Journal of
African Studies and Development

  • Abbreviation: J. Afr. Stud. Dev
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2189
  • DOI: 10.5897/JASD
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 238

Full Length Research Paper

Theoretical and conceptual framework for gender analysis of attitudes and adaptation mechanisms to climate change for sustainable livelihoods in Uganda

Judith Irene Nagasha
  • Judith Irene Nagasha
  • Department of Wildlife and Aquatic Animals, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
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Michael Ocaido
  • Michael Ocaido
  • Department of Wildlife and Aquatic Animals, College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources, Makerere University, Uganda.
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Elizabeth Kaase-Bwanga
  • Elizabeth Kaase-Bwanga
  • School of Women and Gender studies, Makerere University, Uganda.
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  •  Received: 14 March 2019
  •  Accepted: 02 May 2019
  •  Published: 30 June 2019

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