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Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research
MJAAR
The Influence Of Operation Wealth Creation (Owc) On Youth Farmers' Development In Unyama Sub- County, Gulu District
Kiwule Brian, Elweru Felix
| Journal | Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research (MJAAR) |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 5, No. 6 |
| Published | 30 June 2026 |
| ISSN | 3006-6417 |
Abstract
This study examined the influence of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) on youth farmers' development in Unyama Sub-County, Gulu District, Uganda. The study was motivated by the persistent socio-economic challenges confronting rural youth despite the government's concerted efforts through OWC to provide agricultural inputs, technical support, and enterprise development opportunities. Guided by a cross-sectional survey design and employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches, data were collected from 120 purposively and randomly selected youth farmers, OWC officials, and local government representatives. The study found a significant positive relationship between OWC interventions and youth farmers' development (r = 0.672, p < 0.01). Regression analysis revealed that input distribution, technical training, and market linkages collectively explained 58.4% of the variance in youth farmers' development (R² = 0.584, F = 21.76, p < 0.001). The study concluded that OWC had a moderately positive influence on youth farmers' development, though systemic challenges including inadequate follow-up support, limited access to credit, and poor infrastructure constrained its full impact. Recommendations include enhanced monitoring and evaluation of OWC programs, integration of financial literacy training, and strengthened public-private partnerships in agricultural value chains.
Keywords
Operation Wealth Creation
Youth Farmers
Agricultural Development
Gulu District
Input
Cite This Article
Kiwule Brian & Elweru Felix (2026). The Influence Of Operation Wealth Creation (Owc) On Youth Farmers' Development In Unyama Sub- County, Gulu District. Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research, 5(6). https://journals.miu.ac.ug/pages/article.php?article_id=648
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