Health spending remains a significant concern in low and middle-income countries due to limited financial resources allocated to the health sector. In Kenya, one of the key objectives of the government's Big Four development agenda, which is targeted for completion by 2022 and partially realized in some counties by 2023, is achieving universal health coverage. Over the years, health has remained a top priority and a focal point in political campaign agendas, with the government consistently i...
This study conducts a comprehensive comparative analysis of Ghana and China, focusing on the economic, political, and social factors that have shaped their recent development trajectories. China has solidified its position as a global economic powerhouse, while Ghana has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth within the African continent. The paper explores the nuances of their governance structures, economic policies, trade relations, and technological advancements. It also examines t...
The potential for a feedback relationship between climate change and income inequality has become a concern in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries due to its significant environmental and socio-economic impacts. This study aims to inform policymakers on ways to address inequality and climate resilience in the region simultaneously. It examines the relationship between climate change and income inequality in SSA countries, focusing on Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, by analyzing data from these t...
The rapid increase in government expenditure in European member states has raised concerns among policymakers regarding the role of tax revenue generation and its impact on economic growth. The study aims to determine how excise duty revenue influences economic growth in Southeastern Europe (SEE), considering the dual roles of excise taxes in revenue collection and as regulatory tools. It examines how different excise duty policies relate to economic performance and regional integration. Alth...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this article was to assess how modernization has impacted or influenced technological acceptance in diverse societies with a bit of focus on whether modernization can truly be said to have brought about technological advancements and acceptance in addition to how people turn to generally perceive technology and the usage across some societies. The problem this article seeks to address is with the general misconception that modernization has a linear effect on technolog...
Revenue generation is the nucleus and path to modern development. This study assessed the impact of internally generated revenue on the development of Nigeria, a case study of Akwa ibom State. This is because the state as the second tier of government needs revenue to provide basic social amenities to the people. Thus, the study specifically sought to ascertain the extent to which Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) has contributed to the provision of such infrastructure as water, electrically...
Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this study is to measure the current levels of awareness of communication skills among academic librarians in degree-awarding institutions of Pakistan and to identify barriers that libraries, with the support of organizational stakeholders, could target to enhance adoption and / or improvement of these skills. Design/methodology/approach – Quantitative research design, based on a Web-based survey method, used a questionnaire as the data collection too...
Abstract From time immemorial, not only gender inequality, students’ academic performance, their effectiveness and quality, but also the capacity of the institutions which hold sway over these students, are at the center of discourse among scholars of social sciences. In fact, gender imbalance as regards students’ academic performance is found to be prevalent in most Nigerian tertiary institutions. Some female students hardly attend lectures but are later discovered to have higher grades ...
The prevalence of non-performing loans in the microfinance sector is a major concern in reducing the profitability of MFIs in Zimbabwe, therefore, this study investigated the impact of non-performing loans on the profitability of MFIs in Zimbabwe. The study adopted a descriptive research design and the study population constituted MFIs in Zimbabwe in which the sample size was 170 MFIs using random sampling as a sampling technique. Closed-ended questionnaires were used as data collection instr...
This paper scrutinizes whether government borrowing in Eastern Europe is grounded on the need to provide infrastructure and public amenities as provided in the budget or is triggered by government deficit budgeting. European Union countries have experienced accelerated growth in public debt in the last half a century despite growing tax revenue and cuts in public spending. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the direct and indirect links among public debt, tax revenue and government e...
This study examines the impact of local government account auditing on the financial management and accountability of councils, with a focus on Egbedore Local Government, Osun State. Auditing serves as a critical tool for promoting transparency, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and curbing resource mismanagement. However, local governments often face challenges such as inadequate audit funding, lack of skilled personnel, and political interference, which hinder effective financ...
ABSTRACT This research was motivated by the presence of equivocatory and divergent views on the relationship between corporate social responsibility and organizational performance in extant literature. The research in this direction sought to clarify this relationship by proposing an explanatory model assuming the Ghanaian perspective. To do this, the research firstly ascertained the determinants of organizational performance in the Ghanaian context. These determinants were then analyzed...
ABSTRACT This study aims examines the impact of green procurement practices on organizational performance in county governments in Kenya. Green procurement, also known as sustainable procurement or environmentally responsible procurement, involves incorporating environmental considerations into the procurement process to minimize negative environmental impacts and promote sustainability. The study investigates how green procurement practices are adopted and implemented in county governments i...
ABSTRACT The study examined the impact of strategic planning on organizational performance in order to determine if strategic planning has an impact on the performance of an organization, using Anchor University, Lagos as a case study. The study's objectives are, to ascertain whether or not organizational structure leads to improved employee productivity in Anchor University, to ascertain the relationship between leadership effectiveness and level employee productivity in Anchor University, a...
This study is a comparative analysis of Kenya and South Africa, the largest economies in Eastern and Southern Africa respectively, based on gross domestic product (GDP), energy use and carbon emissions. This study investigates the contribution of economic growth and renewable energy use on greenhouse carbon dioxide emissions in both country-level and group data, to observe their possible impact on environmental pollution. The present study addresses United Nations Sustainable Development Goal...