Masters of Art in Project Planning and Management

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    Oil Exploration and Socio-Economic Development in Hoima District, Uganda
    (Kampala International University, 2023-11-13) Asinansi, Nyakato
    This study sought to investigate the effect of oil exploration and socio-economic development in Hoima District. The study was guided by three objectives: to examine the effects of oil surveying on socio-economic development in Hoima District, to determine the effect of oil governance on socio-economic development in Hoima District and to assess the effect of oil sustainability on socio-economic development in Hoima District. In addition, the study was guided by the Resource Curse Theory by Auty (1993) and Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Theory by Kretzmann & McKnight (1993). The study adopted a descriptive correlation survey design, and a mixed method approach in data collection, whereby both quantitative (survey questionnaire) and qualitative (key informant interview) approaches were used to elicit data from the study. Quantitative approach, however, was the main source of data, whilst qualitative approach served as a supplementary source of data. Data was analyzed at uni-variate, bi-variate and at multivariate level using means, standard deviation and Pearson Linear Correlation Coefficient (PLCC). From the study findings on the first objective of the study, the study concluded that majority of the respondents strongly agreed that by generating revenue for the government, creation of jobs, boosting the local economy, developing new infrastructure, and increasing tax revenue for Hoima district; then socio-economic development will be improved. On the second objective of the study, the study concluded that majority of the respondents strongly agreed that by being transparent and accountable for the monies got from oil, oil companies providing training and development opportunities for local workers, oil companies contributing to corporate social responsibility programs that benefit the local community, then, socio-economic development will be improved. Concerning objective three, the study concluded that majority of the respondents strongly agreed that by meeting the current needs of society without compromising the ability of future generations, ensuring that the benefits of oil are shared equitably among the population and that the environment is protected for future generations, then, socio-economic development will be improved. Lastly from the findings and conclusions, the study recommended that all the three constructs of oil exploration should be enhanced in Hoima district by the government of Uganda, the Hoima District Local Government, and oil companies operating in Hoima District developing and implementing policies and regulations that ensure that the benefits of oil surveying are shared equitably among the population and that the negative impacts of oil surveying are minimized, government of Uganda should also implement the national oil and gas policy in a transparent and accountable manner, civil society organizations should participate in the monitoring and evaluation of oil governance in Hoima District, the state should establish a multi-stakeholder oil governance forum in Hoima District to provide a platform for dialogue and coordination between the government. Moreover, government of Uganda should also develop national oil and gas policy that includes provisions for sustainable oil development and the government should sign fair Memorandum of understanding with oil companies, as well empowering National Management Authority to carry out its mandates.
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    The 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, Joachim
    The 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.