by developing and quantitatively validating a concise model consisting of internal CSFs based on measurement scales. We assess the psychometric properties of these scales and analyse their influence on the performance of rural social enterprises. These findings provide direction for rural social enterprise scholars, practitioners, advocates, and policymakers.Item Conceptualizing digital finance as a precursor for financial inclusion and financial service usage in Uganda(Taylor & Francis group, 2025-01-03) Nagaaba, Nickson;; Batamuriza, Rehema;; Basuta, James ;; Owomugisha, MaryviantThis study conceptualizes digital finance as mobile banking, mobile money, and agent banking in the context of Uganda, and quantifies their influence on the usage levels of financial services. Data were collected from 290 lead households from 15 districts of Uganda, benefiting from the Uganda Multi-Sectoral Food Security and Nutritional Project (UMFSNP). Confirmatory factor procedures confirmed the digital finance structure, and individual path coefficients were determined to explain their relationship with financial inclusion and usage of financial services. These results indicate that mobile money and agent banking are significantly associated with financial inclusion. The results indicate that only agent banking influences the usage of financial services. Mobile banking does not impact financial inclusion and the usage of financial services. This study implicates financial institutions, funding interventions, and the government of Uganda to embrace the appropriate financial services that are affordable to vulnerable people.Item Economic integration and trade performance: assessing the effectiveness of the East African Community as a trade bloc(Taylor & Francis group, 2025-06-13) Hersi, Abdifatah Ahmed;; Alasow, Ahmed Abdiaziz;; Omar, Mahdi MohamedThis study examines the effectiveness of the East African Community (EAC) as a regional trade bloc by analyzing comprehensive trade data from 2009 to 2023. The research employs longitudinal analysis to assess trade patterns, infrastructure challenges and economic integration outcomes. Results reveal that Kenya dominates intra-regional exports, with trade volumes reaching $1.8 billion in 2022, primarily driven by exports to Uganda ($896 million) and Tanzania ($488 million). However, intra-EAC trade represents only 15–20% of member states’ total trade volumes, compared to the European Union (EU)’s 60–70% internal trade ratio. The study identifies significant infrastructure gaps, with only 36% of regional roads paved and transportation costs averaging $0.17–$0.25 per ton-kilometer nearly triple the $0.06–$0.09 observed in developed regions. External trade analysis shows China’s growing influence, with bilateral trade volumes increasing by 500–800% over the study period, reaching $8.2 billion with Kenya alone in 2022. The research also documents 100+ active non-tariff barriers (NTBs) and substantial power infrastructure deficiencies, with electricity access ranging from 75% in Kenya to below 40% in Burundi. These findings indicate that while the EAC has established foundational integration mechanisms, significant structural and policy reforms are needed to achieve deeper regional economic integration and more equitable distribution of trade benefits among member states.Item Using youth-specific approaches to illuminate character-well-being relations(Taylor & Francis group, 2025-04-21) Abbasi-Asl, Roya;; Yu, Dian;; Hasse, Alexa ;; Lerner, Richard M.;; Tirrell, Jonathan M.;; Dowling, Elizabeth M.;; Sim, Alistair;; Lerner, Jacqueline V.;; Zhang, Ruoying;; Keces, Natasha;; Mackin, Margaret;; Olander, Kirsten;; Douglas, Kiana;; Kibbedi, Patience;; Wanyama, Jane;; VanderKlok, EmilyTo date, most studies linking youth well-being to character attributes focus on average effects based on between-person differences. In this study, we examined the within- and between-person relations among character attributes and well-being using an intensive longitudinal data set from the Compassion International (CI) Study of Positive Youth Development in Uganda. Participants (200 CI-enrolled youth, 49.5% female, Mage = 12.13, SDage = 2.19) completed a weekly survey of character attributes (e.g. generosity) and well-being across 10 to 15 occasions. Using doubly latent multilevel structural equation modelling, we found distinct patterns of associations between character constructs and well-being at both levels. Significant variability was also found at the within-person level associations, suggesting that average-level results may not apply to specific individuals. The different pattern of associations across levels and heterogeneity in the person-specific relationships, imply that character development programmes should consider person-specificity in character development to enhance effectiveness in fostering character and promoting overall well-being.Item Opposition party institutionalisation in authoritarian settings: the case of Uganda(Commonwealth & Comparative Politics, 2024-05-19) Bertrand, Eloïse; Mutyaba, MichaelThis article analyses the process of institutionalisation among Ugandan opposition parties and highlights the tensions at play between party institutionalisation and broader party goals in authoritarian settings. Based upon qualitative research conducted between 2016 and 2023, we offer a historical analysis of the steps towards institutionalisation – understood as a process, rather than a state – taken by two Ugandan parties: the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and the Democratic Party (DP). Uganda features historical parties such as the DP that were severely weakened by the ‘Movement era’ but endured despite losing ground, and newer opposition forces, such as the FDC, that proved relatively stronger despite being divided over the question of building party structures, thus providing an interesting case study. Ultimately, this article demonstrates the complex, and at times conflicting, implications of institutionalisation for opposition parties’ ability to achieve their objectives in an authoritarian regime.Item An econometric analysis of modernized cereal production in reducing multidimensional poverty in Uganda, 1975-2014(Emerald, 2021-06-21) Emong, Herbert RobertPurpose This study aims to develop an econometric analysis of how modern agriculture can be a fundamental instrument for reducing the levels of multidimensional poverty in Uganda. It demonstrates the importance of agriculture in reducing inequalities amongst the poor while focusing on the relationship between increasing productions from modern agricultural practices and the poverty level across the country. Design/methodology/approach The study explores Box–Jenkins approach to cereal production data with the use of econometric analysis as the main tool to determine the implications of modern agricultural practices in Uganda. Most poor people around the world are in marginalized rural environments, and agriculture provides for their livelihoods. This makes agricultural development crucial for reducing multidimensional poverty on a large scale and needs development within agriculture to be enhanced. Education, health and standard of living are the three dimensions considered from the weighted indicators, amounting to 30%, to be categorized poor in the three dimensions. Findings Modernization of agriculture is an ultimate solution to multidimensional poverty reduction in Uganda through employment generation and the effects of food prices. Shreds of evidence support the theories that agricultural incomes together with the actual wages increase with a general rise in the rural non-agricultural economy. Results depict a close correlation between national income and GDP per capita which is a very significant indication that more application of agricultural technology would lead to a sub sequential improvement of livelihoods engaged in agricultural practices. Originality/value Agriculture remains a vital sector that employs a greater portion of the population in Uganda’s economy. Major roles have been played by the sector in the economy including employment opportunities, rural household incomes, food supplies and a reduction in poverty from a multidimensional front. Exploring the behavior of poverty level using modern agriculture as an indicator and its relationship with the poverty level arising from improved agricultural practices could provide a meaningful display of variation in poverty across the regions at the country level.Item The contribution of tourism on GDP growth and sustainable tourism development in Africa(Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2025-05-14) Seraj, Mehdi;; Ike, Oliver Chika;; Ozdeser, HuseyinAbstract Several African nations actively pursue economic diversification and sustainable development by promoting tourism. Given this, the study aims to thoroughly analyze the contribution of tourism to the GDP growth of six African Nations, specifically Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, South Africa, Tunisia, and Uganda, utilizing data from the World Bank Development Indicator spanning from 1999 to 2020. The study employed the Method of Moment Quantile Regression (MMQR) for the analysis and found that despite the prevailing assumptions of the tourism-led hypothesis and the emerging literature emphasizing the potential influence of tourism on GDP growth. The empirical findings of Westerlund’s (OBES 69:709–748, 2007) cointegration test indicate a lack of a statistically significant long-term relationship between tourism and GDP growth at 1% and 5% significance levels. However, there is an indication of a potential relationship at the 10% significance level, contingent upon the implementation of appropriate policies by the countries. Notably, this underscores the importance of promoting policies that stimulate the Keynesian multiplier effect. Additionally, the MMQR output suggests that policymakers should prioritize policies aimed at increasing Foreign Direct Investment to support the identified tendencies. This academic analysis provides valuable insights into the intricate relationship between tourism and GDP growth in these African countries, highlighting important implications for policymaking and economic development strategies.