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Road Network And Household Food Security In Acholi Sub Region, Northern Uganda: A Pragmatic Perspective

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  • Margaret Namubiru
  • Dr. Nsambu Fredrick Kijjambu
  • Dr. Willy Ngaka
  • Dr John Rwakihembo

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Purpose: 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.

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  • Margaret Namubiru & Dr. Nsambu Fredrick Kijjambu & Dr. Willy Ngaka & Dr John Rwakihembo, 2022. "Road Network And Household Food Security In Acholi Sub Region, Northern Uganda: A Pragmatic Perspective," Journal of Developing Economies, AJPO Journals Limited, vol. 4(1), pages 1-15.
    • Handle: RePEc:bfy:ojtjde:v:4:y:2022:i:1:p:1-15:id:954
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