Research Papers/Topics in Public Policy and Management

Health Sector Expenditure and Economic Development in Nigeria

The study determined the correlation between health sector expenditure and economic development in Nigeria. The study adopted ex-post-factor research design. The population of this study was the entire Nigerian economy where the properties of data used for this research were extracted covering 1981 to 2022. Using judgmental sampling technique, a sample of 42years’ period from 1981 to 2022 were used. Time series secondary data obtained basically from the CBN bulletin and world demographic in...

Universal Primary Education Policy and the Attainment of Gender Equality in Primary Schools in Kyanaisoke Sub County Kibale District

ABSTRACT  The study investigated the universal primary education policy in the attainment of gender equality in Kyanaisoke sub county Kibaale district. The study had the following specific objectives. To examine the status of gender equality in primary education, the challenges of universal primary education in bringing about gender and the policy recommendations to attain the millennium development goal of gender equality in primary education. The study was carried out in Kyanaisoke sub cou...

Determinants of Export Growth in Uganda (1991-2016)

ABSTRACT  Agriculture in Ugandan, accounts for about half of GDP, it contributes about 85% of exports, and employs 80% of the work force. Statistics show that the value of traditional exports remained minimal compared to the other sectors of the economy. This study examined factors affecting export performance in Uganda between 1991 and 2016. Secondaiy data were employed using time series to analyze the influence of macroeconomic factors such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Real Exchange...

Challenges in the Development of the Uganda National Land Policy

ABSTRACT  There have been a number of attempts to address the land question in Uganda in the recent past, but all these attempts have not satisfactory addressed the problem. The study on challenges in the development of the Uganda National Land Policy aimed at finding out the process of Uganda national land policy development; examining the role of stakeholders in the development of the national land policy and investigating the challenges encountered by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Ur...

Refugee Protection and Environment in Mid-Western Uganda Case Study of Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement Masindi District

ABSTRACT  Uganda being a member of the international community, surrounded by conflict prone neighbors with unsecured borders, is consequently over burdened with the stress of hosting refugees generated from her neighboring countries and beyond. The topic of study was about the refugee’s protection and Environment. This study was therefore undertaken to establish the effectiveness of Refugee protect in relation to the environmental conservation in Kiryandongo refugee settlement. Cross-sect...

Implementation of Administrative Decentralization, Enhancement of Human Capacity and Services Delivery of Selected Local Governments in Busoga Region

ABSTRACT This study correlated between implementation of administrative decentralization and enhancement of human capacity on services delivery in selected local governments in Busoga region. The specific objectives of the study were in these variables : (1) socio demographic characteristics of the respondents in terms of gender, age, tribe, religion, educational qualification, present position, number of years work experience in present position , district and department ; (2) the extent of ...

Inflation and Trade Balance in Uganda

ABSTRACT The study set to investigate the impact of inflation on trade balance of Uganda from 1983-2014.The study was guided by one objective of established relationship between inflation and trade balance in Uganda. The study adopted a longitudinal research design involving quantitative approach. Time series analysis was adopted and regression analysis to analyze secondary data collected from International monetary fund, Bank of Uganda and World Bank data sheets. The findings were that the i...

Implementation of The Universal Primary Education Policy and Its Effectiveness in Tanzania

ABSTRACT The study is concerned with the implementation of the Universal Primary Education policy and its effectiveness in Tanzania. The study articulates an indepth understanding of the current status of the policy and the critical constraints on its effectiveness. This study will contribute to the ongoing discussion between the government and the different stakeholders toward the articulation of the effectiveness implementation of the policy. This study was conducted through a cross — sec...

Human Resource Management Practices and Health

ABSTRACT The study investigated the relaticnship between human resource management practices and health service delivery in Kampala, Uganda. The specific objectives of study were to: (1) to determine the perception of health workers on human resource management practices in Kampala; (2) to determine the perception of health workers on health service delivery in Kampala; (3) to establish the relationship between reward management practices and health service delivery in Kampala and (4) to esta...

Public Expenditure and Economic Growth in Uganda from 1995-2014

ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to establish the influence of public expenditure on economic growth in Uganda from 1995-2014. It was driven by three maj or objectives; To determine the trend of public expenditure from 1995 -2014; To determine the trend of economic growth from 1995-2014; To establish if there is significant relationship between public expenditure and economic growth from 1995-2014. Using time series data from the world bank and Uganda bureau of statistics, both cor...

Diversified Views on the Discourse on the Structural Adjustment Program (SAP)

Introduction The Structural Adjustment Program (SAP) was a blueprint of the Bretton Woods institutions, the World Bank (WB), and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the economic rejuvenation and the development of Nigeria’s economy. According to them, IMF and WB, Nigeria’s then economic quagmire was because of mal-adjustment and not exploitation of Nigeria in the capitalist global economy. The term Structural Adjustment by the Bretton Woods institutions is denoting of, a short-term...

Employee Engagement Strategies And Employee Performance: A Case Of Kenya Medical Research Institute- Wellcome Trust Research Programme-kilifi County

Employees are the most important resource in an organization. High performing organizations have remained focused on their employee feedback and thus, have achieved significant business results through enhanced levels of employee engagement. This implies that the organizational success is dependent on human resource and, attractive and competitive organizations constantly work towards increasing the value of their human resource through employee engagement strategies.  Employee engagement is...

Influence Of Boards In Promoting Corporate Governance Practices In State Owned Enterprises: The Case Of Uchumi Supermarkets

In the face of major scandals leading to the collapse of large corporations, especially State owned ones, with disastrous social and economic consequences, the need for good corporate governance practices is increasingly taking center stage. The significance of good corporate governance hit world headlines in 2002, when major corporate failures occurred in United States (U.S). In Kenya, the question of corporate governance came up in 1990s in the advent of similar corporate scandals and misde...

Effects Of Multinational Companies On Community Development In Kenya: Case Of Eastern Produce Kenya Limited (Epk), Nandi County

The role of multinationals in community development cannot be overemphasized. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an important aspect of integrating the community and the companies that are within a given community. It is fundamental that corporate take into consideration the needs of the community beyond the growth of their organizations. Governments in developing countries are faced with great challenge to provide fundamental services to the people and this has left gaps in the communi...

Effects Of Public Participation On Legislation By The Kenya National Assembly

Public participation in policy making has become entrenched in democratic principles of governance in Kenya. Policy formulation is very critical in legislation because it is the point at which various causes of action are prescribed towards certain challenges. This has hitherto been a preserve of the governing elite with the role of non-state actors now gaining prominence. Kenya enacted a constitution in 2010 of which public participation stands out, with all government activities required to...


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