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Influence of Youth Participation under Decentralization in Local Governments in Uganda

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  • Shaft Nasser Mukwaya

    (Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, P. O. Box 20000, Kampala, Uganda)

  • Dr. Richard Asaba Bagonza

    (Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, P. O. Box 20000, Kampala, Uganda)

  • Dr. Grace Lubaale

    (Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, P. O. Box 20000, Kampala, Uganda)

Abstract

This paper investigated the Influence of Youth Participation under Decentralization in Local Governments in Uganda. Using a mixed methods approach, convergent and parallel designs were adopted on a sample of 464 participants including 80 respondents for the interviews. Document analysis guides, interview guide and survey questionnaires were the main instruments of data collection. Quantitative results revealed a positive and significant effect on decentralization in Uganda local governments. The results are in agreement with the interviews and document analysis. This study recommends that; The Government of Uganda in line with the provision of Article 32 of the Constitution should empower the youth economically in order to address their historical marginalization and vulnerability, Cooperation, collaboration and partnership should be established between the state and all the non-state actors in the areas of youth development in order to build synergy, share best practices and conducive environment for youth empowerment in all spheres of life consistent with the global trend of private –public partnership, and The state and the non-state actors who are involved in youth development should adopt the strategy of youth mainstreaming and youth inclusion in all policies, programmes, project, laws and other initiatives in order to ensure that the contemporary interests and concerns of the youth are planned for by all the national, regional and local players.

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  • Shaft Nasser Mukwaya & Dr. Richard Asaba Bagonza & Dr. Grace Lubaale, 2021. "Influence of Youth Participation under Decentralization in Local Governments in Uganda," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 5(09), pages 350-357, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:5:y:2021:i:09:p:350-357
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    1. Collins, Mary Elizabeth & Augsberger, Astraea & Gecker, Whitney, 2016. "Youth councils in municipal government: Examination of activities, impact and barriers," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 65(C), pages 140-147.
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