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The private sector and Labour conditions in Kampala district (Uganda)
(Kampala international international: College of Economics and Management, 2006-08) Wilberforce, Tindyebwa
This study was carried out in Kampala district. It covered employment in the formal private sector organizations in various sectors ranging from educational, health to constructional services. The major objectives of this study was to examine the private sector development and its implication in determining the employment conditions under which the employees in the formal private sector organizations worked, the existing laws and regulations governing the working conditions in private sector organizations, the existing government interventions and also sought the effective policy recommendations for better employment conditions in the formal private sector Organizations The study employed both qualitative and quantitative approaches; the interview and a structured questionnaire were respectively used. The respondents in this study were both the employers and employees in the private sector organizations. Central Government officials were also interviewed. The formal private sector organizations included International Hospital Kampala, Top Hill Academy, Maganjo Grain Millers and ZZimwes Construction Company. This study was based on a theory that the private sector development has contributed greatly to increased employment opportunities particularly and economic development generally. Through this study I was able to realize that the structural adjustment policies/ programmes created and helped the growth of formal private sector organizations among other factors. It was also found out that although the private sector organizations have contributed remarkably in employment creation, the terms and conditions of work in these sectors still need a lot of improvement.
Training and work performance of non-academic staff of Kampala International University (KIU) Main Campus
(Kampala International University.College of Economics and Management, 2006-10) Anthony Henry, Arinaitwe
Exchange rate fluctuations and prices of consumer goods in Uganda 1995-2005
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2006-11) Kihuuka, Muhammad
This study intended to explore the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on of consumer goods in Uganda for the period 1995-2005. Exchange rate fluctuations impact negatively the macro economic variables like employment, investment, inflation, consumer’s standards of living, traders and government popularity. This calls for immediate investigation to find out with empirical evidence how much such fluctuations affect these economic variables, specifically prices of consumer goods. The study investigated on movements in exchange rates, the consumer price index, price of food crops, prices of imports and exports, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), money supply and rainfall. A model was constructed and regressions were run. The Pearson’s correlation test was used to test the relationship between the variables. The Ordinary Least Square (OLS) estimation technique was applied to times series data for the period 1995-2005. Computer packages like EXCELL, SPSS and STATA were used in data processing. The research tested the general hypothesis that there is no significant relationship between exchange rate movements and the above explanatory variables. The findings indicate that using monthly data, Nominal Exchange Rate is positively related to the general price level, food crop prices and the price of imports, but negatively related with the price of exports and rainfall. Thus a one unit increase in the nominal exchange rate increases the general price level by 0.033, import price by 0.010 and reduces export prices by 0.069. Nominal Effective Exchange rate Increases food crop prices by 15.794. Results further indicate that a one percent increase in the price of import increase the general price level by 0.209. A one percent increase in the price of exports increase the general price level by 0.144 and a one percent increase in rainfall reduces the price level by 0.011. The researcher recommends that in order to improve people’s welfare, increase trader’s profits and have relative price and exchange rate stability the government should implement policies to reduce fluctuations and maintain relative exchange r’ate stability, increase exports to increase foreign exchange in the country, carry out trade liberalization, privatization and exchange rate depreciation with a lot of care to avoid damaging the nationals. Maintaining a managed float exchange rate system other than a free float. Bank of Uganda should improve on data collection especially regarding foreign exchange.
The effectiveness of problem based learning approach on the Academic performance of the economics students of Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2006-11) Kyolaba, Sarah; Dianah
The study dwelt into the Effectiveness of Problem Based Learning Approach on the Academic Performance of the first year students of economics, of Kampala international university. The study aimed at examining the mean scores in both the pre-test and posttest for both experimental and the control group, whether there is a significant mean posttest gain, and asses whether there is a significant difference in the mean post-test gain in both experimental and control group. A test questionnaire was used as the research instrument of the study to measure the knowledge. The quasi experimental method was used. The prepared t-test was used to determine significant differences between the pretest and the posttest results of the students in terms of knowledge. The independent t-test was utilized in the evaluation of the significant differences between differences of learning employing the two methods of teaching. The findings revealed that the posttest mean result of the problem based learning approach in terms of knowledge was higher compared to the conventional method. The mean posttest gain in the scores of the students in the experimental group was 73.84 higher to that of the control group which was 71.28 in terms of knowledge of the s,ubject (economics) There was no significant difference in the pretest result of the students in the two methods of teaching employed. There was no significant difference in the increase of the posttest gain scores of the students between the two groups. Based on the findings of the study, it is concluded that the problem based learning approach did not significantly increase the students’ posttest scores in the knowledge in economics. It was highly recommended that problem based learning be used as a method of teaching along side the conventional approach in subjects like mathematics, economics, physics and other related subjects, that will develop the totality of the learner equip with. their knowledge of the chosen car.
The effect of interest rates on private local investments in Uganda, an empirical investigation (1 997-2006):
(Kampala International University, College of Economics & management., 2007-10) Wairindi, Daniel
The Uganda investment climate has been unstable since independence, with slow but growing levels of private investment. Thanks to the ERP of 1987 and the eventual enactment of the UIA Code Act of 1991, private investment in Uganda entered a new and more promising phase. The factors that have been at play as have been identified by earlier studies are both socio-economic and political in nature. However, in order to understand the actual determinants of PLI in Uganda, there’s need to descend down to the role interest rates play in this equation. This study therefore analyses the effect of interest rates on private local investments in Uganda. Panel data as well as time series data collected over the period 1997-2006 across five selected local firms was used. The major purpose of this research therefore was to establish the major factors determining private local investment in Uganda from 1997-2006. The study is based on the Keynesian and Neoclassical theories of investment. Both theories emphasize the key role played by the cost of capital and the level of profitability of an investment project in the investment function. This study is a non-experimental quantitative research based on a sample survey form research design. The research was carried out on local firms within Kampala. While some of the individual effects of the independent Variables like that of interest rates and cost of utilities are found to be negligible, the overall analysis is that all the independent variables have at least an effect on private local investment. The marginal effects of retained profits and taxes paid were 0.42 and 0.66 respectively while those of Interest rates and cost of utilities were - 0.02 and -0.01 respectively. The hypotheses tested in regard to this study were all found significant at a one percent level of significance and save for interest rates that were significant in the model only at 30 percent. The joint significance test using the Chi-square test found all parameter estimates significant at a one percent level of significance. The econometric results suggest that retained profits, as opposed to interest rates, play a major role in the investment function. The results also reveal that local investors are capable of supporting the economy if given an enabling environment. Therefore what the government ought to do is to provide a leveled playing field where both the private local and foreign investors are able to compete fairly. The research work was categorized into five chapters which have been presented as follows; the first chapter provides for the introduction to the study. Chapter two focuses itself on the literature review; and chapter three addresses itself to the aspect of research methodology. Data presentation, analysis and interpretation of results and findings have been done under chapter four, in chapter five is found the discussion, conclusion and policy recommendations to enable the effective utilization of the research findings.
Industrial production and input supply reliability in Maganjo grain millers limited and hydro electric power supply and Nabweru Sub-County Wakiso District
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2007-10) Nakawungu, Faridah
The purpose of the study to establish the relationship between the industrial production and input reliability. The study was guided by the following objectives, to find out the effect of fluctuations of electric power supply on the industrial production in maganjo grain millers limited, to examine the role of hydro electric power supply fluctuations on maganjo grain millers with other industries, and to find out other factors that influences the industrial production of maganjo grain millers limited.
The relationship between remittance and human development in Mogadishu — Somalia (2000-2009)
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2010-11) Ismail, Omar Mohamed
The study investigated the relationship between remittance and Human Development in Somalia with the objectives of establishing the relationship between remittance and Social Development in Mogadishu and establishes the relationship between remittance and Household Poverty levels in Mogadishu. The study used a non-experimental case study design using quantitative and qualitative approaches on a sample size of 399 respondents who receive and do not receive remittance in Mogadishu capital city of Somalia. Data was collected using a questionnaire and was analyzed using graphs, frequencies, correlation, regression and t-test techniques. The study found that remittance had a significant positive relationship with social development and poverty levels and it predicted 31.7% of the variance in social development and 21.4% of the variance in poverty levels. There was a significant difference between those who received remittance and those who do not receive remittance in relation to human development indicators of social development and poverty. The study recommended that the government of Somalia should provide for microeconomic policies and other enabling environments relating to remittance and its utilization in accessing education, health services, improved income and employment creation. Other studies need to examine the influence factors such as political instability, insecurity, inflation rate, exchange rates and remittance policies and their influence on human development in Somalia.
The determinants of poverty in the Urban West Region of Zanzibar
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and management, 2010-12) Kombo, Mussa A.
This study focused on the determinants of poverty in the Urban West region of Zanzibar. It sought to find out the poverty levels and its average whether it is high, low or very low and finally the government initiatives and programmes in poverty eradication. The researcher used primary and secondary sources of literature in his review. These were books, journals, magazines, reports and first hand from experts which were relating to poverty. The research report adopted a descriptive longitudinal survey design. The sample size was 210 selected from 460 households of whom 190 were randomly sampled and 20 were purposively sampled from the administrators and the elders. Krejcie and Morgan table was cited by Amin, (2005). The findings of the study show that there is eminent presence of poverty in urban west region and there are few government initiatives to address this problem in the area. There is need for radical structural adjustments and reforms to ensure stable economy and development in the long run. Finally, the study recommended that urban west region must have structural adjustments in its institutions to take immediate effect on those determinants of poverty having the highest weighted levels of the others.
Food production, arable land size and population growth in Uganda from 1990 to 2010
(Kampala International University, College of Economics, 2011-09) Wakiku, Fred
This study set out to investigate the relationship between food production, arable land and population growth. The objectives of this study were; to examine the relationship between Food Production, Arable Land Size and population growth in Uganda, determine the level of food production in Uganda from 1990 to 2010, determine the level of arable land size in Uganda from 1990 to 2010, and the level of population growth in Uganda from 1990 to 2010. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design since it examined data for a short time; it was also a descriptive-correlation and expost facto. The Population of this study was the published and non published reports on the variables of the study from 1990 to 2010. The study targeted annual reports by the semi autonomous bodies. The study found out that the level of food production has been increasing since 1990 to 2010. It also revealed that population has been increasing linearly since 1990 to 2010. The level land was also increasing although in some years it was static. The study established a significant relationship at 0.05 level of significant between; Food production and population growth, Food production and Arable land size, and Arable land Size and Population growth. Basing on the findings the researcher recommended government cooperation with local Non-Governmental Organizations with activities related to land, agriculture, food security and population, strengthening the existing policies concerning population, food and land use.
Inflation and economic growth in Uganda 1980-2010
(Kampala International University, College of Economics & management., 2011-09) Nakibuule, Sauda
A research thesis presented to the school of Postgraduate Studies and Research Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Economics
Poverty and economic development in Uganda from 1990 to 2010
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2011-09) Nakimuli, Olivia
This study set out to investigate the relationship between poverty and economic development. The objectives of this study were; to examine the relationship between poverty and economic development from 1990 to 2010, to determine the level of poverty in Uganda from 1990 to 2010, and to determine the level of economic development in Uganda from 1990 to 2010. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design since it examined data for a short time; it was also a descriptive-correlation and expost facto. The Population of this study was the published and non published reports on the variables of the study from 1990 to 2010. The study targeted annual reports by the semi autonomous bodies. The study found out that the level of poverty has been decreasing since 1990 to 2010. It also revealed that economic development has been increasing since 1990 to 2010. The study established that there is a negative significant relationship at 0.05 level of significant between poverty and economic development. Based on the above findings and conclusions, recommendations, including the following were made towards effective poverty reduction efforts in Uganda; government, its agencies and other stakeholders should develop a multidimensional approaches towards poverty reduction strategies and implement along that line, efforts should be made to effectively target the poor in all considerations and at all levels of articulation, implementation, monitoring and review; the government anti-corruption efforts should be stepped up and seriously up-held in dealing with matters concerning poverty reduction efforts.
Fiscal deficit and economic growth in Uganda
(Kampala International University,College of Economics and Management, 2011-09) Muhereza, T.; Franklin
The study focused on fiscal deficit and economic growth in Uganda and it considered data for the last two decades (1992-2010). It was guided by the following research objectives; the level of fiscal deficit in Uganda, the level of economic growth in Uganda and the relationship between fiscal deficit and economic growth in Uganda. The study undertook descriptive correlation research design that largely suits quantitative and qualitative research design and was ExPost facto. However, the study was cross sectional because it undertook a short period of time and cluster random sampling procedure was also used. The data was analyzed using percentage distribution tables and the strength of the relationship between the variables was established using regression analysis. The findings revealed that since 1992 to 2010 the level of fiscal deficit has increased and this is explained by increasing budget deficit and that the level of economic growth has also been increasing due to increased public and private investments. The findings further revealed that a unit change in fiscal deficit influences economic growth by 13.3268 billion and that when fiscal deficit is zero (0), economic growth will have a constant which is the y-intercept= -407.4699, results from Pearson correlation reveals that there exists a strong relationship between fiscal deficit and economic growth since the correlation between the variables is O.9403(94%). The findings further revealed that Government spending is the major determinant of fiscal deficit and economic growth in Uganda and that fiscal deficit and expenditures are highly and internally correlated at 0.9518(95.18%). It was concluded that at univariate level fiscal deficit leads to an increase in economic growth and at bivariet level the results are in agreement with John Maynard Keynes’ theory of Government spending. The recommendations of the study were; Uganda must decisively address the increasing petty corruption, Uganda must also maximize social benefits through massive investment and prudent macro economic management
Investment and economic growth in Uganda
(Kampala International University, College of Economics & management., 2011-10) Ndugwa James, Magezi
This paper set out to investigate the relationship between Investment and Economic growth in Uganda from 1980 to 2010. The study employed the export facto research design since it basically examined secondary data; it was also a descriptive-correlation since it was interested in examining the relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable. The Population of this study were the published reports on the variables of the study from 1980 to 2010. The study targeted annual reports by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), Bank of Uganda (BOU), Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic development and Uganda Investment Authority. The objectives of this study were; to examine the level of investment in Uganda, determine the level of economic growth in Uganda, and finally it was set to find the relationship between investment and economic growth in the following forms; Public investment and economic growth; Private investment and economic growth, FDI and economic growth from 1980 to 2010. The study found out that the level investment has been increasing since 1980 to 2010 with some seasonal variations. The study also found out that Uganda’s level of economic growth has continuously increased with a positive slope. It found out that Public investment does not have a significant effect on the growth of Uganda’s economy whereas results show that FDI and private investment have had a significant effect on the growth of Uganda’s economy. The above relationships between Public and FDI were compiled using linear regression models and the relationship between Private investment and economic growth was computed using a nonlinear exponential model.
Investment and economic growth in Uganda
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2011-10) James Magezi, Ndugwa
This paper set out to investigate the relationship between Investment and Economic growth in Uganda from 1980 to 2010. The study employed the export facto research design since it basically examined secondary data; it was also a descriptive-correlation since it was interested in examining the relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable. The Population of this study was the published reports on the variables of the study from 1980 to 2010. The study targeted annual reports by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), Bank of Uganda (BOU), Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic development and Uganda Investment Authority. The objectives of this study were; to examine the level of investment in Uganda, determine the level of economic growth in Uganda, and finally it was set to find the relationship between investment and economic growth in the following forms; Public investment and economic growth; Private investment and economic growth, FDI and economic growth from 1980 to 2010. The study found out that the level investment has been increasing since 1980 to 2010 with some seasonal variations. The study also found out that Uganda’s level of economic growth has continuously increased with a positive slope. It found out that Public investment does not have a significant effect on the growth of Uganda’s economy whereas results show that FDI and private investment have had a significant effect on the growth of Uganda’s economy. The above relationships between Public and FDI were compiled using linear regression models and the relationship between Private investment and economic growth was computed using a nonlinear exponential model.
An Evaluation of the Role of the Investment Code Act, 1991, In Promoting, Facilitating and Supervising Investment in Uganda
(Kampala International University, masters of Arts in economics, 2011-10) Charles Chidozie, Ajaegbu
The study investigates the effect of investment promotion, facilitation and regulation on investments in general and banking as a specific sector in Uganda. Since enactment of the Investment Code Act 1991, there has been no recent serious academic inquiry into the effectiveness of these tools that were put in place. The few studies that exist are very old such as those of Obwona (2000) and Kibikyo (2000). The study uses mostly secondary data and interviews on investments in Uganda. Secondary data and some interviews were used in the research. Analysis was qualitative. The findings show that UIA has been promoting investments through trade fairs, missions abroad and investment conferences since 1991. A number of opportunities exist in the entire economy. Those that have been targeted as priority sectors, however, include agriculture, ICT, Energy, health, education, mining and services such as tourism and finance. In terms of countries, UIA has targeted UK, USA, Kenya (EAC), South Africa, India, China, UAE and Singapore. Problems abound, however. UIA neither provided investors important investment information like geological data and mineral targets that could be used, as a basis for attracting serious investors nor extension services, training and mining equipment. Also, although Tour/cm is number three on the fist of the national primary growth areas of the newly released National Development Plan (NDP) Coming after agriculture and forest,~ it got a miserable amount from the budget. Based on the number of firms licensed, therefore, the promotion efforts were effective between 1991 and 1995, but since then other factors have determined FDI such as the discovery of oil in the Albertine region and the credit crunch of the 2009. With facilitation, while protection of FDI was in place, the problems associated with the licensing of investors as well as the physical infrastructure in the country needed tackling to impact on FDI inflow. As such, facilitation impacted on FDI inflow in a mixed manner. With the exception of protection, including the swift and equitable resolution of Investment disputes, Uganda fared badly as far facilitation was concerned. First, Unlike Rwanda where an entrepreneur goes through only two procedures in three days to start a business, in Uganda an investor goes through 18 procedures in 25 days. Uganda was ranked 112th out of 183 world economies surveyed on the ease of doing business
Government policy and performance of small business enterprises in Bossaso District, Puntland Somalia
(Kampala International University, College of Economics & management., 2012-08) Abshir, Mohamed Abshir
The study intended to establish how various government policies correlate with various dimensions of ventures performance. It also aimed at reviewing literature related to the study variables, identify bridges gaps there in. it also intended to validate the relevant theories on which it is based in perspective of Bosaso context. It therefore intended to test hypothesis, make conclusions and generalization as well as recommendation arising from the empirical finding. The study was guided by the following objectives To examine correlation between the government policies and the performance of small business in Bosaso Puntland State of Somalia. Objectives 1. To determine the profile of small business owners in terms of; i. Gender ii. Education level and area iii. Business area and location iv. Age v. Business form vi. Numbers of employers 6 2. To determine the degree of government policy towards small business owners in Bosaso puntland Somalia. 3. To determine the level of performance of small business in Bosaso Puntland Somalia. 4. To establish whether there is a significance difference in the level of performance of small business owners in Bosaso according to their profile characteristics. 5. To establish whether there is a significance relationship between the degree of government policies among small business and the level of performance of small business enterprise in Bossaso Puntland Somalia.
Innovation and success of small and medium enterprises (smes) in Kano state. Nigeria
(Kampala international international: College of Economics and Management, 2012-09) Mohammed, Kabiru Atiku
The study intended to establish the relationship between innovation and success of 85 selected small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Kano Nigeria, using descriptive comparative, correlational and cross sectional survey designs. Using a standardized questionnaire data was collected to answer six specific questions on; 1. Profile of SMEs; 2.Level of innovation; 3.Level of success; 4.Difference in the levels innovation .Difference in the levels success; and 6.Relationship between innovation and success. Data analysis, using frequencies, percentages, means, test, one way ANOVA and regression analysis, revealed that 34% of SMEs in Kano have been in business for more than seven years, 51% employ more than ten 61 °/o are manufacturers and 37% are partnership. There were moderate levels of innovation activities (grand mean = 2.53), joint innovation activities (grand mean = 2.43) and overall average mean of all innovation activities (grand mean = 2.48) were lowest. Kano SMEs are more successful (grand mean = 2.65). The level of innovation does not differ significantly according to firm's age. The means revealed no major difference between new (young) and old firms. The level of innovation differed significantly according to the firm size in terms of employment level (>250) with means score of 2.81. The level of success does not differ significantly according to the firm's age. The level of success differed significantly according to firm's size in terms of employment levels, the firm's that employ more people have more advantage. The level of innovations (innovations and joint innovation) was fund to be positively and significantly correlated with all aspects of success (all sigs < 0.0001 nd all r-values> 0.58). ANOVA results showed innovation (Beta = 0.632) as the only activities which explain SMEs success and joint innovation (Beta = -0.008) which its contribution is very low. It was concluded that innovation activities significantly influence SMEs success while joint innovation activity do not. It was recommended that there is need to promote joint innovative activities through the links between universities and productive sectors of the economy, as higher research institutes are the main generators of knowledge, which is why a more fluid exchange would promote the formulation of innovation policies to drive forward the technological development.
Resource availability and farm production in Hargeisa, Somali land
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2012-12) Anwar Yusuf Yonis
This study explores the relationship between resource availability and farm production in hargeisa, Somaliland. The study was guided by the following research objectives; the first objective was to determine the profile of the respondents in terms of: age, gender, highest educational qualification, and work experience and the second and third objective was to determine the levels of resource availability among the farm production in Hargeisa, Somaliland. And the fourth objective was the relationship between the level of resource availability and the level of farm production among farmers in Hargeisa, Somaliland. The study was conducted through descriptive survey and correlation research design by using quantitative approach with two parts questionnaire and 130 respondents was selected from selected farms in hargeisa, somaliland. The study utilized descriptive statistics, frequencies and percentage; tables were used in the presentation of data. And also Pearson's Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was applied to test correlation between resource availability and farm production. The researcher found that the resource availability and farm production from selected farms in Hargeisa, Somaliland are significantly correlated. The researcher recommended that farms in hargeisa must be put in place the policies that allocate resource availability and farm production in farms of hargeisa ,Somaliland the home and the community.
Regional economic integration and economic development of Rwanda in East African Community
(Kampala International University(KIU), 2013) Uwimana, Louis
The study was carried out mainly to analyze the influence that the Regional Economic Integration has on the economic development of Rwanda since joining EAC and then investigating the extent of economic integration in Rwanda, and determining the level of economic development in Rwanda. Although there is integration in EAC, the economic development and well-being of the society in Rwanda have not been reached to a sustainable development. Regional economic integration of EAC is facing Poor perception and assessment of the costs and benefits associated with the process; this may include Public revenue loss due to tariff reduction, lack of assurance of the market integration benefits to individual member countries and unequal distribution of income. Furthermore, poverty, inefficiency and inadequate education are the impediments to Rwanda in EAC. The study utilized a quantitative and qualitative research design in data collection. The primary data was collected using a questionnaire filled in by employees from main concerned institutions :md people doing business, and analyzed using SPSSll.O and excel software. The secondary data was collected from concerned institutions by analyzing their different official reports and books. The findings seemed to not support the hypothesis (Null hypothesis) that guided the study also pushed for the need for greater stakeholder involvement to attain effective policy harmonization md coordination. It was founded that there is a positive significant relationship between ~conomic integration and economic development of Rwanda in EAC meaning that Rwanda is gaining from being a member of EAC. Again, the study revealed that the imports were higher than exports throughout the study period, both to the EAC and the Rest of the World. This ~xplains why there has been an ever increasing trade deficit during that period. The study also revealed that there has been achievement of trade potentials due to EAC integration and more benefits can be achieved thorough full implementation of the Customs Union Protocol. Recommendations based on the findings point out the need to continue the integration process :;moothly. This would involve, among others, negotiating with Partner States for lowering CET regime and reducing the Sensitive Items list as well as negotiating for completely removal of ~TBs across the EAC Community, and at the same time retaining from adding NTBs. 3iven the limited scope of the study, a more extensive study needs to be undertaken by ::::onsultants who would have the time and resources to delve more deeply in the impacts of ~egional economic integration on economic development of Rwanda in EAC. The need for more focused studies on other aspects of the integration has also been pointed out such as "Regional ::conomic integration and international trade in EAC", and "Regional economic integration and :ax system in EAC".
Leasing competence and performance of selected SMEs in Kampala Uganda
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2013-05) Nsengiyumva, Faustin
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up approximately 90 per cent of Uganda's private sector and contribute two-thirds of national income. In Uganda, leasing has bridged the current financing gap experienced by SMEs, and efforts have been made to improve the leasing competences of SME Managers yet many more SMEs close shop annually. This empirical study sought to establish the relationship between leasing competence, lease structure and perceived performance of SMEs. The research adopted a cross sectional study combined with quantitative approach. A sample one hundred and thirty two (132) SMEs located in Kampala district was conveniently selected. The data was collected using a questionnaire filled in by SME managers and analyzed using SPSS11.0 and excel software. It was found that there is a significant positive relationship between leasing competence and lease structure, which means that the higher the leasing competence of lessee manager, the more favorable the negotiated lease structure of the lease contract. The study results also showed that there a significant positive relationship between leasing competence and perceived performance. This means that leasing competence of lessee manager leads to improved perceived performance of SMEs. The analysis revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between lease structure and perceived performance, meaning that the more favorable lease structure, higher the perceived performance of lessee SMEs. Regression of leasing competence and lease structure on perceived performance showed that only the latter has a significant prediction on SME performance.

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