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Abuses and Exploitation of Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities by Diplomatic Corps and International/Regional Organisations in Uganda.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014) Sekitoleko, Juliet
SEKITOLEKO JULIET (2014-M172-20009) Abuses and Exploitation of Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities by Diplomatic Corps and International/Regional Organisations in Uganda. The aim of this study was to examine how the current regime of diplomatic privileges and immunities have been abused and exploited by the diplomatic corps and international organisations in Uganda. The study was carried out in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and selected Diplomatic Missions in Uganda. The choice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was rationalised by the fact that it was the custodian of diplomatic privileges. The use of diplomatic missions is due to the reason that these missions are the beneficiaries of diplomatic privileges. The study focused on abuse of diplomatic privileges and immunities by Diplomatic Missions in Uganda. The study covered a period from 2010 to 2015. A quantitative design using case study approach was used in this study. The researcher was confident it would enable the study to achieve its objectives. The case study approach was useful because it excelled at bringing us to an understanding of the abuses of diplomatic immunity in Uganda through detailed contextual analysis of the situation elsewhere. Questionnaires and interviews were the research tools that were applied in data collection in this study and data was analysed quantitatively. All data was compiled, sorted, edited and coded to have the required quality and completeness and was analysed according to the research questions. The study found out that diplomatic abuse of diplomatic privileges and immunities is quite existent in Uganda in contravention of the Vienna Convention (1961) as the laws guide diplomatic personal representation are too wide and so fallacious that diplomats use it to contravene the Convention laws guiding diplomatic business in a host nation. The study concluded that although granting diplomatic immunity and privileges was not intended to break the laws therein and those laws governing the host country, the legal basis of immunities in the Vienna Convention 1961 is contravened. Diplomatic privileges and immunities are exploited to the benefit of individual diplomats. The study recommends that the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961) and its constituent laws should be amended to accommodate laws that govern the behaviours that are common to crimes committed by diplomatic officials. Areas that should be revisited are Article 34 which prohibits diplomats from paying taxes on even non-diplomatic mission goods, prosecution of drink-driving offences and mistreatment of local diplomatic staff by diplomats. The study also recommends that the perceived weaker nations should uphold and protect their sovereignty regardless of the status of the sending nations. Partnerships with small states should strengthen their sovereignty. Key Words: Diplomatic Privileges, Immunities, International/Regional Organisation.
Academic Career Growth in Institutions of Higher Learning: A Case Study of Makerere University.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2013) Baguma, Thomas William
BAGUMA THOMAS WILLIAM (2013-M102-20080) Academic Career Growth in Institutions of Higher Learning: A Case Study of Makerere University. The purpose of this study, conducted at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Makerere University, was to investigate the relationship between training opportunities, workload, induction and mentoring, and the academic career growth of staff at the college. The study is premised on an evidenced problem of low career growth among the academic staff, basing on the level of research intensiveness, staff publications, promotions and community outreach. From a broader perspective, the study justifies and underscores the relevance of the humanities and social sciences in driving social-economic transformation. Theoretical perspectives on work and rewards, namely the Herzberg Two Factor theory (1959) and the Equity Theory (1963) are cited to guide the study. The study uses a cross-sectional survey based on a random sample of 74 academic staff out of a target population of 118, representing a 63% response rate. Data were gathered by use of questionnaires, key informant interviews and document reviews, using both qualitative and quantitative approaches to data collection and analysis. The findings at a descriptive/univariate level indicate that staff were satisfied with the available training opportunities and guaranteed study leave, despite the resource constraints to undertake further training. Although research was being conducted, it was difficult to publish the findings in reputable international journals due to the subjectivity of research themes in the humanities and social sciences. Staff were further dissatisfied with workload management, especially in terms of overload and relevance to personal growth. Staff induction and mentoring are almost non-existent. At a bivariate level, the correlations of independent variables (training, workload, induction and mentoring) with staff career growth showed a positive relationship (P<0.05). Staff career growth increased with an increase in training, workload, induction and mentoring. However, by the regression model, the predictors of staff career growth were only academic rank and staff workload, with a statistical significance of P<0.003 and P<0.006 respectively. The study, therefore, recommends: (i) that staff workload should be well managed and aligned to career rewards. (ii) the MAWAZO, a publishing platform for the humanities and social sciences be revived and (iii) similar studies in future may adapt longitudinal approaches to these factors that may affect academic career growth, and perhaps, comparatively across academic Units/Universities. Key words: Human resource development, mentoring, induction, training, career growth.
Accounting Information Management and Performance of Small Business Enterprises: A Case Study of Mbale Municipality.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2011) Maena, Daniel
MAENA DANIEL (2011-M104-40036) Accounting Information Management and Performance of Small Business Enterprises: A Case Study of Mbale Municipality The study sought to establish the relationship between accounting information management and performance of Small Business Enterprises (SBEs). The study undertook three objectives: to identify the effect of book keeping on SBEs performance, to identify the effect of accounting information use on performance of SBEs and finally, to ascertain the effect of accounting information storage on performance of SBEs. A cross sectional and correlational quantitative design was used with a sample of 134 respondents. The respondents were chosen from the SBEs operating in Mbale Municipality. Data were collected using questionnaires. Analysis was done using Pearson’s correlation and regression analysis and conclusions were thereafter drawn. The first objective of the study was to identify the effect of book keeping on performance of SBEs. It was revealed that book keeping has a significant relationship (p<0.01) with performance of SBEs and predicted about 12% (R2 = 0.12) of the observed variance on the performance of SBEs. Identifying the effect of accounting information was the second objective and it was revealed that it also has a significant relationship with SBEs performance and accounts for about 32% (Adjusted R2 = 0.32) of the observed variance on the performance of SBEs. Finally ascertaining the effect of accounting information storage was the third objective and it was ascertained that accounting information storage also has a significant relationship (p<0.01) with SBEs performance and also predicted about 16% (R2 = 0.159) of the observed variance on the performance of SBEs. The study, therefore, concludes that book keeping, information use and information storage as dimensions of accounting information management have a significant relationship on profitability as a measure of performance on SBEs. It is recommended, therefore, that there should be an introduction of computerised accounting system which will enhance proper book keeping and storage of data. It is also strongly recommended that SBEs should make use of accounting information in operation of their enterprises since it has a greater effect on their performance. Key words: Information, Management, Accounting, Enterprise, Business
Acculturation and wellbeing of refugees: a study of Somalis in Kampala-Uganda
(University of Melbourne, 2015) Balyejjusa, Senkosi Moses
Although there is substantial research on refugee acculturation in developed and industrialised countries, there is limited research on the same within Africa in general and Uganda in particular. This study fills this gap by investigating, analysing and describing Somali refugees’ acculturation strategies, ways in which Ugandans influence Somali refugees’ acculturation and the relationship between Somali refugees’ acculturation and their wellbeing. In this thesis I argue that Somali refugees’ acculturation is selective and purposive, and contextual. The selective and purposive actions of Somali refugees are determined by the expected benefits from a particular behaviour, availability of alternatives, situational and individual factors. On the other hand, the contextual factors such as the multi-cultural and religious nature of the host community, laws promoting refugee freedoms and rights, Somali refugees’ residential status and perceived dissimilarity between the cultures of the two groups independently influenced Somali refugees’ acculturation and wellbeing. More importantly, these contextual factors also influenced Somali refugees’ selective and purposive actions in some respects. I conclude by showing that the combination of selective and purposive actions and contextual factors demonstrates Somali refugees’ exercise of socio-culturally mediated agency during their acculturation process and in pursuance of their wellbeing.
Adaptation to the Effects of Climate Change: A Case Study of Arabica Coffee Farmers of Mt. Elgon Washed Arabica Project.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2010) Kafuko, Fred
KAFUKO FRED (2010-M152-20018) Adaptation to the Effects of Climate Change: A Case Study of Arabica Coffee Farmers of Mt. Elgon Washed Arabica Project The study aimed at finding out the smallholder Arabica coffee farmers’ knowledge, challenges, adaptation and recommendations to the effects of climate change. To achieve the above, a case study research which involved 170 respondents from the two ecological areas of Busano and Manafwa, among which were 30 service providers, was adopted. Thematic analysis for qualitative data where codes were assigned to different themes and then the numerical codes fed into the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was also used. The data obtained from various sources, such as documentations and interviews, helped to connect varied ideas about the same subject and assisted in verifying the results. This helped in improving the validity and reliability of the findings. Frequencies, percentages, mean, standard deviations and variances were generated. It was noted that majority of the farmers reported that climate change fluctuates coffee yields in such a way that sometimes the yields get boosted while on other occasions they decline. There are those that observed that climate change only caused a decline in yields. New pests and diseases, unpredictability of the seasons, hailstorms, and drop in available irrigation water with sometimes really drying of such natural water sources were observed to have been caused by climate change. It was observed that farmers developed some adaptation mechanisms either from indigenous knowledge, learning from fellow neighbours or being trained by service providers. Several adapted practices were seen to solve (mitigating, preventing of adapting to) various difficulties. Agro-forestry and afforestation were the most adapted practices that seemed to help the farmers adapt to climate change. Trees were seen as an alternative source of income, provided shade to the coffee plants, acted as windbreakers against strong winds and hailstorms, acted as carbon sink, on farm source of fuel wood, among other benefits. The identified practices obtained through training by the service providers included; stumping and pruning whose purpose were to keep the coffee fields clean and less prone to pests and diseases, and hence curbing the effects of climate change brought about by the latter. Planting the cover crops which reduce the effects of high temperatures, less rainfall, and or prolonged drought and the farmers also positively adopted agro-forestry and planting of the improved varieties of coffee. Key words: Change, Coffee, Arabica, Climate
Adoption of Organic Agriculture in Kyalulangira Sub-county, Rakai District.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2010) Bwowe, Francis
BWOWE FRANCIS (2010-M152-20015) Adoption of Organic Agriculture in Kyalulangira Sub-county, Rakai District The study was on adoption of organic agriculture in Kyalulangira sub-county, Rakai district. It sought to find out what farmers understood and perceived of organic agriculture; the reasons for the use of synthetic agrochemicals in the area; the factors affecting adoption of organic agriculture by farmers; the challenges to organic agriculture practice in the sub-county as well as farmers‟ recommendations for popularising organic agriculture among farmers It was a survey research using a researcher-administered interview schedule with structured questions as the main research tools. The respondents consisted of randomly selected farmers from the five parishes of Kyalulangira sub-county, Rakai district. The results from the study indicate that organic agriculture is still a new concept in the area which majority of the farmers have not yet known and/or embraced despite the fact that some of them were organic farmers by default. The study revealed that majority of the farmers perceived organic agriculture as agriculture without use of synthetic agrochemicals. Others viewed it as using natural materials/inputs, using locally available materials, using indigenous knowledge, using cultural/traditional methods of production as well as using organic manures and natural pesticides. None of the farmers knew about organic certification and only 5.4% of the farmers had heard of a premium price as an incentive to organic agriculture practice. The factors that were found to significantly affect the adoption of organic agriculture were farmers‟ knowledge/awareness of organic agriculture and cost of production. Other factors included labour demand, its yield potential, ability to control pests and diseases and government support. The key challenges highlighted as hindering adoption of organic agriculture were high incidences of pests and diseases, small scale of operation, lack of organic markets, time and labour intensiveness of organic operations, high cost of production, low yields, limited knowledge/awareness about the practice, lack of fine organic inputs to play the alternative role of the inorganic inputs, lack of government support and the slow action of organic inputs as compared to their conventional counterparts. Key words: Organic, Agriculture, Adoption
Agency within Crevices of Subordination: Female Teacher Educators’ Gendered Lived Experiences in Uganda
(Center for Research on Culture and Gender, Gent University, Belgium, 2016) Namatende-Sakwa, Lydia
This study is an investigation into gendered lived experiences of female teacher educators in a leading Ugandan university. I focus on the ways in which they have navigated the patriarchal gendered order in Uganda, in relation to the pervasive victim narrative used to produce women in the global South and/or Third World. In this chapter, I first reflect on how I came to focus my study on female teacher educators’ lives within notions of the victim narrative. Secondly, I engage with literature challenging the monolithic victim narrative. Thirdly, I interrogate experience as a key concept for this study from whence the research questions emanate. This is followed by the context, significance, overview of research methods, and organisation of the dissertation respectively.
Alternative Dispute Resolution and Management of Commercial Conflicts: A Case Study of the High Court Commercial Division of Uganda.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014) bareebe, Ngabirano ROsemary
BAREEBE NGABIRANO ROSEMARY (2014-M102-20106) Alternative Dispute Resolution and Management of Commercial Conflicts: A Case Study of the High Court Commercial Division of Uganda. This research was carried out to assess the extent to which Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods are applied in the management of commercial conflicts in Uganda. Litigants, especially business minded people want their issues resolved as rapidly and as cheaply as possible. This study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of ADR as a tool for management, to manage commercial conflicts and commercial relationships. The objective was to determine the effect of mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and conciliation on the determination of commercial conflicts at the High Court Commercial Division. In this study, questionnaires were utilised to gather information from 110 respondents and semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect perspectives. The study briefly details the various techniques of the ADR process and provides insight into the application of the select forms of ADR in resolving commercial conflicts. Additionally, data collected from the respondents is presented and discussed in form of quotations and narrative themes as per respondents‟ views in regard to each objective of the study. Findings of this study revealed that the usage of ADR methods was lesser compared to formal litigation. Mediation and negotiation are the most prevalent choices of ADR techniques applied to commercial conflict resolution and that ADR as an approach saves the businessman‟s time and money. Mediation influences the outcomes in commercial disputes at 60.3 %, negotiation by at least 43.2%, arbitration at 23.9% and conciliation by 12.5%. Further findings revealed that the ineffectiveness incorporated into the current ADR system act as barriers to its optimal use by legal practitioners. To an extent, these barriers include: perceptions by the litigants who are unaware or unwilling to enter into ADR, the resistance by opposing counsel and the fact that ADR is not confined to legal rules nor does it provide for corrective measures like appeal. Improvements are recommended for development of ADR to achieve effective settlements which lead to increase the usage of ADR. This study concludes that the ADR methods introduce relatively less formal methods of conflict resolution; introduce consensual problem solving and are cost effective. The use of ADR has taken hold, though there is need to have a comprehensive policy framework. Key Words: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial Conflicts High Court Commercial Division.
Analysis of Adoption of Released Sweet Potato Varieties from 2007 to 2012: A Case Study of Busukuma and Nangabo Sub-counties, Wakiso District.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2011) Namakula, Joweria
NAMAKULA JOWERIA (2011-M152-20019) Analysis of Adoption of Released Sweet Potato Varieties from 2007 to 2012: A Case Study of Busukuma and Nangabo Sub-counties, Wakiso District This study was conducted in Busukuma and Nangabo sub-counties, Wakiso District to examine the analysis of adoption of released sweet potato varieties from 2007 to 2012. The specific objectives of this study were to find out the different released sweet potato varieties grown by farmers from Namulonge Research Institute; to determine the most adopted sweet potato varieties by farmers; to find out the major determinants associated with farmer adoption of the recommended released sweet potatoes. The study reviewed literature related to the adoption of released sweet potato varieties from 2007 to 2012 which was later compared with the study findings. A descriptive research was used where by both qualitative and quantitative methods were used for data analysis. Questionnaires and interviewing were used as major instruments for data collection. The study found that the major economic activity found in Busukuma and Nangabo sub-counties, Wakiso district, was farming and the majority of the people in this area earned their incomes from the sale of output obtained from their farms. Earnings from sweet potato sales were used to buy other food items, provide other basic needs and to pay their children’s school fees consequently improving their business standards. It was, therefore, concluded that sweet potato farming positively contributes to household incomes. The study recommended that the government should intervene by starting more extension services to educate and inform farmers about sweet potato farming, provide agricultural loans to the farmers so as to increase on their production, construct proper roads which ease transportation of products and provide foreign markets for sweet potato output which will finally increase farmers‟ interest in adopting of more sweet potato varieties which will in turn increase incomes from sweet potato growing. Key words: Variety, Adoption, Potato
An Analysis of Employee Performance Appraisal and Morale in Total Uganda Limited.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2006) Kwesiga, Alex
KWESIGA ALEX (2006-03-MBA-PT-023) An Analysis of Employee Performance Appraisal and Morale in Total Uganda Limited The study was conducted to analyse the performance appraisal and employee morale in Total Uganda Limited from 2004-2008. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between performance appraisal and employee morale in Total Uganda Limited. The study sought to identify the performance appraisal technique/s used, to establish the morale needs of employees, to determine the relationship between performance appraisal and employee morale and ascertain other factors affecting employee morale in Total Uganda Limited. The study took place at the head offices of Total Uganda Limited. A longitudinal study design was used, a questionnaire was set and sent to the respondents and face to face interviews were also done with some respondents. Stratified probability random sampling technique was used and then purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to select respondents from each stratum. Both primary and secondary data were collected, verified, edited, checked, coded and analysed both quantitatively using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and qualitatively using narrations, opinions and attitudes. Frequency distributions were then run, cross tabulation done and graphs and pie charts drawn. The findings have revealed that Total Uganda Limited uses two types of performance appraisals namely Management by Objectives (MBO) and Graphic rating scales. It was also revealed that there are various types of employee morale lacking in Total Uganda Limited. It was also found out that there is a negative relationship between performance appraisal and employee morale and that there are other factors affecting employee morale in Total Uganda It is recommended that management of Total Uganda should assess the kind of morale needs required of its staff and find ways of fulfilling them in order to make staff become more motivated. It is also important that management of Total Uganda always fulfils what is discussed with staff during performance appraisals. The conclusion of the study was that performance appraisal has created low morale in most employees, and that Total Uganda Limited does not meet most of the morale needs of her employees. There is a negative relationship between performance appraisal and employee morale and there are various other factors affecting employee morale in Total Uganda like leadership style and educational levels of employees. Key words: Employee, Appraisal, Performance, Morale
An Analysis of Institutional Policies and Employee Performance: A Case Study of Kasana, Luwero Diocese
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2008) Wamala, Gerald
WAMALA GERALD (2008-M092-20104) An Analysis of Institutional Policies and Employee Performance: A Case Study of Kasana, Luwero Diocese This research aimed at analysing the effects of institutional policies on employee performance in Kasana Luwero diocese. The need for the study arose from complaints regarding the poor performance of employees reflected in their failure to submit monthly reports on time, meeting deadlines and absenteeism as indicated in the chancellor‟s report (2008). On the basis of these complaints, it was crucial that a study be conducted to establish the factors that account for employee performance so that pertinent and practical recommendations are made from an informed point of view. In order to accomplish this, three objectives were formulated to find out the extent to which reward, supervisory and resource policies accounted for the performance of employees in the diocese. The research employed a cross sectional design using a sample of forty one (41) randomly selected respondents. The data pertaining to the study was collected using a self-administered questionnaire and interviews. The results of the analysis revealed positive correlations between each of the three constructs of the independent variable (institutional policies) and the dependent variable (employee performance). In particular, the findings showed that improvement in the reward, supervisory and resource policies results into an improvement in the performance of employees in the diocese. In view of the research findings, conclusions and recommendations were made and subsequently, areas for future research were proposed. Keywords: Employee performance, Institutional policies, Luweero
An Analysis of Mechanisms for Monitoring and Reporting Cases of Human Rights Abuses against Women and Children in War Affected Areas of Northern Uganda: A Case Study of Lira District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2007) Asiimwe, Deogratias Akiiki
ASIIMWE DEOGRATIAS AKIIKI (2007-M083-10001) An Analysis of Mechanisms for Monitoring and Reporting Cases of Human Rights Abuses against Women and Children in War Affected Areas of Northern Uganda: A Case Study of Lira District This study was carried out in order to analyse mechanisms for monitoring and reporting human rights abuses against women and children in war affected areas. The research intended to analyse and describe the mechanism for monitoring and reporting human rights abuses against women and children in Lira district, identifying the gaps, how it is applied, finding out the responses and recommend the way forward basing on the findings so as to improve the way of monitoring, reporting and responding to human rights abuses with specific reference to women and children in war affected areas. The study sample composed of 160 respondents of which 16 were formally abducted children, 48 were mothers and fathers, 32 Uganda Peoples‟ Defence Forces and Uganda Police Force officers, 12 former LRA fighters, 28 local and opinion leaders, 12 members of human rights networks and 12 government representatives selected randomly. This study describes situations, experiences and opinions of the sampled respondents on the mechanism of monitoring and reporting human rights abuses against women and children in Lira district. The findings show that existing mechanisms have gaps and sometimes not applicable. Whereas, children and women rights violations are reported to elders, local councils, police and some minorities to the probation office and church leaders, a gross number of cases were left unreported based on various circumstances. It was found that most of the reported cases do not get the attention they deserve. The findings also indicated that most women feel it is a cultural taboo to constantly report domestic wrangles even if there are serious abuses to their rights. The findings also show that many more cases remain unmonitored and unreported to the various authorities in place. For children, the findings also show that for most of the sexually abused children, up to 56.8% do not report to anybody for fear of public embarrassment, shyness, fear of the difficulties taking long procedures, the exorbitant cost involved in tracing the perpetrators and threats from the offenders. From the above findings, recommendations are presented briefly including: proper, extensive and repeated training covering a wide range of issues on women and children‟s rights, creation of children and women‟s desks at the Police, health centres, and local councils and at the community level, handling of complaints and offences effectively through facilitation and availing the local leaders with the necessary logistics, periodic coordination between agencies working on human rights to review, assess, monitor, evaluate and follow up on the handling of reported cases of abuse and more others as presented in chapter five. Keywords: Human Rights abuses, Women and Children, Reporting cases, Lira District
An Analysis of the Challenges of Women Entrepreneurs and the Performance of Micro and Small Scale Enterprises in Uganda: A Case Study of Mukono District.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2008) Ahabyoona, Faith Mugisha
AHABYOONA FAITH MUGISHA (2008-M102-20002) An Analysis of the Challenges of Women Entrepreneurs and the Performance of Micro and Small Scale Enterprises in Uganda: A Case Study of Mukono District. This study examines the “challenges” that affect the performance of women entrepreneurs in Uganda using Mukono as the case study; “challenges” here refers to factors limiting the growth and development of women entrepreneurship. Uganda is among the countries upholding the millennium goals in order to eradicate poverty and the use of entrepreneurship is a key aspect in this programme especially for major stakeholders that are women. Mukono district was chosen because it is a typical representation of both situations of rural but rapidly developing town located 25KM out of the city Kampala in the eastern direction. Performance for this study was interpreted to mean key factors of quantity produced, market readiness and availability, consistent in improvement of the production process and the price fetched by the products produced. This study examines the “challenges” that affect the performance of women entrepreneurs, the constraints they face, and the entrepreneurial ventures they have established over the past decade. The challenges examined included lack of access to trade financing, inadequate training and skills, limited access to product markets, high interest rates, poor bargaining power, socio- cultural ties, government policy on taxation, unfair labour laws and inaccessibility to equipment use. The entrepreneurial ventures invested in by these women entrepreneurs in the past decade include: agriculture, processing industries, retail shops and others that included all forms of cottage firms and online trading The primary objective was to explore the challenges that limit the performance of women entrepreneurs‟ micro and small scale enterprises in Uganda. This will help attract support to mitigate the challenges and help alleviate them from their present state of deprivation and poverty. From the findings of the study, it was discovered that lacking of access to trade financing, followed by inadequate training and skills ranked highest with 95% and 88% respectively. And the greatest possible strategy to counteract this state according to the survey was increased access to development skills and improved enterprise capital funding and each showed a 93% and 95% recommendation respectively. Key Words: Challenges, Women Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Scale Enterprises, Mukono District.
An Analysis of the Contribution of Civil Society Organisations in Combating Domestic Violence in Peri-urban Centres: A Case of Centre for Domestic Violence Prevention in Rubaga Division, Kampala District.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2009) Namusoke, Lillian
NAMUSOKE LILLIAN (2009-M092-20037) An Analysis of the Contribution of Civil Society Organisations in Combating Domestic Violence in Peri-urban Centres: A Case of Centre for Domestic Violence Prevention in Rubaga Division, Kampala District. The study analysed the contribution of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in combating domestic violence against women in peri-urban areas with a case study of the Centre for Domestic Violence Prevention (CEDOVIP) in Rubaga division. The study focused on domestic violence that is perpetrated by intimate partners. The independent variable was the contribution of civil society organisations, while the dependent variable was domestic violence against women. The intervening variable was the laws aimed at fighting domestic violence. The general objective was to analyse the contribution of CSOs in combating domestic violence against women in peri-urban areas. This was achieved through three specific objectives and, thus, three research questions. The research was carried out using the quantitative research approach. The study involved 400 men and women between the ages of 18 to 49 years in five parishes of Rubaga division. The primary data-collection method was used in the study and questionnaires were used as a tool of primary data collection. After collection, the data was coded and analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The study discovered that there is a high level of domestic violence against women in Rubaga division. This was reached at after studying the frequency and severity of the abuse that women are subjected to. The study also discovered that, on what peri-urban residents consider as domestic violence, respondents strongly agreed (with no doubt at all) that they considered it domestic violence if the abuse happened often or if the abused woman gets severe physical injury, such as getting deformed, burnt or battered to death. The respondents also agreed, although simply, that they considered it domestic violence if it involved physical and psychological abuse, for example, a woman being battered, verbally abused or threatened to be harmed. However, respondents had doubts when it came to sexual abuse and controlling behaviour; for example, a woman being forced to have sexual intercourse or perform a sexual act against her will and a woman being prohibited from going anywhere without permission, talking to other people or working. Respondents did not consider it domestic violence if the abused woman is given a gift after being beaten. It was also established that CEDOVIP has made a significant contribution in combating domestic violence against women in Rubaga division. This was achieved through studying the needs of abused women and the extent to which CEDOVIP provides for such needs. Key Words: Civil Society Organisations, Domestic Violence, Peri-urban Centres Prevention, Kampala District.
An Analysis of the Determinants and Challenges of Milk production in Rural Households in Ntungamo District.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2008) Muhumuza, Owen
MUHUMUZA OWEN (2008-M092-20073) An Analysis of the Determinants and Challenges of Milk production in Rural Households in Ntungamo District. The CIA World Fact book 2008 acknowledged the primacy of agriculture in Uganda‟s economy. It noted that agriculture accounts for 31percent of the Gross Domestic Product of Uganda and employs 80% of Ugandans. Apart from employing majority of Ugandans, the sector also feeds them. It is that centrality of the agricultural sector with its subsectors like dairy farming that makes the analysis of the determinants and challenges of milk production in rural households worthwhile. This is because milk production is an important subsector of agriculture in Uganda. The study adopted mainly a descriptive design. The researcher used both qualitative and quantitative approaches to help him collect theoretical explanations while the quantitative design was used to capture numerical figures given by respondents. The study was carried out in the three parishes of Rutunguru, Kitondo and Butanda. Fifty respondents were selected and data were collected from them. As such, the study found out that milk production is determined by different factors like the type of breed, the milking frequency, the age of cattle and the size of the grazing area and the pastures therein. However, most farmers complained of inadequate veterinary services, low prices of milk, prolonged drought, general poverty among others as the major challenges they face in their activity of dairy farming. Given the diversity of the challenges that bedevil milk production, using the knowledge drawn from the comparative review of literature on the good practices in milk production from different countries, the study suggests a number of development initiatives to counter the challenges to milk production in rural areas specifically, Ntungamo district, Ihunga sub-county. Some of the initiatives include but are not limited to improvement of extension services like those of veterinary doctors; introduction of cheap milk freezers; aggressive marketing of milk and its products and the subsidisation of milk investors like Sameer agriculture and livestock Limited, JESA farm dairy industries and general improvement of milk handling techniques so that the milk can be competitive on the world market. Another key recommendation is for the government to train farmers in business skills so that they can look at dairy farming as a business so that it can be commercialised. The conclusion was that milk producers face a myriad of challenges and milk production itself is determined by different factors as summarised above. Generally, milk production is an activity that once properly planned for and carried out can promote the development of rural households. Key Words: Milk production, Rural Households, Ntungamo District.
An Analysis of the Effectiveness of Self-help Organisations in Improving People’s Socio-Economic Welfare: A Case Study of Hukeseho, Buyinja Sub-County, Bugiri District.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2008) Osundwa, Muhammed
OSUNDWA MUHAMMED (2008-MO92-20096) An Analysis of the Effectiveness of Self-help Organisations in Improving People’s Socio-Economic Welfare: A Case Study of Hukeseho, Buyinja Sub-County, Bugiri District. This research work contains six chapters. Chapter one covers the introduction to the study, and gives the background against which the research problem was conceived, the statement of the problem, scope of the study, research objectives, justification and significance of the study. Chapter two comprises a review of literature related to the study. The review of literature helped the researcher to pursue the study with foundational knowledge. Under this chapter, the researcher presented and explained the theoretical framework that was employed in the study. In chapter three, the researcher explains the methods that were used in collection and putting the relevant data together. In this same chapter, the study sample, size and selection criteria and the instruments that were used are elaborated. Chapter four presents the research findings, and discusses them in relation to the current debates on the issues found out by the study in line with the specific objectives. Chapter five gives some recommendations in line with the findings of this study, while chapter six makes general conclusions to the study basing on the findings and gives general recommendations based on the findings and conclusions from the field. The study was conducted in Buyinja sub-county, Bugiri district, taking a case study of Hukeseho Lwangosia Women‟s Organisation. The general objective of the study was to analyse the extent to which self-help organisations are effective in improving people‟s socio-economic welfare in Bugiri district. The specific objectives were; to establish the role self-help organisations play in improving people‟s socio-economic welfare, to assess the performance of income and employment generating activities that beneficiaries conduct and to ascertain the sustainability mechanisms that self-help organisations use to ensure their continued operation. This research was conducted through a case study, and it was both qualitative and quantitative in nature. The purposive sampling technique was employed in the selection of the respondents. The findings of this study show that self-help organisations are effective in the provision of health care, basic education services, creation of self-employment and income generation thus improving the welfare of their members. However, the study found out that the financial sustainability mechanisms available to Hukeseho organisation are inadequate to guarantee its continued operations in the absence of external funding. This finding confirmed what other authors alluded to in the literature review that the sustainability of self-help organisations is suspect without external financial assistance and this limits their effectiveness during funding breaks. Key Words: Self-help Organisations, People’s Socio-Economic Welfare, Bugiri District.
An Analysis of the Financial Systems and Resource Management in the Anglican Church: A Case Study of Mbale Diocese.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2011) Manana, Davis
MANANA DAVIS (2011-M104-40007) An Analysis of the Financial Systems and Resource Management in the Anglican Church: A Case Study of Mbale Diocese The study carried out was an analysis of the financial systems and resource management in the Anglican Church taking a case study of Mbale diocese. The researcher assessed the effect of budgeting, book keeping and financial reporting on the resource management in Mbale diocese. Purposive and simple sampling techniques were used in selecting respondents from the six archdeaconries with a stratified population of the synod, secretariat, clergy and parishioners enabling the researcher to explore the population of Mbale Diocese. The diocese covers the districts of Bududa, Manafa and Mbale where data were collected using the pre-tested self-administered questionnaires distributed to a sample size of 80 respondents. The analysis of data was done using frequency tables, bar charts, correlation and multiple regressions. It was observed that any changes in the dependent variable were explained by 51% of the variations in bookkeeping, financial reporting and budgeting. The R2 = 0.508 which shows that the independent variables explain the variations in the dependent variable by 51%. Study findings further revealed a positive correlation between the independent constructs and resource management, with financial reporting being the strongest (r=0.663), followed by budgeting (r=0.604) and book keeping (r=0.539). The study indicated that budgeting, book keeping and financial reporting exists in Mbale diocese as reflected by the needs assessments made, counting and recording of income as well as feedback in terms of financial reports. However, there is need for strengthening of these variables in order to improve on the resource management in the church through more sensitisation about these variables to all stakeholders. Key words: Financial, Resource, System
An Analysis of the Humanitarian Network of Assistance Coordination in Improving Internally Displaced Persons’ Situation in Gulu District: A Case Study of Internally Displaced Persons in Koch Ongako Sub-county.
(2009) Komakech, Aludi John Bosco
KOMAKECH ALUDI JOHN BOSCO (2009-M033-20014) An Analysis of the Humanitarian Network of Assistance Coordination in Improving Internally Displaced Persons’ Situation in Gulu District: A Case Study of Internally Displaced Persons in Koch Ongako Sub-county. The purpose of the study was to examine how well-coordinated humanitarian network assistance contributed to the improvement of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) situation in Koch Ongako sub-county, Gulu district, with the operating environment as the intervening variable. The study was guided by four research objectives, that is, to find out whether the humanitarian network assistance coordination had improved the provision of education services to the IDPs in Koch Ongako sub-county. Secondly, to find out the impact of humanitarian network assistance coordination on the provision of agriculture services in Koch-Ongako sub-county. Thirdly, to find out whether the humanitarian network assistance coordination has improved the provision of health services to IDPs in Koch-Ongako sub-county. Lastly, to assess the combined impact of humanitarian network assistance coordination and the operating environment on the IDPs‟ situation in Koch Ongako sub-county. The study reviewed various literature on works that had been done and written by scholars and researchers, locally and internationally, on the thematic areas of the study. It presents the review of related works on humanitarian network of assistance coordination and IDPs‟ situation in Koch Ongako sub-county, Gulu district. It also reviewed literature on the provision of health, education and agriculture-support services as well as on the operating environment of the humanitarian agencies. Using cross-sectional survey research design, 99 respondents of different categories were sampled from a population of 130 people of Koch Ongako sub-county. A combination of purposive sampling and simple random sampling techniques were employed to select the 99 respondents. Of these, 93 responded by providing the necessary data. This represents a response rate of 93.9%. Questionnaire-based survey and interview guide methods were used for collecting data from the respondents. Both descriptive and inferential statistics (correlation and regression) were used in data analysis and presentations. It was found that a strong positive relationship existed between humanitarian network assistance coordination and each of the themes of the IDPs‟ situations (education, health and agriculture). It was also found that a combination of humanitarian network assistance coordination and operating environment accounted for up to 64.1% of the variation in IDPs situations. The study recommends that, there is a high need for these humanitarian agencies to coordinate their activities in the areas of; needs assessment, sharing of baseline survey information, organising joint workshops for their staff and volunteers or even forming a district platform committee, joint advocacy campaign for community awareness, joint fund raising campaign from donors, joint monitoring and evaluation on the impact of their programme, stock taking of lessons learnt and sharing of information. It is also recommended that, the sub-county authorities need to improve on the working environment for the humanitarian agencies. This could be achieved through allowing humanitarian agencies free access to the IDPs; ensuring the safety and security of staff, volunteers and property of humanitarian agencies; putting in place bylaws which favour the operation of humanitarian agencies; participating and endorsing the lobbying tools (strategic plan documents) of humanitarian agencies for funding. Key Words: Humanitarian Network, Coordination, Displaced Persons’ Situation, Gulu District
An Analysis of the Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives by Multinational Corporations on the Local Communities in Northern Uganda: A Case Study of Selected Multi-National Banks
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2008) Bibaze, Assumpta Bahenda
BIBAZE ASSUMPTA BAHENDA (2008-M092-20053) An Analysis of the Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives by Multinational Corporations on the Local Communities in Northern Uganda: A Case Study of Selected Multi-National Banks The study aimed at analysing the impact of corporate social responsibility programmes of multinational corporations (banks) on the local communities in Northern Uganda. The study used a case study design which involved three multinational banks; Barclays, Stanbic and Standard Chartered Bank. The study was based on three objectives, that is: to assess how multinational banks determine their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the host communities, to examine the contribution of Multi-national Corporations (MNCs) to the development of host communities in northern Uganda and to assess the factors affecting the performance of MNCs when extending their corporate social responsibility initiatives to host communities. This study adopted a case study design so as to give an opportunity for one aspect of the problem to be studied in some depth within a limited time frame. The methods of data collection were key informant interviews, focus group discussions, observation and documentary analysis. The qualitative method was used to present descriptive data. The results indicated that all multinational banks in Gulu did not have a uniform definition of what CSR was; they all came to the same conclusion that it was basically involved with giving back to the community. Regarding the way corporate responsibility was determined, most of the bank officials indicated that they consulted the members of the local community. However, the members of the local community indicated that they had not been consulted in the identification of needs assessment before the initiatives were carried out. The research findings revealed that whereas the MNCs are mandated to give back 1% of their pre-tax profits for CSR initiatives, the initiatives of the three banks that were involved in this study, did not reflect this since most of the initiatives were short term or one-offs. In some cases, the funding of these initiatives was done by the company staff which also may explain why they were not big projects. The findings also revealed that for the MNCs to be able to have initiatives that will create a lasting impact on the communities in which they operate, they need to work closely with the local authorities, other Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and also the community members since policy makers are now looking at CSR as a way in which these companies can support the government in meeting the vast community needs. The MNCs cited bureaucracies in the local government and politicking by some local leaders as some of the challenges they have faced, hence the local leaders also ought to be flexible if the needs of the people they serve are to be met with support of other stakeholders. Recommendations: MNCs need to work closely with the local leaders, partner with local NGOs and also involve the community members in the needs assessments before they embark on implementing any community initiative. This will go a long way in ensuring that the projects that are put in place are sustainable and as such would have a lasting positive impact in the socio-economic development of the communities in which they operate. Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility, Local communities, Northern Uganda
Application of Business Ethics in International Trade: A Case Study of Rwenzori Bottling Co. Ltd and Diffusion Engineers Ltd.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2011) Luteete, Mikka
LUTEETE MIKKA (2011-M162-20001) Application of Business Ethics in International Trade: A Case Study of Rwenzori Bottling Co. Ltd and Diffusion Engineers Ltd. Uganda is at a stage when industrialisation and investments are on the increase because of its available raw materials and ready market. In the course of their duties, however, various ethical issues come up due to their minding about profit maximisation. Ethics has been attracting heightened attention throughout the World. Different Stake holder‟s expectations of the business have increasingly ranged from maximisation of profits to strong levels of Ethics. Research on Ethics in the Ugandan context has been minimal. Therefore, there is a need for international businesses in Uganda to actively embrace application of ethics. This descriptive research sought to check the application of ethics in international trade organisations, the relationship between ethics and trade development, analysis of ethical laws and judicial precedents. The researcher employed multiple research methods, which were qualitative and quantitative. The field data were collected through questionnaires, interviews and observations. The secondary data were obtained through extensive literature review of documents. The results of the study showed that ethical applications in Ugandan corporations are very minimal since there is no government body for its enforceability. The report recommends a fact that in order for the application of ethics to be a success in our trade corporations, there is need for the government to liaise with the Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Industry and the Uganda Investment Board to come up with strict procedures on the practices of business in Uganda. This will help regulate on the relationship between employers and their employees. Key Words: Business Ethics, International Trade, Rwenzori Bottling Co. Ltd, Diffusion Engineers Ltd

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