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Administrative decentralization and poverty alleviation in Mbale district-Uganda
(Kampala International University,College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2015-10) Ahmed, Hassan Yussuf
This study delved into administrative decentralization and poverty alleviation in Bubulo, Bungokho and Mcny•iya counties, Mbale district. Specifically, the study sought to establish the role played by administrative decentralization in alleviating poverty in the above-mentioned counties and to what extents are administrative decentralization being achieved in the three counties above to alleviate pove1iy. Data was collected from three counties (Bubulo, Bungokho and Manjiya) in Mbale district, which were randomly selected to represent the views of the different respondents such as civil servant of the local government, local administrators and policy implementers and area residents. Among these varied respondents, local administrators, policy implementers and some civil servants of the local government responded to a questionnaire and area residents and some civil servant of the local government were interviewed. The findings were that administrative decentralization impacted positively on pove1iy alleviation in Bubulo, Bungokho and Manjiya counties, Mbale district especially on life expectancy, adult literacy and income but not to the required standard when it comes to safe drinking water and nutrition. However, due to administrative decentralization, the quality of safe drinking water and nutrition improved as compared to the previous centralized system of governance.It was, therefore, concluded that administrative decentralization yielded positive results on poverty alleviation in Bubulo, Bungokho and Manjiya counties, Mbale district but corruption was a hindrance to a better result though corruption was minimized since the introduction of administrative decentralization. Therefore, corruption needs to be combated to improve the positive impact of administrative decentralization on poverty alleviation.
Administrative decentralization and socio-economic development in Mogadishu Local Government, Somalia
(Kampala International University, college of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2021-08) Tarabi, Abdifitah Salad
The study sought to examine the relationship between administrative decentralization and socio-economic development in Mogadishu Local Government, Somalia. The study objectives were; to determine the effect of delegation on socio-economic development, to examine the effect of devolution on socio-economic development and to establish the effect of deconcentration on socio-economic development. The study was based on the sequential theory developed by Falleti in (2004). The study was based on the sequential theory developed by Falleti in (2004). This study adopted sequential research design on a sample size of 331 participants. Two sampling techniques were used; purposive sampling and systematic sampling techniques. Both primary and secondary data was used. Primary data was collected from the respondents through self-administered questionnaire and key informant interview guide. The data was presented in tabular form with frequencies, percentages and descriptive statistics. Results revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between delegation, devolution, deconcentration and socio-economic development with 0.082, 0.913 and 0.695 Pearson correlation coefficient values respectively. The study concluded that effective transfer of responsibility for planning, financing and managing public functions, from the central government to lower levels of government improves the efficiency and effectiveness of government provided goods and services. The study recommends that the government should review and improve local economic development in Mogadishu through engaging community members. Transparency at the local level should also be enhanced through score cards for public services.
Administrative Skills and Performance of Local Administrative Officials in Selected Local Governments in Hargeisa, Somaliland.
(Kampala International University ,College of humanities and social science, 2012-12) Muna, Rashid Ege
The study was conducted at Hargeisa, Somaliland; Hargeisa is a the secondlargest city in Somalia, located in the Woqooyi Galbeed region. Hargeisa is the capital of Somaliland, a self-declared republic that is internationally recognized as an autonomous region of Somalia. It was the colonial capital of the British Somaliland protectorate from 1941 to 1960, when it gained independence as the State of Somaliland and united with Italian Somaliland to form the Somali Republic. The city is situated in a valley in the Galgodon (Ogo) highlands, and sits at an elevation of 4,377 feet (1,334 m). Home to rock art from the Neolithic period, Hargeisa is also a commercial hub for precious stone-cutting, construction, retail services and importing/exporting, among other activities. This study was based on the Expectancy Theory by Vroom (1964), which proposes that a person will decide to behave or act in a certain way because they are motivated to select a specific behavior over other behaviors due to what they expect the result of that selected behavior will be. In essence, the motivation of the behavior selection is determined by the desirability of the 9 outcome. However, at the core of the theory is the cognitive process of how an individual processes the different motivational elements. The study was confined to the level administrative skills in terms of Organize personal work priorities; Participate in workplace safety procedures; Aware of OH&S requirements; Produce various business correspondence documents; Experienced in filing and updating records; Planning travel itineraries, arranging accommodation for meetings or conventions; Produce simple word processed documents; Create and use simple spreadsheets; Completion of mail duties; Daily banking; Planning, organizing and implementation of projects/programs; Experienced in general office procedures; Experienced in use of all office equipment; Able to work as part of a team; Maintenance of petty cash; Stock management as well as Fast and accurate typing in Local government in Hargeisa-Sornaliland. The study was covered the period between February 2012 to January ,2013. It will start with a proposal development between April 2011 to January July, 2012 the next activity is formulating chapters of the study wherein the data gathered from the survey will be integrated and the analysis of the data included in the research. This will take place with in April, 2012 and October, will be for writing a final report and in July the final report will be defended.
African union contribution to continental peace and security in South Sudan
(Kampala International University, 2017) Garang Deng, Gabriel
The research was to study the African Union contribution in continental peace and security in South Sudan
Analysis of the effectiveness of the ombudsman (IGG) office towards addressing misuse of government funds In Rwanda
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-12) Bizimana, Hassan
This study focused on "Effectiveness of the Ombudsman Office towards Addressing Misuse of Government Funds in Rwanda". It was guided by the following objectives: To establish the effectiveness of the Ombudsman office towards governance improvement; to find out challenges encountered by this office in its efforts to meet the objectives of its mandate; and to suggest the best approaches by Ombudsman's office towards addressing misuse of government funds and deficiencies in its operation. This study adopted a research methodology which combined both quantitative and qualitative techniques. Questionnaire and interview instruments were used in data collection as good techniques that enabled the researcher to receive efficiently and effectively the required information. The study revealed that the Ombudsman Office is very impmtant for development and it is attained through patticipation of all stakeholders in decision-making. Ombudsman Office was adopted with the intention of preventing a recurrence of corruption cases and injustices among the implementation of government policies in Rwanda and it focuses on transparency and accountability as its principle elements. The findings revealed that government should continue sensitizing and raising awareness among citizens on the negative shmt- and long-term effects of corruption. They should also encourage victims of corruption to resist demands for bribe and report them to the relevant authorities. The findings fmther confirmed that the Ombudsman Office plays a vital role in promoting accountability and transparency of government functioning. Therefore, this office brings efficiency and quick complaint resolution despite some barriers in cooperation at different levels. A number of recommendations were made. that the Ombudsman office needs full support of government and all involved patties in order to effectively perform its cardinal role of eradicating corruption and injustice Ill Rwanda public sector
Assessment of Humanitarian Industry’s Role on Social Economic Development of Rwanda’s Rural Areas: A Case Study of World Vision International Rwanda Programme in Nyamagabe District, 1994 — 2007.
(Kampala International University, Masters of Public Administration and Management, 2009-07) Karangwa, David
The major challenge facing the Rwandan economy is the issue of low levels of economic growth and economic development and this problem is most felt in rural areas. Rwanda still experiences health problems, low levels of per capita incomes, high levels of illiteracy, high levels of poverty, low levels of education, high levels of infant and maternal mortality rates, lack of basic needs, low levels of life expectancy, under developed social and economic infrastructure, poor standards of living, hunger, lack of safe water and proper sanitation, malnutrition, issues of unity and reconciliation, low levels ofcredit extension schemes and poor methods of agriculture. The study was therefore carried out to find the major challenges facing the Rwandan economy and how various stakeholders such as the NGOs are working towards overcoming such challenges. This study was carried out in Nyamagabe district and the researcher employed both qualitative and quantitative methods ofdata collection. The key findings of this research study indicated that the role of NGOs interventions in different sectors of the economy have significantly contributed towards improved living standards of the rural population by increasing house holds incomes, wealth and accumulation of home assets. However, limited funds and high community vulnerability have made WVR not to fully alleviate Nyamagabe rural poverty. The conclusions drawn show that the role of NGOs interventions in Rwanda’s rural areas is of paramount importance and can not be underestimated. However, the fight against rural poverty still remains at large. The researcher recommends that the government should encourage and support positive NGOs interventions and offer legal facilitation other than viewing them with suspicion and competitors because their contributions towards social — economic development of rural areas can not be under estimated and has been recognized world wide
An assessment of Somali University contribution towards higher education quality assurance in Mogadishu, Somalia
(2012-12) Abdukadir Hassan, Sheikh
The objective of the study was to assess the Somali university contribution towards higher education quality assurance in Mogadishu Somalia —. The objectives of the study were guided by both general and specific objectives. The general objective of the study is to assess Somali University Contribution towards higher education quality assurance in Somalia, where by the specific objectives are to evaluate Somali University quality assurance program in Mogadishu-Somalia, to analyze the main challenges facing Somali University services in Mogadishu-Somalia, and to establish possible solutions to the challenges. The research design was a descriptive survey and the sample size had 50 made up lectures and managerial/administrative staff. Questionnaire, interview and document review were used as a data collection tools. Data were analyzed according to quality assurance in higher education to assess the quality assurance of Somali University. The study revealed that Somali University had put in place a staff development program that enables experienced academic staff to benefit from a partial scholarship offered by the institute. However, the beneficiaries were required to contribute in their study. The project is aimed at creating qualified and competent human capital so that to find possible solution to future challenges. Despite all these efforts, it is an obvious thing that the university has failed to have quality teachers for higher education. The Somali University did not establish quality control department and also quality control committee; it has other means to improve quality assurance. The lack of quality assurance program and strategies of the university are not reflecting to its mission that reads “to provide sustained bases and administrate intervention in order to improve the performance and effectiveness of the private, civic and public sectors in present day and future Somalia”. Somali University is unlikely to achieve its goals with current workforce.
An assessment of the community-based rehabilitation program of persons with disabilities in tororo district
(Kampala International University. College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2012-09) Wegulo, Kusain
This study was conducted to make an assessment of the community based rehabilitation program for persons with disabilities in Tororo district. It was guided by the following objectives; to examine some of the factors that have contributed to the successful accessibility of CBR program by PWDs, to examine the hindrances to the accessibility of CBR program by PWDs; and to examine the PWDs’ existing policies in relation to CBR program. Most PWDs in both rural and urban areas do not have access to rehabilitation services, education, health, justice, equal opportunities and vocational training equally. In countries that do offer rehabilitation programs, they are usually carried out in large cities which are difficult for most PWDs to reach yet 80% of PWDs live in rural areas. This combined with lack of community awareness, social negative attitude, stigma, prejudice and cultural attitudes towards PWDs in our society, leaves many PWDs not accessing rehabilitation programs. A descriptive survey research design was adopted whereby a total sample of 200 respondents was selected for qualitative and quantitative data using simple random sampling. The primary data was collected using structured, semi-structured, focus group discussions, interview guides, observation and secondary data from text books and reports. Data was collected, encoded into computer and statistically treated using the statistical package for social scientists. This study was conducted in the sub counties of Mukuju, Rubongi and Nagongera Town council for the period from 2008 - 2009. A sample population of 200 respondents was used to collect data for the recommendations made. The study found out that the successful accessibility to CBR program by PWDs was as a result of combined effort of the government, its personnel and the development partners. It also found out that the hindrances to the accessibility of CBR programs had a very big significant effect to PWDs’ accessibility to CBR program. Data was collected using open ended questionnaires with likert scale for both PWDs and heads of departments. Focus group discussions, interview guides and observation were some the research instruments used. Data was presented and analyzed using tables, frequencies, means and percentages and tested using parsons’ coefficient. Findings, conclusions and recommendations were made for the benefit of PWDs, rehabilitation services providers, the government, policy makers, academicians, the public and private sector for the effective and efficient service delivery to PWDs.
An assessment of the contribution of VSLA to poverty reduction in Masaba Sub-County, Busia district
(College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2012-09) Oundo, Lenard
Delivery of appropriate financial services is one of those public services that have come under immense pressures to effectively respond to the challenges posed by recent trends in the global poverty. This study investigated the contribution of VSLA to poverty reduction in Masaba sub-county Busia district. Systems in improving access of affordable financial services to the poor with a focus to community owned micro-finance. It was intended to establish how the VSLA interventions have changed the living conditions of people in Masaba Sub-county, assess the appropriateness, sustainability and replicability of the VSLA model in Masaba sub-county in relation to financial inclusion of the poor and to enhance poverty reduction. Using qualitative methods such as interviews, focus group discussions, review of existing literature, and observations and likert questionnaire which was administered among VSLA members, numerical values of some of the issues was got. Data was collected from 30 VSLA groups and control group for comparison purposes; this helped to qualify whether the current economic status of households is a result of VSLA. The study findings indicate (83%) of the respondents had increased their income, (73%) had increased their savings while 24% had diversified their income sources. Also 64% of the respondents agreed that they had started new businesses due to participation in VSLA, 46% had increased their business capital while 71% agreed that they had acquired more personal property. The study recommends that the implementers of VSLA Methodology should address the challenge of loan repayment and utilization within the context of micro-finance management to ensure that people do not loose property and minimize conflicts that might occur. Again engagement men to participate in VSLAs is crucial, so men can directly draw from the benefits of VSLA, increase family stability and enable both men and women contribute to the local economy
Barriers to youth political participation in Mogadishu, Somalia
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and social Science, 2022-05) Abdullahi, Mohamud Hersi
The aim of this study was to investigate barriers to Youth political participation in Mogadishu, Somalia through three specific objectives to: find out how social barriers influence youth participation in the politics of Mogadishu, Somalia. To examine how economic barriers influence youth participation in the politics of Mogadishu Somalia, to assess how institutional barriers influence youth participation in Mogadishu, Somalia. This was carried out using interpretivist (qualitative) approaches based on desk research and interviews. The sample of the study was drawn on Robinson’s guideline of 3 to 16 participants for a single study, with the lower end of that spectrum suggested for undergraduate projects and the upper end for larger-scale funded projects. The study reports three key findings. First, Mogadishu youth participate in politics through both conventional and no institutionalized forms. Online participation is increasingly gaining prominence. Second, a major barrier to youth political participation in Mogadishu arises from institutional structures which by their very bureaucratic nature are too formalistic to allow free expression. Coupled with this are the conditions by the donors who design and fund these institutions. Donors provide a predetermined framework within which youth participate. Third, while several interventions to foster youth political participation in Mogadishu exist, the outcomes are minimal. The study concludes that barriers to effective youth participation in Mogadishu are systemic and structural issues at play, rather than the fiat of individual political actors. Current youth participation institutional structures and agendas are chiefly about controlling youth, rather than generating participatory democracy, hence participation policies sustain rather than remove elitism. The study recommends that FGS and donors should reposition their preference for formal institutional participation mechanisms to local and culturally purposeful modes of participation. Expanding and deepening the growing vibrant e- participation between government and both youth-serving and youth-led community-based organizations will provide the groundwork for both inclusion and recognition
Basic Health Care And Community Development in Oyam District Local Government.
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences., 2013-12) Okello, P. Charles
This study, analyzed the extent to which basic health care influence development of the community in Oyam district in Lango sub region. It examined the pattern of delivery of basic health services in Oyam District in Lango sub region; challenges faced in basic health .care delivery in Oyam district in Lango sub- region and effects of basic health care on development in Oyam district. To address these issues, a field survey of four sub counties in the district was conducted using structured questionnaires, review of reports and in-depth interviews. Descriptive analysis using the thematic content Approach was applied to achieve study objectives. The study was underpinned on Rogerian model with the assumption that 'no one can make decisions for another, act for them or solve their problems - because these are matters of personal responsibility and choice' (cited in Lane 2000, p. 311). Study findings revealed that the worsening indices of health status in Oyam district demand a fresh look at the way health systems are organized and, how these systems address the complex causal pathways that lie beyond the influence of the formal health sector. All stakeholders in the basic health participatory structures require training and orientation in skills such as communication, leadership and relationship building to ensure effective joint action for health, starting with what is possible and expanding to what is needed. Further, the study found that it is necessary to mobilize such stakeholders as individuals, households, communities, the private sector, the public sector, and research and learning institutions to be partners in the improvement of health systems performance. The researcher recommends that Ministry of health of Uganda should adopt participatory management structures at lower levels of the health system. This will help strengthen evidence-based and all inclusive management leading to health reforms that can be sustainable.
Budgetary practices and performance of manufacturing small and medium scale enterprises in Kaduna State Nigeria.
(Kamapala International University, 2017) Saidu, Ibraham Halidu
The study established the relationship between budget practices and performance of manufacturing SMEs in Kaduna State Nigeria.
Budgeting And Performance Of Public Instutitions In Uganda: A Case Study Of Ministry Of Works And Transport, Kampala.
(2018-09) Bambanza, Grace.
The study sought to examine budgeting and performance of public institutions in Uganda: A case study of Ministry of Works and Transport, Kampala. The study objectives were: to identify the contributions of budgeting towards performance of Ministry of Works and Transport. Kampala. to establish challenges facing budgeting towards performance of Ministry of Works and Transport, Kampala and to examine the possible solutions to address challenges facing budgeting towards performance of Ministry of Works and Transport. Kampala. The study applied a crosssectional research design to reflect aspects of perception. feelings, experiences. Inflicts and emotional feelings of the study respondents oil the study topic. This is because cross sectional research design is generally quick, easy, and cheap to perform. They arc often based on a questionnaire survey. The study population involved 58 participants and these are 5 lop management officials of Ministry of Works and Transport. I I officials from Engineering &Works department, 15 officials from Transport department. 13 provincials 1mm Finance & Administration department and 14 officials from the Policy & Planning department. The sample size of the study consists of 50 of target population. Data was collected from primary and secondary sources using questionnaires and interviews. After collecting data. the researcher organized well-answered questionnaire, data was edited and sorted for the next stage. The data was presented in tabular form, pie charts and bar graphs with frequencies and percentages. The study findings revealed that the sample constituted of 50 respondents of which 66% were males and the 34% remaining were females. This implies that males are the majority. This implies that the most respondents were men due to the societal beliefs that the males are hardworking and hence capable of handling issues regarding the budgeting and performance of public institutions in Uganda. This further implies that men were the majority since they are the ones who are mostly involved in these public institutions in the country. The study concludes that budgetary control involves departmental or sectional or functional heads in the organisation.. receiving a copy of budget relating to his activities. Each month he will receive a copy of budget report showing visibly where he has over or under spent his budgeted allowance. The study recommends that the financial management systems need to be supported in order to ensure prudent management of flinds. There is a need for adequate sensitization of both the employees and the public on best financial management practices so that the oversight role is enhanced.
Budgeting and Resource Utilization in The Local Governments of Bosaso, Somalia
(Kampala International University, Colleges of Humanities and Social sciences, 2016-11) Hassan, Ali Mohamed
This study carried out an investigation on the role of budgeting on the utilization of resources in the local governments of Bosaso, Somalia. The objectives of the study were 1) to establish the influence of program budgeting in resource utilization, 2) to find out how zero budgeting affects resource utilization, and 3) to examine how performance budgeting affects resource utilization in the local governments of Bosaso, Somalia. The study employed descriptive cross-sectional study design which involved both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Using the quantitative approach, the study employed structured questionnaires containing three sections A, B and C. Section A dealt with demographic characteristics of respondents, B dealt with the budgeting process while C dealt with resource utilization. Qualitative data was collected by use of the interview guide. Out of a target population of 133, 100 respondents were identified as the sample size by use of the Slovene’s formula. Simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques were used to identify the respondents to take part in the study. Analysis entailed frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviation, t statistic, ranks, and regression analyses. Findings suggested that program budgeting had a significant effect on resource utilization (R2= 0.656, F = 61.85). Zero-based budgeting was also found to significantly influence resource utilization of the institution (R2 = 0.423, F = 71.777). Finally, performance budgeting was found to have a marginal but significant influence in determining resource utilization at the local government in Bosaso (R2 0.039, F = 4.057). The study recommends inclusion of all stakeholders in budgeting decisions, according sufficient time to the budgetary process, and competent personnel to be allowed in budget refinements. It was established that Bosaso local governments did not do enough to use program budgeting in the best way possible. The fact that it was observed to be lowly employed by the local governments made it hard for the institutions to manage their resources especially allocating and utilizing their finances. The study concludes that there was a significant positive effect. Bosaso local governments did not practice this type of budgeting to required levels and this led to the poor utilization of resources. The study recommends that there is a need to involve all relevant stakeholders when making budgeting decisions. The budgetary committee ought to have a composition that caters for all the people and departments that the budget would affect. There should be strict rules regarding the amount of time that the process should take and this time should not be too limited. It should be long enough to allow all input from all members and concerned parties to be obtained adequately and in the right manner.
Budgeting and road infrastructure maintenance in Uganda
(Kampala International University, 2018-05) Masereka Kayugha, Asasio
The study was about Budgeting and road infrastructure maintenance in lower local Governments of Bukonzo west Kasese District. The study was carried out in the Sub counties of Bwera, Nyakiyumbu and Isango. The objectives of the study were to assess the role of budget process on road infrastructure maintenance in the Sub counties of Nyakiyumbu, Bwera and Isango, Bukonzo west Kasese District. To establish the effect of resource allocation on road infrastructure maintenance in Bukonzo west. To establish the effect of accountability on road infrastructure maintenance in Bukonzo west. The research was based on the effect of budgeting on road infrastructure maintenance in lower local governments of Bukonzo west. The research design used was descriptive survey, and the study population comprised of the CDOs, ACDOs, LCIII Chair persons, Sub county Chiefs, Sub accountants, local residents, and the councilors totaling to 224, who were purposively , and randomly selected. Both qualitative and quantitative data was collected using the interview guide questionnaire guide, and documentary data source. Data was analyzed using Microsoft excel. Basing on the study objectives, it was established that Sub counties in Bukonzo west do plan for their road infrastructure maintenance which has helped them to monitor their Community Access Roads. It was also established that Sub counties of Bukonzo west do allocate resources to their road infrastructure maintenance, but the resources are not enough to maintain local roads as required. This has affected the quality of roads in Bukonzo west and caused recurring expenditures and costs associated leading to increased poverty levels in Bukonzo west and accidents to traffic movers and goods of trade along the poor road network. Poor accountability of resources allocated to road infrastructure maintenance has compromised the quality of roads in Bukonzo west leading to recurring expenditures and slowed development in the area. In addition, the budget cuts due to emergencies like floods, wars has caused virements and re-allocation of resources meant to maintain community access roads. However, there are other factors responsible for poor road network in Bukonzo west, among which are; delay in government releases for community access roads, Lack of owner ship of community xiv roads by the community members, bad politics, among others. To bridge the above gap, planners of road infrastructure maintenance at all levels of government should allocate enough resources to road infrastructure maintenance, widen tax base, local leaders should identify local resource base and mobilize more local revenue to supplement central government releases to lower local Governments, community ownership of community roads is also needed. There is need for multi sect oral- multi stake holder coordination in the monitoring and implementation of government projects and programs as well as influencing public accountability for public resources and empower anticorruption bodies.
Bureaucratic Orientation and Service Delivery in Kamwenge District Local Government, Western Uganda
(Kampala International University, Colleges of Humanities and Social sciences, 2011-09) Mwesigye, William
The study investigated the relationship between bureaucratic orientation and service delivery in Kamwenge district local government. The study was guided by four research objectives; to determine the profile of the respondents in regard to age, sex, level of education, employment status and marital status, to determine the level of bureaucratic orientation in Kamwenge district local government, to determine the level of service delivery in Kamwenge district local government and to establish the relationship between bureaucratic orientation and service delivery in Kamwenge district local government, The study was conducted using descriptive correlation research design. Data was collected using a questionnaire from 128 respondents who included Kamwenge district local government workers (both civil servants and politicians) and analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient, descriptive statistics, means, percentages, and frequencies and presented in tables. The study found out that there is no significant relationship between bureaucratic orientation and service delivery in Kamwenge district as portrayed by the sig-value (0.707) which was greater than 0.05 and hence the null hypothesis was accepted. The study concluded that bureaucratic orientation is negatively correlated with service delivery in Kamwenge district local government since the relationship value (r=-0.034) was less than 0 and hence poor service delivery in the district is largely attributed to other factors other than bureaucratic orientation. The researcher recommended that Local governments particularly Kamwenge district local government need to borrow administrative and managerial doctrines of ‘New Public Management’ which include; result-orientedness flexible administration and customer focused management as well as identifying and getting solutions to those other problems such as corruption, in adequate funds among others
Capacity Building and Governance in Selected Public Sectors of Somaliland
(Kampala International University, Masters Degree in Public Administration and Management, 2014-11) Khalid, Ali Ahmed
The study sought to determine the relationship between Capacity building and governance in public sectors of Somali land. This study was guided by four objectives which consist of these objectives. to assess the level of capacity building in all the public sectors in Somali land to examine the level of governance in public sectors of Somali land to establish if there is significant relationship between governance and capacity building in public sectors of Somali land. The study adopted correlation research design involving both qualitative and quantitative research approaches and it was based on the population of 191 who were chosen from Hargeisa power l10use (HPH). Hargeisa supply water(HSW) and Somali land roads authority(SRA) that are public sectors in Somali land. The study adopted a sample of 130 respondents who were used in the provision of data. The findings were that on average 2.56 and Standard deviation .856, these findings imply that the level of capacity building is appropriate in the delivery of governance requirements, The results portray a mean of 2.78. Std. 0.783; the findings reveal that governance level in Somaliland is good though not very appropriate. Pearson linear correlation analysis shows that there is a relationship between capacity buildings and governance in Somali land (r = 0.134) a(0.024 level of significance. The findings imply that there is a significant positive relationship between governance and capacity building in Somali land. The researcher thus accepts the hypothesis and concludes that there is sufficient evidence at the 0.05 level of significance that capacity building is related to governance The study recommendations were capacity building need to embark on skills of employees in order to enhance the performance of the government, Capacity building initiatives should be monitored though the capacity building process to ensure successful capacity building initiatives. capacity building in the public sector of Somali land should be directed towards enhancing abilities and values that will enable organizations. how they ensuring sustainable capacity building over a longtime requires enhanced networking and information exchange. between implementers at local. national, regional. networks. There is a need for capacity building to embark on skills of employees in order to enhance the performance of the government institutions. It was further established that governance in public sector organizations of Somali land should be based on the elements of transparency. responsibility, accountability, participation. and responsiveness. A fairly big proportion of respondents agree that the Somali land government is weak and lacks coordination. Government should make an effort to embrace capacity building. Capacity building through effective governance improves the operation of the government entities; there is need for utmost attention regarding the value of capacity development.
Capacity building and governance in selected public sectors of Somaliland
(Kampala International University.College Of Humanities and social science, 2014-11) Ahmed, Khalid Ali
The study sought to determine the relationship between Capacity building and governance in public sectors ofSomaliland. This study was guided by four objectives which consist of these objectives, to assess the level of capacity building in all the public sectors in Somaliland. to examine the level of governance in public sectors of So111aliland to establish if there is significant relationship between governance and capacity building in public sectors of Somali land. The study adopted correlation research design involving both qualitative and quantitative research approaches and it was based on the population of I 9 I who were chosen from Hargeisa power house (HPH), Hargeisa supply water(HSW) and Somaliland roads authority(SRA) that are public sectors in Somaliland. The study adopted a sample of 130 respondents who were used in the provision of data. The findings were that on average 2.56 and Standard deviation .856, these findings imply that the level of capacity building is appropriate in the delivery of governance require111ents, The results portray a mean of 2.78. Std. D.783: the findings reveal that governance level in Somaliland is good though not very appropriate. Pearson linear correlation analysis shows that there is a relationship between capacity buildings and governance in So111aliland (r = 0.134) at 0.024 level of significance. The findings imply that there is a significant positive relationship between governance and capacity building in Somaliland. The researcher thus accepts the hypothesis and concludes that there is sufficient evidence at the 0.05 level of significance that capacity building is related to governance The study recommendations were capacity building need to embark on skills of employees in order to enhance the performance of the government. Capacity building initiatives should be monitored though the capacity building process to ensure successful capacity building initiatives, capacity building in the public sector of Somaliland should be directed towards enhancing abilities and values that will enable organizations. how they ensuring sustainable capacity building over a longtime requires enhanced networking and information exchange, between implementers at local, national, regional, networks. There is a need for capacity building to embark on skills of employees in order to enhance the performance of the government institutions. It was further established that governance in public sector organizations of Somali land should be based on the elements of transparency, responsibility, accountability. participation, and responsiveness. A rairly big proportion of respondents agree that the Somaliland government is weak and lacks coordination. Government should make an effort to embrace capacity building. Capacity building through effective governance improves the operation of the government entities: there is need for ut111ost attention regarding the value of capacity development.
Challenges in the development of the Uganda National Land Policy
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and social sciences., 2009-10) Irumba Henry, Harrison
There have been a number of attempts to address the land question in Uganda in the recent past, but all these attempts have not satisfactory addressed the problem. The study on challenges in the development of the Uganda National Land Policy aimed at finding out the process of Uganda national land policy development; examining the role of stakeholders in the development of the national land policy and investigating the challenges encountered by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development in the development of the national land policy. To achieve the objectives of the study, both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection were used. Two districts were selected purposively from the four regions of Uganda. Respondents included the district political leaders; district technical staff; members of private sector organizations, civil society organizations, profession associations, members of the National Land Policy Working Group and members of the public. The study was descriptive in nature and data was analyzed using the statistical package for social scientists (SPSS). The findings of the study indicate that the development of Uganda National Land Policy is a long process which, started with identification of factors contributing to poor performance of the land sector and the process is now at the fourth stage where stakeholders have been consulted country wide and this will be followed by the national land conference where consensus will be built on policy options. The major roles of stakeholders include, for the central government it provides efficient institutions for land management, while civil society organizations and the private sector influence the policy process and ensure transparency through informal personal networks whereas donors support debate and sharing of experiences on land issues and land policy. The challenges encountered by the Ministry in the development of the policy include colonial legacy, cultural practices and poor governance. Others are inadequate funding for extensive stakeholder consultations, identification of stakeholders, balancing people’s views and an inadequate feedback from stakeholders. It was recommended that public institutions build capacity for their civil servants in policy development, source for appropriate funds to sustain the policy development process and develop a communication strategy to manage the feedback mechanism. Finally, a study on challenges faced by the public sector institutions in policy implementation was suggested.
Challenges of Women Political Representation in Rwanda National Parliament.
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences., 2011-10) Nyirambonimpaye, Constance
African women’s fundamental contributions in their households, food production systems and national economies are increasingly acknowledged, within Africa and by the international community. This is due, in no small part, to African women’s own energetic efforts to organize, articulate their concerns and make their voices heard. The study entitled challenges of women political representation in Rwanda national parliament employed the following objectives; to evaluate the level of women political representation in parliament, examining the effectiveness of women political representation in parliament, and identifying the factors that affect women political representation in parliament. Descriptive ex post-facto method was employed. It involved both qualitative and quantitative data collection. During data analysis, the researcher used tabulation, charts and Chi-square. Relating to evaluating the level of women political representation in parliament, the findings show that the inequality still exists between the number of women and men in parliament. The study concluded that women are exemplary on the work because they contribute more on the government policy achievement even if they are still affected by socio-cultural, political, education, previous experiment, relevant knowledge, marital status and economic factors. It is recommended that, the government of Rwanda should increase the increase the free seats of women ( at least 4O% of seats) because until now the percentage of women are still low than the one for men. MIGEWD, should ask the government to set new constitution which are more favorite to women. Rwandan women parliamentary should do the proper gender advocacy in all politics level as is the one of their mission in order to increase the number of women in all levels.

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