TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION

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DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMmIn

LIST OF j’ABL~

LIST OF ABBREVIATJONS/ ACROYNMS

ABSTRACT

C~A~R 014E I

PROBLEM AND rr5 SCOPE

1.0 Introduction

1.1Background ofthe study

1.2 Statement ofthe Problem 4

l.3Purposeofthestudy 4

1.4 Objectives ofthe study 4

1.5 Research Questions 4

1.6 Scope ofthe study

1.6.1 Subject scope

1.6.2 Time cope

1.6.3 Geographical scope

1.7 Significance ofthe study

1.8 Operational definitions ofkey terms 6

CHAPTER TWO -,

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.0 Introc.Iuction

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2.1 Role ofNon- Governmental organizations in socio — economic development .7

2.2 Challenges faced by Nongovernmental organizations in conducting their activities 0

2.3 Strategies to improve the performance ofNGOs in Uganda I 4

CHAPTER THREE 16

METHODOLOGY 16

3,0 Introduction I 6

3. 1 Research design I 6

3.2 StLldy Population I 6

3.2.1 Sample Size 16

3.2.2 Sampling Procedure I 7

3.3 Data Collection Instruments I 7

3.3. 1 Questionnaire I 7

3.3.2 Interviews Is

3.4 Sources of data 18

3.4.1 Primary data 18

3.4.2 Secondary data I 8

3.5 Quality control (Validity and reliability of Data) 18

3.5.1 Validity of the study 1$

3.5.2 Reliability of the study 9

3.6 Data Analysis

3.7 Ethical considerations 9

3.8 Limitations of the study I 9

CHAPTER FOUR 21

DATA PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS OF FINDINGS 21

4.0 Introduction 2 I

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4.1 Respondents particulars .21

4.1.1 Gender of respondent 21

4.1.2 Age distribution of respondents 22

4.1.3 Academic Qualifications of respondents 22

4.3 Challenges faced by Non-governmental organizations in the socio- economic development of Sembabule district 25

CHAPTER FIVE 31

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATIONS AND AREAS FOR FURTHER STUDY 3 I

5.0 Introduction 3 I

5.1 Summary of the findings 31

5.2 Conclusion 32

5.3 Recommendations 33

5.4 Areas of farther research 34

APPENDICES 38

Appendix 1: Research Questionnaire for NGO officials and Town council officials 38

Interview Guide: For Local population 41

Appendix II: Gain chart showing the time frame 42

Appendix III: Actual Research Budget

ABSTRACT The study was set to investigate the contributions of Non Governmental Organizations to in the socio -economic development of Lwebitakuli Sub County, Semhabnle District. It was based on three research objectives which included examining the role of Non- governmental organizations in the socio-economic development, examining the challenges li~ced by Non-governmental organizations in the socio- economic development and establishing the mechanisms for improving the performance of Nongovernmental organizations in Lwehitakul Sub County.Sembabule District. The study was based on descriptive design involving the use of both qualitative and quantitative research designs with the target population of 70 and a sample of 60 respondents. The study findings were that non-governmental organizations contribute to socio economic development of Lwebitakuli Sub County through rehabilitation ol Vulnerable people, fighting diseases, Advocating for good governance. fight against poverty, Sensitization on health issues, Provision of education and provision of food with some respondents arguing that they are not convinced with the role of NGOs.The study further unearthed that Non-governmental organizations are faced with a series of challenges which among others included funding challenge, high cost of mobilization, Lim Led technical skills had, Political interference, Limited Support Corn local population. Lack of objectivity in establishment, Managerial problems had, Lack of clarity on organizatio~ial structures and Limited personnel to conduct activities with most respondents attributing the challenges to NGOs themselves, It was further established that that several mechanisms have been established to enhance operation of the NGOs in LwehitaLuhi Sub County. Sembahule District though viewed unworkable. This prompted the researchei’ to seek for strategies that included targeting and strengthening access to vulnerable people~ strengthening hlmdraising drives, incorporating the stakeholders in planning and mobilizing government support The researcher therefore made recommendations which included government should give it ample time for operation of nongovernmental organizations: all the stakeholders involved involvement, adoption of clear mechanisms of finance, establish a clear means of operations with government through following the regulations set so as to operate \\ elf \\ ith government.