Towards enhancing local citizen participation in Uganda

Abstract

Purpose: This paper aimed to propose an alternative model of enhancing citizen participation in Uganda. Research Methodology: This paper's central approach was to review obtainable theoretical and conceptual writings on citizen participation in Uganda and other parts of the world. The literature review is the gathering of information from obtainable resources such as educational journals and statistical periodicals. The approach has been demonstrated to be very effective and can be applied to any research process stage. Results: Citizen Participation encourages marginalised groups to be organised in structures under their control; brings knowledge of their social environment and process to the local government agenda in a way that no other structure can as well as fostering self-reliance. Limitations: This study took a desk research and the actual opinions from selected citizens may be parallel to the conclusions obtained in this review. Contribution: The study can be used for local government managers implementing community-driven projects.