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- ItemAn evaluation of the relevancy and efficacy of constituency development fund (CDF):a case study of rural Igembe constituency in Meru North District, Kenya(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2006-10) Benjamin, KinyuaThis study is an evaluation of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Igembe constituency as a case study. This fund for community development was established in Kenya by the government in 2003. At the constituency level, this fund is supposed to be supervised by a committee chaired by a member of parliament. By this fund, constituents are to be empowered to identify potential areas of development and fund them using this fund. The need for evaluation was necessitated by the fact that the media had repeatedly highlighted a suspected misuse of CDF’s fund in various constituencies. Disturbed by the fact that it was not the first time social funds had been misused, the researcher opted to carry out an evaluation to establish the reality on the ground. Already, it is common knowledge that in the earlier attempts of the 1980s,the transferring of the resources to the communities in Kenya, met challenges such as misappropriation of funds by the responsible committees, incompetent personnel and limited resource alkxations. I was therefore, eager to know whether the resources were getting down to the community members as intended and if not what may be the cause. I was also interested in knowing the mechanisms that have been put in place so as to achieve better results. In addition, the research wanted to establish both the challenges and opportunities that are being realized as well as to whether the community attaches any importance to this funi \sing a purposive sampling method the study selected the most informed ~tegory of respondents to answer questionnaires and ~ ~ and the analysis of documentary evidence were also used. Therefore, the y is based on both primary and secondary data. After gathering of the primary it was grouped into qualitative and quantitative dasses for thorough analysis ~erpretation. The study found that as much as CDF has made a significant contribution in Igembe constituency, there is little evidence that the poorest are benefiting. The findings established that a relatively good number of community members know the existence of CDF although their knowledge in regard to its operations is quite Iimited~ Both the collection and dissemination of information on CDF to the community was found to be relatively poor~ Monitoring and evaluation of projects has been done on a minimal scale~ Community involvement has also been rated poorly by the key informants and other respondents with a notion that they are not well consulted before projects are designed~ The informants also noted that there is a leakage of CDF funds due to poor tendering processes, corruption and tack of skills on the part of the implementers~ This reality has led to weak and minimal possibilities for promoting transparency and accountability~ Among the recommendations, it was suggested that it is necessary to inform the community members on their monitoring role and how they should demand for accountability~ The managers of CDF should co~opt other stakeholders and interested parties (modalities) such as civil society organizations (community based organizations and religious groups) in the process of implementation~ Again, proper and popular methods of project identification and design must be adopted. In addition, more frequent and well planned monitoring of CDF activities should be planned and funds for that purpose must be set aside~ And if possible, politicians must also be distanced from CDF funds as it was confirmed they are derailing the smooth runring of the whole process. Above all, a strategic development plan that indicates the vision, mission, objectives and performance targets to guide the constituency development plan should be put in place.
- ItemChallenges in financial management of public development project case study of rural sector strategy project in Rwanda(Kampala International University(KIU), 2009) Ruhumuriza, BapstisteThe 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 ofRSSP. 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 analysed 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. There fore, 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.
- ItemChallenges faced by Non-Governmental Organizations in delivering humanitarian services in Somalia(Kampala International University; College of Economics and management, 2009-04) Hassan, Abdi M.After the collapse of the central government in 1991 the government institutions were dismantled and clan based factions filled the gaps but failed to unit and fight for power struggle. The impact of the civil war brought a massive and waves of refugee's emigration, poverty and internal displacement people. This problem forced the international community to help and provide those who lost the foundation of their livelihoods. The non-governmental organizations are the first group who helped, those NGO’s meet a lot of challenges, obstacles and barriers faced the services they provided to the internal displaced people. This study investigates challenges faced by Non-governmental Organizations delivering humanitarian services in Somalia. The research was used cross-sectional survey research design and the sample technique used was purposive sampling and simple random sampling. The selected NGO’s been six out of twenty two NGO's the total numbers of staffs was 150 staffs and choose 108. The data collected in this research was analyzed by using SPSS. Finally, the results obtained showed that there are challenges barriers and obstacles faced the non-governmental organizations. Particular the study showed the obstacles are lack of effective government, ongoing wars, and closure of key airstrip, lack of qualified or trained staffs, limited facilities and poor implementation strategies. Also the study showed problems originated the recipients of humanitarian services. The study recommends the following areas to be studied: the effect of the poor training and management of the local NGOs to the implementation of the humanitarian services in Somalia, the effects of the NGO's that supports the humanitarian services to the community in Somalia.
- ItemThe impacts of private sector on economic development of Somalia: a case study of private sectors in Wadajir District(Kampala International University.College Of Economics and Management, 2010-01) Mahad, Abdulkadir AhmedThe research aimed at assessing the impacts of private sector on economic development of Somalia, Wadajir district, Banadir region as a case study. Both qualitative and quantitative techniques were used .The qualitative techniques was presented by use of tables and converted to percentages according to the themes, the data collection method used include questionnaires, Documentary view and the data was descriptive in nature. The objective of the study was to examine the major effects of private sector on economic development of Somalia. It aimed at establishing the existing efforts by relevant views towards the private sector. The General population of the District was estimated 125,031 the research population was 150 and the sample size was 108 respondents. However, the private sector in Somalia has shown exceptional recovery and adoptability in the relevant circumstances of statelessness. Today, the entire Somali economy, including sectors that were formerly under the state control -healthy care delivery, public education, veterinary service, telecommunications, electric power, and water supplies, has been Privatized Due to unfavorable conditions of statelessness, there is no any public sector working in Somalia; all these private sectors are operating at minimum capacity, the business community can not make investment at present. One of the imminent features of Somalia's present day economy 1s an outstanding of deregulated free market commerce, but under the absence of governmental regulatory body this led that many of the services to their customers substandard and hazardous to the wellbeing and the general healthy of the community .Under this circumstance of statelessness and civil conflict, the local business community contrived to jump-start local economy. They opened new private enterprises and restored old ones. The finding of this study revealed that private sector has a great impact on economic
- ItemThe role of Community Integration in the Management of Development Projects in Rwanda: Case study of Common Development Fund Kigali City Rwanda.(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management Sciences ., 2010-08) Ntunda, JoachimThe study was carried out to evaluate the role of community integration in the management of development projects in Kigali city, Rwanda. The main aim of the research was therefore to find out benefits of community participation in rural development initiatives. The study was guided by the following objectives: To assess the benefits accruing from community integration the management of development projects, to examine the factors that enhances community integration in the management of development projects, to identify the challenges faced in the implementation and management of community development projects and to identify strategies to the challenges faced in the implementation and management of community development projects. Study design The study was cross sectional in nature that is; survey design was used to collect data from various respondents. Qualitative methods such as interviews, questionnaires were used because of the descriptive nature of the study. It was evaluated that in order to reach all sectors of the rural population, the government should utilize a variety of organizational modalities, such as small informal groups, traditional community associations, cooperatives, unions, among others. Mobilization of rural communities to achieve sustainable rural development objectives using participatory approaches acting through existing or through new rural community organizations. Mobilization activities should be focused on satisfying community needs and produce tangible benefits for those involved. The recommendations expressed in the study show that in Rwanda, community based organizations, the government among others should be very instrumental in helping rural communities exercise their social, economic and political rights through advocacy and providing favorable legislations and polices Towards this end, the government should establish a legal framework which provides a basis for free association of rural people in organizations of their choice.
- ItemProject procurement processes and project performance of selected International Non-Governmental Organizations in Hargeisa, Somaliland(College of Economics and Management, 2011-08) Jama, Yusuf SalebanThe study was about project procurement processes and project performance of CARE International and Save the Children in Hargeisa, Somaliland. The study examined the relationship between project procurement processes and project performance of these two selected International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO5). The specific objectives of the study were to find out the extent to which project procurement processes is implemented among the selected International NGO5 in Hargeisa, Somaliland; evaluate the level of project performance among selected International NGOs in Hargeisa, Somaliland; establish the relationship between project procurement processes and the level of project performance among selected International NGOs in Hargeisa, Somaliland. The study used correlational research design on a population of CARE International and Save the Children staff. The study used a questionnaire for data collection. The data collected was analyzed using SPSS by using cross tabulation, frequencies and correlations analyses. The study found out that project procurement processes had a significant relationship with project performance. The study concluded that project procurement processes significantly contribute to project cost, quality and schedule performance and project managers who need to achieve desired levels of project cost, quality and schedule performance need to ensure that project procurement planning, supplier solicitation and selection processes, and contract management during project management need to be harnessed. The study recommended that international NGOs should always ensure that there is effective and adequate project procurement planning and implementation strategies, supplier solicitation and selection processes, and contract management to achieve the desired project costs, quality and schedule requirements. The study suggested other studies that need to be conducted to identify the effect to which donor demands and budget monitoring have on procurement processes of INGOs.
- ItemSmall and medium enterprises and poverty reduction in Rubavu district, Rwanda(College of Economics and Management, 2011-11) Kalisa, UwingabireThis study is entitled” Small and medium enterprises and poverty reduction” was conducted in Rubavu district exactly in selected SMEs oriented in agribusiness, livestock and handcraft. The main objective that guided this study were to determine the profile of respondents in terms of gender, age and education level, working experience; to examine the activities of SMEs selected in Rubavu district; to establish the level of poverty reduction in SMEs selected; to examine the problems faced by employees in SMEs selected. The descriptive research design method was used in this study. It involves using questionnaire in collecting data from the respondents. The population concerned by this study was 213 employees of selected SMEs in Rubavu district. Using Sloven’s formula, the sample size was 138 employees. Respondents were selected through a simple random sampling process. The research analysis was based on their answers provided through questionnaire. The SPSS was used to analyze all data. The data were expressed into tables and were processed using frequency distribution and means. The research findings stated that accessibility to health insurance, education, saving, houses conditions, saving are indicators shown that poverty has been reduced. Moreover, the key challenges regarding employment issues in the SME sector are inadequate communication, not having real concerns about their workplace safety, the provision of safety equipment, lack of job security at the workplace. The study concluded that SMEs has impact positive in poverty reduction. It recommends reinforcing the existing SMEs’ development policy to policy makers.
- ItemBatwa resettlement projects and integration of Batwa into local communities around Echuya Forest Reserve in Western Uganda(Kampala International University; College of Economics and management, 2011-11) Rukundo, DanielBatwa people as the native inhabitants of South Western Uganda have faced a lot of challenges since their eviction from the forests which were their ancestral homes hence living the life of slavery and squatting which all degrade their social status. This has led to the intervention of Batwa resettlement projects to help in the integration of Batwa into local communities. This study vvas carried out around Echuya forest reserve in the districts of Kabale and Kisoro so as to identify the Batwa resettlement projects around Echuya forest reserve, the challenges that they faced and the measures that could be taken to enhance the work of resettlement projects. The study used a descriptive design to explain in details the ways through which the Batwa people were being integrated in the local communities. The study population included the Batwa people, the local community members and the project officials. Data was analysed using SPSS to generate simple percentages that were presented in tables for easy interpretation. The study identified a number of projects that were helping to reset Ue and integrate Batwa people into local communities which included safe water and sanitation projects, education, health, housing, and agriculture. These were economically empowering the Batwa people, ensuring food security, health improvement and securing land for the Batwa people. Projects faced a number of challenges like low capital, remoteness of the area, illiteracy and conservatism of the Batwa that could force the Batwa back into the forest. However, these projects were playing a great deal to ensure harmonious living between Batwa people and local communities hence the study recommended that there is need for government involvement in compensating and resettling people for conservation to be sustainable as well as the sensation of Batwa people and local communities on their rights and the need for harmonious living.
- ItemBank credit scheme and success of business projects in Equity bank Uganda ltd(College of Economics and Management, 2012-06) Bazumutima, LucThis thesis is entitled “Bank Credit Scheme and success of Business projects in Equity Bank Uganda Ltd”. The objectives of this study are; to determine the requirement of loaning followed by Equity Bank Uganda Ltd in terms of success of Business Project. To find out the process through the successful projects are evaluated by the Bank, to determine the factors that negatively affect the Bank credit Scheme and Success of Business Projects that have borrowed from the Bank. The study population comprised of the projects that have borrowed for Equity Bank and the bank officers, a sample size of 146 respondents was chosen, using simple random sampling method. Questionnaires were used in collecting both primary and secondary data. The collected data was analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative methods, The findings shows the benefits of Bank Credit Scheme, participation of the peoples in Bank Credit Scheme and the factors that negatively affect the success of bank Credit Scheme for project that have borrowed from the Bank. The study concluded saying that the Bank Credit Scheme and success of Business Projects used requirement of loaning, process through successful projects are evaluated and factors that negatively affect the success of project that have borrowed from the Bank. It recommends that the Bank Credit Scheme policy should be well articulated to reflect the financial and human capacities, training and regular monitoring and evaluation.
- ItemManagement and social factors on sustainability of mutual health insurance in Musanze District 2008 – 2011(Kampala International University.College of Economics and Management, 2012-09) Bukambiza Desire, SenzeyiRwanda like other countries is facing the financial challenge for accessing health services. The Government has resorted to the promotion of mutual health organizations; however the sustainability of these deserves a particular attention. The general objective is to assess the sustainability of mutual health insurance in Musanze district. Specifically this study aims at identifying the roles played by the management and social factors on sustainability of mutual health insurance in Musanze, assessing whether mutual health has improved the access to healthcare, and finally proposing solutions. Different reports from sections of mutual health, interview with heads of sections and medical care providers, as well as a questionnaire addressed to heads of households served as a source of data. The choice of respondents at different levels was based upon a random sample. The sample size required number of 601 household heads. The organs of Musanze mutual health organization are all operational. Membership amounted to 66.6% in 2010. The use of medical care services for adherents was the triple the one observed in non-adherents. The premium and the proportion of medical expenses payable are affordable for patients, according to 86% and 96.4% of respondents respectively. Only 46.9% adhere because they appreciate services provided by mutual health organizations, while 48.4% adhere following the interventionist approach. However, due to the growing advantage offered by mutual health organizations, 89.2% members of MH are willing to adhere without any pressure. The financial situation has proved to be frail. There is unbalance between incomes and expenses. 76.7% of respondents recognize the advantages offered by risk sharing. Unfortunately, members are less involved in Mutual health activities. 46.3% of respondents attended at least a half of the meetings organized by Mutual health organizations. On the whole, the health risk- sharing policy in Rwanda is promising. The interventionist approach is only viewed an educational method which will ultimately end into members attitude change. Expenses incurred by mutual health organizations are superior to incomes. Competent authorities are recommended to gradually replace the interventionist approach with awareness campaign and marketing and to reduce the pooling risk rate. To other researchers, we suggest conducting a survey on the role that the involvement of prevention activities may play as a component of mutual health organizations.
- ItemContribution of religious foundation bodies on the development of secondary schools in Kayunga District, Uganda(Kampala International University.College of Economics and Management, 2012-11) Mary, NajjumaThe study sought to investigate the contribution of Religious Foundation Bodies in the development of Secondary Schools in Kayunga District, Uganda. The study as guided by three objectives namely to establish (i) initial plans envisaged by RFG (ii) the role of government (iii) the current contribution of RFG in the development of Secondary Schools in Kayunga District. The study took a descriptive cross-sectional research survey design where both quantitative and qualitative approaches were employed involving a sample size of 60 respondents selected using stratified 1nethod of answering the designed questionnaires and interview guides for parents and Board of Directors. Tables of frequencies, means and standard deviations and descriptive analysis were used to represent data and Pearson linear correlation co-efficient (r) was used to test the level of correlation between the variables. The finding of the study showed positive relationship between the initial plan of RFGs role of government and current contribution of RFGs in developing of Secondary Schools in Kayunga District. The researcher concluded that, when the initial plans of RFGs role of government and the current contribution of RFGs are enhanced the development will be also achieved. The researcher recommended that the District Education Officer should monitor and follow up the initial plans, government should fully participate in all school programmes and supervise the current contribution of RFGs in the development of Secondary Schools in Kayunga District, Uganda.
- ItemRisk management and success of construction projects in Beledwein District, Somalia(College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2015-06) Abdiaziz, Mohamed SiyadThe study sought to establish the relationship between risk management significantly affect the success of construction projects in Beledwein district, Somalia. The study was guided by three specific objectives, which included i) investigating the extent of risk management in Beledwein district, Somalia; ii) success of construction projects in Beledwein district, Somalia and (iii) finding out whether risk management significantly affects the success of construction projects in Beledwein district. Somalia. This research employed descriptive correlational design to describe the relationship between risk management significantly affect the success of construction projects in Beledwein district, Somalia, the study used a total population of 148 and a sample size of 108 respondents, and the questionnaire was used as the research instrument. Descriptive statistics used in this study included frequencies, means and PLCC on correlation of variables. The findings revealed the following: majority of respondents in this sample were male (55.5%) ranging between 21-30 years, (55.6%) were diploma holders and had an experience of 5 years and above (55.6%). Data analysis using means showed that extent of risk management was found to be satisfactory (over all mean2.80). and the level of project success was found to be high and this was indicated by the overall mean (mean=2.86). The extent of risk management and success of construction projects in Beledwein district, Somalia are positive and significantly correlated. Still the conclusions were that; the project managers and workers in Beledwein district, Somalia always document and communicate to their bosses about the potential risks, the project managers and workers always complete the assigned projects in time, there is a positive and significant relationship between the extent of risk management and success of construction projects in Beledwein district, Somalia (r= .387 & SigO.000 respectively), hence concluding that better risk management procedures increase the level of project success in Beledwein district, Somalia, and poor risk management procedures reduce it. The researcher recommended that; the project managers in Beledwein district, Somalia should always sensitize the participants about the potential risks, should make sure that the risks in their organizations are always identified prospectively and put some of them on the key risk list, should always prioritize and implement the risk management plan. The project managers and workers in Beledwein district-Somalia should always make sure that the project scope is always more work oriented. Also prospective researchers and even students were encouraged to research on the following areas; risk identification and project design in Beledwein district, Somalia, risk management and quality of projects in Beledwein district. Somalia, risk assessment and success of construction projects in Beledwein district, Somalia.
- ItemEmployee motivation and project success of NGOS in Mogadishu-Somalia(Kampala International University.College of Economics and Management, 2015-11) Mohamud, Abdiw Ahab AhmedThis study investigated the role played by employee motivation and project success of NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia. The study was motivated by the fact that these projects were reported to have been going through a difficult time in terms of their performance. The objectives of the study were to 1) Detei1.nine the level of employee motivation at selected NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia. 2). Identify the relationship between employee motivation and project success at selected NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia. The design adopted was on quantitative approach using this method; the researcher used a structured questionnaire ( close ended). A research population of 100 was identified and a sample size of 80 respondents was computed using the Slovene's fonnula. In selecting the respondents the researcher used simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. From the findings it was intended to identify the relationship between employee motivation and project success in selected NGO's Mogadishu-Somalia. It was guided by two specific objectives 1) to determine the level of employee motivation at selected NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia. II) To identify the relationship between employee motivation and project success at selected NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia. For data analysis, the study employed Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) to provide means and standard deviation. i) Salary pay (mean index= 3. 7 4, stander deviation. = 1.1688); ii) Incentive (mean index= 3.85, stander deviation.= 1.054). Results using person's correlation found that employee motivation is moderate correlated with; i) on salary pay= 0.408, sig= 0.000. Also project success has strong correlation with, ii) incentive pay= 0.572, sig=0.000; finally the two variables, employee motivation and project success have strong correlation with 0.593.
- ItemCommunity based organizations and the management of feeder road development in Hargeisa, Somali land-Somalia(2016) Huein, Zeinab MohamedThis study was set to establish the role of community based organization involvement in development and management of feeder roads in Hargeisa Somaliland; three specific objectives guided this study and these were i) establishing the role played by CBOs on management of feeder roads development in Hargeisa Somaliland; ii) examining the mechanisms undertaken by the CBO in the development and management of feeder roads in Hargeisa Somaliland and (iii) assessing the roles played by CBO on the development and management of feeder roads in Hargeisa Somaliland. This research employed a descriptive research design to establish whether the role played by CBOs has an impact on the development and management of feeder roads, the study used a total population of 148 and a sample size of 108 respondents, and the questionnaire was used as the research instrument. Descriptive statistics used in this study included frequencies, means and PLCC on correlation of variables. Majority of respondents in this sample were male (55.5%) ranging between 21-30 years, (55.6%) were diploma holders and had an experience of 5 years and above (55.6%). Data analysis using means showed that the role of CBOs in Hargeisa, Somaliland was rated satisfactory on average (overall mean= 2.80), and development and management of feeder roads was rated high and this was indicated by the overall mean of 2.86. There is a positive and significant relationship between the role of CBOs and development & management of feeder roads in Hargeisa, Somaliland (r=.387 & Sig=O.OOO respectively), the CBOs contribute to the development of feeder roads through provision of finances during the construction of feeder roads, planning of construction programmes, training of workers and monitoring of the activities of construction and management of feeder roads, through budgeting, maintaining of high quality during construction and being transparent has highly improved on the development and management of feeder roads in Hargeisa, Somaliland, and the better the CBOs finance, plan, train and carry out monitoring the more the feeder roads will be developed and effectively managed in Hargeisa, Somaliland. The CBOs should collect funds for the development of feeder roads through promoting mutual understanding between the government and the entire community, this will increase on the level of financing the development and management of feeder roads in Hargeisa, Somaliland, the CBOs should allow the local citizens to participate in the signing of memorandum of understanding during the development of feeder roads, hence helping in the planning of programmes, the feeder roads officers should prepare new and future technical challenges by sponsoring them for professional trainings, and lastly the CBOs should put supervising activities in place to ensure quality perforn:ances among the workers, this will help in monitoring of 3Ctivities carried out during development and management of feeder roads.
- ItemResource mobilization for health care projects in Hargeisa, Somalia(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2016-10) Abdirazak, Zainab AliThe topic of the study was resource mobilization for health care projects in Hargeisa, Somaliland. The problem was poor performance of health care projects in Hargeisa Somaliland. The objectives of the study were: to determine the resource allocations from government revenue for the health care projects in Hargeisa Somaliland; to establish the public revenue-raising effo1is to improve health service delivery in Hargeisa Somali land and to examine the usage of health insurance as a mode of resource mobilization for the health care projects in Hargeisa Somaliland. The research employed both qualitative and quantitative research approaches, with descriptive and survey designs, the target population was 420, the sample size was 205 and the researcher used simple random sampling technique to come up with the sample. The findings revealed the following: most of the individuals in Hargeisa, Somaliland females than males, fall under the age of 20-30 years, attained education qualification such as secondary level, primary level and vocational qualification, followed by those with diploma qualification, most of them are married couples and that most of the workers in the health sector in Hargeisa, Somaliland have working experience 1-3 years in that field; the findings also reveal that resources are properly allocated in the health sector for health care projects in Hargeisa, Somaliland; public revenue raising effo1is improves health service delivery in Hargeisa, Somaliland; and health insurance is a major mode of resource mobilization for health care projects in Hargeisa, Somaliland. The researcher concluded that respondents in Hargeisa, Somaliland were more of females than males, most of them fall under the age of 20-30 years, most of them attained secondary level, primary level, vocational qualifications and most others attained diploma as their highest qualification, most of the respondents are married couples, and with working experience of 1-3 years; resources are properly allocated in the health sector for health care projects in Hargeisa, Somaliland; public revenue raising efforts improves health service delivery in Hargeisa, Somaliland; and health insurance is a major mode of resource mobilization for health care projects in Hargeisa, Somaliland. The researcher recommended to the government as follows: to look for other ways of mobilizing for resources, not specializing on only insurance as a major mode of resource mobilization for health care projects; to continue putting more efforts in raising of public revenue since this results into success of health care projects; the government should continue to properly allocate resources in the health care projects, this is because health is an important department in every government or state. The researcher recommended to the public of Hargeisa Somaliland as follows: to look at health care projects as their project and therefore, they should actively get involved in the activities of the projects, and this will result into success of these projects and to join the insurance companies for the betterment of their health.
- ItemProcurement process administration and project success in Juba Civil Construction Company Bosaso, Somalia(Kampala International University.College Of Economics and Management, 2016-10) Daahir, Ahmed OmarThis study was initiated with the purpose to establish the role of procurement process administration on project success in Juba construction company Bosaso Somalia. The institution had had a spell of low project success levels where effectiveness, quality and efficiency had become an issue. The research was guided by tln·ee objectives including; to establish the factors influencing procurement administration practices in Juba Construction Company, to establish the factors contributing to project success and procurement administration in Juba Construction Company and to establish the relationship between procurement administration practices and project success in Somalia. The researcher adopted desc1iptive correlational and cross-sectional study designs which involved both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Using this method, the researcher used a structured questionnaire (close ended) and an interview guide (for qualitative responses). A research population of 320 was identified and a sample size of 178 respondents was computed using the Slovene's formula. In selecting the respondents the researcher used simple random, purposive and convenience sampling techniques. From the findings it was found that procurement process was ineffective. On the other hand, project success was found to be very low. Analysis of relationships suggested that there was a significant relationship between procurement process and project success of the entities and it was computed at a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0. 734. Regression analysis computed the R Squared was to be at 0.535. As a probable solution, the researcher suggested sow1d procurement process environment, con1petent procurement planning staff, good procurement policies on clients and clients' involvement in designing procurement policies. The study concluded that invitation of a limited number of bidders also increases the chance for lasting relationships and a continuous workload over time for the selected contractors, which facilitate improved innovation and the development of knowledge about the clients and their demands, which is important for client satisfaction and influencing project success in the organization. Recommendations were made and required that in order to design an effective procurement process system need to establish a suitable procurement environment.
- ItemManagerial competence and success of humanitarian-based Nongovernmental Organizations projects in Mogadisho, Somalia(Kampala International University(KIU), 2017) Hussein, Ahmed MuhamedUltimately, the success of each project is evaluated by the level at which it attains its goals and objectives.Essential for this attainment are project leaders with key managerial competencies to understand, share, and communicate project mandates with others. The purpose in this descriptive research was to investigate the effects of managerial competencies on project success. This descriptive research was conducted in Mogadishu, Somalia among 5 humanitarian based Non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The sample included 115 respondents. A questionnaire was used to identify the characteristics and ideas. The regression tests demonstrated that project leaders' managerial competencies had a significant effect on the success of projects. Project leaders who have been well oriented in terms of managerial competencies due to their experience at work, will have the opportunity to ascend in the hierarchy in project management, and thereby be confronted with more challenging and interesting tasks and endowed with different responsibilities to oversee the success of humanitarian based projects in their NGOs. The research outcomes are imp011ant for informed managerial decision making that enables the minimization of project failure.
- ItemManagerial competence and success of humanitarian-based Non-Governmental Organizations projects in Mogadisho, Somalia(Kampala International University; College of Economics and management, 2017-05) Ahmed, Mohamed H.Ultimately, the success of each project is evaluated by the level at which it attains its goals and objectives. Essential for this attainment are project leaders with key managerial competencies to understand, share, and communicate project mandates with others. The purpose in this descriptive research was to investigate the effects of managerial competencies on project success. This desc1iptive research was conducted in Mogadishu, Somalia among 5 humanitarian based Non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The sample included 115 respondents. A questionnaire was used to identify the characteristics and ideas. The regression tests demonstrated that project leaders' managerial competencies had a significant effect on the success of projects. Project leaders who have been well oriented in terms of managerial competencies due to their experience at work, will have the opportunity to ascend in the hierarchy in project management, and thereby be confronted with more challenging and interesting tasks and endowed with different responsibilities to oversee the success of humanitarian based projects in their NGOs. The research outcomes are important for informed managerial decision making that enables the minimization of project failure.
- ItemEthical practice and the success of National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) project in Mogadishu, Somalia(Kampala International University; College of Economics and management, 2018-06) Mohamoud, Nadif S.The study aimed at establishing relationship between ethical conducts and the success of NAADs project in Mogadishu Somalia. The objectives of the study were to assess the effect of ethical conducts on the success of NAADS projects in Somalia, to asses’ level of stakeholder involvement in NAADS project in Somalia and to suggest strategies of improving ethical conducts and the success of NAADs project in Somalia. The study used a cross section survey which was carried out with the aim of identifying whether ethical practice in success of NAADS project while looking at the ethical practice in the projects being undertaken. The study looked at data since the inception of NAADS in 2001 because it helped to elaborate and develop analysis, providing richer detail; and to initiate new lines of thinking through attention to surprises or paradoxes. Target population of 256 NAADS beneficiaries from Somalia comprising of farmers, NAADS coordinators and regions in Somalia. The respondents were both gender and traverse across various age brackets. The study found out 40% of the respondents strongly agreed that they have been able to bring other people to get involved in the project. 60% of the members of civil society groups interviewed by the researcher or filled the questionnaire agreed that Ethical practice is not only about practice but includes thoughts, language, reasoning, processes and judgment that informs the choices people make in their daily lives that affect their own wellbeing and that of others (Botan, 2002). It was observed in the study that good project ethical practice made a significant improvement in the success of projects. Therefore, it’s concluded in the study that consideration of public interests helps to improve the quality of products and services that the project comes up with and also the income levels of the project beneficiaries. Project ethical practice was also found to be a major predictor of performance of NAADs projects. Project managers should encourage stakeholders to be concerned about the public interest in each decision they make and stick by project rules and procedures in addition to complying with the laws and professional standards.
- ItemManagement Skills and Poverty Reduction Projects Success in Selected two Non-Governmental Organizations in Bosaso, Puntland, Somalia:(Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2021-05) Ali, Ahmed AbdullahiThe study aimed at examining the management skills and poverty reduction projects success for selected non-governmental organizations in Bosaso Puntland, Somalia. Objectively the study sought to; specifically examine the effect of conceptual skills on success of poverty reduction projects in selected DRC and SORERD, determine the effect of human relations skills on success of poverty reduction projects and finally assess the effect of technical skills on success of poverty reduction projects in selected DRC and SORERD in Bosaso. The data was collected both qualitative and quantitatively from 109 respondents through questionnaires and interviews. The study findings indicate that there was a significance effect of conceptual skills on success of poverty reduction projects. Secondly, it also shows a significant effect between human relations skills and success of poverty reduction projects. Thirdly, it shows a significant effect between technical skills and success of poverty reduction projects. The study concludes that improving the conceptual skills can induce projects success in NGOs in Bosaso while the reduction of conceptual skills frustrate success of poverty reduction projects secondly concludes that the human relation skills for the projects are fundamental in inducing the poverty reduction meaning that limited focus on the human relations skills can stifle success of the projects and thirdly the study conclude that technical skills are capable of inducing the success of poverty reduction projects, the study conclude that the technical skills can be improved for efficiency in the success for projects. The study recommend for the enhancement of conceptual skills with proper planning, managerial competence, resource mobilization and mobilization controls by the managerial staff need to be further developed and enhanced. Secondly the study recommend that human relations skills are essential, need to be developed for efficiency, there is need for a focal focus on Human skills (such as social skills, leading, motivation, conflict resolution and communication skills) and thirdly, the study recommend that management skills are essential and need to be developed in facilitating the development for the professional knowledge that is needed for the management efficiency in the organization