Modelling Transformation of Communities by Public Universities in Post Conflict Northern Uganda Using Economic and Demographic factors

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dc.contributor.authorAdebua,Asaf
dc.contributor.authorOriangi,George
dc.contributor.authorAbola,Benard
dc.contributor.authorAmone,Charles
dc.contributor.authorEzati,Betty Akullu
dc.date.accessioned2026-03-16T13:57:35Z
dc.date.available2026-03-16T13:57:35Z
dc.date.issued2024-07-02
dc.description.abstractScarcity of knowledge exists on how economic and demographic factors of surrounding communities influence the capacity of universities to transformthem. This study examines the dimensions that contribute to community transformation in the context of the community surrounding Gulu University in post-conflict northern Uganda and the economic and demographic factors of the surrounding community that influence their transformation by Gulu University. The study employed a cross-sectional research design with a sampleof 390 households. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect dataon household economic and demographic factors and data on dimensions ofcommunity transformation. Principal component analysis (PCA) was used todetermine the contributions of the dimensions of community transformation, while logistic regression model was employed to determine economic and demographic factors that influence community transformation by Gulu University. The independent variables tested in the economic and demographic categories included age, gender, household size, occupation, alternative income, savings, credit, remittances, and education, while transformation formed the dependent variable. Findings revealed that the economic, physical, political and spiritual dimensions contribute more to the transformation of the community surrounding Gulu University, while the economic and demographic factors that had a significant influence on community transformation included occupation in civil service, business, and commercial farming (P=.004); and thelevel of education (P=0.044). The study concludes that the economic, physical, political and spiritual dimensions with their associated variables contributed more to community transformation. These can be used by other related studies to measure community transformation by universities in the context of developing countries. Furthermore, policies need to focus more on supporting the improvement of the business environment to promote commercial farming and university education since they have a higher multiplier effect on community transformation. Consequently, community members need to focus on business, harness commercial farming and achieve university level of education.
dc.description.sponsorshipDANIDA through the BSU phase I and II project at Gulu University and the short study stay in Denmark which facilitated my proposal writing. I also acknowledge the financial assistance granted by CARNEGIE Cooperation of New York through CECAP (Consolidating Early Career Academic Program) 2022-2024 postdoctoral grant extended through Dr. George Oriangi from Makerere University that financed the publication costs.
dc.identifier.citationAdebua, A., Oriangi, G., Abola, B., Amone, C. & Ezati, B. A. (2024). Modelling Transformation of Communities by Public Universities in Post Conflict Northern Uganda Using Economic and Demographic factors East African Journal of Education Studies, 7(3), 28-40. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajes.7.3.2014
dc.identifier.issn10.37284/eajes.7.3.2014
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14270/757
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherEAST AFRICAN NATURE & SCIENCE ORGANIZATION
dc.subjectUniversity
dc.subjectCommunity Transformation
dc.subjectGender
dc.subjectPost-conflict
dc.titleModelling Transformation of Communities by Public Universities in Post Conflict Northern Uganda Using Economic and Demographic factors
dc.typeArticle

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