ABSTRACT Well performing internal audit function has been argued as one of the strongest means of internal control to monitor and promote good governance system in an organization. While internal audit can be used in order to assist management in order to instill a strong ethical tone in the entire organization, a poor attitude by the management can make it hard for the internal auditor to uphold ethical behaviour. As a result, many countries have increased attention on internal audit as an i...
Food security has become a national priority for the country considering that a vast majority of its 198.1 million population is food insecure. Food and nutrition insecurity is prevalent in Nigeria despite its favourable agroecological endowments. It has a total landmass of 92.4 million hectares, out of which only about 32 million hectares or 34.63 percent are under cultivation. Nigeria, therefore, lacks both the capacity and capability to cater for the food and nutrition requirements of its ...
Abstract Malaria is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in many parts of the world with many and varied effects. In Africa, malaria is a development problem because of its high prevalence in many countries in the continent. Insecticide-Treated mosquito Net (ITN) is one of the most effective measures used in preventing malaria. This is because, it acts as a physical barrier, preventing access by vector mosquitoes and thus providing personal protection against malaria to individuals using ...
Charcoal is a key bio-energy resource in Kenya, providing domestic energy for 82% of urban and 34% of rural households. The charcoal industry also creates jobs for wood producers, charcoal producers, transporters and vendors. The industry employs almost 1 million people on a part and full-time basis across the value chain. Despite regulation there is continued unsustainable charcoal production in western Mau forest block. Are the regulations not working or simply not implemented by the m...
ABSTRACT The fisheries sector is significant to socio-economic development through provision of employment, income and food security. Global fisheries resources face unsustainable fishing pressure. In Kenya, unsustainable harvesting is due to use of management measures not informed by stock assessment studies. The aim of this study was to conduct stock assessment and characterize socio-economic dynamics for Lake Baringo Fisheries management. Stock assessment studies featured estimation of bio...
Abstract: Tomato production and marketing plays a central role in improving and providing income, employment, nutrition and food security to a significant proportion of small farmers and traders in Awdal region in general and Borama and Baki districts in particular. However, the development and improvement of tomato sub-sub sector faces different marketing problems in Borama and Baki districts of Awdal region in Somaliland. Thus, this study is aimed to the market chain analysis of tomato in ...
TABLE OF CONTENTSCon tentsNOVEMBER, 2016 1DECLARATIONAPPROVAL iiDEDICATION iiiACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivLIST OF ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS vTABLE OF CONTENTS viABSTRACT xiCHAPTER ONF IINTRODUCTION I1.0 1ntrocluction~ I1 .1 Background of the study1.2 Statement of the problem 51 .3 General Objective 51.4 Specific Objectives 51.5 Research Queslions/Llypothesis 61.6 Significance of the study 61.6.1 BIDICO Uganda 61 .6.2 Academicians/Researchers 6I .6.3 Stakeholders/Public 7I .6.4 Policy Makers/Central Govern...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of demography, water consumption level, water supply and water utilization on perception of CBWR sustainability at Rironi Self Help Water Project (SHWP) in Kiambu County, Kenya. The study objectives were: to determine the influence of demographic characteristics of project members on perception of CBWR sustainability, to establish the influence of water supply on perception of CBWR sustainability, to establish the influence of wate...
ABSTRACT The ever increasing levels of electronic waste (e-waste) and limited capacities for disposal and recycling have worsened e-waste management considering only 10% of e-waste is properly managed globally. In developed countries, e-waste management is guided by extended producer responsibility frameworks that ensure e-waste collection and recycling through consumer participation whereas, in Asia and Africa e-waste is managed through inefficient solid waste systems resulting to degradatio...
Abstract: Reliable and affordable supplies of commodities and effective management of inventory are critical for the success of the health sector organizations. The scarcities and mismanagement of these medical commodities negatively affect the quality of health services and hospital's overall organizational performance in turn. Objectives: To investigate inventory management practices and its effect on hospital performance among public and private hospitals of Harari regional state, Ethiopi...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to assess the training practices in the Ghana Police Service at the National Police Training School, Accra and the Winneba Police Command and Staff College, Winneba. It examines the curriculum, scope of training and pedagogical practices employed by police trainers in Ghana, how well the trainees apply their training to Police work, the challenges the training academies face and feasible measures to address these challenges. Methodologically, the study empl...
ABSTRACT The study focused on the significance of working capital management in enhancing liquidity and profitability in the electricity distribution sector in Namibia. The main motivator for the researcher to conduct the study was the fact that the electricity distribution sector has deteriorated sharply as the sector continues to be troubled by heavy gearing. This has been aggravated by mounting debt, resulting in financial stress. In this study, the positivism philosophy was adopted as we...
ABSTRACT All around the world, many studies demonstrate the importance of Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) in lifting-up the economy and creating employment. Many governments around the world have created institutions with the aim to enhance SMME survival and growth. This in turn contributes to social and political stability in a country. Despite the importance of SMMEs to the economy and employment creation, in South Africa studies (Hallberg, 2000; World Bank, 2000; World Bank, 20...
Abstract: This special issue was organised in the context of the 22nd meeting of the Association of African Insect Scientists (AAIS), in Wad Medani, Sudan in 2017. The aim was to ‘support impactful research that will yield genuine edible insects products and sustain value chains that enhance food and nutritional security and support sustained livelihoods in Africa’. The issue is composed of contributions from the following countries: Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Nigeria,Mali, Burkina Faso, Ca...
Abstract The need for foreign currency policy management arises only within the framework of countries engaged in international trade in contract to a closed economy, whose scope does not transcend its intra country trade transactions. Foreign exchange is the means or ways of effecting payment for the international transactions it can be acquired by a country through the export of goods and services, direct investment inflow drawn down on external loans aid or grants and it can also be expan...