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Microfinance And Socio-Economic Development Of Customers. A Case Study Of Pride Uganda Limited.

ABSTRACT Poverty is an increasing problem and a major concern worldwide. By extending financial services to the poor we encourage self employment, decision making and sustainable growth, allowing beneficiaries to fulfill their personal as well as their professional goals by accessing a financial system, to obtain the essay funds in order to achieve personal objectives. As a result, the tools used in microfinance sector are the key to remove the threat of poverty permanently. 20 respondents we...

Effects Of Value Added Tax Reforms On Household Welfare And Collection Efficiency And The Determinants Of Its Compliance Gap In Kenya

ABSTRACT The study evaluated the Value Added Tax reform process in Kenya, and established its effect on welfare of households and collection efficiency of Value Added Tax. In addition, the study estimated the Value Added Tax gap in Kenya and evaluated its determinants. The study made use of the Quadratic Almost Ideal Demand System model to assess the effects of Value Added Tax reforms on household welfare, Value Added Tax efficiency was measured using the Collection-Efficiency model and Valu...

Edu Frontiers 159 PAGES (37433 WORDS) Economics Thesis
Health Hazards And Working Conditions On The Safety Of Housekeeping Staff In Budget Hotels In Eastern Region Of Ghana

ABSTRACT This study explored the health hazards and working conditions of housekeepers in Budget Hotels in the Eastern Region of Ghana. It was carried out with the aim of improving occupational health and safety in the study area. Many studies globally have classified hotel housekeepers among the high risk group based on the International Labor Standards on Occupational Safety and Health. To address these concerns, the study explored the risk and hazard factors affecting the health and safet...

Determinants Of Current Account Balance In Kenya

Abstract Current account is one of the components in the Balance of Payment of a country. It covers all the transactions that involve the real sources (goods, services, income).It comprises the international balances of transactions in trade of goods and services, factor income and current transfers. Current account balance is significant because it is key economic indicator of country’s external performance. Despite this voluminous literature, there is hardly any consensus as regards the ...

Edu Frontiers 75 PAGES (14568 WORDS) Economics Project
The Effect Of Procurement Process On The Procurement Performance In An Organization Case Study: The Uganda National Bureau Of Standards (Unbs)

ABSTRACT The research report 1s structured into the background to the study, literature review, methodology, the study findings and finally discussion, conclusion, summery and recommendations. This study was carried out at the Uganda national bureau of standards (UNBS) The specific objectives of this study were to; To establish the different steps or procedures in the procurement process. To examine the Key Performance Indicators of purchasing performance. To establish the relationship betwe...

Internal Control System And Performance In An Organization A Case Study Of Manafw A District Local Government Head Quarters

TABLE OF CONTENTS Declaration .. .. ....................... . ...................... ...... ... . .. .... ................................ .. .iii Approval ............. . ....................... .......... ...... ............................................. ... . .iv Dedication... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................ ..... ............................... v Acknowledgment ......... . ..................... ........ .. ... . .... ... ...

Internal Control System On Management Of Cash In Road Transport Service Providers A Case Of Gaaga Bus Company Kampala Uganda

ABSTRACT The research was concluded at Gaaga Bus Company Kampala branch in Kampala city located at Arua Park Wilson road, under the topic the impact of internal control systems on the management of cash in transport service providers. However, it is evident that there existed the problem of fraudulent transactions and frequent mismanagement and misappropriation of cash .since it is difficult for the company owners to know when bills came in and payments were received. The main objectives of ...

The Challenges Of Implementing Universal Primary Education By Local Governments In Uganda: A Case Study Of Rakai District

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to investigate the challenges of implementing universal primary education in Rakai District. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the problems of primary education in Rakai District, determine whether UPE is sustainable in the face of increasing costs of education and to get procedures that can help solve the challenges of primary education. The study revealed that the implementation of UPE is hindered by Class size and Shortage of te...

An Assessment Of The Challenges Facing The Girl Child Education: Case Study Mafubira Subcounty

ABSTRACT The study was designed to assess challenges facing the girl child education of Mafubira sub-county in Jinja district of eastern Uganda. a small number of girls have been enrolled at primary level yet a considerable number of them have dropped out leaving a small ratio of girls to boys to complete their studies especially as they advance to higher levels of education. This has necessitated the intervention of the government and other concerned stakeholders like NGO'S in the country i...

Budgetary Controls And Financial Management In Local Governmet: A Case Of Mbale Municipal Local Government Council

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page CHAPTER ONE 1 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Background to the Study 2 1.2 Statement of the Problem 3 1.3 Purpose of the Study 3 1.4 Objectives of the Study 4 1.5 The Research Questions 4 1.6 The Significance of the Study 4 1.7 The Scope of the Study 5 1.7.1 Subject Scope 5 1.7.2 Geographical Scope 5 CHAPTER TWO 6 LITERATURE REVIEW 6 2.0 Introduction 6 2.1 Budgets and Definition of Budget 6 2.2 Budgeting 6 2.3 Purpose of a Budget 7 2.4 Budgetary Powers 7 2.5 Stakeholders Involv...

Contributing Towards Entrepreneurship Development Through University Education.

Abstract This study investigated the contribution of University education towards entrepreneurship development. The contribution of university education is composed of curriculum that encourages practical trainings and skills which can influence one's attitude, encouraged and nurtured creativity and innovations, personality traits and students involvement in Associations of specialized nature. While entrepreneurship development refers to purposeful activity of person(s) undertaken to initiate...

Influence Of External Business Environment On The Success Of Health Projects In Nyandarua County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Due to the increased level of dynamic environment in which projects are implemented organizations face great challenges in ensuring that the projects are successfully delivered on time, within the set budget and as per the clients expectations. Project managers at Nyanadarua County have been facing challenges to deliver sustainable projects that are effective in the long run, deliver the expected outcomes and meet the needs of the client. Therefore, this study aimed at establishing ...

Effect Of Firm Characteristics On Financial Distress Of Non-Financial Firms Listed At Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya

ABSTRACT Financial distress prediction is a global challenge. The study on financial distress has become more relevant and important because even large firms are failing under unforeseen circumstances causing economic and social problems. Managerial decisions determine firm’s direction, during business cycle process. Many companies have gone into bankruptcy despite using different prediction models. Despite their good rating, they are still prone to financial distress problems. In addition...

Edu Frontiers 72 PAGES (15162 WORDS) Finance Thesis
Accounting Information Systems And Profitability Of A Business Entity A Case Of Uganda Book Shop

ABSTRACT This research study was basically on accounting information systems and profitability of an institution. Emphasis mad eon types of businesses and their accounting information systems, users of the accounting information, differences between management accounting and financial accounting during discussion making. The accounting concepts/rules, purpose of financial statements, profitability and cash flows, General accepted accounting principles (GAAP), professional ethics and how the f...

Strategic Human Resource Management Practices And Employee Retention In The Software Development Industry In Kenya

ABSTRACT The retention of talented employees is paramount to an organization because employees’ knowledge and skills are central to its ability to be economically competitive. Employees are a key resource that can be strategically placed for an organization to attain competitive advantage. Organizations can increase and sustain their competitive advantage through effective management of human resource as the success of any organization is dependent on the quality and efficiency of its huma...


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