Transculturality and community

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This book presents findings from a transcultural research group of students and lecturers from Uganda and Germany, who focused on central Ugandan culture and the work of the Hope Development Initiative (HDI). The contributions are categorized into three areas: entrepreneurship, society, and culture, emphasizing community building from a transcultural perspective. The research aims to analyze how community building fosters entrepreneurial opportunities, positively impacting individuals and the community. The introduction by Catherine P. Anena discusses the HDI and the Amolatar District. In the entrepreneurship section, Janine Kaiser explores financing for African hybrid start-ups, while Alexander Shevelov examines the impact of digital transformation on Uganda’s agriculture. Asha Olol investigates how HDI creates value through inclusive female leadership. In the society section, Charlotte Theiss addresses gender imbalances in rural Uganda, and Louisa Singer highlights HDI's role in fostering civil society. Marius Hupperich reviews development measures by state and private players, and a collaborative piece by David Mugambe Mpiima and others discusses farmer groups and ICTs in the Lango region. Catherine P. Anena and Catherine I. Abalo present best practices for promoting women’s sustainable livelihoods through the HDI rice program. The culture section includes Annelie Graf's field report on art and culture's role in identity