Research Papers/Topics in Public Administration

Industrial Democracy and Labour Stability in Nigeria: A Case Study of Selected Organizations in Imo State, 2007-2011.

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to find out this issue of industrial democracy and how it can enhance labour stability in Nigeria with particular reference to Imo State. The idea of industrial democracy become necessary in view of the unending industrial unrest, strikes and labour instability bedeviling the country. Over the years, low productivity, low service delivery, unhappy workforce among others have been the bane of the Nigeria industrial organizations. A case study research meth...

The Role of United Nations Development Programme in Capacity Building in Southern Sudan Case Study of Juba, Central Equotoria State

ABSTRACT As for the capacity Building and Development, UNDP building the capacity of people in the institutions at the community, state, and GoSS level to bring about sustainable change in capacity development. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning is one of those institutions benefitting from this kind of support. The Annual Report also calls attention to TJNDP’s geographical reach in southern Sudan. Their projects in the areas of governance, rule of law, crisis prevention, recover...

Civil Society Organizations and Poverty Reduction in Galkaio-Puntland Somalia

ABSTRACT This study examined the Civil Societies Activities Organization and Poverty Reduction Galkaio in Puntland, Somalia. A self-made questionnaire is used to collect data in order to obtain four research objectives; 1) to identify the profile of the respondents, 2) to determine the level of civil societies activities organization, 3) to determine the level of poverty reduction, 4) to establish if resource distribution function is significantly correlated with poverty reduction. Key findin...

Examination of the Gaps in Human Rights Law During Internal Armed Conflict; A Case Study of Burundi (1993-2005).

ABSTRACT Burundian and UN representatives have been trying since March 2006 to agree on plans first set forth by the Arusha Peace Accord in 2000 to establish the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and a Special Tribunal within the Burundian judicial system. Despite commitments made to high ranking UN officials/ such as the High Commissioner for human rights/ Louise Arbou0 in May 2000 Burundian officials continue to reject the UN's call for an independent prosecutor for the tribunal. Governme...

Corruption and the Quality of Education in Public Primary Schools in Nebbi Town Council, Nebbi District Uganda

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to find out how corruption has affected the quality of education in public primary schools of Nebbi Town Council, Nebbi District, In order to attain this purpose, three research objectives were formulated and these included: to assess the level of corruption in education sector in Nebbi Town Council; to examine the quality of education in public primary schools of Nebbi Town Council; to determine the extent to which corruption impacts on the quality of e...

Human Resource Practices and Staff Performance at Education Service Commission in Uganda

ABSTRACT The study was about HR Practices and Staff Performance at Education Service Commission. The study was based on the following three objectives; to determine HR practices at education service commission; to examine the level of staff performance at education service commission and to establish the effect of HR practices on staff performance at education service commission in Kampala, Uganda. A sample of 151 respondents both female and male staffs of the service commission were used for...

Mothers Awareness and Utilization of Pmtct Services in Makindye Division Wakiso District in Central Uganda a Case Study of Sabagabo Sub County.

ABSTRACT The study was about the Mothers awareness and utilization PMTCT services in Saba Gabo Sub County, makindye division in wakiso in central Uganda. The overall of the research objective was to assess the level of PMTCT services, to assess the causes of mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS leading to poor performance of PMTCT services in sabagabo Sub County and the possible strategies to enhance the performance of PMTCT services as a means of preventing MTCT in sabagabo Sub County Ma...

Delegation of Authority and Work Performance in Selected Public Sectors in Hargeisa-Somaliland

ABSTRACT The study investigated the relationship between delegation of authority and employee work performance using a case study of public sector organizations in Hergaisa. The study specifically sought to determine the demographic profile of the employees in Hargaisa; determine the extent to which managers delegate authority, determine the level of employee performance and to determine the relationship between delegation of authority and employee performance. Data was collected from a cross...

Key Challenge Affecting Adoption of Agricultural Production Technologies Among Farmers Affiliated to Caritas, Case Study of Oyam District

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLAp~~I~~ APPROVAL DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF TABLES LIST OF PIE-CHARTS LIST OF GP~pHS x LIST OF ACRONYMS ABSTRACT CHApTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1. Background to the s~~dy 1 1.2 Statement of the Problem 5 1.3 General Objectives 6 1.4 Research Objectives 6 1.5 Research Questions 1.6 Significance of the s~dy 7 CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW 2.0 Introduction 9 2.1 Theoreticalframe work 9 2.2 Concep~al Framework 11 2.3 Review ofRelated ...

Monitoring and Evaluation of Employee Performance in Selected Parastatal Bodies in Uganda

ABSTRACT This study established the relationship between monitoring and evaluation and employee performance in the selected parastatal bodies of National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) and National Environment and Management Authority (NEMA). Specifically it addressed; (1) the demographic characteristics of the participants in both National Water and Sewerage Corporation and National Environment and Management Authority, (2) the level of monitoring and evaluation, (3), the degree of em...

Contribution of National Agricultural Advisory Service Programme (Naads) On Commercialization of Agriculture in Rwamucucu Sub-County Kabale District Uganda

ABSTRACT The study aimed at establishing the impact of NAADS programme towards subsistance agriculture in Rwamucucu sub-county guided by the theory of agricultural service provision, through creation of awareness about formation of farmers’ institutions and building their capacity. The study was guided by the following research questions: What is the impact of NAADS on peasant Agriculture? The study was based on the literature that highlighted on the modernization of agriculture and innovat...

Management Styles and Employees Job Satisfaction in Selected Electricity Power Companies in Puntland, Somalia.

ABSTRACT The following study is intended to determine the management style in terms of transformational, transactional, laissez-faire, and whether their style contributes tovvards satisfaction among employees considering job itself, promotion, payment, co-workers and supervision. Survey descriptive correlation design had been employed to identify the relationship between the variables. The data were collected from both managers and employees of selected electricity companies in Bosaso, Garowe...

Decentralization and Political Participation in Wadajir District, Mogadishu, Somalia

ABSTRACT The study examined the relationship between decentralization and political participation in Wadajir district, Mogadishu-Somalia. The study was guided by three objectives; i) investigating the nature of decentralisation in Wadajir district, Mogadishu-Somalia; ii) the level of political participation in Wadajir district, Mogadishu-Somalia, and (iii) finding out whether there is a relationship between decentralization and political participation in Wadajir district, Mogadishu Somalia. T...

Customer Satisfaction and Performance of Commercial Banks in Selected Branches of Salaam Somali Bank in Mogadishu, Somalia.

ABSTRACT The study intended to establish the relationship between customer satisfaction and performance of commercial banks. The study used descriptive correlation design using a self made questionnaire; data was collected to answer for your specific questions on 1- profile of respondents 2- to level of customer satisfaction 3- level of performance of commercial bank 4- Relationship between customer satisfaction and performance of commercial banks. Data analysis using frequencies percentage m...

Participatory Planning Approach and Project Implementation in Uganda. A Case Study of Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality Bushenyi District - Uganda

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to analyze the reasons behind low implementation levels of the planned projects in Uganda. The researcher selected Bushenyi- lshaka Municipality as the case study. The purpose for carrying out this study was to find out whether Participatory planning approach has any impact on project implementation and development. The study also looked at how the challenges of participatory planning and project implementation may be mitigated. The researcher carried out the...


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