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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
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.
Armed conflict and its effects on development programme in Kotido district with focus on Jie county
(Uganda Management Institute, 2011-02) LOKIRU, PETER CLAVERTON KEDIKERE
The topic “armed conflict and its effects on development programs in Kotido District” was a study undertaken in Jie County. The main concern of the researcher and the purpose of the study were to determine the extent to which the armed conflict has continued to impact on the livelihood of the communities in the area. The study assessed five sub sectors, namely: livestock production, universal primary education, primary health care, rural water supply and road transport. The research as well used modern scientific research methods to collect, process, test, analyze and compile data and information from various sources as described in the chapters. Findings reveal that armed conflict had become complex, persistent, widespread and more devastating in the recent past. And it concludes that no sign of it being eliminated in the near future. The research team proposed some measures directed to various players in an attempt to mitigate the effects of arm conflict. There is a need for government, development partners and local communities to work together, design and develop appropriate medium and long term development plans. Government should develop security systems that are community based aimed at promoting productivity in all sectors. Government should develop and implement policies which include protection of communities and their property, peace education, peace building alternative disputes resolution by use of dialogue, conflict resolution and reconciliation.
ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS AFFECTING BODY SHOPS’ PROJECT PERFORMANCE IN THE TELECOM SECTOR IN UGANDA. A CASE STUDY OF ALCATEL-LUCENT PTY
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-12) SSEWANYANA, ABDULHAKEEM
This study assessed the factors that affect project performance of body shops or contracted head count at a telecom vendor in Uganda. The objectives of the study were: to assess the effect of facilitation, management, and training on project performance at a telecom vendor. A cross sectional survey design that triangulated both qualitative and quantitative approaches was used. Purposive sampling was used to select a sample of 66 respondents from a target population of 73 staff. Data was collected by questionnaire survey, interviewing and documentary review. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis. The findings revealed that project performance at the telecom vendor requires urgent attention and that all the independent variables; facilitation, management and training affected project performance individually and collectively. On the basis of these findings, it was concluded that the research was able to test all hypotheses set out which were supported by evidence from the field and accordingly adopted. The independent variables significantly affected project performance at the telecom vendor. The study among other recommendations, recommends improvement in facilitation of body shops at the same level as the permanent employees, regular refresher training of managers about managing the complex outsourcing environment and put a lot of emphasis on training of body shops in the new technologies.
CAPACITY BUILDING AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT: A CASE STUDY OF LIRA MUNICIPALITY, LIRA DISRICT.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-01) ASIIMWE, BONNY
Empowered individuals must have the ability to influence change in their lives and the communities they live in, evidenced by possession of resources and power/authority which enable them to directly enact decisions and make informed choices that affect their wellbeing. This study assessed the effects of capacity building on youth empowerment in Lira Municipality, Lira District by assessing the effects of vocational training, group formation and micro-project support on youth empowerment in Lira municipality. The study employed a cross-sectional design where both quantitative and qualitative methods were used. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires, interview guide and documentary review from a sample size of 168 respondents. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS V16), where descriptive and inferential statistics (quantitative data) as well as interpretational analysis (qualitative data) were used. Study findings revealed that; through vocational training, the youth gained various employable skills which enabled them to improve on their levels of income. Group formation necessitated the youth to combine their efforts and skills and act in a collective manner through planning and decision making enabling them to enjoy economies of scale. Micro-project support in form of tool kits and accessibility to repayable loans rather than aid and grants encourages the youth to work harder and this improved on their standards of living. It was concluded that vocational training, group formation and micro-project support all have a positive significant relationship with youth empowerment. The study recommended that vocational training be highly encouraged and implemented further in Lira municipality. Group formation should be voluntary, participatory and involving. Lastly, correct decisions should be made about the rightful micro project support to be offered to the youth of Lira municipality by discouraging grants and donor aid and encouraging self-help reliance enterprises.
CAPACITY BUILDING STRATEGIES AND SUSTAINABILITY OF INCOME GENERATING PROJECTS IN NORTHERN UGANDA, A CASE OF WORLD VISION, GULU MUNICIPALITY, GULU DISTRICT
(Uganda Management Institute, 2011-09) KYEJJUSA, JOHN
The purpose of the study was to assess the role of capacity building strategies in promoting sustainability of income generating projects in Northern Uganda, a case study of World Vision Gulu Area Development Program (ADP) in Gulu Municipality. The research was guided by two main objectives; To find out how individual work learning processes contribute to sustainability of income generating projects in World Vision, Gulu municipality and to assess how group work learning processes contribute to sustainability of income generating projects in World Vision, Gulu municipality. A cross sectional case study design that guaranteed triangulation was used. Purposive random sampling, census and accessible random sampling methods were employed in selecting the sample size. The data was collected from 132 participants out of 143 respondents selected from a population of 206 including group members, World Vision implementing staff and Gulu Municipality Community Development Officers. The findings of the study established that all the independent variables; Individual work learning processes and group work learning processes did not have a significant contribution to sustainability of income generating projects in Gulu Municipality. Much as the organisation was injecting a lot of resources in the above capacity building strategies, they were not contributing to sustainability of income generating projects in Gulu Municipality. On the basis of these findings, it is concluded that the research was able to test the hypotheses set out in the study. These included; Individual work learning processes directly affect sustainability of World Vision income generating projects in Gulu Municipality and group work learning processes directly affect sustainability of World Vision funded income generating projects in Gulu Municipality, were all disproved by the evidence from the field and accordingly adopted. The study recommends; 1. Assessment of the capacity gaps of the different groups be undertaken prior to development and implementation of capacity building plans. This aids in identification, prioritization and development of suitable capacity building plans. 2. A participatory approach should be adopted while organizing study tours. xvii Groups should be involved in determining timing, relevancy, objectives and participants in the study tour. This does not only ensure realization of study tour objectives but also ensures participation and promotes sustainability. 3. Underlying issues in groups should be identified and focused on in team building sessions. Team building at times fails because of internal issues only known to the group members. 4. Appropriate and context appropriate capacity building strategies should be adopted. Whether or not to take on individual work learning processes or group work learning processes remains a decision of the agency involved, the context in which it operates and the groups involved. However, on the basis of the findings of this study, alternative capacity building strategies should be adopted if sustainability is to be registered.
Capacity development and sustainability of HIV/AIDS service delivery in Uganda: a case study of goal funded NGOS in Bugiri district
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-01) MUTUMBA, MOSES
The study assessed the influence of capacity development and sustainability of HIV/AIDS service delivery, a case study of GOAL funded NGO’s in Bugiri District. Specifically, the study investigated the influence of financial management capacity development, Institutional capacity development, strategic planning capacity development and resource mobilization capacity development on the sustainability of HIV/AIDS service delivery in Bugiri District. This study used a case study research design using both quantitative and qualitative approaches to study a sample of 487. Data was basically collected using Questionnaires, Focus Group Discussions and Interview guides and analyzed using correlations to show the relationships between variables followed by regression (ANOVA) analysis to show the extent to which capacity development impacts on sustainability of HIV/AIDS service delivery using SPSS statistical package version 16.0. The study revealed that all the variables; financial management capacity development, institutional capacity, strategic planning capacity and resource mobilization capacity had a moderate positive significant relationship with sustainability of HIV/AIDS service delivery. Financial management capacity development significantly influenced sustainability of HIV/AIDS service delivery (r = 0.531** at p=0.000), institutional capacity (r = 0.388** at p=0.000), strategic planning (r = 0.657** at p=0.000) and resource mobilization (r = 0.690** at p= 0.000) The study recommended that in order to enhance sustainability of community based service delivery, NGOs need to ensure meaningful development of financial management, resource mobilization, strategic planning and institutional capacity.
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTIONS AND ACCESS TO HIV/AIDS SERVICES AT ARUA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL, UGANDA
(Uganda Management Institute, 2013-12) MASIKO, JOHNSON
This study examined the contribution of capacity development approaches towards access to HIV/AIDS services in Arua Regional Referral Hospital (ARRH). Specifically, the study sought to: examine the contribution of mobilizing political leaders towards improved access to HIV/AIDS services at ARRH; study the contribution of training of health workers towards improved access to HIV/AIDS services at ARRH and; investigate the contribution of monitoring towards improved access to HIV/AIDS service at ARRH. The study adopted used a triangulation of cross sectional survey and case study research designs, adopting both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. A sample of 120 respondents was targeted to participate in the study and out of these, 112 responded, representing a response rate of 93%. Questionnaires and interview guides were used to collect quantitative and qualitative data. Frequencies and percentages were used to show the distribution of staff respondents on different items, while Pearson’s Linear Correlational Coefficient (r) was used to determine the degree of relationship between the variables. The study findings showed that; political mobilisation had a significant and positive relationship with access to HIV/AIDS services (r=.666**), training affected access to HIV/AIDS services by 12%, while surveys, informal discussions that were conducted helped to monitor the performance and therefore enhanced access to HIV/AIDS services in ARRH. On the basis of the findings, the researcher concluded that political leaders have a fundamental role of helping communities access HIV/AIDS services; that while training can help to improve access to HHIV/AIDS services, it is necessary that the selection of the trainees is done with a clear purpose and that the training itself should be linked to HIV/AIDS service delivery. The researcher therefore recommended that: management of ARRH should regularly involve political establishments at all stages, in order to reach out to as many people in the community at all stages of service delivery; the ministry of health should enhance budgetary funding towards training of health staff; and ARRH should have in place more strategies to monitor health staff and ensure that they are in the health facility whenever they need to be there.
CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HIV/AIDS WORKPLACE POLICIES IN UGANDA: A CASE STUDY OF ROYAL VAN ZANTEN (RVZ)
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-07) NANTAMU, AISHA
The purpose of the study was to assess the challenges of implementing HIV/AIDS workplace policy at Royal Van Zanten (RVZ). Specifically, the study assessed the effect of financial resources on the implementation of the workplace HIV/AIDS policy at RVZ; examined the effect of employee awareness about the contents of the HIV/AIDS policy on its implementation at RVZ; and assessed the effect of employee perceptions regarding the RVZ HIV/AIDS work place policy on its implementation. The study used a cross-sectional survey design in which both qualitative and quantitative techniques were used. The findings revealed that the limited financial resources made implementation of the workplace HIV/AIDS policy difficult. The findings also indicated that employees had limited awareness of the contents of the HIV/AIDS policy and this affected its implementation, and finally the study established that the overall, the employees had a negative perception of the RVZ HIV/AIDS Policy, which significantly affected its implementation. The study concluded with limited financial capability, implementation of the HIV/AIDS workplace policy may not be very successful. In addition, for as long as the employees for whom the policy is intended still hold negative perceptions of it, its implementation may not smoothly take off. Finally, limited awareness of the employees about the policy may imply that they may not seriously take heed to the policy requirements, therefore affecting its implementation. The researcher thus recommends that the RVZ should allocate adequate funds towards the implementation of the HIV/AIDS policy; senior management should commit to the development of the policy, its funding, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and accountability, since these are critical for the success of the process; and RVZ should strengthen efforts with regard to planned and regular awareness raising sessions, and involve all levels of staff, including support staff in the implementation of the policy.
COMMUNICATION AND PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN KAMPALA AND WAKISO DISTRICTS - UGANDA.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-01) TAYEBWA, DUNCAN
The study assessed the effect of communication on construction project performance in the Districts of Kampala and Wakiso in Uganda. The study objectives were to examine whether there is a relationship between technical perspective and construction project performance, assess the effect of contextual perspective on the overall project performance and assess the effect of negotiated perspective on the construction project performance. The study employed cross sectional research design through triangulation using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. A total of 71 respondents were selected using random sampling technique and the tools used included both questionnaires and interview guide. Pearson’s correlation coefficient analysis was used for testing the hypotheses and results obtained showed a statistically significant positive relationship between technical perspective (21.6%), contextual perspective (29.4%) and negotiated perspective (19.5%) of communication and construction project performance the dependent variable. With the results obtained, the study concludes that technical perspective, contextual perspective and negotiated perspective are important factors in predicting construction project performance. The study recommends that stakeholders especially project participants’ should focus at ensuring the elimination of challenges that create errors and distortions in information transfer, more time is devoted at improving on information required in implimentation of projects interms of providing of adequate and proper details, contractors and indeed all stake holders devote more effort and resources towards communication practices in their CPOs. It is also recommended that key stakeholders especially project owners take interest and become more involved in projects through providing timely information, participating in meeting and ensuring that key issues are addressed on time. Lastly, contractors should devote more effort in preparing proper project proposals to clients and insuring that project participants are knowledgeable about communicating value to the key stakeholders.
Community participation and operation and maintenance of piped water supply systems among households in small towns in eastern Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-01) SUNDAY, EMMANUEL
This study sought to examine the relationship between community participation and operation and maintenance (O&M) of piped water supply systems in small towns in Eastern Uganda. Its objectives included: (i) finding out the relationship between level of community participation in planning and O&M of the water systems, (ii) establishing the relationship between level of community participation in implementation and O&M of the water systems, and (iii) determining the relationship between level of community participation in monitoring and O&M of the water systems. Using a cross-sectional survey design, data was collected through questionnaires, interviews and observation. Results showed a significant positive relationship between level of community participation in planning and O&M (r = 0.667, p = 0.035), a significant positive relationship between level of community participation in implementation and O&M (r = 0.592, p = 0.018), and a significant positive relationship between level of community participation in monitoring and O&M (r = 0.481, p = 0.022). The conclusion is that increasing the level of community participation in planning, implementation, and monitoring of piped water supply systems, would improve the O&M of the water systems in the study areas. Thus, the study recommends listening to members’ views, respecting their preferences and equipping them with necessary information for making informed decisions related to the water systems; establishing proper accountability mechanisms, economically empowering community members and compensating members for sacrificing resources towards implementing water projects; and designating specific agreeable times/days for inspecting water systems and effectively addressing water system mul-functionality issues raised by community members respectively.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND PROJECT SUCCESS: A CASE STUDY OF MANNYA PROJECT, COTTON ON FOUNDATION UGANDA, KYOTERA RAKAI
(Uganda Management Institute, 2013-11) MUMARA, JOHN BOSCO
The purpose of the study was to assess the effect of community participation on the project success of Mannya Project Cotton On Foundation Uganda in Kyotera Rakai. The following objectives guided the study: (1) To find out the effect of community participation in planning on Mannya project success, (2) To examine the effect of community participation in project implementation on Mannya project success and (3) To assess the effect of community participation in monitoring on Mannya project success. A case study design was used where both quantitative and qualitative approaches were adopted. A sample size of 210 respondents participated in the study however the response was 158 respondents representing 75%. The simple random method was used to select staff at project support staff and beneficiaries. Purposive sampling was used to select project managers. Descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages) were used to determine the distribution of respondents on personal information and on the questions under each of the variables. Inferential statistics (Spearman correlation, coefficient of determination and regression) were used to test the hypotheses. Findings revealed a positive weak relationship (rho= .323) between community participation in planning and Manya project success, a weak positive relationship (rho= .312) between community participation in project implementation and Manya project success, and a weak positive relationship (rho= .337) between community participation in monitoring and Manya project success. Thus, it was concluded that community participation significantly affected project success. It was recommended that management of Mannya project should improve community participation in planning to enhance project success. Management of Mannya project should improve community participation in implementation to enhance project success. Management of Mannya project should improve community participation in monitoring to enhance project success.
Community participation and sustainability of functional adult literacy (fal) programme: a case of Busia district, Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2012-02) OUMA, TITUS
The main objective of the study was to establish the relationship between Community Participation and Sustainability of Functional Adult Literacy (FAL) programme in Busia District. The study was motivated by reports of high learner-instructor drop out rates as well as poor mobilization for the programme by local leaders which threatened sustainability of the FAL programme that had previously performed well. Specifically, the study sought to establish the effect of resource mobilization, community involvement in decision making and information sharing on Sustainability of this programme. The study was conducted in 5 rural Sub Counties and one Town Council in Busia District. During the study, 57 FAL instructors and 60 Adult Literacy learners were interviewed. A cross sectional descriptive research design was used and primary data was collected through interviews and observations. The socioeconomic data collected was analyzed both qualitatively (descriptive statistics) and quantitatively (Pearson Product Moment Correlation) using SPSS software. The study findings showed that fifty five (55%) of the adult learners contributed to the FAL program through provision of land for demonstration purposes, 3.3 percent constructed structures for FAL classes, 5 percent sold commodities from IGA projects, and 13.5% mobilized people in the community to join FAL classes. Resource mobilization for the FAL programme was mainly carried out through development of grant proposals, self-contributions, running small businesses among others. In addition, there was a significant positive relationship (p > 0.001) between community involvement in decision making and sustainability of FAL programme. Most of the Adult learners (54%) had attended meetings to discuss FAL programme issues for at least 4 times in 12 months. There was also a significant positive relationship (p > 0.001) between information sharing and sustainability of the programme which implied that information sharing improved the sustainability of FAL programme. While this study has bridged the information gap on how communities in Busia District enhanced sustainability of FAL programme, there is need to increase funding to the programme by both Government of Uganda and other stakeholders for its successful and sustained implementation, involve adult learners in the decision making processes, enhance information sharing and put in place strategies to provide FAL graduates with some forms of employment.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF SELF HELP GROUPS (SHGs) IN KALUNGU DISTRICT; A CASE OF LWABENGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) KEMBABAZI, LILIAN
The study investigated how community participation contributes to sustainability of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Lwabenge Community Development Project in Kalungu district. The objectives of the study were: to investigate how community participation in planning, community participation in implementation and community participation in monitoring and evaluation contribute to sustainability of SHGs in Lwabenge Community Development Project in Kalungu district. The study used a case study research design where both quantitative and qualitative approaches for data collection and analysis were used. The researcher used a sample of 156 respondents. Simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques were used. Data was collected using questionnaires, interview guides and a documentary review checklist. Pearson’s correlation co-efficient was used to determine whether there was a linear relationship between the independent (IV) and dependent variables (DV). Qualitative data was analyzed through content analysis. Findings of the study revealed that community participation in planning; community participation in implementation and community participation in monitoring and evaluation affects sustainability of SHGs. The study concluded that community participation in planning, community participation in implementation and community participation in monitoring and evaluation has a positive relationship with sustainability of SHGs. The study recommends that; there is need to involve all stakeholders in all the activities at all stages of the project (planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation).The community also has to be empowered to lobby for more fund ,improve on mobilization strategy for meetings and trainings, carry out wise investment for increased income. The Institutional structures also need to direct more efforts on sustainability of community initiated projects in addition to strengthening their capacity in M&E.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF WATER FOR PRODUCTION FACILITIES IN RAKAI DISTRICT, UGANDA
(Uganda Management Institute, 2012-02) KABOYO, LYDIA
The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of community participation on sustainability of water for production facilities. Literature reviewed suggests that community participation indeed has an impact on the sustainability of water for production facilities. The study attracted a total of 158 respondents (83% response rate), providing qualitative and quantitative information to the study. The results revealed that community planning only has a mild positive but insignificant effect on sustainability of water for production facilities, while community implementation was revealed to have a moderate positive significant effect on sustainability of water for production facilities. Community participation in facility management was shown to have a strong positive significant effect on sustainability of water for production. Overall Community Participation was found to have a significant positive effect on sustainability of WfP facilities. The study recommended that the Government of Uganda through MWE should reconsider providing more funds, at the start of the facility, in order to curb problems to do with funding, but gradually introduce economic activities like fishing and farming to generate O&M revenue in order to ensure sustainability of water for production facilities. It was further recommended that MWE should take lead in sensitizing and encouraging the community members on their obligations to sustainably manage the water for production facilities, but should also ensure that community responsive technologies are identified at project planning phase
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF WATER PROJECTS IN ISHAKA- BUSHENYI MUNICIPALITY; A CASE OF ISHAKA DIVISION WATER PROJECT
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) RUSHAGIKA, BYEISENHOWER
The study examined the relationship between community participation and sustainability of Ishaka Division Water Project. The objectives of the study were: To establish the relationship between community participation in planning and sustainability of Ishaka Division Water project, to find out the relationship between community participation in implementation and sustainability of Ishaka Division Water project and to establish the relationship between community participation in operation and maintainace and sustainability of Ishaka Division Water Project. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview guide. The study revealed that community participation in planning had a significant positive relationship with sustainability, community participation in implementation had significant positive relationship with sustainability and community participation in operation and maintainace had insignificant positive relationship with sustainability. Thus, the study recommends listening to member’s views, respecting their preferences and equipping them with necessary information for making informed decisions related to the water systems, establishing proper accountability mechanisms, economically empowering community members and designating specific agreeable times/days for inspecting water systems and effectively addressing water system mul-functionality issues raised by community members respectively.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF WATER SOURCES IN KIBAALE DISTRICT: A CASE STUDY OF KASAMBYA SUB COUNTY, UGANDA
(Uganda Management Institute, 2013-02) Ssenyonga, Andrew Kuteesa
The study investigated the relationship between community participation and sustainability of water sources in Kibaale district, taking a case of Kasambya Sub County. The objectives of the study were to establish the relationship between community participation in planning, community participation in implementation and community participation in maintenance and sustainability of water sources in Kasambya Sub County. Data was collected using questionnaires, interviewee guides and documentary review guides. The study revealed that, community participation in planning and maintenance had a negligible positive correlation with sustainability of water sources and their relationships were statistically insignificant at 0.05 level of significance. Implying that community participation in planning and maintenance did not guarantee sustainability of water sources in Kibaale district. The study further established that community participation in implementation had a small degree positive correlation with sustainability of water sources and their relationship was statistically significant at 0.05 level of significance. Implying that community participation in implementation of water projects would to a small extent guarantee sustainability of water sources in Kibaale district. The study recommended re-establishment and training of all water user committees for all water sources, filling vacant positions of all existing water user committees, enacting an ordinance as far as maintenance of water sources in Kibaale district are concerned and holding village and parish level elections to fill the existing local level power vacuum. The study recommended the following areas for future research; to study the relationship between types of water sources and their sustainability and conduct a comparative study of community participation and sustainability of water sources with other sub counties in Kibaale districts.
COMMUNITY PERCEPTION AND USAGE OF FAMILY PLANNING METHODS IN KABALE DISTRICT, KYANAMIRA SUBCOUNTY
(Uganda Management Institute, 2012-02) SUNDAY, ERIC
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.
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF ROAD MAINTENANCE PROJECTS IN ARUA MUNICIPALITY
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-02) ALUONZI, GODFREY
This purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between contract management and performance of road maintenance projects in Arua Municipality. Objectives of the study were to:- establish the relationship between contract administration, relationship management and contract closure, and performance. A cross-sectional survey design was used, with data collected from a sample of 102 respondents using questionnaire survey and interviewing methods. Data was analysed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) 16 for appropriate transformation. The study found a significant relationship between contract administration and performance of the projects; a significant link between relationship management and performance of the projects; and a significant relationship between contract closure and performance of the projects with respect to the three objectives. The study concluded that improved payment mechanism and controlled contract variations lead to better performance, improved communication channels and disputes management improve projects performance and that thorough final inspection, prompt payment of dues and stakeholders’ involvement in contract management improve the projects’ performance. The study recommended that government of Uganda should increase the budget for road works; on objective two, penalties should be introduced in contracts to check laxity of all parties involved, internal audit function strengthened, contract management meetings regularly held and contract specifications clearly articulated and adhered-to; and on objective three, technical staff should be trained in contract management and stringent performance measures provided as controls to adequately punish errant officials.
CONTRIBUTION OF CUSTOMS INFORMATION SYSTEM TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT UGANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY: A CASE STUDY OF CUSTOMS KAMPALA REGION
(Uganda Management Institute, 2012-01) NAMULESA, LILLIAN JOY
The study examined the contribution of Customs Information System (CIS) as the independent variable to the performance of URA’s Customs Department as dependent variable. Performance measures were efficiency, control, and administrative burden and the moderating variable was capacity of users. To explain how CIS could help users perform and control tasks employed the Systems Theory, Resource-Based Theory and Task Technology Fit Theory. It also used a case study design using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. A population sample of 114 was selected using stratified and purposive sampling techniques. Quantitative data was analyzed using frequencies, percentages, mean, standard deviation and correlations established relationships while regression assessed the contribution of the CIS to performance in the Customs Department. Qualitative data analysis involved data reduction, data display, analysis and interpretation. Findings revealed a strong significant relationship between the CIS and efficiency (r = .658, p = .000); CIS and control (r = .711, p = .000); except administrative burden which was (r = -.104; p = .334) in performance of the Customs Department. The CIS accounted for 43.2% of variance in efficiency in performance and 50.5% of variance in control but did not significantly affect the administrative burden. Some of the lessons learnt from the study are; the importance of IS/IT in supporting organizational performance by improving efficiency, giving due consideration to antecedent factors. With regard to control, nature of jobs and values, referred to as standards are explained. Furthermore, IS explains how administrative burden arising from tax regulations can be reduced, while the importance of fit between technology and capacity of users enable the achievement of intended goals. It was concluded that CIS significantly affected performance of the Customs Department. Therefore, URA should continue using CIS by improving data input, processing, output and user capacity to further improve efficiency, control and reduce the administrative burden in performance of the Customs Department.
The contribution of effective supply chain management to the quality of export vegetables in Uganda: Mubuku growers association, Kasese district Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2012-03) KAGGWA, UMRAN
This study was premised on the assumption that quality of export vegetables at Mubuku Growers Association could be predicted by effective supply chain management with three factors; effective procurement management, effective information management and effective logistics management. The study was guided by three objectives, three corresponding research questions and three hypotheses. The study adopted a case study (research) design that used both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data were collected both from primary and secondary sources which included filled in questionnaires by respondents through interviews, online journals and book reviews. A sample size of 76 farmers derived from the population was drawn and 3 focus group discussions. The response rate was 100% because farmers met at pack-house during the delivery of their produce; this therefore made it easy for the researcher to interview all the respondents. The survey instruments had an overall reliability coefficient of 6 determined using the cronbach Alpha. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics utilizing percentages; correlation and regression analysis was also used. The study empirically established that there is a positive and significant correlation between effective procurement management, effective information management, effective logistics management and quality of export vegetables. The test using Pearson correlation analysis returned a result of (r = 0.306, p<0.01) for effective procurement management, (r = 0.402, p<0.01) for effective information management and (r = 0.27, p<0.05) for effective logistics management. The strength of the relationship was statistically significant at 0.05 level of significance. The study concluded that effective supply chain management contributes to the quality of export vegetables. . Recommendations adopted from the study findings are provided in chapter five with the hope that effective procurement management, effective information management and effective logistics management get due consideration.

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