Economics Education Research Papers/Topics

Effects of Vocational Education on the Economy and Employment of Youths in Botswana

Abstract: The aim of the study was to examine the effects of vocational education on the economy and employment of youths in Botswana. The importance of education and training for the improvement of local and national human capital cannot be underscored. A survey was conducted whereby a questionnaire was administered to 61 respondents. The researcher adopted a quantitative research methodology. The population of the study included all staff who worked in the Ministry of Education, Vocational...

The Link between Human Capital Formation and Economic Growth in East Africa

The East African Community members' strategy is focused on achieving smart, sustainable, and inclusive economic growth. This cannot be achieved without the major contribution of skills, knowledge, and innovation, commonly known as human capital formation. It is difficult to believe that these goals could be realized without a good education and training system, training development, better health sector infrastructure, a large diffusion of knowledge in the manufacturing and service sector, an...

Agriculture and Economic Growth in Uganda; A Case Study of Kalungu District

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATIONAPPROVAL iiDEDICATION iiiACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivTABLE OF CONTENTS vLIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS xABSTRACT xiCHAP1ER. ONE8~18~.0.00. .......~1.1.0 Introduction 11.1 Background of the study 11.1.1 Historical perspective 11.1.2 Conceptual perspective 41.1.3 Theoretical perspective 51.1.4 Contextual perspective 51.2 Problem statement 61.3 Objectives of the study 61.3.1 Purpose of the study 61.3.2 Specific objectives 61.4 Research questions 61.5 Scope of the study 71.5...

Impact of Savings and Loans On Employees: A Case Study of Metropolitan Teachers' Sacco Ltd in Central Kenya.

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION ................................................................................................... iAPPROVAL ........................................................................................................ iiDEDICATION ................................................................................................... iiiACKNOWLEDGEMENT ...................................................................................... ivTABLE OF CONTENTS .................

Impact of Private Investment On Economic Growth of Burundi (2000-2015)

ABSTRACT This research report was set out to investigate the impact private investment on economic growth (measured by GDP) in Burundi (2000-2015), the study employed time series survey data. its objectives were to; Examine the trend of private investments in Burundi, Establish the trend of economic growth of Burundi through its GDP and Assess the impact of private investments on economic growth of Burundi. The hypothesis of the study was there is no significant relationship bet~’een priva...

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This study discuss the behaviour of young learners in schools

Economic Instability as a Determinant of Senior Secondary School Teachers’ Productivity in Ilorin, Kwara State

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The Law Applicable In The Event Of a Conflict Between The Internal Order Of The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia And World Trade Regulations

World Trade Organization is considered a relatively recent financial entity, as it was founded in 1995, in Geneva – the capital city of Switzerland. The Article II of Marrakesh Treaty, which established the World Trade Organization, stipulates that all trade settlements and contracts under the treaty are intrinsic elements that function as a unified whole, and consequently, the organization itself constitutes the official framework, which legitimizes the trade relationships among all member...

Remittances And Inflation In Uganda For The Period Between (2002_20 14)

ABSTRACT This research report set out to investigate the relationship between remittance and inflation Uganda (2002-2014). Its objectives were; to establish the trend of remittance in Uganda (2002-2014), to establish the trend inflation in Uganda (2004-2014), to investigate the relationship between Remittance and inflation Workers’ remittance inflows have been rising significantly over the past decade for Uganda. They have become one of the most stable sources of foreign exchange earnings ...

Training And Employee Performance In Mayfair Safari Hotel Jinja, - Uganda

Abstract This study on training and employee performance in Mayfair Safari Hotel, Jinja - Uganda was based descriptive correlation survey designs. The researcher used a selfadministered questionnaire to collect primary data from 67 employees, using simple random sampling. Data analysis was done excel frequencies and percentages. The study was based on three specific objectives: (i) to examine the different methods/approaches used in training employees, (ii) to examine the impacts of training...

Determinants Of Internal Efficiency In Public Primary Schools In Maara Sub - County, Tharaka - Nithi County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Education is a very significant sector in any economy. The gains from education include the formation of human capital necessary for both private and public sectors. Despite increased government funding in education, many pupils in primary schools do not benefit due to drop outs, absenteeism and repetition. This leads to wastage and hence affects internal efficiency in education. This study was aimed at assessing the factors affecting internal efficiency in public primary schools in...

Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status And Academic Achievement Among Secondary School Students In Kakamega County, Kenya

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the parents’ socioeconomic factors affecting student’s academic achievement in KCSE in pu lic secondary schools in Marama-south ward Butere sub-county. The main objectives of this research were: Esta lish how parental education level affected student’s academic performance in the KCSE, Examine the extent to which parental occupation influenced the student’s academic achievement in the KCSE and Asses how the household income of the...

Implementation Of Quality Assurance Guidelines And Their Influence On Quality Education In Selected Public Universities In Kenya

ABSTRACT Despite the Inter University Council of East Africa (IUCEA) and Commission for University Education (CUE) providing guidelines for assuring quality of education in universities, there have been concerns by various stakeholders on the quality of graduates from universities in Kenya getting into the job market. This study sought to determine the extent to which quality assurance guidelines by CUE have been implemented in public universities and their influence on the quality of educati...

Public-Private Partnership In Education: The Role Of Nzoia Sugar Company In The Development Of Secondary Schools In Bungoma County, Kenya

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to investigate public-private partnership in education. The researcher specifically sought to investigate the role of Nzoia Sugar Company, through its corporate social responsibility, on development of secondary schools in Bungoma County by analyzing the corporate social responsibility policy of the company; evaluate specific assistance to secondary schools by the company and to compare the financial assistance to secondary schools against other social re...

Hidden Costs And Their Impact On Students’ Participation In Basic Education, Rwanda

ABSTRACT Implementation of Fee-Free Schooling Policy is Rwanda’s strategy to ensure equity and access to basic education. However, since the implementation of this policy, thousands of students have failed to participate in basic education hence exposing the Rwanda Educational System to wastage. The literature showed some hidden costs could be related to students participation. The purpose of this study was to investigate the hidden costs and their impact on students participation in basic ...


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