ACRES

Factors influencing high crime rates in ghetto settings in Kampala, Uganda

  Factors that influence participation in crime within ghettos are complex. These factors can be conceptualized to operate at and between different levels, such as individual, peer, family, school, community, or societal. These factors interact with broader, including socio-economic and political issues to tip participation.  

The cost of gender-based violence on national development

  The costs of GBV on national development are substantial and cannot be overstated. Beyond its effects on individuals, repercussions extend to households, businesses and society, hindering the full realization of a nation’s potential. Coordinated efforts are imperative to address and prevent GBV, fostering an environment where all citizens can contribute optimally to national development. […]