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World Vision Programme and Community Development in West Budama, Uganda.

ABSTRACT This study set out to investigate on World Vision Uganda Programme and community development of West Budama county, Tororo District Uganda. It was based on three research objectives as follows: (I) to identify the demographic profiles of 531 respondents. (II) to examine the extent to which WV programme has been implemented. (III) to determine the level of beneficiaries' satisfaction as a result of WV's programme implementation in the areas of study. Research methodology. Quantitative...

Evaluation of National Agricultural Advisory Services in Improving Livelihoods of Households in Mayuge District: A Case of Bunya West Constituency

ABSTRACT Understanding livelihoods begins with understanding how people structure their means of living, and poverty indicators show that the poor are still increasingly suffering under poverty. The study was to conduct an evaluation of National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) in improving livelihoods of households in Mayuge district in Bunya West constituency. The research questions were to examine as to what extent NAADS activities and enterprises have to improving households’ inco...

Capital Structure and Financial Performance of Selected Commercial Banks Listed on Uganda Securities Exchange

ABSTRACT Capital structure and financial performance of selected commercial banks listed on Uganda Securities Exchange have received much attention in recent times, this is in light of realisation that what is now popularly referred to as capital structure. The study was based on the following four objectives; (i) to examine the effect of short term debt financing on the financial performance; (ii) to examine the effect of long term debt financing on the financial performance; (iii) to examin...

Staffing Situation and Organisation Performance: In Das Handling Ltd, Entebbe, Uganda

ABSTRACT This study looked at the staffing situation and organization performance in Das Handling Ltd, Entebbe, Uganda. The study also looked at the different aspects of staffing situation and organization performance. The objectives of the study were to determine the demographic characteristics of the respondents: to establish staffing practices of Das handling Ltd, examine the effects of staffing in relation to organisation performance in Das handling Ltd and to assess the relationships bet...

Corporate Tax and the Financial Performance of Selected Large Scale Transporters in Kampala, Uganda

ABSTRACT The study focused on “corporate tax and the financial performance of large scale transporters in Kampala Uganda”. The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between corporate tax and the financial performance of large scale transporters in Kampala Uganda. It was guided by three objectives that were: to determine the level of corporate tax of large scale transporters in Kampala Uganda, to determine the level of financial performance of large scale transporters in K...

Compliance with Procurement Policies and Contract Awarding of Kotido District Uganda

ABSTRACT The research sought to address the effect of Compliance with Procurement policies and contract awarding of Kotido district. Three objectives were set for this research which involved; analyzing the demographic data of the respondents, determining the level of Compliance with Procurement policies and procedures, and determining the level of contract awarding and management in Kotido District. Organizational structure, internal and external control system, management involvement and ma...

Risk Management and Growth of Selected Commercial Banks in Hargeisa Somaliland

ABSTARCT This study investigated the relationship between risk management and growth of selected commercial banks in Hargeisa Somaliland, for this purpose which is to validate and test the existing information about it, to test the hypothesis of no significant relationship between them, to generate new knowledge based on the findings and also to identify strengths & weakness of banks in terms of all risk management items. The specific objectives of these study is to determine the profile char...

Assessment of East Africa Community Economic Integration and Socio Economic Development in Kenya

ABSTRACT The study aimed at assessing East Africa Community (EAC) economic integration and socio- economic development in Kenya .The study was guided by the following objectives: The Challenges faced by Kenya in its involvement in regional economic integration, to determine economic integration influence on socio-economic development in Kenya and to find out Benefits for Kenya in the full economic integration of EAC The study used descriptive research design. The researcher selected 88 respon...

Agricultural Credit and Farm Productivity in Bichi Local Government, Kano State, Nigeria

).>;> ABSTRACT This study set out to investigate the impact of agricultural credit on farm productivity for export in Bichi Local Government, Kano State, Nigeria. The study was guided by the following objectives: i) to determine the level of farm productivity in Bichi local government, Kano State, Nigeria, ii) to find out the common challenges faced by the local farmers in accessing agricultural credit from commercial banks in Bichi local government, and iii) to assess the effect of agricult...

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Armed Conflicts and International Economic Aid in Mogadishu, Somalia

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between armed conflicts and International Economic Aid in Mogadishu Somalia. The study was guided by three specific objectives which include; i) to determine the effect of armed conflicts on peace in Mogadishu Somalia, ii) to determine the impact of International Economic Aid in Mogadishu Somalia and iii) to establish the relationship between armed conflicts and International Economic Aid in Mogadishu Somalia. The study used ...

Microfinance Services and Poverty Alleviation in Kigali City - Rwanda

ABSTRACT This study was about the effects of Microfinance on poverty alleviation in Kigali City. The study specifically sought to assess the effects of; 1) credit access on poverty alleviation; 2) members' market access on poverty alleviation; 3) to evaluate the challenges facing Microfinance in mobilizing resources for lending to members in relation to poverty alleviation; and 4) to evaluate the effects of Microfinance members training on poverty alleviation in Kigali City. A cross sectional...

Balance of Trade and Economic Growth in Uganda (1984~2o14)

ABSTRACT The study was set to investigate the relationship between trade balance and economic growth rate of Uganda from 1984-2014. The objective was to determine the level of balance of trade in Uganda from 1984-2014 (ii) to establish the level of economic growth of Uganda from 1984-2014 and to establish the relationship between balance of trade and economic growth of Uganda 1984-2014. The study was a time series research that involved analysis of the historical data for the Uganda balance o...

Efficiency of Secondary Education and Girl-Child Performance in Fort Portal Municipality, Kabarole District Western Uganda

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to; test the hypothesis of no significant relationship between secondary education and Girl- Child performance; validate the two theories of Perceptual- Cognitive and Reinforcement; generate new information and knowledge on efficiency of secondary education and Girl-Child performance. Finally create linkage between the existing literature reviewed and study findings. The following were the study objectives; (1) identify the social demographic characterist...

Women Participation in the Decision Making Process of Private Firms: A Case Study of City Abattoir- Old Port Bell Road Kampala

ABSTRACT The study focuses on women participation in decision making process of private firms. It aims at finding out the extent to which women participate in leadership and decision making process at City Abattoir. ascertaining the process followed in making decisions at City Abauoir. determining strategies used to empower women to participate in decision making and leadership at City Abattoir, and identifying barriers preventing the participation of women in decision-making process at City ...

Employee Welfare Services and Job Performance in Airtel Kampala Uganda

ABSTRACT The study investigated examined the effect of employee welfare services on job performance in Airtel Kampala Uganda. It had four specific objectives which included; ; to examine the effect of medical services on job performance in Airtel Kampala Uganda, to determine the effect of canteen services on job performance in Airtel Kampala Uganda, to assess the effect of transport services on job performance in Airtel Kampala Uganda and to establish the effect of housing services on job per...


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