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    Coordinating Centre Tutors Leadership Styles and the Performance of Primary Schools in Amuru District Uganda
    (Uganda Management Institute, 2014-04) WERE, Abrahams Brais; Barifaijo, Maria K.(Supervisor); Karyeija, Gerald K.(Supervisor)
    The study investigated and sought to link the Coordinating Centre Tutors leadership styles with the performance of primary schools with particular reference to Amuru District, Uganda. The research was conducted using both quantitative and qualitative approaches using survey, and correlation as research designs. Data was collected using questionnaires, interview guides, focus group discussion guide as well as review of available documents, and records from CCTs and DEOs. Respondents made of DEO, DIS, Inspectors, teachers, head teachers, and SMC members formed a population of 184 members. Data collected was analyzed using the statistical package for social scientists (SPSS), where conclusions were drawn from tables and figures from the package. The study revealed that CCTs employed the various path-goal leadership styles that helped them earn the trust and respect of the stakeholders involved in primary schools. The study also found that CCT’s work had made positive impact on the performance of schools. The findings further revealed that CCT’s and DEO’s office worked together to improve performance in schools. However, it was also noted that there was a general lack of organized outreach activities developed for schools, low ability of pupils in reading, writing, and interpreting simple numeracy. The study concludes that CCT’s leadership styles have significant impact and influence on overall performance of schools. The investigation recommends competence profiling of CCTs on what the schools, districts and PTCs expect to do for any given term. It also recommends training of CCTs in mentoring, coaching, and supporting skills.
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    Factors affecting Sustainability of Hygiene Projects in Rural Communities: Case Study of Acdi/Voca- Myap Program in Amuru District
    (Uganda Management Institute, 2014-09) ANYOLI, Jerry Grants; A`Diburu, Andama Felix(Supervisor); Bongomin, Lugemoi Wilfred(Supervisor)
    This study examined factors that affect sustainability of hygiene projects in rural communities, case study of ACDI/VOCA- MYAP program in Amuru District. The objectives of the study were; to assess how the participation of beneficiaries in technical training sessions contributed to the adoption of good personal hygiene practices promoted by the project, to examine how cultur-al beliefs and practices on hygiene in the community affected the sustainability of good hygiene practices, to find out how household income affected sustainability of good personal hygiene practices and to examine the extent to which access to water affected sustainability of good per-sonal hygiene practices. The methodology employed was case study design and used question-naires, observation guide and key informant interviews to collect qualitative and quantitative da-ta. Findings from this study revealed that; there is a positive significant relationship between benefi-ciary participation and adoption of promoted good hygiene practices. Cultural practices and be-liefs about hygiene in communities hindered adoption and sustainability of good hygiene practic-es. Household income had no statistically significant effect on sustainability of good hygiene practices and maintenance of hygiene facilities. More households (66%) are able to access safe water from their main sources of water (Borehole, protected wells and springs). However, most of these water sources are ageing or malfunctioning and need immediate repair for the communi-ties to continue using them for better hygiene and sanitation. The study recommends that; Beneficiary participation should be included while designing and implementing health and hygiene projects. More efforts need to be added in sensitizing the communities about dangers of unhygienic cultural practices. This should be done through aware-ness programs that address distorted perceptions about good hygiene in the communities. Water and sanitation project interventions by NGOs, CBOs and government of Uganda need to focus and ensure increased construction, repair and maintenance of water sources in Amuru district. This study was limited by the geographical scope which covered only Amuru district, and case study as a methodology, therefore, a repeat of this study needs to be done in other districts in Acholi Sub region using a different methodology to get a stronger generalisation of findings