TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION
APPROVAL
DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS V
LIST OF ACRONYMS Viii
LIST OF TABLES ix
LIST OF FIGURES x
ABSTRACT X~
CHAPTER ONE I
INTRODUCTION 1
1.0 Introduction I
1.1 Background of the study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 3
1.3 Objectives of the study 4
1.3.1 General objective 4
1.3.2 Specific Objectives 4
1.4 Research questions 4
1.5 Scope of the study 4
1.5.1 Geographical scope 4
1.5.2 Content scope 5
1.5.3Timescope 5
1.6 Significance of Study 5
1.7 Conceptual framework 6
1.8 Operational definition of key terms 7
CHAPTER TWO 8
LITERATURE REVIEW 8
2.0 Introduction 8
2.1 Pattern of creation of Local Government jurisdictions 8
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2.2 Political, economic and socio-cultural reasons for the creation of local government
jurisdiction 12
2.3 Challenges that frequent creation of districts poses to economic development 17
CHAPTER THREE 21
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 21
3.Olntroduction 21
3.lResearch Design 21
3.2Target Population 21
3.3Sample Size 21
3.4Data Collection Methods 22
3.4.lSecondary data 22
3.4.2 Primary Data Collection 22
3.5Data Collection instruments 23
3.6Validity and Reliability 23
3.7Data Analysis 23
3.8Expected Output 23
3.9Ethical considerations 24
CHAPTER FOUR 25
PRESENTATION OF RESULTS! FINDINGS 25
4.1 Introduction 25
4.2 General Findings 25
4.3 Questionnaires Distributed and Returned 25
4.4 Presentation of the findings according to the objectives 29
4.5 Political, economic and socio-cultural reasons for the creation of local government
jurisdiction 32
4.6 Challenges that frequent creation of districts poses to economic development in Kasanda
District 33
CHAPTER FIVE 34
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 34
5.1 Introduction 34
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5.2
5.3 Recommendations
Conclusion .
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5.3.1 Pattern for the creation of local government jurisdiction in Kasanda District 35
5.3.2 Political, economic and socio-cultural reasons for the creation of local government
jurisdiction
5.3.3 Challenges that frequent creation of districts poses to economic development in Kasanda
District 36
5.4 Areas for further research 36
REFERENCES 37
APPENDIX I 41
QUESTIONNAIRE SCHEDULE 41
APPENDIX iT 44
INTERVIEW GUIDE 44
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between creation of new districts and economic development of Uganda. The study was guided by three research objectives specifically to examine the pattern for the creation of local government jurisdiction in Selected Sub-Counties, assess the political, economic and socio-cultural reasons for the creation of local government jurisdictions and assess the challenges that frequent creation of districts poses to economic development. The study was covered using a descriptive survey study research design which seemed applicable to examine the relationship between creation of new districts and economic development. The study was based on a structured questionnaire which seemed suitable in a survey that involves a large number of respondents. A total of 144 employees were randomly selected, although at last only 74 were retrieved. Data was analyzed using frequency tables and percentages and the study concluded that the creation of new districts is based on a pattern of bringing services closer, although the legal procedures are at times not followed. The study recommends the government to consider the outcry of different local communities especially health to reduce on the maternal mortality rates and also improving livelihoods of the community because a healthy free comnnlnity creates development.
