Author: Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE) / Topic: Women

Author:: Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE)
Publication Date:: 12-2023
Content Type:: Research Paper
Institution:: Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE)
Abstract:: This study aims to assess the economic inclusiveness of the Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme (UWEP). UWEP, a flagship program initiated by the government in the fiscal year 2015/2016, is specifically dedicated to women’s economic empowerment and enhancing their contribution to economic development.
Topic:: Women, Inequality, Entrepreneurship, Assessment, and Economic Inclusion
Political Geography:: Uganda and Africa

Author:: Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE)
Publication Date:: 12-2021
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE)
Abstract:: Findings of this study show that Arua district is very vulnerable to climate change impact risk. The vulnerability and effects of different climate hazards and land issues vary with social groups and livelihood activities. The key climate hazards identified were drought, erratic weather patterns as well as climate induced pests and diseases. The land rights issues included lack of: (1) land ownership, (2) control over land, and (3) knowledge on land rights. Smallholder farmers were associated with the highest level of exposure to drought, floods, erratic weather patterns as well as climate induced pests and diseases like maize streak, cassava mosaic/brown streak, ground nuts rosette, among others. Women were particularly more affected by drought than other groups. The nature and degree of exposure to these hazards was worse for women/people with disabilities and those living with HIV/ AIDs because of marginalisation and inherent physical inabilities.
Topic:: Climate Change, Women, Land Rights, and Vulnerability
Political Geography:: Uganda and Africa

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