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    Analysing the role of Parish Development Model in improving household wellbeing: a case study of Kirowoza village in Kauga parish Mukono District
    (Uganda Christian University, 2026-04-21) Jemimah Mirembe
    This study examined the role of the Parish Development Model (PDM) in improving household wellbeing in Kirowoza Village, Mukono District, Uganda. Guided by the Sustainable Livelihoods Approach, the research evaluated PDM's effectiveness, assessed the contribution of PDM-supported practices to household income growth, and identified challenges faced by beneficiaries. A mixed-methods approach was used, with structured questionnaires administered to 30 PDM beneficiary households selected through simple random and purposive sampling. Findings showed that PDM has had a neutral to positive impact on household wellbeing (overall mean 3.1), with notable improvements including reduced household borrowing (mean 4.6), increased investment in income-generating activities (mean 1.7), and better ability to meet daily needs (mean 3.5). However, significant challenges were identified, including delays in fund disbursement (mean 1.1), high input costs (mean 1.0), limited financial literacy (mean 4.0), and weak monitoring systems (mean 2.2). While saving practices were well-received (mean 2.4), beneficiaries showed resistance to formal financial management training (mean 4.8). The study concludes that PDM has potential to improve household wellbeing, but its effectiveness is seriously undermined by implementation weaknesses. Recommendations include strengthening monitoring through regular household visits, streamlining fund disbursement processes, providing practical and continuous financial literacy training, enforcing penalties for fund misuse, and adjusting funding amounts to account for inflation and market price fluctuations.