Masters of Arts in Project Planning and Management

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The challenges of managing social support projects for people living with HIV/aids with focus to the aids support organization (Taso) Mulago
(Kampala International University, Colleges of Humanities and Social sciences, 2006-11) Hellen, Lawino
This study addresses the challenges of managing social support projects for people living with hiv/aids with focus to the aids support organization (taso) mulago. the social support projects include: children’s education support, revolving fund for income generation activities (iga), apprenticeship programme and food aid projects. the study was necessitated by the increasing challenges of managing the social support projects for the people living with hiv/aids in taso mulago. taso strategic plan for 2003-2007 confirmed that over 80% of taso clients live in abject poverty, food insecurity and access to health and safe water are beyond their reach. the winding up of a food project called pl 480 title ii project in september 2006 worsened the situation. the project served 1000 individual clients and 5000 total beneficiaries. apprenticeship programme also wound up in 2004 and celtel also stopped sponsoring 50 children for formal education. these challenges compelled the researcher to conduct this study. the general objectives of the study were to assess the challenges of managing taso mulago social support projects for people living with hiv/aids and suggest possible solutions to the challenges. the research specifically sought to study the criteria of implementing the social support projects, find out the challenges of managing the social support projects, establish the feelings of taso mulago clients towards the management of the social support services and suggest possible solutions to the challenges faced. the key research question was; how should the support services be implemented to satisfy the needs of the various stakeholders, without necessarily constraining the projects
Performance of community policing project on crime in Kibera, Nairobi
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2006-11) Nuguti, Elizaphan O.
This study evaluated the relevance, performance and success of community policing project on crime in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya. The aim of the study was to assess the progress of community policing as strategy of combating crime. The study objectives were to determine the relevance, performance and success of community policing in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya. This study was conducted at Kibera, in the outskirts of Nairobi Kenya and specifically targeted the community’s perception on community policing project in Kibera. This research used a researcher made instrument which was a questionnaire prepared for the Kibera community. Focused group discussions and observation methods were also used in this research for the purpose of triangulation of the information already provided from data collected by use of the questionnaire. The obtained data was analyzed and presented in percentage. This was necessary to find the profile of perceptions of the community and the community policing agents towards the community policing project in Kibera, which was the basis of this research. The major findings of the study indicated that community policing is relevant and appropriate in Kibera due to the level of crime in the area. Most number of the community members is satisfied with the project. However, in its implementation, most of the community members feel that it has not performed very well due to some limitations such as; lack of adequate cooperation between the police, agents and the community. The study shows that there is little trust between the three groups. The project is also threatened by corruption both from within the community policing initiative and the police. The community does not have sufficient information about community policing so that they can accord it their moral support. However, the community still fears community still fears crime. Most community members doubt sustainability of the community policing project in Kibera. It was recommended that the community policing agents should be remunerated or assisted to establish some income generating activities so as to keep them in the job and for the sustainability of community policing project. There is need to sensitize the community well. Better crime combating equipment’s should also be given to both the police and the community policing agents. Other causes leading to crime should also be addressed, and a conceptual frame has been provided in the recommendations. The criteria for recruitment of community policing agents should be perfect to ensure that crime potential people are locked out of the initiative. Training of the community policing staff is important. Finally it was recommended that the project involves monitoring and evaluation to check on any discrepancies arising.
An assessment of the monitoring and evaluation system of the rural sector project, Rwanda (a case study of Ruhengeri District)
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2007-08) Ntagugura, Bella; .R.
The study was carried out on the assessment of the monitoring and evaluation system of RSSP Ruhengeri District, District. The research problem was that there was slackness, faults and deficiencies in its implementation. The research objectives that guided the study included identifying the roles of monitoring and evaluation, establishing the accuracy of information gathered and assessing the relevancy of the Monitoring and evaluation system of RSSP. The methods used were simple random sampling to avoid bias and purposive sampling of key stakeholders to get reliable data. The instruments used were focus group discussion guides, questionnaires and perusal of secondary data. The monitoring and evaluation system of RSSP has roles which are significant in ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of project activities; the analysis and dissemination of data gathered by RSSP’s monitoring and evaluation system is inadequate leading to inaccuracy of information given; the RSSP monitoring and evaluation system is quite relevant given the high motivation among stake holders and the increased productivity level. The monitoring and evaluation system of RSSP is the epicentre for entrepreneurship and development by the beneficiaries. The staff should be motivated continuously to perform their roles which were found to be significant for project success; the accuracy of information given had gaps to be filled and the relevancy of monitoring and evaluation system of RSSP was enhanced by participatory process of decision making that gave rise to increased investment and savings by the beneficiaries. The monitoring and evaluation technical staff should strengthen their roles which were found to be significant to the project success; accessibility to accurate information by key stakeholders of the project should be improved and to promote relevancy and sustainability; bottom-up planning, teamwork and regular focused feedback should be enhanced.
Disability Management Interventions Measures: A Case of Luweero Town Council.
(Kampala International University ,College of humanities and social science, 2007-10) Namubiru, Faridah.
The study established the current intervention measures in the disability management process within Luweero Town Council. The intervention measures in this context include projects or activities both planned and implemented to prevent disabilities and the efforts toward the inclusion of PWDs into the mainstream. While managing disabilities involved all the activities put in place by all the actors to alter risk factors and those exposed to them and perhaps to integrate PWDs. This review summarises the literature on disability and its relationship with the applied preventive, curative and integrative measures. With the help of questionnaires, interviews, and observations various activities were identified and included immunisation, primary health care, physiotherapy, artificial limbs, rehabilitation services, counseling, special needs education and teachers, and PWD friendly structures, policies which protect their dignity have been formulated and amended, represented in both local councils and in parliament and above all, ensuring equal opportunities among all people irrespective of their differences. In spite of all these endeavours, the projects have not realized their goals to capacity and the study has tried to provide a deeper analysis of the barriers and challenges affecting these efforts. Social challenges seemed to be the core impediments to the managerial process. Social ostracism, complacency of parents when catenng for their CWDs and the community’s attitude that PWDs are interlopers and contemptuous in their own communities were evident. PWDs raised their voices, but seem intoned because the government is still conniving. In a bid to over come all these, a number of recommendations have been made to increase the effectiveness of all stakeholders particularly the planners, actors and the general community that the management process is every body’s concern. Through a social or holistic system, resources spent will be reduced. The need for being platonic to PWDs as the impacts of these interventions are sti[Limperceptible is required too. Saying that PWDs are still interlopers in spite of gleeful interventions, is an axiom.
The Relationship Between Local Community Participation And Project Sustainability. A Case Study Of Nyamware -Kionyo Water And Sanitation Project, Gucha District, Kenya
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and social sciences., 2007-10) Enock, Kiage Nyaboga
Most of the development agencies have emphasized the need for strengthening community participation, capacity building and resource mobilization. Empowerment through participative development enables people to take an active role in shaping decisions that affect their lives. Local stakeholders have a key role to play to remedy problems. Project sustainability is the durability of positive project results after the termination of the technical cooperation channeled through that project. In view of the importance of participation, this study examined the role of the community in ensuring the continuous flow of the same benefits that were set in motion by Network for Water and Sanitation International (NETWAS). Empirical data was collected on the role of local community participation in project sustainability from a range of project stakeholders and analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Primary data was collected by use of questionnaires, interview guides and observations, which were analyzed using percentages and presented in graphs and pie charts. Findings indicate that the key motivation in participation during project implementation was mainly for material benefits. Currently, the local community participates passively instead of interactively and hence the project has not been fully owned by the people. The study also identified a number of problems in participation and project sustainability. These include lack of funds, insecurity and poor coordination. The project mainly benefits the school-going children although the general community also benefits from the protected springs. Local community participation is essential for project sustainability. However, participation of other stakeholders (local government, non governmental organizations and donors) is equally necessary. Therefore, there is need for empowering the water and sanitation management committee to provide an opportunity for people to participate. In addition, the community members need to be sensitized to accept their responsibilities and to see the need for participating in sustaining projects.
Determinants of birth registration
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and social sciences., 2007-10) Andeku, Shaphan Glead Avua
Birth registration is a fundamental human right which gives a child a recogn~ed0 ~al existence and identity. The record of birth provides legal proof of identity, ~ ty age, parentage and lineage of the child, thereby establishing a legal status on\~0~ depends a variety of rights. Whereas the government of Uganda has put in place~the necessary legal instruments to ensure universal registration of births in Uganda, the country is still far from achieving the desired universality which will guarantee every child born in Uganda, the right to a legal recognition of their existence and identity. The purpose of this study was to establish the extent to which Uganda’s Birth Registration Policy of universal registration of births has been achieved in Arua District and determine how public awareness, economic factors and cultural factors have contributed to the existing levels of registration. The research was therefore how has public awareness, economic factors, superstitions and cultural factors have influenced the existing levels of birth registration in Arua District? The research population consisted of all households in Arua District. The inclusion criteria was households with a child aged 0-4 years that usually resides in the household. The researcher employed scientific methods of sampling in the selection of household respondents. The study showed that only 51% of children aged 0-4 years of age in Arua District were reported to have their births registered. Birth registration was observed to be higher (52.7%) in rural areas as compared to urban areas where it stood at 31.4%. The research also found that birth registration was higher (65.2%) among parents who had ever been required to produce a birth certificate to access a service for their child than among those who were never required (42.7%) to do so. The research findings show that 67.6% of rural respondents ever heard about birth registration while the corresponding figures for the urban population was only 45.7%. Overall 65.8% of the population of the District ever heard about birth registration. This shows a very high relationship between public awareness and birth registration. The study revealed that 82.1% of the male respondents had heard about birth registration while only 60.8% ofthe female respondents reported having heard so. The study further revealed that the level of awareness on birth registration rose with the level of education of respondents. The level of awareness is also associated with the literacy status of the respondents. The study revealed that knowledge of where to register births has linkage to birth registration. The study revealed a significant relationship between birth registration and public awareness the research fmdings also showed that economic factors have a significant influence on birth registration. Registration fees and other indirect costs associated with registration were also cited as factors affecting birth registration. The study found that respondents were aware of beliefs in the community that discourage birth registration. Their effects on registration were however found not to be significant. The study recommends use of effective campaign strategies that provide comprehensive information to raise the levels of awareness on birth registration. The study also recommends that, to stimulate public demand for registration, government should require citizens to produce birth certificates to access certain services. Owing to the importance of birth registration, government should consider scraping off registration fees so as to make it affordable to all. It should also consider ways of motivating staff who conduct birth registration.
An evaluation of relevance and efficacy i f free relief seeds distribution in Tseikuru division of Mwing district, Kenya
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2007-10) Utungo, Titus Muthini
This study is an evaluation of relevance and efficacy of free relief seeds distribution on seed security in Tseikuru division of Mwingi district, Kenya. The distribution exercise has been done almost consistently since 1993. Coordinated by the Ministry of Agriculture under the umbrella of Drought Recovery Programme, the distribution has been expected to alleviate seed shortages particularly among those vulnerable members of the community who cannot acquire seeds on their own. The need to carry out the evaluation was necessitated by the fact that there has been complains that the community has not been involved in targeting of the beneficiaries besides some inappropriate seeds being distributed to the farmers and that the distribution has always been carried out rather late when able farmers have already planted. The purpose of the study was therefore to evaluate the relevance and efficacy of free relief seeds distribution on seed security among the vulnerable farmers in the division. An evaluation research design methodology, summative evaluation: that assesses relevance, timeliness, adequacy of the eventual outputs in terms of the needs of the beneficiaries, use of outputs by the beneficiaries to produce effects, nature and extend of benefits generated was used. Several sampling techniques were used in the study, firstly systematic sampling that was used to identify the three sub- locations out of the twelve in the division where the study was conducted. Secondly convenience sampling technique was used to select the beneficiary farmers’ category and thirdly purposive sampling that was used to identify the local leaders and the extension service providers’ categories. In total one hundred respondents were used for the study out of the five thousand, five hundred and seventy one sample size. Using closed-ended questionnaires for beneficiary farmers and local leaders’ categories, and unstructured interview guide primary data was collected and analyzed into percentages. By use of Microsoft excel package the data was transformed into pie charts or bar graphs. The study established that community involvement in beneficiary identification was quite limited and identification rationale was not well articulated by the community. It also established that some crop seed varieties were appropriate in terms of produce acceptability for utilization such as maize, Bulrush millet and Cowpeas, while sorghum had poor utilization aspects. In terms of agro-ecological suitability Bulrush millet and Cowpeas were highly suited while sorghum was fairly suited. Maize and beans were poorly suited. The seed quality was within recipients’ acceptable standards while distribution was conducted late in relation to sowing period in the division. The intervention was quite relevant but its efficacy in addressing seed insecurity and subsequently food insecurity among the vulnerable farmers was being hindered by non involvement of beneficiary community, distribution of some inappropriate seeds, late distribution of the seeds, and lack of transparency in the distribution process. Among the recommendations made include; Community should be involved in beneficiary identification and also in setting the rationale upon which beneficiaries would be identified. Free relief seed interveners in future distributions should focus more on the adapted crops such as bulrush millet and cowpeas instead of less adapted maize and beans. Mechanisms should be put in place to ensure timely distribution of the seeds and transparency in the distribution process.
Logistical support and the performance of customer service staff: a case study of Kampala water and sewerage service area
(Kampala International University,College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2007-11) Mwesigwa, Isaac Bernard
The study examined logistical support and the performance of customer service staff of Kampala water and sewerage service area. While the National Water and Sewerage Service (NWSC) standard for customer care is effective response to customer complaints within 30hours, there seemed to be a difficulty in meeting this standard due to constraints in logistical support? The study focused on what customer service staff felt about the logistics support that was provided for their work. Through literature review, the key concepts of logistics management and customer service were determined and explained. The components of logistics support were also defined. Customer service was defined from the perspective of internal and external customers, the relationship support and the performance of service staff was described in terms of facilitating the capacity of the staff output as well as motivating in their performance. The research design was the case study of Kampala Water and Sewerage Service Area (KWSSA) water distribution service. Self administered questionnaire and the review of written documents were the data collection methods used in the study. Both qualitative and quantitative data was collected and analyzed. Most of the data was presented in form of tables and some was presented in form of charts. The study population was the staff of KWSSA and the target population was the water distribution staff. The study revealed the logistical support had a strong impact on the performance of customer service staff. Problems related to logistical support had an adverse effect on the performance of customer staff in terms of both their output/productivity and motivation. Some of the key items of logistical support seemed inadequate for effective customer service. Efficiency of the use of available support seemed too high because they rarely remained ideal. Lack of logistical support reduced staff morale and productivity and caused them to abandon work until they got a solution from their supervisors. A number of measures were recommended and suggested to reduce bottlenecks in logistical support and there by improve the performance of water distribution staff.
Challenges in financial management of public development project case study of rural sector strategy project in Rwanda
(Kampala International University, Colleges of Humanities and Social sciences, 2009-09) Bapstiste, Ruhumuriza
The study was carried out on the challenges in financial management of public development projects. Using rural sector support programme as the case study. It was carried to assess the challenges that the projects experienced in maiming its financial resources, the causes to such challenges, the impacts the challenges are having on the effectiveness of the project and the variables strategies that were being put in place to solve the challenges that R SSP was facing. The study used a descriptive research design to bring out explanations on the causes, challenging and impacts of poor financial management on the performance of RSSP. It focused on the government official from the ministry of agriculture, the management of RSSP project and the agriculturalists who are the beneficiaries of the project. It used a sample size of 80 respondents who were selected using simple random sampling and purposive sampling respectively. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews and was analyzed qualitatively using thematic analyzed. From the findings of the study it was founds out that RSSP faced a lot of financial management challenges which included, in financing, failure to meet deadlines and fixed budgets. These were being caused by dependency on donations, poor planning, poor project design and government interferences, these had resulted into delays in meeting deadlines, accumulation of debts, failure to procure goods in time and collapse of some sub-projects. the challenges were being solved by obtaining loans from the central bank, recruitment of more to curb down corruption. Therefore, it was concluded that RSSP project faced a lot of challenges in financial management however, the government was putting in place every effort necessary to solve all those challenges.
Fiscal effect of decentralization in Kicukiro distict Rwanda
(Kampala International University,College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2009-10) Mwunvaneza, John Ladislaus
This report is the result of an academic research entitled FISCAL effect of decentralization in Kicukiro distict Rwanda. The over role objective is the researcher is intended to study fiscal effects of decentralized in Kicukiro district in Kigali city Rwanda. To achieve this objective researcher answers research questions, and consulted other academicians to widen the knowledge about fiscal effect and decentralization, techniques used are convenient, stratified and purposive for the officials who are concern with tax department. A research design is the overall plan or strategy for conducting the research. There strategies: qualitative and quantitative. The research stratified random sampling was used, a 5% margin of error and 95% level of confidence a population of 5,694 taxpayers sampled as a 50 respondents and 80 staff where convenient techniques used to sample 3 respondent final 25 officials were selected sample 7 purposively in sectors teen sectors but only three were choose. Observation and questionnaires were used to collect date which were analysed qualitative and quantitatively. The major finding of the study district is among few districts which have industry area this means that unemployment can be possible low compared with other district. Lack of good infrastructure and customer care in the district are another constrains but management can act on this and changes to eliminate this problem. The people in the sector Niboyi planned to construct road starting with their efforts and contribution, Donnas come latter as supplements, lack of enough fund , distribution is not good, more sensitization is needed, few staff miss allocated, tax should also be used for development. Recommendation is Infrastructure is the base of development that is why what was done by sector Niboyi by constructing road through their contributions should be the roll model where other sectors can learn from this action. They have to think a bout Donnas after their own effort introduced in the project.There is lack of enough funds to finance the needs of decentralization institutions. In order to satisfy need of citizens. This problem lets the district depend on high tax can cause finance deficit in developmental budget which slow down the rate of development. The best way introduce municipal bonds, to improve customer care for the benefit of district.
Trade Liberalization and Poverty in Uganda
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2009-10) Alexander, Barya; Bazirake
The research study examined the link between trade liberalization and poverty in Uganda. Empirical data was collected from the districts of Soroti (Pingire sub-county) and Bukedea (Kidongole sub-county) in Eastern Uganda using a partial correlation research design where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. Various sampling techniques were employed to select the respondents; these were the purposive, simple random sampling and snowball techniques. Quantitative data analysis (i.e. the parametric approach) was used to ease the procedure of classifying and sorting of data while the Qualitative data analysis method was utilized owing to the partially descriptive and observational nature of the research study. The findings of the study show that trade liberalization in the cotton sub-sector is. at best, very weakly correlated or associated with growth and therefore poverty reduction in the districts of Soroti (Pingire sub-county) and Bukedea (Kidongole sub-county) in Eastern Uganda. This is primarily due to the perpetually depressed global cotton price. The following recommendations were subsequently suggested, (i) significant value addition in the sub-sector most especially in the textile industry, (ii) capacity building for farmers’ groups, (iii) the promotion of commercial plantations, block estate farming and nucleus estates and, (iv) the revival ofthe old cotton price stabilization fund. The study also suggests that the concept of selective government intervention in the trade mechanism, be considered. Trade liberalization essentially entails the complete eradication of all barriers to trade (i.e. tariffs, quotas, zoning restrictions, etc.), regardless of whether this leads to the destruction of domestic manufacturing capacity or not. Take the textile sector in Uganda, for example, it will not develop into an established industry if imports of cheap second-hand apparel from Europe and the United States are continually given perpetual free entry into the country. This researcher, therefore, advocates for targeted discriminatory duties or tariffs (quantitative restrictions) to be levied on these infant textile industry ‘killers’ in an effort to restrain their flow into Uganda and hopefully give the local textile sector an opportunity to mature.Keywords: Trade Liberalization, Poverty, Cotton Sub-Sector
The effects of ADP in socio-economic development of Rwanda : a case study of Bugesera district
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2009-11) Pio, Mujanama
The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of ADP in socio-economic development of Rwanda. A case study of Bugesera District ADP was chosen as the area of study. The general objective of the study was to assess the effects of ADPs in socio-economic development in Rwanda specifically for Bugesera ADP. The specific objectives were to examine the development system in Bugesera; to analyze the impact of ADPs in Socio economic Development in Bugesera and to examine the extent of collaboration between ADP, local government and other partners. The research design used was a case study method where Bugesera ADP was considered as the unit of analysis. The targeted population comprised of the World Vision Rwanda Management Team, Bugesera ADP Management Committee/local Leaders and Bugesera ADP Local staff. Sources of data included both primary and secondary. Data was collected using questionnaires and self-administered interview methods. The study used scientific procedures to obtain a sample of 45 respondents who were selected using simple random and purposive sampling methods. Data was analyzed and interpreted in relation to the objectives of the study and the hypothesis. The objectives of the study were reached and conclusions were made. The findings of the study revealed that community socio-economic development is understood by most of the residents in the area of Bugesera as confirmed by the respondents. It was further found out that Bugesera ADP/World Vision Rwanda has done a lot towards the transformational of Bugesera district in as far as development is concerned like construction of schools, building partnership sprit, fostering community ownership of developmental activities to mention but few. Findings showed the extent to which World Vision Rwanda through ADPs collaborate with other stakeholders have done in the socio-economic development in Bugesera district. Findings continued to show that there is high rate of collaboration most especially with community Based Organizations (CBOs) and Faith Based Organizations (FBO5). These CBOs and FBOs are strong partners in the development process both as beneficiaries and also as implementing partners. The findings led to the affirmation of the only hypothesis that ADPs have and are still playing a significant role in communities’ development. Although there has been a lot of progress, there are several hindrances that were identified by
Factors affecting demand for credit in Uganda
(Kampala International University, 2010) Kasinga, Lawrence
This study was based on Uganda National Household Survey (UNHS) 2005/6 data set collected by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics. Relevant data sets were extracted and merged in stata. The underlying objective is to analyse the factors that affect household demand for credit. The aim is provide an in depth understanding of the individual, household and locational characteristics, not only because they affect demand for credit but also due to the fact that the potential lenders are likely to base their assessment of credit worthiness on such characteristics. The study covered the whole country covering 7426 households. Factors considered important in determining demand for credit were considered, these included individual characteristics, household characteristics and location characteristics.
Effects of procurement procedures on accountability in the public institutions of Rwanda: a case study of National University of Rwanda (NUR)
(Kampala International University, School of Postgraduate Studies and Research, 2010-03) Ngoga B., Innocent
The main objective of our research on procurement procedures applicability in public Institutions case of the National University of Rwanda was to analyze the public procurement system within the aforesaid University by highlighting management of the public funds, characterized by accountability, transparency, equity and economy. We resort to various techniques and methods of research such as the questionnaire, the interviews, documentation and analysis of the files. On the basis of procurement regulation and manual in force, we tried to check the level of application of these tools by the concerned university. We insisted on the respect of times for various operations which intervene throughout procurement process, the choice of procurement method to be used and procurement record keeping. The results of our research revealed some weaknesses and we used them to direct our recommendations in order to streamline the public procurement system. These recommendations concem public institutions, national university of Rwanda and its intemal tender commission, the RPPA the govemment as well as the private sector.We would like to extend our research on the other official institutions and to the decentralized entities. This will enable us to see how laws, rules and other guides related to the public procurement are applied, in order to suggest appropriate measures. Other important point shall be related to bid evaluation because the methods and criteria used in evaluating bids are not the same in all procurement services.
The effectiveness of community development projects in poverty alleviation in Rwanda :
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2010-03) Muhire, Habarurema Anaclet
The study was carried out on the contributions of community development projects in poverty eradication in Rwanda where Ubudehe local community development project was considered as a case study. It was carried out in the four major provinces of Rwanda and it focused on the local government officials, project management officials and the beneficiaries of the project who are the community members. The major objectives of the study were to find out the roles that were being played by Ubudehe development project in the alleviation of poverty among the rural communities in Rwanda, to examine the challenges that were being experienced by the project and the viable strategies that can be put into place to avert these challenges and bring about success in the management of them project and the alleviation o [poverty. The study targeted different groups of respondents who included the beneficiaries of Ubudehe development project, the project officials and the government officials from the Ministry of Finance Planning and Development (MFPI)) as the study population: it covered all the four provinces of the country and employed a descriptive research design to help the researcher conduct the study fairly. The study found out that Ubudehe project was playing a crucial role in alleviating poverty among the people whereby the project was involved in sensitizing the people on the causes and how to control poverty, providing financial assistance, and monitoring the other development projects so as to improve on the participatory development approaches. the project faced challenges including low financial base, remotel of rural areas, lack of well qualified personnel and government interference into the activities of the project. However. some measures were being put in place to avert these challenges which involved sensitization of communities, developing partnerships with other development projects and hiring of qualified man power from the neighboring countries.
Limits of Rational Planning and Systematic Management of Development Projects in Busia District: A Case Study of Businywa Child Development Centres
(Kampala International University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2010-08) Nafuna, Zaituna
This research was directed to “limits of rational planning and systematic management of development projects: A case study of Businywa Child Development Centre ‘~ The objectives of the study were to find out the limits of rational planning and systematic management of development projects, identify the effects thereof, and establish the possible solutions. The methodology used in the study was a descriptive survey design where data was collected and analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively, the data was presented by use of graphs, pie charts, tables, and narration. Data was collected by using research instruments such as; questionnaires, documentation, and observation. Study findings show that if the future of limits of rational planning and systematic management persists, this is most likely to create a lot of problems hence slowing down on the achievement of the intended goals and objectives of development project, of which might continue to lag behind the economic and social welfare of the targeted communities.
An assessment of the tourism industry on poverty alleviation in Zanzibar a case study of urban west region Zanzibar
(Kampala International University, Colleges of Humanities and Social sciences, 2010-08) Said, Said Moh’d
The study assessed the tourism on poverty alleviation, its case study was taken in urban west region of Zanzibar with three specific objectives, analyzes the contribution of tourism towards employment, to evaluate the involvement of tourism in foreign exchange earning in Zanzibar, and to find the linkage between tourism and other sectors of economy in Zanzibar. A case study method was used as research design. Deductive approach was opted and to sample the population of the study and select respondents simple random and purposive sampling techniques were applied respectively. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from government. Official and Main Stakeholders concerned with tourism activities while a structured interview was used in collecting data from small stakeholders and Informal traders who dealing with tourism in Zanzibar. To test the questions a panel of four experts was used to check the clarity and effectiveness and the collected data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The results of the study show that, tourism industry has greater contribution to the poverty alleviation in Zanzibar, and concluded that, Zanzibar to develop need to improve and protect the tourism industry because is the only sector which support a wide scope of development of other sectors, the people life standard and the Nation in general.
Contribution of NGOs in mountain gorilla conservation in Rwanda: a case study of Karisoke Research Center
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2010-09) Innocent, Nizeyimana
This study was carried out to find out what has been the work of Karisoke Research Center in conservation of the mountain gorillas over its 40 years of existence in Rwanda, its impact and the challenges the center faces in accomplishment of its mission. For most tourists coming to Rwanda, the mountain gorillas of the Volcanoes National Park is their principal attraction. This makes that park the most visited tourist site in the country, and thus, the first site to generate most income. However, these mountain gorillas are classified as critically endangered species in the world and have always been fighting for survival due to serious threats including poaching, cattle grazing, firewood collection, water fetching, park encroachment, etc. The research questions of this study were as follows: a) what has been done by Karisoke Research Center during the 40 years of existence in Rwanda in conservation of mountain gorillas? b) Has the work of Karisoke Research Center contributed to effective conservation of the mountain gorillas? c) What are the challenges Karisoke Research Center is facing in conservation of the mountain gorillas? d) What measures can be taken to mitigate them? This study was of a qualitative category and used interviews and questionnaires as data collection tools. Data was consequently analyzed to address the initial goal of the study. The findings of this study indicated that apart from the Government of Rwanda, numerous NGOs were involved in mountain gorilla conservation efforts and these included Karisoke Research Center which has made significant contributions in mountain gorilla conservation over the 40 years of existence in Rwanda through research, active conservation and community programs. However, like other partners in conservation, Karisoke Research Center faces serious conservation problems that challenge their efforts apart from the traditional threats. This study found out challenges that are beyond the control of any partner in conservation and can lead to the total extinction of the mountain gorillas and thus to the end of Rwanda’s hope of developing through tourism if nothing is done in the future. These challenges include war and political unrest in the African Great Lakes region where the last mountain gorillas in the world are found and climate change which is one of the possible causes of biodiversity loss. This study suggests that in face of these increasing challenges, further regional cooperation is needed. It also gives recommendations on how the region should deal with the impact of climate change.
Institutional factors contributing to poor project implementation in eastern Uganda. a case study of Buyala rural development initiative in Jinja District
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2010-09) Mukuye, Moses Wilson
The researcher established the extent to which institutional factors contributed to poor project implementation in most NGOs, Although several institutional factors influenced project implementation, this study nevertheless was limited to the influence of leadership, financial and human resources. Burundi was selected as a case study to understand the contribution of these variables to poor project implementation. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used to collect data, while the quantitative method was used to enlist information from individual respondents about the variables under study and this was done through questionnaire interviews and the data was analyzed using frequencies, percentages and correlation efficiencies. The study findings indicated how the BURUDI leadership contributed to poor project implementation through inadequate communication, non- participative decision making system and inadequate confidence and trustworthiness among members. In addition inadequate financial resource and human resource contributed to poor project implementation in Buyala Rural Development Initiative in jinja district. The researcher therefore recommends that the projects management should improve on the projects communication channels and there communication skills which will help in having making effective decisions and building of confidence and trust worth among members.
Institutional factors contributing to poor project implementation in eastern Uganda: case study of Buyala rural development initiative in Jinja District
(Kampala International University,College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2010-09) Mukuye, Moses; Wilson
The researcher established the extent to which institutional factors contributed to poor project implementation in most NGOs. Although several institutional factors influenced project implementation, this study nevertheless was l!rnited to the influence of leadership, financial and human resources, BURUDI was selected as a case study to understand the contribution of these variables to poor project implementation. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used to collect data, while the quantitative method was used to enlicit information from individual respondents about the variables under study and this was done through questionnaire interviews and the data was analyzed using frequencies, percentages and correlation efficiencies. The study findings indicated how the BURUDI leadership contributed to poor project implementation through inadequate communication, non- participative decision making system and inadequate confidence and trustworthiness among members. In addition inadequate financial resource and human resource contributed to poor project implementation in Buyala Rural Development Initiative in jinja district. The researcher therefore recommends that the projects management should improve on the projects communication channels and there communication skills which will help in having making ef

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