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Joyce Nyeko Ikwaput
ID: UNCST-2026-R026908
 ANALYSIS OF AQUACULTURE GROWTH TRAJECTORIES FOR ACHIEVING NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TARGETS IN UGANDA USING DRIVERS-PRESSURES-STATE-IMPACTS-RESPONSE (DPSIR) FRAMEWORK
REFNo: NS1352ES

1. To characterize Uganda’s aquaculture growth trajectories by analyzing historical production patterns, regional variations, and key constraints that shape current and future development.
2. To quantify Uganda’s current growth rate and develop production projections using appropriate modelling techniques, and compare these projections with the national production target of one million tons by 2030
3. To evaluate the applicability and limitations of the DPSIR framework for analyzing aquaculture growth trajectories, and adapt it where necessary, to better reflect Uganda’s socio-ecological context

 Uganda 2026-08-05 18:31:52 2029-08-05 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JENNIFER ANGWECH
ID: UNCST-2025-R021929
 Land acquisition practices and women's livelihoods in Lira District, Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS5641ES

The general Objective of this study is to: Investigate the effect of Land acquisition practices and women's livelihoods in Lira District, Northern Uganda. The specific Objectives of this study are: i. To examine the effects of customary land acquisition practices on women’s livelihoods in Lira District, Northern Uganda. ii. To analyze the effects of individual land acquisition practices on women’s livelihoods in Lira District, Northern Uganda. iii. To assess the effects of leasehold land acquisition practices on women’s livelihoods in Lira District, Northern Uganda iv. To evaluate the moderating role of socio-economic status on the relationship between land acquisition practices and women’s livelihoods in Lira District, Northern Uganda.
Uganda 2026-08-05 18:29:55 2029-08-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Enos Masereka Mirembe
ID: UNCST-2024-R004132
 Prevalence, Lived Experiences, Percieved Causes of Contraceptive Stigma and Co-designing Interventions for Its Reduction in Health Facilities: A study among Adolescents and Midwives in Kasese District, Western Uganda.
REFNo: HS8164ES

1. To determine the prevalence and factors associated with contraceptive stigma among adolescents in Kasese district, Western Uganda. 2. To explore the lived experiences of adolescents regarding contraceptive stigma in health facility settings in Kasese district, Western Uganda. 3. To explore the Midwives’ perceived causes of contraceptive stigma faced by adolescents in health facility settings in Kasese district, Western Uganda. 4. To co-design intervention (s) with adolescents and midwives for reducing stigma during the provision of contraceptive services in health facilities in Kasese district, Western Uganda
Uganda 2026-08-05 18:25:37 2029-08-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mugarura Elia Luben
ID: UNCST-2026-R025506
 TEACHER COMMITMENT AND EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETENCY - BASED CURRICULUM IN GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN GREATER BUSHENYI, UGANDA
REFNo: SS5643ES

1)To determine the level of teacher commitment in government secondary schools in Greater Bushenyi. 2)To evaluate effective implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum in government secondary schools in Greater Bushenyi. 3)To analyse the influence of teacher commitment on effective implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum in government secondary schools in Greater Bushenyi. iv. To examine the moderating effect of class size in the relationship between teacher commitment and effective implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum in government secondary schools in Greater Bushenyi.
Uganda 2026-08-05 18:21:46 2029-08-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Anthony Mugeere Buyinza
ID:
Building Inclusive Governance through Digital Platforms for Citizen Engagement and Transparency
REFNo: SS5607ES

1. To develop and implement accessible digital platforms that increase citizen participation in decision-making processes, enabling a broader demographic to voice opinions, engage in discussions, and contribute ideas on policy and governance issues. 2. To create and maintain a user-friendly digital portal that provides public access to government budgets, policies, and project progress, allowing citizens to monitor and evaluate government actions and spending, thus enhancing transparency and accountability. 3. To conduct digital literacy programs tailored to marginalized groups, ensuring equitable access and usability of the platform, focusing on training and resources that empower underrepresented populations to participate meaningfully in digital governance. 4. To establish a feedback loop on the platform where citizens can report issues, provide input, and receive responses regarding public services, creating an effective two-way communication channel between the government and citizens. 5. To utilize data analytics from citizen engagement metrics and feedback to inform evidence-based policy decisions, ensuring that government actions reflect the needs and priorities of the community.
 Uganda 2026-08-05 18:17:23 2029-08-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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