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    AN ASESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REFORMS ON SERVICE DELIVERY IN RUKUNGIRI DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT, UGANDA
    (Uganda Management Institute, 2013-01) MURAMIRA, AGGREY
    This report presents findings of the study that explored the effect of public procurement reforms on government procurement standards in terms of compliance and how this has affected the quality and timeliness of service delivery standards in Uganda using Rukungiri District as a microcosm unit of study. The specific objectives were to assess the effect of compliance with procurement rules and procedures; evaluate the effect of procurement oversight; and, assess the effect of staffing and functionality of procurement committees on the attainment of procurement objectives in Rukungiri District and their overall effect on service delivery. A cross-sectional research design was used to evaluate the effect of legal, integrity, institutional and intervening factors on procurement efficiency, both at institutional and national level. The sample for the study comprised 130 respondents out of the total accessible population of 134. Of these, 34 were district officials involved at some level of implementation of procurement reforms as well as politicians, and 96 respondents were purposively and randomly selected from the other clusters in line with Krejcie and Morgan (1970) sample determination criteria. The study generated an average response rate of 81.5 % which, according to Tsui et al, is very good (Tsui, Ashford, St, & Xin, 1995). Findings show that post reform adherence to the provisions of the procurement law in Rukungiri district has improved, though the current staff structure and staffing levels generally do not contribute to the attainment of the objectives of the procurement law. The study recommends wholesome training for departmental and procurement staff in project planning and management, competence and integrity improvement, strengthening audit oversight function and outlaw political interference. xiii Provision of financial support for departments to outsource expertise in complex specifications and improving staff remuneration to fend off the temptation to take bribes are considered critical.
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    AN ASSESSMENT OF PARTICIPATORY PLANNING AND ITS PERCIEVED EFFECTS ON SERVICE DELIVERY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: A CASE STUDY OF BUGIRI DISTRICT, UGANDA
    (Uganda Management Institute, 2011-02) KALEEBA, PETER J.
    The study sought to assess the effect of participatory planning on service delivery in Bigiri District, basing on three objectives; that is, the need to find out how negotiation affects the quality of service delivery, whether decision-making influences the quality of service delivery and the influence of community empowerment on the quality of service delivery in Bugiri District. The study was carried out in Bugiri District and using cross-sectional survey design. Respondents included District Planning Unit staff, Sub-County Chiefs, LC I and II Chairpersons, Parish Development committees, Community Development workers and Parish Chiefs. A sample of 137 respondents was selected using both purposive and systematic sampling techniques. Self administered questionnaire and interview guide were used to collect data. The data was subjected to descriptive analysis using frequency tables, percentage computations, cross tabulation, mean and standard deviation. Inferential analysis included use of bar graphs and Pearson correlation coefficient. It was established that negotiation affects service delivery; the decision making process and community empowerment have significant relationships with the quality of service delivery. The study concludes that there is inadequate skills development in negotiation, and decision making. In addition, there is no formalized structural mode of empowering communities to participate in making decisions that affect their lives. It was recommended that local governments use participatory planning methods using Participatory Rural Appraisal and Rapid Rural Appraisal tools, develop skills to enable communities participate in negotiate freely and empower communities economically, socially, and politically to participate in the decision making process through allocation of more resources to planning and decision making, let alone capturing interests of all stakeholders Since participation in local government is by representation.
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    An assessment of the factors influencing adult learning in Uganda: A case of Functional Adult Literacy Programme in Wakiso District
    (Uganda Management Institute, 2014-01) Nampeera, Agnes
    This study assessed the factors affecting adult learning in Uganda taking the case of the Functional Adult Literacy Programme (FALP) in Wakiso District. The factors were conceived as the independent variables while adult learning was conceived as the dependent variable. the study was limited to the three objectives namely: To find out how the institutional framework affects adult learning under FALP in Wakiso District, To examine how the existing strategies affect adult learning under FALP in Wakiso District and To find out the moderator effect of stakeholders opinions on adult learning under FALP implementation in Wakiso District. The study used a case study research design using both quantitative and qualitative approaches because they provide detailed knowledge. The study population was 195 in total while the sample size was 77 and the response rate was 80.5%.The data was analyzed using SPSS version 12.0. The study revealed that in agreement with the transformative learning theory, there is a strong positive relationship between the stakeholders’ opinions and adult learning. In the same way; just as UNESCO emphasizes having all the stakeholders’ participation, it was found that there is a strong positive relationship between the strategies and adult learning under FALP. The study also revealed a strong positive relationship between perceptions and adult learning under FALP. It was therefore concluded that, the institutional framework, the strategies and stakeholders’ opinions affect adult learning under FALP. The study recommends involving all stakeholders at all stages, having in place clear policies and roles, putting in place proper strategies especially motivation of instructors and sensitization of the non literates so that their attitudes are positively influenced.