Role of Decentralization in Promoting Rural Development in Ibuje Sub County of Uganda

This paper aims to assess the aspect of decentralization and its impact on the development of the rural area within Ibuje Sub-County, Apac District Uganda. The effects of decentralization are analyzed with regard to primary education, health care, and agricultural extension services. This study also shows that decentralization has enhanced the availability of these services but has not necessarily enhanced the quality of these services. Specifically, as, access to primary education and health services has increased, the quality of education and health has not improved. On the other hand, there is an enhancement in the availability of extension services to enhance agricultural productivity. Thus, the study finds that decentralization can work for rural development but this demands the provision of national minimum standards and better supervision to guarantee quality service delivery in the rural regions.