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An Analysis of Challenges Affecting the Implementation of Social Cash Transfers: A Case of Sage Pilot Districts of Kiboga and Kyenjojo, Uganda.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) KAWERE, Maureen; Dr.Mwesigye, Edgar (Supervisor); Namanya, Anaclet Mutiba (supervisor)
This study sought to analyze factors affecting the implementation of social cash transfers in the districts of Kiboga and Kyenjojo, Uganda. The main purpose was to minimize their effects in preparation of National enrollment scheduled after 2015. The objectives of the study were; To map and analyze financial challenges in the implementation of the SAGE program, To identify and analyze social challenges in the implementation of SAGE program. To analyze political barriers faced by the different stakeholders during the implementation of the SAGE program. Methodology; The study employed a cross sectional design. A sample size of 86 respondents participated in the study, a census was used to select mobile money respondents and random sampling was used to select other respondents. Pearson’s chi square was used to test the hypotheses. Findings of the study; targeting factor was clear to most respondents, Death reporting importance varied with some respondents more conversant with it than beneficiaries. The medium of transfer used was both manual and electronic which affected the program. It showed that there is a relationship between the mode of transfer and the levels of satisfaction. Beneficiaries spent more money on transport to access their grant. The absence of the approved SPPF affected phase two roll out. Traditional social protection systems weakened because of modernity and lack of harmony in communities. In recommendation; Targeting and death reporting should be made clear for everyone. Another service provider should be procured to curb network challenge. Opinions of beneficiaries should be considered extending services closer and integrating food, health and education services with SAGE. Political wing should approve SPP urgently for national enrollment. And traditional social protection systems should be incorporated in present management to strengthen the kinship ties.
An Analysis of Risk Management Strategies on Sustainability of Micro Insurance Companies in Uganda: A Case of Microcare Health Insurance Limited.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2011-12) NAJJUKA, Petra; Namanya, Anaclet Mutiba (supervisor)
This study aimed at establishing the impact of risk management strategies on sustainability of Micro insurance companies. Microcare Insurance Limited was used as the case study. The study was guided by four objectives and null hypotheses that focused on the risk management strategies and its impact on sustainability. The study consisted of one hundred eight respondents who were all staff members of which eighty eight members responded. A cross-sectional research design was adopted in which both quantitative and qualitative techniques were employed. The data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire and interview guide. A review of relevant written documents was also done to supplement the primary data. The data collected was presented in frequency counts with varying percentages calculated. Interpretations and conclusions were made according to the number of occurrences on each item. However, despite Microcare Health Insurance Limited’s efforts to integrate risk management strategies such as risk transfer, risk mitigation and risk avoidance fully into their organizational sustainability strategy, this insurance company faces many challenges such as lack of continuous training for staff, cash flow problems, policy pricing, client attrition, staffing problems, fraud and poor management information systems. The existence of such dimensional constraints makes organizational sustainability uncertain. In light of the study findings, the researcher advanced recommendations such as following up on all the planned methods of mitigating the effect of risks, selecting appropriate control measures to each identified or foreseen risk, review and plan periodically in order to establish whether the previously selected measures are still applicable and understanding the business environment including knowledge of specific policies or failures that can affect the entire business. All these attach importance and call for concerted efforts of the government, non-governmental organizations and the general public to do everything possible that can bring about sustainable health insurance companies in Uganda
Community Participation and Sustainability of Livelihood Projects in Uganda: A Case Study of AAH U in Bweyale Town Council
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-03) OWEKA, Jimmy; Dr. Karyeija, Gerald (Supervisor); Namanya, Anaclet Mutiba (supervisor)
The study investigated the effect of community participation on sustainability of livelihood projects at AAH U in Bweyale Town Council. The objectives that guided the study were concerned with analyzing the relationship between community participating in planning, community participating in implementation and community participating in monitoring and sustainability of livelihood projects at AAH U in Bweyale Town Council. The study followed a cross sectional survey research design using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The sample size was 179 respondents and the sampling techniques employed were; simple random sampling and purposive sampling consequently, the data collection methods were questionnaire, interview, FGDs, documentary reviews and observation methods. The data was analyzed using pearson’s correlation co-efficient techniques. The findings revealed a positive relationship between community participating in planning and sustainability of livelihood projects(r= 0.695; p =0.000<0.01), a positive relationship between community participating in implementation and sustainability of livelihood projects (r= 0.747, p =0.000<0.05) and a positive relationship between community participating in monitoring and sustainability of livelihood projects(r= 0.674, p =0.000<0.05) at AAH U in Bweyale Town Council. Researcher concluded that community participating in planning, community participating in implementation and community participating in monitoring had positive relationship with sustainability of livelihood projects. Recommendations of the study were; that communities should be involved in the planning, implementation and monitoring process of livelihood projects at AAH U at all levels and time.
Community Perception and Usage of Family Planning Methods in Kabale District, Kyanamira Subcounty.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2012-02) SUNDAY, Eric; OLUKA, Prosy Nagitta (Supervisor); Namanya, Anaclet Mutiba (supervisor)
This study examines the community perception and usage of family planning methods in Kabale District. Specifically the study reviewed the influence of gender on the usage of family planning methods, the relationship between cultural beliefs and the usage of family planning methods and the influence of the level of education on usage of family planning methods. The study used a cross – sectional research design on a sample of 172 respondents. Data was collected by use of questionnaire and interview guide. Data was analysed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The findings of the study established that that gender influences the usage of family planning methods, there is relationship between cultural beliefs and usage of family planning methods and the level of education influences the usage of family planning methods. The conclusions of the study were that gender influences the usage of family planning methods, there is relationship between cultural beliefs and usage of family planning methods and that that level of education influences the usage of family planning methods. The study recommends that; there should be the closing of the gap between genders in the usage of family planning methods. There should be exclusion and integration of some cultural beliefs in family planning in order to enable appreciation of family planning methods. Besides, many people should be enabled to reach secondary and post secondary education to develop the ability to appreciate the importance of family planning.
Critical Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Monitoring and Evaluation System of Baylor International Paediatric HIV Care Centre- Mulago
(Uganda Management Institute, 2009-12) TUMWINE, Irene; Kittobbe, John (Supervisor); Namanya, Anaclet Mutiba (supervisor)
The study was conducted to analyse the key factors that influence the effectiveness of Monitoring and Evaluation system for Baylor International Paediatric HIV CARE Centre – Mulago as a case study. The main objectives of the study were to assess the factors influencing the effectiveness of the M & E system in BIPAI HIV Care Centre-Mulago. The study was guided by the following variables; the effect of indicators and tools used, effects of funding, human resources and stake holder’s commitment and their influence on M & E systems. The study used a cross-sectional study design on a population of 251 respondents comprising of M & E Staff/ Officers, Project Managers (M & E), civil society Leaders and Clients of BIPAI project selected using purposive, convenience and simple random sampling methods. The data were collected using questionnaires, interview and focus group discussions. Quantitative data were analysed using frequencies, graphs, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient and regressions. Qualitative data were analysed through transcribing and generation of themes from presentation in narrative form. The study empirically established that the indicators and tools used, funding, human resources and the stakeholders’ commitment had a significant relationship with the effectiveness of the monitoring and Evaluation system. Hence the study concluded that the BIPAI project had established a set of indicators and tools for M & E, had allocated adequate funds for the M&E activities, had competent human resources coupled with stake holder’s commitment which had relationship with the effectiveness of M & E systems. The study recommended that the management of BIPAI project should continuously set project indicators and tools to guide implementation of M & E activities; should ensure that there is enough funding for the implementation of the project activities and also incorporate the budget for funding of M & E activities into the project documents and also share the budgets with other partners that are implementing the M&E activities ;Stake holders and project implementers should regularly be updated and given opportunities to expand their capacity in documentation of data and information relevant to undertake critical project decisions. Further, the stakeholders especially beneficiaries should be involved in all project processes beginning with the initial project assessments ,planning for the project activities, implementation, monitoring and Evaluation so as to contribute to effective M & E systems critical for proper decision making at organisational level.
The Critical Success Factors (CSFS) for the Implementation of Physical Development Plans (PDPS) in Lira Municipal Council – Uganda.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-10) ACAI, Joseph; Dr. Muhenda, Mary Basaasa (supervisor); Namanya, Anaclet Mutiba (supervisor)
Physical development planning provides the spatial framework for the implementation of land use decisions in urban areas like Lira Municipal Council. However, these spatial interventions have often attracted criticisms for its poor implementation and yet it’s a fundamental tool to guide public expenditure and investments in urban infrastructure and services towards urban development. The study established the critical success factors (CSFs) necessary for the implementation of the physical development plans (PDPs) in Lira Municipal Council (LMC). The study adopted a cross-sectional design in which data was collected using self-administered questionnaires, interviews and focus group discussions. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis while descriptive statistics and multiple regression was applied to analyze quantitative data. The findings of the study indicated a positive significant relationship between stakeholder participation, financial resource and regulatory framework and implementation of physical development plans, while human resource was found not to be significant. Regression analysis conducted at 99% confidence level concluded that the most critical success factors for the implementation of physical development plans in lira municipality were; stakeholder participation, regulatory framework, financial resources and human resources chronologically. The study recommended the up scaling of stakeholder participation in the entire physical development planning process, recruitment of adequate and skilled technical personnel, mobilization of extra funding from development partners outside the central government disbursements for physical planning activities, and harmonization of conflicting laws and regulations governing land use for effective administration of land.
Determinants of Monitoring and Evaluation System Performance in Trócaire Funded Non-Governmental Organizations in Uganda.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) OCHOLA, Steven; Namanya, Anaclet Mutiba (supervisor); Beinebyabo, Adrian (supervisor)
The study examined the relationship between Determinants and M&E system performance in Trociare funded NGOs in Uganda. Three specific objectives guided the study; (i) To investigate the relationship between human capacity and performance of M&E systems, (ii) To assess the relationship between M&E framework and performance of M&E systems. (iii) To examine the relationship between budgetary allocation and performance of M&E systems. A cross-sectional survey research design employing mixed methods of data collection was used to answers the research questions. A sample of 88 respondents drawn from a population of 90 employees from 10 NGOs was used to collect the data with a response rate of 90.91%. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used to select the sample units. Findings indicate that Human capacity was found to explain 35% (Adjusted R square = 0.353) of the variability in M&E system performance and with a strong positive correlation value (r=0.631). The M&E framework was found to explain 27% (Adjusted R square =0.272) of the variability observed in the M&E system performance and with a moderate positive relationship (r=0.539). Budget allocation was found to explain only 9% (Adjusted R square = 0.098) of the variability observed in M&E system performance with a low positive correlation value(r=0.349). It was concluded that the constructs (human capacity, M&E framework and budget allocation) are found to explain the variability in M&E system performance but at different magnitudes. The findings support systems theory. It is recommended that (i) A human capacity Development plan for M&E should be developed, costed and implemented. (ii) Management needs to ensure that all data collected are used in the organization to inform learning, planning and accountability
Factors Affecting the Quality of Girl Child Secondary Education in Kamuli, District-Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-12) ANZOYO, Gloria Titi; Namanya, Anaclet Mutiba (supervisor); Andama, Felix Adiburu (Supervisor)
The study on factors affecting the quality of girl child secondary education in Uganda was done considering eight Kamuli District secondary schools; based on the following objectives; establishing the effect of teacher competence on the quality of girl child secondary education performance, determining the effect of family background on the quality of girl child secondary education performance, and examining the effect of school environment on the quality of girl child secondary education performance. The study used a case study research design and was both qualitative and quantitative, and involved a sample of 08 head teachers, 159 teachers, 349 girl child students, 296 parents, and 23 community leaders. Data collected using questionnaires were analyzed quantitatively (using frequency tables and correlation) with the help of SPSS while data collected through interviews were analyzed qualitatively (descriptively). There was positive effect of teacher competence on the quality of girl child secondary education performance, because the correlation between experience in teaching and state/level of academic performance of girl child students in school was weak, denoted by 0.035 Spearman’s correlation value. This implies that, reduced experience among teachers leads to poor academic performance of students. Furthermore, there was no significance relationship between teaching experience and state of academic performance at 5% level of statistical significance. There was positive effect of family background on the quality of girl child secondary education performance, in that, culture to a great extent influenced the academic performance of girl child students, though to some extent it was not sufficient in Kamuli secondary schools. There existed positive effect of school environment on the quality of girl child secondary education performance, because there was existence of policies in school to a great extent leading to improvement in academic performance of girl child students in Kamuli district secondary schools. Also, security was offered to the girls in Kamuli district community by leaders and security officers; and security of students in the place was ensured. And the environment of Kamuli district secondary schools was favorable for learning. The following recommendations were made: continuous training and upgrading of teachers, continued offering of counseling and guidance services, construction of cultural development centres, remuneration of teachers, promotion of gender balance in the community, provision of enough instructional materials, and monitoring schools.
Funds Accountability and Performance of Art Programme: A Case of TASO (U) Ltd - Central Region.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2016-01) KARUKOMA, Gordon; Namanya, Anaclet Mutiba (supervisor); Dr. Kugonza, Sylvester (Supervisor)
This research investigated the relationship between funds accountability and the performance of the ART program at TASO Uganda limited. Employing a cross sectional survey design with the aid of both qualitative and quantitative methods, the study focused on three objectives; (a) To determine the effect of value for money on the performance of ART Programme (b) To find out how adherence to policies and controls affect the performance of ART Programme and (c) To determine the effect of audits on the performance of ART Programme, TASO being the case study. A sample size of 115 respondents participated in this study and data collection was through self-administered questionnaires, key informant interviews and document review. SPSS was used to analysis data at univariate, bivariate and multivariate levels. Linear regression analysis revealed that there is a significant relationship between funds accountability and the performance of the ART program. It was found that there is a very strong significant linear relationship between adherence to policies and guidelines and value for money on the performance of the ART program. This was majorly reflected in client satisfaction and cost effectiveness. However, simple correlation analysis showed that there is a relatively weak significant linear relationship between audits on the performance of the ART program. The study concludes that value for money and adherence to policies and guidelines strongly impacts on the performance of the ART program. This research therefore adds a new dimension of adherence to policies and value for money pursuit as relevant to program performance. The study recommends that there is need for NGOs to pay close attention to client satisfaction and cost minimization as opposed to implementing programs just for the sake. It is envisaged that this will enhance effective program implementation, ownership and sustainability which in turn will provide an environment conducive for enhanced ART program performance.
Institutional Factors Affecting Quality of Roads in Uganda: A Case Study of Rukungiri Municipality
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) KEKIIJO, Merynah; Namanya, Anaclet Mutiba (supervisor); Dr. Kugonza, Sylvester (Supervisor)
This study examined the institutional factors affecting the quality of roads in Uganda using a case of Rukungiri Municipality. Specifically, the study reviewed planning, procurement control, supervision and monitoring and how they affect the quality of roads. It was hypothesized in the study that, planning, procurement control, supervision and monitoring positively affect the quality of roads. The empirical data was collected using cross sectional survey design and questionnaires and interview guide as research instruments from 61 respondents. The empirical data was analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively to examine the effect of institutional factors on the quality of roads. The key findings of the study indicated that the three institutional factors selected for the study that is, planning, procurement control and supervision and monitoring positively affected the quality of roads in Rukungiri Municipality. This was because there was a significant relationship (0.007 for planning, 0.013 for procurement control and 0.001for supervision and monitoring) that was established from the study between these variables and quality of roads. From the study, it was recommended that the existing planning activities be sustained by involving all kind of stakeholders required so as the quality of roads can be consistently enhanced; procurement control needs to follow clearly the stipulated criteria in the PPDA act of 2013; while supervision and monitoring be done in a quality and proper manner. Further research was recommended to cover other institutional factors and quality attributes and indicators and be conducted in a wider population of Rukungiri municipality or other Municipalities in Uganda.
Monitoring and Evaluation System and Performance of Projects among Ngos in Uganda: A Case Study of War Child Holland-Livelihood Project.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) OKENY, George; Namanya, Anaclet Mutiba (supervisor); Dr. Barifaijo, Maria K. (Supervisor)
The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of monitoring and evaluation system on the performance of projects among nongovernmental organizations in Uganda taking War Child Holland’s Livelihood project as a case study. The objectives of the study were to find out how organization’s capacity, planning and accountability affect performance of NGO projects. The study was both qualitative and quantitative in nature where data was collected through self administered questionnaire and face-to-face interviews from the management committee, center managers, local leaders and the project staffs under the livelihood project of War Child Holland. The data collected was analyzed using SPSS and the following were the key findings. It was revealed that Accountability was inadequately done by WCH to it stakeholders as many did not receive any financial reports from WCH and this affected the operations of the center managers and the general performance of the project to the largest extent. Similarly, the few number of staffs employed to implement this project coupled with absence of trainings greatly affected the timely and quality implementation of the project. The lack of human resource planning, absence of planning within departments and lack of a planning framework were stumbling block to project success. It is thus concluded that, an improvement in organisational capacity, planning and accountability is very important in ensuring project performance. The major recommendation is that, the organization should have a monitoring & evaluation plan to ensure regular data collection and analysis that enables corrective measures in all aspect of the project. Capacity building for staffs especially the community personnel should be done to enable them perform in their assignments
Risk Management Strategies and the Success of Telecom Projects in Uganda: A Case Study of Uganda Telecom’s Msente Project
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-11) BWIRE, Tadeo Kwoba; Namanya, Anaclet Mutiba (supervisor); Beinebyabo, Adrian (supervisor)
This study focused on the contribution of risk management strategies to the success of Telecom projects using Uganda Telecom Msente project a case study. The study was undertaken to check if the strategies put in place such as risk avoidance, mitigation and transfer contribute to the success of the Msente project. The study was guided by the following research objectives which were:- to find out the contribution of risk avoidance strategy to the success of Uganda Telecom Msente Project, to examine how risk mitigation strategy affect the success of Uganda Telecom Msente project and to assess the effect of risk transfer strategy to the success of Uganda Telecom Msente project. The study design used was cross-sectional survey to collect data from staff and beneficiaries of the M-sente project. The study adopted both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The respondents for this study came from Uganda Telecom staff and beneficiaries of the M-sente project the researcher designed questionnaires and interview guide that were used to in data collection. The response rate of the UTL M-sente staff distributed questionnaires was ninety eight percent (98%) while the response rate of the M-sente beneficiaries distributed questionnaires was ninety four percent (94%).The key findings were that there is a significant and positive relationship between risk avoidance and the success of Uganda Telecom Msente project. The results also indicated that there was a significant and positive relationship between risk mitigation and success of Uganda Telecom Msente project. There was a significant and positive relationship between risk transfer strategy and success of Uganda Telecom Msente project. It was established that risk management has an effect on the success of M-sente project. The study recommends that management of Uganda Telecom should focus on the environment in which it is operating by identifying all potential risks in the process and developing systematic risk avoidance criteria; management should decide on the relationship between the likelihood (probability of frequency) and the severity of occurrence (Impacts) of the identified risks respectively and management of Uganda Telecom should carry out a systematic risk transfer strategy
Stakeholders Participation and Project Sustainability among Development Agencies in Uganda. A Case of Unicef Child Friendly Schools/ Quality Education Project in Rural Government Primary Schools, Nadunget Sub County , Moroto District.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) LORIKA, Miriam Lonah; Dr. Lubwama, Aida Nyenje (Supervisor); Namanya, Anaclet Mutiba (supervisor)
This Research sought to establish the influence of stakeholders’ participation on project sustainability with specific reference to UNICEF- CFS - quality education project in rural government primary schools, in Nadunget Sub County, Moroto, Uganda. The study focused on 06 government primary schools located in Nadunget sub county, Moroto district with a sample size of 161 respondents drawn from the study population determined using Kreijcie and Morgan (1970) statistical table, these included; Project Staff, Headteachers, Deputy Head Teachers, Teachers for Upper primary, School Management Committee Members, Parents Teachers Association Members, Pupils, Sub county Administrative Officer and Local leader. This study was based on a cross sectional study design with both qualitative and quantitative methods. Data collection techniques used were, Questionnaire survey, Interview guide, Documentary review, Focus group discussions and Observation method. And two types of data were collected, primary and secondary data. Quantitative data was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistical measures and was supported using SPSS version 19. While qualitative data was analysed thematically so as to simplify its organisation, categorization, retrieval in order to establish meaningful themes of relationships between data collected on the study problem. Findings indicate that, the four themes of the independent variable were significant predictors of project sustainability. It was further found out that much as findings obtained from questionnaires & interviews conducted with key stakeholders indicated that majority of the stakeholders were involved in all the four stages of CFS project management. However, findings obtained from children, Local leaders among others indicated their non involvement in CFS activities let alone their views were not incorporated. This led to poor communication & coordination of CFS project and the researcher recommended that UNICEF develops appropriate strategies to involve all stakeholders right from project identification to Monitoring & Evaluation so as to realize CFS project sustainability.