The Influence of Kenena Sugar Company on Community Livelihood

This book aims to study the influence of Kenena Sugar Company (KSC) as a large scale development projects in rural communities of White Nile State . The study was conducted in four villages (Altogaba, Fangoa cluster, Nori and Omjedean villages), to examine the influence of the company on their livelihoods assets.The methodology used for data acquisition was both quantitative and qualitative methods. Primary data was collected through one type of questionnaire designed to cover all study aspects in open and closed-ended questions filled in face to face interview session. An in-depth interview was designed to collect data from local or community leaders.The data has been collected in the study areas from a sample size of 160 households, 32 community leaders and one CSR manager.The main findings of the research showed that, differential development changes happened in livelihood pattern and assets due to KSF/C intervention .There were changes in principal economic asset .Most of households engaged in multipurpose activities.Also differential development change happened in physical assets, most households have an access to health care services, and education.