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Improving the effectiveness of public-private partnerships in the provision of higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Uganda; paper presented at the International Conference on administrative development toward excellence in public sector performance at King Faisal Hall of Conferences Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, November 1-4, 2009
(Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Institute of Public Administration, 2009) Kasenene, Edris Serugo Dr.; Kampala International University
The fundamental aim of forming a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is to improve the provision of public services generally and in terms of quality and accessibility in particular. Unfortunately, realizing this aim as effectively as desired has eluded many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. This has particularly been witnessed in the higher education sector. Despite the existence of PPPs in this sector, the quality and accessibility of higher education has continued to fall short of stakeholder expectations in many Sub-Saharan countries, including Uganda. This implies that the PPPs formed in this sector have largely been ineffective. Accordingly, this paper uses descriptive and factor analysis to explore the causes of such ineffectiveness and how they can be addressed to avert it. The paper is divided in four parts. The first part focuses on the methodology used to come up with the paper; the second part is on the effectiveness of the PPPs in terms of quality and accessibility of higher education; and the third part is about determinants of this effectiveness and how they cause the infectiveness of the PPPs in Uganda’s higher education. The fourth part is on how the causes can be addressed in order to improve the provision of higher education through PPPs
Improving the effectiveness of public-private partnerships in the provision of higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Uganda; paper presented at the International Conference on administrative development toward excellence in public sector performance at King Faisal Hall of Conferences Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, November 1-4, 2009
(Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Institute of Public Administration, 2009) Kasenene, Edris Serugo
The fundamental aim of forming a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is to improve the provision of public services generally and in terms of quality and accessibility in particular. Unfortunately, realizing this aim as effectively as desired has eluded many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. This has particularly been witnessed in the higher education sector. Despite the existence of PPPs in this sector, the quality and accessibility of higher education has continued to fall short of stakeholder expectations in many Sub-Saharan countries, including Uganda. This implies that the PPPs formed in this sector have largely been ineffective. Accordingly, this paper uses descriptive and factor analysis to explore the causes of such ineffectiveness and how they can be addressed to avert it. The paper is divided in four parts. The first part focuses on the methodology used to come up with the paper; the second part is on the effectiveness of the PPPs in terms of quality and accessibility of higher education; and the third part is about determinants of this effectiveness and how they cause the infectiveness of the PPPs in Uganda’s higher education. The fourth part is on how the causes can be addressed in order to improve the provision of higher education through PPP
A knowledge management model for pediatric health care practice: A paper presented at theScience, Computing, Telecomminucations(PACT): Pan African Conference Arusha on 14-18 July 2014
(IEEE, 2014) Mutuwa, P.L.; Maiga, Gilbert
Pediatric care practitioners are faced with increasing amounts of knowledge that is not matched by an equivalent ability to manage and apply it for improved healthcare. This is largely attributed to the lack of tools, systems and models that aide in Knowledge Management. The study aimed to describing a model that focuses on integrating the Knowledge Management processes that contribute to improved Pediatric care delivery in the context of Uganda. A field study was conducted to gather requirements for the model. The data collected was analyzed and the results used to extend existing Knowledge Management models in order to describe a suitable model for pediatrics Knowledge Management. The study identified technology, People, Storage and pediatrics knowledge integration as important requirements for successful implementation of Knowledge Management in pediatrics healthcare practice. An evaluation of the proposed model was done and the results indicated its suitability for Knowledge Management in pediatric practice.
Predicting adoption of Health technology in resource constrained environments: a coference preceedings on 7-9 May 2014 at Le Meridien Ile Maurice 1ST Conference
(IEEE, 2014) Maiga, Gilbert; Namagembe, F.
Health technology is an important form of Information Technology enabled delivery for health care. However, its adoption and use by healthcare providers faces challenges that include the lack of understanding of what motivates user acceptance and adoption of its applications. In this study, the Unified theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology is used to model the prediction and explain user acceptance of m - health tools in resource constrained en vironments. The model was validated using a descriptive field study The results confirm that performance expectancy, effort expectancy and disturbance concerns as presented in the unified theory for the acceptance and use of technology are important consid erations for healthcare professionals to adopt m - health tools in Uganda. The results also help to validate the Unified theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology as an underlying predictive model for - health technology adoption in similar environments.
Evidence-based insights linked to the millennium development goals
(GRIN Verlag, 2015) Sumil, Novembrieta
The book contains 7 articles of academic staff, peer reviewed by Bugema International Multidisciplinary Research Conference slated on September 28-29, 2015. The conference was cancelled. The authors decided too disseminate the findings as the MDGs are coming to completion this September 2015. Evidence based data are needed to evaluate the past MDGs and to contribute for the next Sustainable Development Goals Agenda that will continue the 2000 MDGs direction.
Conflict management styles and work performance of academic staff in private universities in Kampala city, Uganda: presented at the Canadian International Conference on Advances in Computer Science, Humanities and Education, April 1-2, 2015, Dubai, UAE
(Kampala International University, 2015) Ssemugenyi, Fred
The objectives of this study were to: (i) determine the mostly applied conflict management styles; (ii) to assess the level of work performance; (iii) distinguish the difference in the application of conflict management styles between male and female academic staff; (iv) correlate conflict management styles and the level of work performance of the academic staff. The descriptive comparative and descriptive correlation designs were employed. Data were collected using two sets of questionnaires then analyzed using descriptive analysis, t- test, Pearson’s linear correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression analysis. Results revealed that compromising, collaborating and accommodating were the mostly applied conflict management styles; the level of work performance was rated good; the female staff differed with the male staff in applying conflict management styles and there was a significant correlation between conflict management styles and level of work performance. It was recommended that the institutions understudy conduct an extensive awareness of staff on the application of the what, when, why and with whom of conflict management styles
Job related extrinsic facets in an in-site academic workplace:an empirical view on the theories of Herzberg’s hygiene factors and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs :presented at the Canadian International Conference on Advances in Computer Science, Humanities and Education, April 1-2, 2015, Dubai, UAE)
(2015) Sumil, Novembrieta; Sumil, Manuel; Sumil, Manuel Paul; Sigue, Tabitha; Sigue, Marcelo
This investigation highlighted analyses of the empirical findings from a case study in an academic workplace. The evidence-based data on job related extrinsic facets or Herzberg’s hygiene factors were elicited specifically on school policy and administration, salary, job security, work condition, status/position and relationship with superiors from a scientifically computed sample size of 94 faculty members. These qualified respondents were selected through stratified random sampling by proportional allocation. The findings of the study revealed the following: the teacher respondents were not dissatisfied with the hygiene factors on status, work conditions and relationship with superiors while they were dissatisfied with the factors on school policy and administration, salary and job security. The empirical findings on the hygiene factors were interconnected with Maslow’s lower order needs however, there were some indices within the hygiene factors of status, work conditions, relationship with superiors, school policy and administration that were motivators linked with the higher order needs of Maslow. An executive development program was accentuated in this study to address the causes of dissatisfaction and illuminate insights into aspects to which managers can improve the motivation and satisfaction of their employees.
Conflict management styles and work performance of academic staff in private universities in Kampala city, Uganda: presented at the Canadian International Conference on Advances in Computer Science, Humanities and Education, April 1-2, 2015, Dubai, UAE
(Kampala International University, 2015) Ssemugenyi, Fred
The objectives of this study were to: (i) determine the mostly applied conflict management styles; (ii) to assess the level of work performance; (iii) distinguish the difference in the application of conflict management styles between male and female academic staff; (iv) correlate conflict management styles and the level of work performance of the academic staff. The descriptive comparative and descriptive correlation designs were employed. Data were collected using two sets of questionnaires then analyzed using descriptive analysis, t- test, Pearson’s linear correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression analysis. Results revealed that compromising, collaborating and accommodating were the mostly applied conflict management styles; the level of work performance was rated good; the female staff differed with the male staff in applying conflict management styles and there was a significant correlation between conflict management styles and level of work performance. It was recommended that the institutions understudy conduct an extensive awareness of staff on the application of the what, when, why and with whom of conflict management styles.
Trend, Levels and Differences for Under-Five Mortality Rate in Uganda (U5MR): Is Uganda on Track in Achieving the Millennium Development Goal 4?;approved for oral presentation: Bugema International Multi-Disciplinary Conference, September 28-29, 2015. e
(Kampala Internatinal University. Institute for Social Research, 2015) Mwebesa, Edson; Sumil, Novembrieta; Katushabe, Scovia; Sumil, Manuel
This study employed the analytic induction from the statistical phenomenon on U5MR in Uganda to arrive at the trend, levels and sex differences related to U5MR. The study followed a quantitative research paradigm which was particularly descriptive, longitudinal panel research. It was found out that the trend of U5MR was generally declining and that there was a significant difference between the U5MR of male and female children. The 2013 annual average reduction rate (AARR) was 4.3%, just 0.1% less than the required 4.4% for Uganda to achieve Millennium Development Goal 4. Based on the findings, it was concluded that there exists higher chances for Uganda to achieve the MDG4, considering the recent trend of U5MR in Ugand
Skills and motivation of work performance of health professionals in government regional referral hospitals in Uganda :presented at the Canadian International Conference on Advances in Computer Science, Humanities and Education, April 1-2, 2015, Dubai, UAE
(2015) Mulegi, Tom
Empirically investigated in this study were the levels of skills, motivation and performance of health professionals; differences in the levels of skills, motivation and performance and the relationship between skills, motivation and performance of health professionals. To address these issues, a field survey of government regional referral hospitals was conducted using structured questionnaires. Descriptive analyses, Pearson’s Moment Correlation Coefficient, single regression and multiple regressions were employed to elicit these evidence-based findings: (1) in terms of gender and age group, there was no significant difference in the level of skills of the health professionals; (2) there was a significant difference in the levels of verbal and written communication skills and leadership skills; (3) the married respondents had higher levels of leadership skills than the health professionals who were single; (4) on skills vs. performance, there was a very strong evidence that skills significantly predicted work performance of health professionals when taken jointly with motivation at 0.05 level of significance; (5) while on motivation vs. performance, the former did not predict work performance of health professionals when taken jointly with skills at 95% confidence level. Therefore, the possibility of utilizing these findings to achieve work productivity should not be ignored
Economics of Tuition Fees: Cost-Benefit Analysis of a Differentiated Tuition Fee System in Selected Ugandan Universities;approved for oral presentation: Bugema International Multi-Disciplinary Conference, September 28-29, 2015.
(Kampala International University, 2015) Sumil, Novembrieta; Kibuuka, Muhammad; Sumil, Manuel; Muhanguzi, Kibs; Mwebesa, Edson; Katushabe, Scovia
The post millennium development (sustainable development) goals are a long term strategic plan by the United Nations’ member governments meant to ensure improved human development. Human development, the main sustainable development goal can emanate from product differentiation. Access to education is a sustainable development strategy that can improve quality of life. A differentiated tuition fee system is thought to be one of the approaches to improve people’s quality of life. Anchored on the monopolistic price discrimination theory (third degree), this paper examined the costs and benefits derived from a differentiated tuition fee system in selected Ugandan universities. To achieve this, a descriptive correlation approach and mixed explanatory designs (quantitative and qualitative) were adopted. The study found tuition fee differentiation system to have a significant correlation with benefits accrued and an insignificant correlation with costs involved.
Implementation of agricultural policies and household welfare in western Uganda: presented at the Canadian International Conference on Advances in Computer Science, Humanities and Education, April 1-2, 2015, Dubai, UAE
(Kampala International University, 2015) Kazibwe, Sophia
Investigated in this study were as follows: (1) the profile of the respondents; (2) the level of implementation of agricultural policies; (3) the level of household welfare; (4) the difference in the level of household welfare between the female and male headed households and among the rural areas; (5) the relationship between the level of implementation of agricultural policies and the level of household welfare. The methods and techniques employed were the descriptive comparative and descriptive correlation designs; the quantitative and qualitative techniques; multi-stage sampling and researcher devised questionnaires. The findings revealed these: (1) 70% practiced subsistence farming and 74% of the households were male headed; (2) low levels of implementation of agricultural policies and household welfare; (3) the level of household welfare differed significantly between male and female headed households and among the selected rural areas; (5) positive significant relationship between the level of implementation of agricultural policies and the level of household welfare. It was recommended that the stakeholders should intervene to uplift the low level of implementation of agricultural policies and household welfare in the selected rural areas
Value Receptivity Among Academic Managers : Supporting the Millennium Development Goals’ Social Responsiveness;approved for oral presentation: Bugema International Multi-Disciplinary Conference, September 28-29, 2015.
(Kampala International University. Institute for Social Research, 2015) Niyonzima, Eliezer; Sumil, Novembrieta; Tindi, Seje Nuru; Nakimuli, Amina; Asingwire, Richard
A focal point about the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is social responsiveness. In support of this noble direction, the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) conceived its principles of commitment for its projects by aligning with higher education institutions activities and research towards intellectual social responsibility to realize the MDGs by highlighting on the reciprocal relationship between education and sustainable development. This study portrayed value receptivity and social responsiveness in terms of measuring the ethical integrity of academic middle managers from selected private higher education institutions in Kigali, Rwanda, East Africa. The findings revealed low level of value receptivity due to some challenging ethical practices
Benchmarking as a Component of Governance in Greater Bushenyi Districts, Western Uganda;approved for oral presentation: Bugema International Multi-Disciplinary Conference, September 28-29, 201
(Kampala International University, 2015) Byabashaija, Deusdedit; Sumil, Novembrieta; Nakimuli, Amina; Matovu, Swaleh
This investigation examined the relationship between benchmarking and human resource recruitment process (HRRP) of Greater Bushenyi Districts Local Government (GBDLG). The study was anchored on the institutional theory developed by Scott (2004). This theory is relevant to the conference theme, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in that it highlighted one component of MDGs which is governance. Institutional theorists assert that the institutional environment can strongly influence the development of formal structures in any organization for good governance. Using the mixed explanatory method (quantitative and qualitative), a researcher generated questionnaire and an interview schedule were used to gather data from 377 participants out of 6,488 target population. The contribution of benchmarking to human resource recruitment process was satisfactory. It was concluded that benchmarking positively and significantly influences HRRP for good governance. For countries, to survive in this competitive world, benchmarking must be practiced as a must so that they can be able to borrow a leaf from the best practices of other countries for good governance.
Challenges from Language Shift: Advocating Intercultural Dialogue as a Commitment Principle for the Millennium Development Goals;approved for oral presentation: Bugema International Multi-Disciplinary Conference, September 28-29, 2015.
(Kampala International University, 2015) Asingwire, Richard; Sumil, Novembrieta; Tindi, Seje Nuru; Nakimuli, Amina; Nyonsima, Eliezer
Emanating from language shift would be challenges such as involvement in intercultural dialogue on local and global angles. In intercultural dialogue there are open interactions between individuals from different cultural backgrounds that bring about understanding each other’s world views, similarities and differences. Intercultural dialogue then is part of the commitments of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the United Nations Academic Impact in support of the Millennium Development Goals. For reasons of socio-economic progress, Rwanda had shifted from French to advocating the English language said to be the universal medium of communication. Anchored on such direction, this study embarked on investigating empirically the effects of the English language as a medium of instruction in selected institutions of higher learning in Rwanda. The findings showed that the learners’ performance in the English language needed to be effectively implemented in the process of learning.
Quantitative account of the business milieu and interplay with organismic variables based on multi-site empirical studies in Uganda, East Africa: accepted and approved for oral presentation at the 2015 Fall Global Mindset on Leadership and Management Conference, September 11-13, Los Angeles, California, USA.
(2015) Sumil, Novembrieta; Sumil, Manuel; Kibuuka, Muhammad; Ssekajugo, Derick
The business milieu in terms of business management, conditions, practices and their interactions with certain organismic variables were determined through a meta-analysis of evidence-based data sorted out from 153 studies conducted in these selected business sectors: small and medium enterprises, local private and public banks, non traditional export enterprises, multinational companies, savings and credit cooperatives, telecommunication companies, public and private organizations and microfinance institutions in Central and Eastern Uganda. The new analyses revealed an overall picture of the business milieu in three aspects: (1) business management (from highest to lowest in rank: managerial skills, internal control system, credit management, management accounting, working capital management and corporate governance monitoring mechanisms); (2) business conditions from highest to lowest in rank: business expansion/growth of the business, innovation, business success, financial sustainability of microfinance institutions, business competitiveness, employee productivity, business behavior, employees’ performance, financial sustainability of savings and credit cooperatives and internationalization: (3) business practices such as accounting quality and auditing standards compliance. A correlation profile data between the business milieu dimensions displayed significant relationships while the organismic variables proved its efficacy with the business milieu constructs. Therefore, an optimistic mood of viable commercial market in Uganda forecasted promotion of proactive investment management efforts
Driving forces for change management in selected higher education institutions(HEI's) of learning in central Uganda, East Africa: a meta- analysis (Accepted and approved for oral presentation at the 2015 Fall Global Mindset on Leadership and Management Conference, September 11-13, 2015, Los Angeles, California, USA)
(2015) Sumil, Novembrieta; Sumil, Manuel O.; Kibuuka, Muhammad T.; Tusiime, Adella
Utilizing the meta-analysis process by Cooper and Hedges (1994b:3-14), change management directions were drawn from 132 empirical studies, systematically analyzed, sorted out for these similar characteristics: evident change issues; descriptive explanatory research designs; scientific computation of sample sizes; university academic managers, teaching staff and students as respondents; private and public universities as research settings, purposive and random sampling procedures, four point scale questionnaires, findings in item analysis, with means and ranks. The means and t-test for significant differences were utilized for the new analyses from the various studies. The findings revealed driving forces for change management related to organizational culture (from highest to lowest in rank: workplace culture, managerial deportment, institutional capacity, institutional efficiency, leadership styles, emotional intelligence, conflict management, administrative strategies, educational efficiency, administrative behavior) and functional processes (from highest to lowest in rank: students’ unrest, motivation tools, human resources management practices, academic achievement and social behavior of university students, educational services, academic performance of staff, work productivity, learning environment). The two change drivers (Organizational Culture and Functional Processes) did not significantly differ among the studied institutions implying that the managers of universities should be able to reengineer their systems based on the above driving forces for change management in a tactful and organized manner (planning, implementation, evaluation).
Information Technology (IT) Adoption and Work Attitude among Middle level Academic Managers in Selected Private and Public Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya;approved for oral presentation: Bugema International Multi-Disciplinary Conference, September 28-29, 2015.
(Kampala International University, 2015) Tindi, Seje Nuru; Nakimuli, Amina; Niyonzima, Eliezer; Asingwire, Richard
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which became operational in 2000 were envisaged to be realized by 2015. Several evaluations have shown that many developing countries are likely not to achieve the minimum targets. As such therefore, a study on IT adoption and work attitude of the academic managers would be timely in addressing aspects of the post MDGs challenges. The empirical data from 362 respondents revealed low levels of IT adoption in the universities, good work attitudes and no significant relationship between IT adoption and work attitude. It was recommended that universities should nonetheless respond to change by embracing IT. The study recommended that university management should review their work environment policies to help align their employees’ work attitudes to their corporate strategies subsequently improving their productivity, much as attitude to work may become more favorable even with no adoption
Trend, Levels and Differences for Under-Five Mortality Rate in Uganda (U5MR): Is Uganda on Track in Achieving the Millennium Development Goal 4?;approved for oral presentation: Bugema International Multi-Disciplinary Conference, September 28-29, 2015.
(Kampala Internatinal University. Institute for Social Research, 2015) Mwebesa, Edson; Sumil, Novembrieta; Katushabe, Scovia; Sumil, Manuel; Kibs, Muhanguzi
This study employed the analytic induction from the statistical phenomenon on U5MR in Uganda to arrive at the trend, levels and sex differences related to U5MR. The study followed a quantitative research paradigm which was particularly descriptive, longitudinal panel research. It was found out that the trend of U5MR was generally declining and that there was a significant difference between the U5MR of male and female children. The 2013 annual average reduction rate (AARR) was 4.3%, just 0.1% less than the required 4.4% for Uganda to achieve Millennium Development Goal 4. Based on the findings, it was concluded that there exists higher chances for Uganda to achieve the MDG4, considering the recent trend of U5MR in Uganda.
Internal control system,corporate governance and performance of financial institutions in Uganda presentation at the Canadian International Conference on Advances in Computer Science, Humanities and Education, April 1-2, 2015, Dubai, UAE)
(2015) Byamukama, Eliab Mpora
The study embarked on the relationship between internal control system, corporate governance and performance of financial Institutions. Both the quantitative and qualitative approaches were employed to achieve the set objectives. Using questionnaires, quantitative data were collected from 400 respondents employed in financial institutions found in commercial banks, credit institution, microfinance institutions, companies and savings credit cooperatives. Through interviews, qualitative data were gathered from 12 chief executives from financial institutions understudy. Quantitative data were analyzed by means of correlation and regression analyses, while content analysis was applied to the qualitative data. Empirical evidences revealed that the internal control system and performance were correlated interdependently. Thus, the study proposed a revitalized linkage between internal control system and financial institutions. The study concluded that internal control system did not exist in some financial institutions and had not been fully integrated in the strategic agenda of most financial institutions in Uganda. In the current financial age then, financial institutions in Uganda should prioritize both internal control system and performance as key strategies for growth by training staff and creating a reliable environment to attract foreign investment.

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