Master Of Arts in Management Administration and Development

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The role of decentralization in promoting good governance in Uganda: a case study of Makindye division, Kampala city council
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2006-10) Twahirwa, Emmanuel
Decentralization and governance is traced from the pre-colonial period when governance was vested in the hands of traditional leaders. Today, characteristics such as democracy, rule of law, accountability, transparency, equitability and inclusiveness, consensus oriented, participation both direct and indirect, efficiency and effectiveness, have been identified with this system, though particular pitfalls continue to prevail. The topic under this study is the role of decentralization in promoting good governance in Uganda. In this study, the researcher examined the institutions and processes existing in local governments to promote democracy, established whether there is popular participation, examined the institutions that promote accountability and finally examined the role of local elections towards transparency in Makindye division in particular, and Uganda in general. The study used a descriptive study design and was both qualitative and quantitative. Data was gathered on democracy, the magnitude of popular participation and institutional mechanisms for accountability in Uganda and Makindye division in particular. Data was collected using different instruments, that is, Questionnaires, interviews, documentation, focus group discussions and observation. Data analysis was done manually and expressed in tables, bar graphs and a pie-chart as summary for the data and ease for analysis. The findings of the study indicated that decentralization programme if well implemented can promote good governance. Results reveal that there is positive correlation coefficiency between decentralization and good governance as seen from Makindye Division Local Government. The study recommends that; the central government should stop interfering with the local governments' decisions through the Assistant Resident District Commissioner. It further recommended that the central government increases on the funding of decentralized activities of local governments and to increase on their sources of revenue to facilitate theenhancement of good governance and improve on the social and economic status of the
The impact of training on performance of community based organization:
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2008-09) Burani, Aluonzi
This study analyzes the impact of training on the performance of Community Based Organization, an analysis of Community Empowerment for Rural Development in Arua District. The purpose of the study was therefore to analyze the relationship between training and the performance of Community Based Organizations. The objectives of the study were to investigate the training approaches used, the practice of perfonnance appraisal, measures taken to improve performance and how often the organization conducts training. This study utilizes descriptive research design where both qualitative and quantitative techniques of data collections were used. The population was 60 and a sample size of 48 was used representing all the departments in the organization from Heads of Departments to Field Officers in CEFORD Head quarters in Arua. The instruments used included questionnaires, interviews and focus group discussion to obtain data from the respondents. The results of the study reveals that mostly men were the ones involved in the activities of Community Based Organization at a rate of 77%, On-the-job training was mostly practiced at a rate of 60%, Mentoring as a form of On -the- job training was mostly practiced in the Community Based Organizations at a rate of 47%. The study revealed that most Community Based Organizations practiced Annual Performance Appraisal at a rate of 67% and use training as a means of c01Tecting poor perfonnance. The organizations averagely conduct routine training and use methods like staff training needs assessment, performance appraisal to identify the training needs. Therefore the researcher concluded that training alone ca1111ot help to improve performance of employees and recommended that a holistic approach that includes motivation and promotions should be practiced. The study further recommended more studies to be conducted in areas of staff recruitment, fiance management and motivation of staff.
The influence of privatization on labor conditions in selected enterprises in Tanzania
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2008-10) Assenga, Evaristo P.
The study was carried in Dare s salaam city. It covered employment in five parastatal privatized companies which are Tanzania breweries Limited (TBL), Tanzania Cigarette Company (TCC), Tanzania Tele-communication Company Ltd (TTCL), Swiss Port (DAHACO), and Bora shoes company Ltd. The major objective of the study was to examine factors affecting labor conditions in these privatized companies, condition of employee before and after privatization, production in relation to its impacts to employees, and the existing· government interventions and sought the effective policy recommendations for better employment condition in privatized companies. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Interviews and structured questionnaires were respectively used. The study involved a total of 293 respondents selected from the five privatized companies using stratified sampling technique. The key informants were officials from the Parastatal Sector Reform Commission (PSRC), officials from Tanzania Investment Center (TIC), officials from the Private Sector Foundation (PSF), and officials from the Ministry of Labor at Dares salaam. The study was based on the theory that, privatization has increased employment particularly and because of the high production the welfare of the employees assumed to be improved generally. Findings from this study suggested that, the policy of privatization brought by the World Bank and IMF created and helped the growth of formal private sector in Tanzania. The study suggests also that privatization did not bring unemployment in Tanzania since some of the parastatals had already been closed down before privatization. The study found also that the government does not make follow ups of the regulations and rules that has set for its employees in Labor act of 2004 especially to these private investments. xi The study recommend that, government should make strong follow ups of the agreement signed during divestiture process especially on employees. Also the government should come up with and clearly define the living wage for the employee. The government should set employment acts, laws and regulations that states clearly about employment contract, temporary and permanent employment, overtime payment, benefits and allowances in all sectors The government should set a time limit for the payment of the retrenched employees. Lastly there is a need for a comprehensive employment policy, to guide labor and employment issues in Tanzania.
The predictors of performance in public primary schools in Imenti South District in Kenya.
(Kampala International University.College Of Humanities and social science, 2010-06) Mugure, Mugambi Julia
Effects of agricultural green revolution on farmers of Ngoma District, Rwanda
(Kampala International University,College of Education, 2011-03) Mukeshimana, Consolee
In general, green revolution of agriculture began in 1943 in the crop land of Mexico to aid in the nationals’ industrial development and economic growth. In 1984 agriculture green revolution have been advanced in African countries and the progress has been slow. Through the application of agriculture green revolution, in 2009, Rwanda, for the first time, saw the production of crops exceed the consumption needs. Although there is a high production of crops in Rwanda today, particularly in Ngoma district, there is yet another big problem in terms of market. The farmers carry out intensive farming which leads to high production of both food crops and cash crops which would help to improve the farmer’s economic levels and the economic development of the country at large. It is unfortunate that the farmers lack the market for their products. Owing to the problem above, the researcher picked interest to carry out this study to find out possible solutions to the problem. The main purpose of the study was to investigate and assess the effects of agriculture green revolution on farmers of Ngoma district. The research report adopted a case study research design. The sample size of 162 was selected from 280 respondents of whom 153 were farmers and 9 agronomists using stratified random sampling. Questionnaire and interview guide were used as instruments of collecting data. The findings of the study showed that green revolution policy has positive effects on economic development of farmers. Among those, revealed the following: green revolution agriculture has contributed to the increase of crops; easy distribution and use of agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers and pesticides; easy sensitization and giving information to the farmers about agriculture green revolution policy; sustainable land use and land use consolidation. vi But green revolution agriculture still has same limitations which needs to be addressed, such as climate change; low level of mechanization and irrigation; lack of enough knowledge about utilization of chemical fertilizer and chemical pesticides on the party of farmers; lack of market to the farmers in order to sell their crops; also, the respondents have mentioned the problem related to the poor infrastructure which affect the transport of crops and the problem of rural finance banking which is not enough in order to give the loans to the farmers for increasing their level of investment. Finally, the study recommended that development of infrastructure; decentralization of industries; Economic management; improvement of local, regional, internal and external market exchange; development of strategies for protection of environment and an increase in the level of mechanization and irrigation should be done in order to eradicate the challenges of agriculture green revolution in Rwanda.
Effects of agricultural green revolution on farmers of Ngoma District, Rwanda
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and social sciences., 2011-03) Mukeshimana, Consolee
In general, green revolution of agriculture began in 1943 in the crop land of Mexico to aid in the nationals’ industrial development and economic growth. In 1984 agriculture green revolution have been advanced in African countries and the progress has been slow. Through the application of agriculture green revolution, in 2009, Rwanda, for the first time, saw the production of crops exceed the consumption needs. Although there is a high production of crops in Rwanda today, particularly in Ngoma district, there is yet another big problem in terms of market. The farmers carry out intensive farming which leads to high production of both food crops and cash crops which would help to improve the farmer’s economic levels and the economic development of the country at large. It is unfortunate that the farmers lack the market for their products. Owing to the problem above, the researcher picked interest to carry out this study to find out possible solutions to the problem. The main purpose of the study was to investigate and assess the effects of agriculture green revolution on farmers of Ngoma district. The research report adopted a case study research design. The sample size of 162 was selected from 280 respondents of whom 153 were farmers and 9 agronomists using stratified random sampling. Questionnaire and interview guide were used as instruments of collecting data. The findings of the study showed that green revolution policy has positive effects on economic development of farmers. Among those, revealed the following: green revolution agriculture has contributed to the increase of crops; easy distribution and use of agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers and pesticides; easy sensitization and giving information to the farmers about agriculture green revolution policy; sustainable land use and land use consolidation. But green revolution agriculture still has same limitations which needs to be addressed, such as climate change; low level of mechanization and irrigation; lack of enough knowledge about utilization of chemical fertilizer and chemical pesticides on the party of farmers; lack of market to the farmers in order to sell their crops; also, the respondents have mentioned the problem related to the poor infrastructure which affect the transport of crops and the problem of rural finance banking which is not enough in order to give the loans to the farmers for increasing their level of investment. Finally, the study recommended that development of infrastructure; decentralization of industries; Economic management; improvement of local, regional, internal and external market exchange; development of strategies for protection of environment and an increase in the level of mechanization and irrigation should be done in order to eradicate the challenges of agriculture green revolution in Rwanda,
The role of NGOs in the development and integration of Batwa people into local communities in Muko Sub-County Kabale District
(Kampala International University,College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2011-10) Turya, FelixTemba
The study was carried out on the role of NGO5 in the development and integration of Batwa people into local communities in Muko Sub-countY, Kabale district. The main objectives of the study were to assess the role that NGOs were playing in the development and integration of Batwa people, the challenges they face in trying to do their work and the challenges that the Batwa people face in their new areas of settlement. The study employed a descriptive research design to describe the issues pertaining the NGOs and their role in development and integration of Batwa people into local communities. The study population included the Batwa people, local people (Bakiga), local leaders and officials from NGOS concerned with the development and integration of Batwa people into local communities. Data was collected from these respondents using interviews which were held with the Batwa and questionnaire which were administered to local leaders and NGO officials. Data was analyzed qualitatively using thematic analysis where related data was grouped to the same theme depending on the research questions. From the study findings, it was found out that NGOs were playing a great role in the development and integration of Batwa people into local communities by purchasing land, building schools and hçspitalS for Batwa people, sensitization of both the Batwa and the local people and starting self-help projects to raise income for Batwa people. It was also found out that both NGOs and Batwa people faced a lot of challenges including low finances, ignorance among the Batwa, remoteness of areas occupied by Batwa, diseases like Malaria, low space for resettlement and dispossession of Batwa from their property. However, NGOs were doing everything possible to solve all these challenges amicably.
Development of education by trustee administration in Mogadishu-Somalia
(Kampala International University.College of Humanities and social science, 2011-12) Yussuf, Abdisalan Ahmed
The main objective of this study was to determine the cause and effect of Trustee Administration and Development of Education in Mogadishu, Somalia specifically to determine the level of education development in Trustee Administration, to Determine the level of resource availability and utilization in the development of education and to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the development of education in Mogadishu, Somalia. The sample size of the study was one hundred nine (109) respondents including administratives and teachers. In this study the sample was reached through the Slovene’s Formula. The study was conducted through descriptive research design and used questionnaire as the main tools for collecting data. The questionnaire was consisting of structured and self administered with closed questions. Data was analyzed by assessing the particular theme and followed the sequence which was analyzed. Tabulated frequencies and necessary analysis was made using Excel and SPSS computing program to present the quantitative data analyses. The study found that the level of education development has increased in the Trustee Administration agencies and development exists both in the education sphere and also in the administration level in Mogadishu-Somalia. The development of education significantly influences Trustee Administration employee retention. The study recommends that: the Trustee administration should establish national development education policy, and accountability to educate their employees so as to improve their performance and personal satisfaction
Business innovations and entrepreneurship performance in small & medium scale enterprises in Kampala City
(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2012-07) Abdulkarim, Kamal Mohamed
The role business innovations to the entrepreneurs’ activity in Kampala small scale enterprises, in regards to the improvement on the entrepreneurial spirit in Uganda, the current government of Uganda has made advancements in returning the power of commerce to the people of Uganda. It is also reported by the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (1993) that over 80% of Uganda is manufacturing output is by small enterprises. The sector also employs up to 2.6 million people in Uganda. The researcher objectives were (i) to determine the relationship between entrepreneurship and business innovation in small medium sized companies in Kamala city (ii) To establish the degree of business innovation in small sized business (iii) to determine the level of entrepreneurship in small sized business in Kampala city. The target populations in the research were 150, while the sample size was 103. The researcher used means and ranking of both variables’ questionnaire and the findings of the research included that the majority of the respondents agreed the importance of the feasibility study and business plan, the findings of the research also indicated that getting personal independence and to making a living are twin factors that encourage entrepreneurs in Kampala city, also the findings include that business innovation is a tool that attracts customer for retaining them. The researcher concluded that there is significant relationship between business innovation and entrepreneurship performance in small and medium scale enterprises in Kampala City. Recommendations presented as follows: Continuous Product Innovation in products, service, packaging, after sales service etc. Seek Innovation Opportunities in the market in order to be profitable and Increase Entrepreneurship Education of entrepreneurs in Kampala city.

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