Mr. Asio Annet

One of the major challenges confronting public policy in modern times is how to overcome overt and subtle discrimination in the art of governance, economic growth and development.  Among the several pathways to the realization of this goal, the pursuit of tolerance of social diversity and the eradication of exploitation of one group by others remains a major focus.  Understanding the political and civil rights of different social classes, as well as their economic, social and cultural rights provide the basis for the course on Social Diversity, Gender, Equity and Public Policy.

Students will be guided to understand the discourse on social differences, and how state and society have responded over time to the growing demands for inclusive growth and social justice in development.  It is important for students to appreciate how evidence from reflective research is contributing to the unfolding paradigm shift towards embracing social diversity and equity with special reference to race, gender, ethnicity and disability, to name a few. 

The course highlights how policy instruments influence the process of income distribution across different social groups; how public policy can be used to address people’s freedoms across different social groups.  In addition, it points out the kinds of social research that have evolved around the theme of public policy, and the pressure on social scientists to re-examine the norms of research practice.  The trend is in favour of research methodologies that provide more disaggregated information and explanation on the situation of different social groups in society, with special reference to their relations with each other and implications for social justice.  The ways in which life-course changes such as childhood, youth, motherhood, working life, ageing, disability among others are managed through various public policies will also be addressed.

Mr. Nyolonga Colbert

Rev. Julius Tabi Izza

Mr. Nyolonga Colbert

Welcome Students!

Welcome to the Special project course! You may be wondering 'What Special project is and why should I do this course?' Or, 'What is the importance of a course like special project?'  The simple answer is that the special project course, which  essentially builds up to your research dissertation,  is developing your problem solving skills for real life problems- in this case in agriculture/ food science. Problem solving is a central competence of strong leadership and becoming more effective in the purpose for which God has called you. Effective leaders devise solutions to challenges that enable them, their organizations or family to fulfill their vision or mission. Research is a problem solving, creative thinking tool.

This brief introduction provides you with important information about this course. The learning outcomes are designed to equip you with practical approaches for your research project, encourage the formation of a critical analysis, creative thinking and foster individual judgement in the application of research methods. You will also develop skills required in writing research proposals/ reports.