David Mwesigwa is an Associate Professor of Public Administration and Management at the Faculty of Management Sciences, Lira University. He’s an honorary researcher of the College of Law and Management studies, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa [2020 – 2022] and a post-Doctoral fellow at the College of Law and Management studies, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa [2015 to mid-2017]. He obtained his PhD in Public Administration and Management in 2013 from Nkumba University, Uganda. Prior to this, he received his Master’s degree in Development Administration and Management in 2007 from Kampala International University. He’s a member of the South African Association of Public Administration and Management since 2015 [SAPAAM]. His main research interests are in local governance, ecotourism, Household food security, Citizen participation, Elections and electoral systems, Civil society, rural development, Political socialisation, and Centralist democracy. His google scholar h-index is 18 and i10-index is 45 [as at August 30, 2025]. David joined Lira University in September 2017.

Selected Publications

1)            Mwesigwa, D., & Acanga, A. (2025). Does level of cleanliness predict life expectancy? A review on the environmental performance. Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management, 16(2), 16-25.

2)            Awor, J. H., Okuna, V., & Mwesigwa, D. (2024). Accountability as a Precursor to Improving the Performance of Local Governments: A Case in Lira District, Mid-North of Uganda. International Journal of Developing Country Studies, 6(3), 63–82. https://doi.org/10.47941/ijdcs.2379

3)            Ocwer, B., Okuna, V., & Mwesigwa, D. (2024). The efficacy of Merit-based Recruitment in Amolatar district in Northern Uganda. Human Resource and Leadership Journal, 9(4), 53–73. https://doi.org/10.47941/hrlj.2405

4)            Achiro, E. D., & Mwesigwa, D. (2023). Analysis of the contribution of the Youth Livelihood Program towards enhancing Self-Reliance among the Youths in Lira City, Uganda. Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education, 3(2), 157–171. https://doi.org/10.35912/jshe.v3i2.1337

5)            Kabunga A, Acanga A, Akello Abal J, Kambugu Nabasirye C, Namata H, Mwesigwa D, Grace Auma A, Kigongo E, Udho S. (2023). Phenomenology of Induced Abortion in Northern Uganda Among HIV-Positive Women Following an Unintended Pregnancy. Open Access J Contracept. 14:73-82 https://doi.org/10.2147/OAJC.S407547

6)            Ogwang, O.G., Obici, G. & Mwesigwa, D. (2023). Achieving a pro-poor local government budget process in Dokolo district, Uganda: The role of civil society organizations. American Journal of Strategic Studies, 5(1), 17-39. https://carijournals.org/journals/index.php/AJSS/article/view/1179   

7)            Acanga, A., Mwesigwa, D., Oryang, A.C & Oboi, A. (2022). The Efficacy of E-Governance Policy and Practice in Uganda: A Perspective Review. Public Policy and Administration Research, 12(1), 1-7. http://www.iiste.org/  

8)            Acanga, A., Mwesigwa, D., Oryang, A. C., & Oboi, A. (2022). A perspective review on the policy, practice and challenges of embracing e-governance in Uganda. Journal of Modern Law and Policy, 3(1), 13–28. https://doi.org/10.47941/jmlp.1125  

9)            Achiro, E.D., & Mwesigwa, D. (2022). The Relationship between Skills Development Support and Self-Reliance among the Youths: A Study on Youth Livelihood Program in Lira City, Uganda. American Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 7(2), 154–165. https://doi.org/10.55284/ajssh.v7i2.800  

10)         Mwesigwa, D. & Obici, G. (2022). Candidate’s physical attractiveness as a consequence in an election. International Journal of Public Policy and Administration, 5(1), 43-71. https://doi.org/10.47941/ijppa.934  

11)         Mwesigwa, D. (2022). Rewarding or Sanctioning Performance? A critique on group dominance and counter-group dominance in public organizations. Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies, 2(1), 65–78. https://doi.org/10.35912/jgas.v2i1.111  

12)         Mwesigwa, D. M., Acanga, A. A., Oryang, A. C., & Oboi, A. O. (2022). A perspective review on the paradigm shift in Local Economic Development interventions in developmental Uganda. International Journal of Poverty, Investment and Development, 2(1), 48–61. https://doi.org/10.47941/ijpid.1075  

13)         Mwesigwa, D., & Oboi, A. (2022). Towards deconstructing urban tourism within the framework of commercial sex work in Uganda. Journal of hospitality management and tourism, 13(1), 18-26.  https://doi.org/10.5897/JHMT2022.0315  

14)         Mwesigwa, D., Acanga, A., Oryang, A. C., Oboi, A., & Obici, G. (2022). Analysis of the quality of local council elections in Hoima city, mid-western Uganda. International Journal of Developing Country Studies, 4(1), 21–40. https://doi.org/10.47941/ijdcs.1123  

15)         Mwesigwa, D., Bogere, M., & Ogwal, J. B. (2022). Local citizen participation in Uganda: Examining the political, administrative and financial aspects in Hoima district. Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies, 2(1), 49-63. https://doi.org/10.35912/jgas.v2i1.892  

16)         Otto, D. E., & Mwesigwa, D. (2022). A perspective on the relationship between partnership and sustainability of child-care organizations in Uganda. Journal of Advanced Sociology, 3(1), 73–81. https://doi.org/10.47941/jas.1121  

17)         Otto, D. E., & Mwesigwa, D. (2022). Relationship between partnership and the sustainability of institutionalized child care in Lira City, northern Uganda. Journal of Advanced Sociology, 3(2), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.47941/jas.1122  

18)         Mwesigwa, D. (2021). Policy implementation in mid-western Uganda: Examining personnel resources, financial capacity, administrative capability and political support. Dynamic of Politics and Democracy, 1(1), 63-78.  https://doi.org/10.35912/DPD.v1i1.804   

19)         Mwesigwa, D. (2021). Technical – politics dichotomy in Mid-Western Uganda: Interrelationship between municipal councillors and administrators in service delivery.  Annals of Management and Organization Research (AMOR), 2(2), 129-144. https://doi.org/10.35912/amor.v2i2.856  

20)         Mwesigwa, D., Wahid, A.K., & Sohheng, N. (2021). A case study on the quality of healthcare in Uganda: Examining the effectiveness, safety, patient-centred and timeliness of district healthcare facilities. Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies (JGAS). Vol 1, No 2, 2021, 133-144.  (ISSN 2774-6739)

21)         Mwesigwa, D. (2021). Efficacy of farmer field schools in achieving participatory technology development among smallholder farmers in the Hoima district, Uganda. Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education, 1(4), 309-321. https://doi.org/10.35912/jshe.v1i4.764  

22)         Ebere, R.N., & Mwesigwa, D. (2021). The effectiveness of social inclusion of refugees in Kiryandongo refugee settlement community of mid-western Uganda, Asian journal of sustainable business research, Vol. 2, Issue 2, P. 76-94. 

23)         Komakech, E., Obici, G., & Mwesigwa, D. (2021).  Reviewing idealised consideration and its relevance to the performance of middle-level healthcare workers in Lira District, Uganda. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations. Vol. 9, Issue 2, pp: (26-38), (ISSN 2348-1226)

24)         Komakech, E., Obici, G., & Mwesigwa, D. (2021).  Intellectual stimulation and employee performance: Reflections on mid-level healthcare workers in Lira district, Uganda. International Journal of Thesis Projects and Dissertations (IJTPD). Vol. 9, Issue 2: 24-35.

25)         Mwesigwa, D. (2021). Towards enhancing local citizen participation in Uganda. Dynamics of Politics and Democracy, Vol 1 Issue 1: 15-28.

26)         Amoding, M., & Mwesigwa, D. (2021). Gender equality and the effectiveness of primary education in Katosi town council, Mukono district in central Uganda. Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education, Vol 1 Issue 2: 133-142.

27)         Mwesigwa, D. (2021). Public service delivery in Uganda: a reconsideration of grand corruption. Dynamics of Politics and Democracy, Vol 1 Issue 1: 1-13.

28)         Mwesigwa, D. (2020). Using institutional policy to prepare for the fourth industrial revolution in Uganda: a study in Hoima municipality. Asian Journal of Sustainable Business Research. Vol 1 No 2 Pg. 86-94.

29)         Mwesigwa, D. (2020). Contestations and credibility of elections in Uganda. South Asian Journal of Development Research. Vol 2 No 1. Pg.16-24. (ISSN: 2409- 6938).

30)         Mwesigwa, D. & Mubangizi, B.C. (2019). Agricultural practices in mid-western Uganda: Challenges and prospects for food security in rural areas. Journal of Gender and behaviour. Vol 17 No 3. Pg. 13820-37. (ISSN: 1596-9231)

31)         Mwesigwa, D. (2019). The Potential of a Power-Sharing Government to Prevent Post-election Violence in Uganda: Perspectives from Mid-Western Region. Journal of Administratio Publica. Vol 27 No 4 Pg. 47-68. (ISSN: 1015-4833)

32)         Mwesigwa, D. (2019). Using advocacy to enhance green municipalities in Uganda: a study of Hoima municipality. South Asian Journal of Development Research, Vol 1 No 3and4 Pg. 165-181. (ISSN: 2409- 6938).

33)         Mwesigwa, D. & Mubangizi, B.C. (2019). Enhancing Local Economic Development through tourism: Perspectives from a cohort of Got Ngetta rock climbers in Mid-North Uganda. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure. Vol. 8 No 5. (ISSN: 2223-814X)

34)         Mwesigwa, D. (2019). Helmet use among commercial motorcyclists: a survey of two Municipalities in Uganda. South Asian Journal of Development Research, Vol 1 No 2 Pg. 81-97. (ISSN: 2409- 6938).

35)         Mwesigwa, D. and Mubangizi, B.C. (2019). Contributions of the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) to Youth Empowerment in Hoima district, Uganda. International journal of Business and management studies. Vol. 11 No 1 Pg. 54-71. (ISSN: 1309-8047)

36)         Mwesigwa, D. & Mubangizi, BC. (2018). Implementation of the Uganda Support for Municipal Infrastructural Development for Smart Cities: a survey of Hoima Municipality. Loyola journal of social sciences. Vol. XXX No 2 Pg. 65-86. (ISSN: 0971-4960)

37)         Mwesigwa, D., & Mubangizi, BC. (2018). The contribution of voter–linked expectations to voter turnouts in Mid-Western Uganda. Journal of Administratio Publica. Vol. 26 No 3 Pg. 252-272. (ISSN: 1015-4833)

38)         Mwesigwa, D. (2018). Enhancing Employee Performance using Selected Leadership Styles of Middle-Line Managers in the Hospitality Industry in Mid-Western Uganda.  Journal of Hospitality Management and Tourism. Vol. 9 No 3 Pg. 25-35 (ISSN: E88DAD657884)

39)         Mwesigwa, D. (2018). Football betting among the youths in lira municipality: will livelihoods improve? International journal of development and sustainability. Vol. 7 No 4 Pg. 1299-1316 (ISSN: 2186-8662)

40)         Mwesigwa, D. (2018). Using farmer groups to empower small-holder rural farmers in Hoima district, mid-western Uganda. International journal of development and sustainability. Vol. 7 No 3. Pg. 2186-8662. (ISSN: 2186-8662)

41)         Mubangizi, B.C., & Mwesigwa, D. (2017). Migration and Public Service Delivery: The Status Quo and Policy Responses in Sending and Receiving Countries in Magidimisha, H. H., Khalema, N. E., Chipungu, L., Chirimambowa, T. C., & Chimedza, T. L. (Eds.). Crisis, Identity and Migration in Post-Colonial Southern Africa. Springer: 53-73. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59235-0_4 

42)         Mwesigwa, D., & Mubangizi, B.C. (2017). Collaborative planning as a prospect to nurturing domestic tourism: perspectives from service providers in mid-western Uganda. African journal of hospitality, tourism and leisure. 6(2),1-15 (ISSN: 2223-814X)

43)         Mwesigwa, D. & Mubangizi, BC. (2016). The nascent of oil industry in Uganda: perceptions on its implications for tourism. Journal of Administratio Publica. 24(3), 10-26 (ISSN: 1015-4833)

44)         Mwesigwa, D. (2016). Household food security in Uganda: Reflections on the role of the country’s Prosperity-For-All programme. Loyola journal of social sciences. XXX (2), 229-246. (ISSN: 0971-4960)

45)         Mwesigwa, D. & Mubangizi, BC. (2016). Exploring the best practices of women-centred ecotourism enterprises in Bunyoro, Uganda. African journal of hospitality, tourism and leisure. 5(2), 1-17. (ISSN: 2223-814X)

46)         Mwesigwa, D. (2015). English language, local languages, or both? Analysing the effect of language proficiency on councillor involvement in local council discussions. Loyola Journal of social sciences. XXIX(2), 209-230. (ISSN: 0971-4960)

47)         Mwesigwa, D. & Mubangizi, BC. (2015). Citizen Participation and policy formulation: A study of bottom-up, top-bottom, and horizontal scenarios in local councils in western Uganda. Journal of Administratio Publica. 23(4), 13-29.

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