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Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in Selected Private Institutions in Somaliland

ABSTRACT The study analyzed "gender equality and women empowerment in selected private institutions of Somaliland". The research study was guided with the following predetermined objectives: 1. To determine the level of gender equality in the selected private institutions 2. To analyze the level of women empowerment in the selected institutions 3. To identify whether there was significant differences between gender equality and women empowerment in the selected private institutions The study ...

The Challenges of Sustainability of Coffee Projects in Rwanda: A Case Study of Coffee Washing Stations in Rwamagana

ABSTRACT The study was carried out in Rwamagana district in Rwanda. It was carried out on the challenges of sustainability of coffee projects in Rwanda using a case study of coffee washing stations in Rwamagana. The main objectives of the study were to examine the contributions of coffee washing stations in promotion of sustainable development of coffee industry, to establish the challenges of sustaining coffee washing stations and to identify the strategies being adopted to enhance the susta...

Motivation and Employee Performance in Rift Valley Railways Uganda Limited

ABSTRACT This study was set out to establish the extent to which motivation affect employee performance in Rift Valley Railways, Uganda Limited. Specifically the study wanted to establish the effect of (i) financial motivation and (ii) non financial motivation, on employee performance in Rift Valley Railways, Uganda Limited. The study was done by developing a conceptual frame relating motivation and employee performance. The study employed a descriptive correlational design; data were collect...

Women Participation and Poverty Alleviation in Selected Sectors of Kayonza District, Rwanda

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to establish the extent to which women participation has impacted on poverty alleviation in selected sectors of Kayonza district in Rwanda. Specifically, the study wanted to determine the level of women participation and the level of poverty alleviation in Kayonza district. The study employed a descriptive correlation design and data was collected from 200 respondents using self-administered questionnaire as the key data collection instrument. Data was anal...

Civil Society Actions and Practices in Society Transformation in Central Uganda

ABSTRACT The Ugandan Civil Society appears generally active, especially in Kampala district which is the capital city. The Civil Society is an essential sector whose strength can have a positive influence on the state and the market. But the effectiveness of the civil society in influencing significant change is questionable. The objectives of this research were to establish significant civil society actions and practices towards society transformation, the challenges and support they had in ...

Governance and Capacity Building in Selected Public Sectors in Hargeysa Somali Land

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to investigate the relationship between governance and Capacity building in Public sectors in Hargeysa Somaliland. The study was guided by four objectives as follow; to determine the profile of respondents in terms of age, gender, educational level and level of experiences, to determine the level of governance in Somaliland, to determine the level of capacity building in public sectors in Hargeysa Somaliland and finally to determine if there is a significan...

Good Governance, Public Policy and Capacity Building in Uganda. 1986-2006.

Abstract  This research paper debates issues experienced in implementing public policies, the role of good governance and capacity building in Uganda. The paper highlights the complexity and messiness of real world in policy-making and implementation in which institutions are influenced by, among other factors, their beliefs and values, the practices and power of other actors, their networks with other actors, and the political space for debate and negotiation in specific context. Good gover...

Challenges That Inhibit Indigenous Companies from Listing On the Uganda Securities Exchange

Tab~e of Contents CHAPTER ONE 1 INTRODUCTION 1 Overview 1 Background of the study 1 Problem Statement 7 Purpose of the study 8 Specific Objectives of the study 9 Research Questions 9 Scope 9 Geographical Scope 9 Subject/Content Scope 10 Hypotheses 11 Conceptual Framework 12 CHAPTER TWO 14 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 14 Introduction 14 History of stock exchanges 15 Governance and operations of the stock exchange 17 The role of stock exchanges 22 Raising capital for businesses 22 Improvement o...

Impact of Internal Control Systems On the Petrol Station Inventory Management in Uganda: A Case Study of Kampala Stations Operated by Petro Uganda Limited.

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to find out the impact of internal control systems on inventory management at Petro Uganda stations in Kampala district. The first objective was to establish the nature and scope of internal control system employed at Petro Uganda. The second objective was to examine the impact of internal controls on successful management of inventory at petro Uganda stations in Kampala district. The third objective was to assess the effectiveness of the existing intern...

Women Guarantee Fund as Strategy for Poverty Reduction A Case Study of National Womens Council in Kayonza District

ABSTRACT  This report is a result of an academic research entitled the role of Women Guarantee Fund as a strategy for poverty reduction a case study National Women Council in Kayonza district. The objectives of the study were to identify the ways in which women are financed to overcome poverty, to find out the contribution of Women Guarantee fund offered to the socio-economic welfare of beneficiaries and to find out the limitations faced by the beneficiaries in accessing the credit. To test ...

Inventory Management Techniques and Customer Satisfaction in Selected Manufacturing Companies in Mogadishu -Somalia

ABSTRACT The study was to examine the effect of inventory management techniques on customer satisfaction in selected manufacturing companies in Mogadishu, Somalia. The study objectives were to assess the relationship between Just-in-Time techniques and customer satisfaction, to evaluate the relationship between Vender Managed Inventory techniques and customer satisfaction and finally to establish the relationship between material requirements planning and customer satisfaction in selected man...

Product Brands and Consumer Decision Making in the Purchase of Fast Moving Consumer Goods Among Kampala International University Students (A Case Study of Mukwano Cooking Oil)

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to explore the tendency of decision making by consumers while purchasing product brands when considering the importance of the brand name. The study was conducted among Kampala International University students. The main research objective was on how consumers’ choices are made in respect to available products as a result of the influence branding in fast moving consumer products. Branding of products by producers makes consumer decision and analysis a...

Public Private Partnership and Secondary Education in Luuka District, Uganda

ABSTRACT This study aimed at examining the contribution of Public Private Partnership to Secondary education enrolment in Luuka District, Uganda. The study findings contributed to the existing body of knowledge through helping education sector policy makers and academicians to technically advise government on Public Private Partnership in Secondary Education policy framework in Uganda if it’s to meet the aims and goals of the policy. In order to produce the study findings, the thesis examin...

Assessment of Motivation on the Employees Performance in Agricultural and Livestock Sector at Kyela District Council Tanzania

ABSTRACT  This study assessed the motivation on employee performance in the local government sector. The study based on four specified research objectives which were to identify the factors which were responsible for general loose of morale at work, to examine the effects of insufficient performance, to assess measures taken by the department in motivating employees towards effective performance and to determine the relationship between the motivation and employees’ performance. From the r...

Management Styles and Employee Job Satisfaction A Case Study of Esco (U) Ltd Bundibugyo Western Uganda

ABSTRACT  The topic of the study was management styles and employee job satisfaction in Esco (U) Ltd Bundibugyo. The study was guided by three specific objectives, that included i) establishing the effects of autocratic management style on employee job satisfaction; ii) establishing the effects of democratic management style on employee job satisfaction; iii) establishing the effects of laissez faire management style on employee job satisfaction in Esco (U) Ltd Bundibugyo. This research empl...


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