Evaluating the effectiveness of the government initiative in Uganda (PDM) in providing financial support to vulnerable populations in Kapchorwa District
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2026-05-11
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Uganda Christian University
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The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the Parish Development Model (PDM) in providing financial support to vulnerable populations in Kapchorwa District. The study was guided by the following objectives: to assess the accessibility of PDM financial support to vulnerable populations, to assess the utilization of PDM financial support by vulnerable populations, to assess the impact of PDM financial support on the livelihoods of vulnerable
populations, and to assess the challenges encountered in the implementation of PDM financial support. The study used a mixed research design. The quantitative and qualitative aspects of the study were used to assess the effectiveness of the Parish Development Model in providing financial support to vulnerable populations in Kapchorwa District. The quantitative and qualitative aspects of the study were used to assess the effectiveness of the Parish Development Model in providing financial support to vulnerable populations in Kapchorwa District. The results indicated that the majority of the beneficiaries felt that the PDM financial support was accessible and effective in enhancing household income, economic confidence, and livelihood resilience. The statistical results indicated a strong positive relationship between the utilization of the funds and the livelihood outcome. However, challenges such as delayed disbursement, funding
adequacy, and implementation inconsistencies were established. From the conclusions that can be drawn from the research, it is evident that PDM has had a positive impact on the lives of the vulnerable population in Kapchorwa District. However, there is a need to enhance the timeliness of the fund disbursement, training, and monitoring to improve the effectiveness of the program. From the research that was conducted, it is evident that the PDM program can be effective in
enhancing the lives of the vulnerable population in Kapchorwa District.
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Undergraduate