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Accountability and Service Delivery in the Donor Funded Projects in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
(Uganda Management Institute, 2011) Nsubuga, Yusuf Mago; Kambungu, Mayanja A.(Supervisor); Sebina, Edward (Supervisor)
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between accountability and service delivery in donor funded projects implemented by Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries. The researcher developed a conceptual framework which guided the study. A cross–sectional survey design was carried out among 380 respondents working in projects accounts and internal auditors in the entire donor funded projects under Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries. A snapshot of events was taken as the situation existed then. The development of a self-administered questionnaire to capture the constructs of accountability (Managerial, Political, Financial and Public) and service delivery was done. A sample of 103, that is 70% of respondents from a sample size of 147 employees randomly selected, was realized and considered satisfactory. The results reveal strong significant correlation between accountability (Managerial, Political, Financial and Public Accountability), predict 45% of the variance in service delivery. It can be concluded that Managerial Accountability, explains most of the variance in service delivery in relation to the magnitude of the beta coefficients in the regression statistical model. It can be recommended that there is need to strengthen managerial accountability with straightforward adherence to rules and regulations such as Standing Orders, Government Accounting Instructions, Public Assets Act 2003, Public Finance and Accountability Act 2003. This can be fostered by sensitizing staff through regular retreats, workshops and seminars for old staff and induction workshops for new staff.
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.
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) challenges in national agricultural extension systems in Uganda: towards a new model
(North-West University, 2018-05) Kisitu, Bruce
PPPs are considered as one of the ways to address the global challenges that require collective effort like climate change and food security. This has prompted African governments to recognise PPPs as one of the avenues for promoting effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability in public service delivery and sustainable development. The rationale for PPPs is that they provide higher quality goods and services at lower costs, they promote innovation and adapt to rapid change and are considered to apply entrepreneurial skills or a business case in service delivery. In 2001, the Government of Uganda implemented an innovative farmer owned private driven agricultural extension system which attracted significant government and development partner support. Despite all the investment and support, the principal-agent relationship was terminated before it evolved through its stages. The primary objective of this study was to establish the PPP challenges in National Agricultural Advisory Services in Uganda and to develop a new PPP model for agricultural extension. The study was guided by the principal-agent theory which supports the emergence of the private sector into the delivery of public services and how it has revolutionized public management and introduced new principal-agent governance structures. The study adopted an exploratory design because PPPs are relatively new in Uganda with little information available on research issues addressing their challenges in agricultural extension. A qualitative approach was employed to gather qualitative data through use document review and semi-structured interviews with snowball and purposively selected participants who had over 3 years‘ experience in the NAADS PPP agricultural extension programme. It was discovered that politics punctured the implementation of the PPP while gaps in the policy, legal and regulatory framework affected its evolution. In addition, the programme suffered challenges in contract and performance management. The programme also failed to meet accountability expectations of different stakeholders. The study recommends sector wide policies that support private sector emergence and involvement, establishment of a robust contract and performance management system. In addition, the study recommends an accountability system for PPPs in agriculture. Lastly, a Village Enterprise Agent Model using mobile technology and integrated into the public extension system is proposed for agricultural extension.
The Role of Ethical Values in Promoting Accountability: A Case of Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries in Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-11) BEMERA, Livingstone; Kiiza, Alfred Kenneth (Supervisor); Lugemoi, Wilfred Bongomin (Supervisor)
The study explored the role of ethical values in promoting accountability in MAAIF. The objectives of the study were; To find out the role of ethics of rights, ethics of justice and ethics of duty in promoting accountability in MAAIF. The study used cross sectional descriptive survey design because it ably facilitated the collection of data from the different strata of respondents and helped the researcher to get the individual characteristics of the variables under study. The study used both primary and secondary sources of data. A self administered Questionnaire and interview guide were used to collect data and analyzed using a statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) software. Correlation and Regression tests were run to establish the relationship between the study variables .The findings revealed significant positive correlations between ethics of rights and accountability (r=.419**, p-value<0.01), ethics of justice and accountability (r=.488**, p-value<0.01), ethics of duty promotes accountability (r=.606**, p-value<0.01). The study reveals that lacking of ethics of rights, weak ethics of justice and inadequate ethics of duty impact of accountability in MAAIF. The study therefore concludes that ethical values affect accountability in MAAIF. The study recommends that more ethical values should be inculcated in MAAIF‘s officers such that they efficiently account for the ministry‘s resources. The study concentrated on examining the role of ethical values in promoting accountability in MAAIF. Future research should attempt to widen the scope of the study to all government ministries.

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