Browsing by Author "Mawa, Michael"

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Business ethics as field of teaching, training and research in East Africa
(African Journal of Business Ethics, 2011) Mawa, Michael; Adams, Jane
The increase in corporate malfeasance has lead to a rising interest in Business Ethics in general and a particular focus on Business Ethics as an academic field, but the proliferation of Business Ethics as an academic field on a global scale is not yet as well known. This paper forms part of the global survey of Business Ethics that has been commissioned to gain a better understanding of the prevalence and scope of teaching, training and research in the field of Business Ethics. The paper provides a summary of the survey and research results regarding the current status of Business Ethics as an academic field in the East African region. The findings lead to a conclusion that Business Ethics has gained momentum and is having an increased presence in the region, but that it is far from well established as an academic field.
Effectiveness of the education in building self-reliance skills among refugee students in Uganda
(UniversePG, 2023) Ssimbwa, Peter; Asiimwe, Solomon; Mawa, Michael
The study sought to find out the effectiveness of education interventions for refugees in refugee communities in Uganda’s Districts of Kiryandongo and Kampala. It explored practices used in management of education programs, how programs enabled refugees to become self-reliant, the efficiency ratios obtained across education initiatives implemented by mandated organizations in the beneficiary schools. Stories of change through output of education in terms of relevant training and solving major refugee challenges of mutual existence with host communities in diverse and complex refugee settlement environments. For example, the implementation of Refugee regulations (2010) and the refugee response framework called for integrated support and cooperation of all stakeholders including the beneficiaries. 193 persons participated in the studies which were students, staff of education civil society organizations, teachers and district education leaders and heads of schools. Implementation mechanisms were examined to ascertain facts about creative initiatives, participation of parents, community leaders as well as efficiency ratios achieved in performance of students. The study revealed educational facilities provided and enrolment rates at different educational levels. Significance of impact and outcomes made through education infrastructure available in schools, and competencies built for students among refugee communities to be able to reconstruct their life increased. Enrollment in several practical education programs increased and students gained useful knowledge and skills to resolve the major challenges in refugee settlements or returned home capable of getting employed or starting their own businesses.
Globalisation Dimensions and Community Development: the Case of Uganda
(Nkumba University, 2016) Mawa, Michael; Olowo, George
This paper addresses the contradictory trends in economic development programmes that are merging up the rich and poor countries of the world today into one global village. The development trends of the developed world appear to be top-down. Compared to the trends in the developing world, where the rural community dominates, development plans and strategies are down-top and sometimes these have been described by the developed countries as being traditional and backward. Taking cognizance of this irony, this paper examines globalization with the view to pave ways for identification of new solutions for the development of the third world.
Leadership, context, and populist foreign policy in East Africa: an analysis of Uganda and Rwanda
(Springer Link, 2023-05-10) Mawa, Michael; Asiimwe, Solomon Muchwa; Abaho, Anne
Populism can be understood as the reliance on strong leaders, whom, for political gain mobilize the masses aiming at enacting radical reforms in the name of the “people.” Through their action and speech, populist leaders present themselves as the voice of the people (Mudde & Kaltwasser, 2017; Nyadera & Agwanda, 2019; Giovanni, 2005). While populism is intensely debated in Europe and North America, there is now growing interest in the phenomenon among many African countries. For instance, citing examples of populist political parties and leaders from South Africa, Kenya, and Zambia, Nyadera and Agwanda (2019) connected the emergency of populism in Africa to failure by political leaders to offer a tangible development agenda to a bourgeoning urban poor population that constitute the largest voting bloc. The above examples however are not unique cases in Africa.
Level and patterns of access to education by refugees in refugee communities of Uganda
(UniversePG, 2023) Ssimbwa, Peter; Asiimwe, Solomon; Mawa, Michael
The study sought to examine factors influencing refugee access to education and the programs of education available for students in refugee communities of Uganda namely Kiryandogo and Kampala. It explored the levels and patterns of access to education programs in settlements. As such to find out how refugees and leaders of institutions engage in initiatives aimed to ensure that national education objectives for refugees enshrined in the Uganda Refugee Act, (2006) are achieved. A sample of students and education administrators in the districts and refugee education mandated organizations were involved in the study. Structured questionnaires, interviews and focused group discussions were administered to 193 study participants. A descriptive study revealed that education of refugees had a positive impact. Despite bottlenecks experienced, education programs are accessible to refugees from primary school, vocational colleges to universities. Early childhood development centers (ECDCs), students’ clubs and adult literacy centers increased education opportunities for refugees irrespective of age or socio-economic status. Partnerships created with beneficiaries, international development institutions, local governments, and host communities ensure that each makes a contribution to refugee education. Education programs available to refugees enabled the outcomes of education achieved by UNHCR and implementing partners. Results show improved efficiency ratios in school enrollment, ratio of refugees to nationals, education infrastructure, and funding opportunities for refugees to reconstruct school life significantly eliminated factors limiting refugees’ education. Refugees accessed education programs and gained useful knowledge and skills to resolve community challenges. They are capable of getting employed or starting their own businesses.
Self-Awareness Family Initiatives: An Innovative Approach to Social Transformation
(Sociology and Anthropology, 2016) Ankwasiize, Evarist Gabosya; Kiyingi, Frank Pio; Mawa, Michael; Yiga, P. Andrew
The analyzed self-awareness family initiative is an innovative approach to social transformation. The study was guided by the following objectives that aimed at investigating the psychosocial family transformation approaches, analyzing the initiatives of social transformation and formulating an effective culturally sensitive practice for promoting psychosocial transformation. The study sample size was 217 guided by Documentaries and History Records, Questionnaires and Interviews (In-Depth Key Informant Interviews Semi Structured) guided by the Assessment of Cultural Awareness scale. Findings Based on objectives revealed in table 3., 26.27%; in table 5. n=112 (51 .6%) and in table 6. n=100 (46.1%) as the highest scores respectively. The Study concluded that that every aspect of the family needs to be harmonized with each other within a socially transformative system. The research recommended that therapists and social workers should practice SAFI model as a spring board for understanding and addressing clients’ cultural issues.