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Historical, Dialectical, and Leninist Materialism: Explaining Rural Enterprise Intentions Among Youths in Uganda’s Parish Development Model Context

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  • Wasike David

    (Lecturer, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Business and Management (FBM), International University of East Africa (IUEA), Doctoral Student, Faculty of Business and Management (BAM), Uganda Martyrs University (UMU), Kampala, Uganda)

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 This paper examines the entrepreneurial intentions of rural youth in Uganda within the Parish Development Model (PDM) context. The study uses a sample of 300 youth from Eastern and Northern Uganda. It applies historical materialism, dialectical materialism, and Leninist materialism to understand how material conditions, historical legacies, and state actions influence rural business aspirations. The findings show that while state programs like the PDM offer opportunities for entrepreneurship, structural barriers, and unequal access to resources based on gender, and a history of conflict and agrarian dependence continue to shape youth entrepreneurial behavior in these areas. This study adds to the conversation on youth entrepreneurship in post-conflict societies and agrarian economies. It provides insights for policymakers who want to create more inclusive and effective youth empowerment programs.

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  • Wasike David, 2025. "Historical, Dialectical, and Leninist Materialism: Explaining Rural Enterprise Intentions Among Youths in Uganda’s Parish Development Model Context," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(9), pages 4951-4961, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-9:p:4951-4961
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