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Uganda Management Institute PARTICIPATION OF NON STATE ACTORS IN THE DECENTRALIZED PLANNING AND BUDGETING IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN UGANDA: THE CASE OF SOROTI DISTRICT BY: ESWILU DONATH REG.NO 07/MMSPAM/13/032 BA. (HONS) (SS) MUK, DPAM (UMI) A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE HIGHER DEGREES DEPARTMENT IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE MASTERS DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES (PUBLIC AMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT) OF UGANADA MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (UMI) FEBRUARY 2011 DECLARATION I Eswilu Donath, declare that to the best of my knowledge that the work presented in this dissertation is my original work and it has never been presented to any University or College for any award. Signed: ………………………………………………Date…………………………… i APPROVAL This is to certify that this dissertation was supervised and submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of a Masters Degree in Management Studies with the approval of my UMI and work based supervisors respectively. 1. ABUBAKAR MUHAMMAD MOK UMI- Based Supervisor. Uganda Management Institute Signed: …………………………………………Date…………………….…................ 2. WABWIRE MARTIN MORRIS Work Based Supervisor Northern Uganda Rehabilitation Programme-Soroti. Signed: ……………………………………………Date ………………………………. ii DEDICATION This study is dedicated to my late father and late grandfather: Etenu George Christopher and Kosmas Eswilu; for in infancy you cared for me; after George was forced to leave me as an orphan by the forces of murder and terror, for you were nowhere to see me transverse hills and valleys, all in your honour, I dedicate this work. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The accomplishment of this work has been a result of concerted efforts from various stakeholders; my deep gratitude goes to all those who have made the production of this work possible especially Mr. Abubakar Muhammad Moki my Uganda Management Institute (UMI) supervisor, Mr. Wabwire Martin Morris my work based supervisor who guided me during my dissertation. Similar gratitude go to Mr. Eretu Geoffrey the District Statistician-Soroti and Mr. Ebulu George William –District Planner Kaberamaido for the invaluable time extended to me analyse the data. To all my facilitators at UMI for the constant guidance you offered me in the course of the study. I acknowledge with thanks the contribution of Soroti District for partially financing this course. I wish to acknowledge the immense support that I received from my colleagues at the place of work particularly Mr. Max Martin Mukula and Mr. Agum Moses for shouldering my schedules of duties while I was away pursuing this course. Equal thanks go to all respondents of Soroti District, the Divisions in Soroti Municipality and the representatives of Non State Actor organisations for their active participation in this study. I would be doing a disservice to myself if I didn’t recognise the role played by the members of my family especially my children Irene and Chris who always missed my parental care and love because I had to attend to this work. To all my uncles for the selflessness they exhibited in rendering me financial assistance to study up to this level. Lastly, let thank all my course mates who offered me advice and help during my studies at Uganda Management Institute and finally to all those who have always wished me well I commend them for their invaluable support. May the living Lord reward the works of your hands. iv TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ..................................................................................................................... i APPROVAL ........................................................................................................................... ii DEDICATION ....................................................................................................................... iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ..................................................................................................... iv TABLE OF CONTENTS .........................................................................................................v LIST OF TABLES ................................................................................................................. ix LIST OF FIGURES .................................................................................................................x LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS .............................................................. xi ABSTRACT/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................... xiii CHAPTER ONE ......................................................................................................................1 INTRODUCTION: ..................................................................................................................1 1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................1 1.1 Background to the Study ....................................................................................................1 1.3 Problem Statement .............................................................................................................3 1.4 The purpose of the study ....................................................................................................4 1.4.1 Specific Objectives .........................................................................................................4 1.5 Research Questions ............................................................................................................5 1.6 Scope of the study ..............................................................................................................5 1.7 Justification of the Study ...................................................................................................6 1.8 A conceptual frame work for the study..............................................................................7 1.9 Assumptions and Limitations of the Study ........................................................................8 1.10 Operational Definitions ....................................................................................................9 v CHAPTER TWO ...................................................................................................................10 LITERATURE REVIEW ......................................................................................................10 2.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................................10 2.1 Attendance of meetings by non state actors . ...................................................................11 2.2 Contribution of resources by non state in the process of decentralized the planning .....15 2.3 Role played by non state actors ......................................................................................17 2.4 Ways of strengthening the involvement of non state actors in Soroti District ................23 2.5 Measures for enhancing effective interaction between NGOs and LGs . ........................25 CHAPTER THREE ...............................................................................................................29 METHODOLOGY: ...............................................................................................................29 3.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................................29 3.1 Research Design...............................................................................................................29 3.2 Location of the study/study area ......................................................................................30 3.3 Study Population/Target Population ................................................................................30 3.3.1 Accessible Population ...................................................................................................31 3.4 Sampling techniques and procedure ................................................................................31 3.5 Sample Size and selection ................................................................................................32 3.6 Methods of Data collection: .............................................................................................33 3.7 Data Collection Instruments: ...........................................................................................34 a) The Questionnaires ............................................................................................................35 b) The Interview guide/schedule ............................................................................................35 c) The Focus Group Discussion Guide ................................................................................35 d) Documentary Review Check list. ......................................................................................35 3.8: Pre-testing the Instruments: ............................................................................................36 vi Validity ..................................................................................................................................36 Reliability ...............................................................................................................................36 3.9 Procedure for Data collection: .........................................................................................37
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