Participatory budgeting and financial sustainability in the local governments in Uganda: a case study of Kabale district local government
Year: 2025
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study examined the effect of participatory budgeting on financial sustainability in Kabale District Local Government, Uganda. The research objectives were to examine the influence of budget formulation on financial sustainability, analyze the effect of budget approval on financial sustainability, assess the influence of budget implementation on financial sustainability, and ascertain the effect of participatory budgeting on financial stability when mediated by government policies. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design using Kabale District as a case study. A population of 3600 was targeted from which a sample size of 360 respondents was selected using purposive sampling and convenience sampling. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis. The study found a significant positive relationship between participatory budgeting practices and financial sustainability. The study further found that budget formulation plays a critical role in enhancing financial sustainability. Budget formulation and implementation had the strongest influence on financial sustainability. Gender had no significant moderating effect on the relationship between participatory budgeting and financial sustainability. The study concluded that participatory budgeting enhances financial sustainability in local governments. The study recommends strengthening citizen engagement in all budget phases, enhancing transparency in budget processes, and gender exclusivity to support participatory budgeting initiatives for improved financial sustainability in local governments.
Author: Tugumisirize, Winfred
Language: English
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7200046908