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Title:Problems of political and administrative participation in a semi-arid area of Uganda: a case study of Karamoja
Authors:Nsibambi, Apolo
Byarugaba, F.
Year:1982
Periodical:The African Review: A Journal of African Politics, Development and International Affairs
Volume:9
Issue:2
Pages:79-96
Language:English
Geographic term:Uganda
Subjects:Karamojong
popular participation
Abstract:This paper seeks to show that the colonial and post-independence governments failed to enlist popular administrative and political participation of the Karamojans because they ignored the basic interests of the Karamojans, interests which revolve around pastoralism: Is Karamoja a semi-arid area? - Raiding - Colonial and the independence government in Karamoja - The assumptions that shaped colonial administration policies in the district - Post-independence government in Karamoja - The political participation of the Karamojans - Evidence of the poor political participation by the Karamojans - 'Week-end' leaders of political parties fail to mobilise the Karamojans effectively - The role of education in Karamoja - Suggestions - Pastoral improvement - Conclusion. Notes, tab.
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