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The Impact of Selected Catholic Teachings On Women Development a Case Study of Kansanga Parish, Kampala Archdiocese

ABSTRACT The major aim of this study was to explore the impact of selected teachings of the Catholic church on the development of women in Kansanga Parish. The study was based on three major objectives, which were; to examine the impact of sacred ordination of baptized men in the Catholic Church on the development of women; to examine the impact of ratified consummated marriage in the Catholic Church on the development of women; to examine the impact of the indissolubility of a valid marriage...

Good Governance, Public Policy and Capacity Building in Uganda. 1986-2006. A Critical Study:

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 governa...

Microfinancing and Women Empowerment in Duterimbere Muhanga Branch, Rwanda

ABSTRACT This research investigated the relationship between degree of micro-financing and extent of women empowerment in Duterimbere, Muhanga in Rwanda. Apart from the profile of respondents, the study investigated the degree of micro-financing, extent of women empowerment and lastly, the significant relationship between the two variables. In the literature review, economic empowerment approach on women subordination to lack of economic power was used to draw a closer understanding into the ...

Improving Tax Compliance with Emphasis On Integrating Social Norms in Tax Collection Practices in Tanzania

ABSTRACT The study focused on improving tax compliance with emphasis on integrating social norms in tax collection practices in Tanzania. The specific objectives of the study were; to examine the relationship between social norms and taxpayers’ morale, to examine the relationship between taxpayers’ morale and tax compliance and to examine the relationship between social norms and tax compliance in Tanzania. Explanatory research design with mixed methods approach was used and incorporated ...

The Contribution of Civil Society Organisations in Poverty Reduction in Bosaso Somalia

ABSTRACT This is the abstract for the study titled: CSO’s contribution to poverty reduction in Bosaso, Puntland. The research questions were what is the contribution of CSOs towards poverty reduction in Bosaso. Secondly, what is the contribution of CSOs towards food security, household incomes, infrastructure development and service delivery in Bosaso? Third, what is the extent of the effectiveness and efficiency of CSOs in Bosaso? Finally, what are the challenges faced by CSOs and how do t...

Advertising and Business Prosperity of Telecommunication Companies in Kigali City Rwanda

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which advertising affects prosperity of telecommunication companies in Kigali City. Therefore, the study was conducted to (I) to determine the profile of respondents, (ii) to determine the level of advertising, (iii) to determine the level of prosperity, (iv) to establish whether there is a significant difference in the level of advertising and prosperity, (v) to establish whether there is a significant relationship in the leve...

Poverty and Economic Development in Uganda from 1990 to 2010

ABSTRACT This study set out to investigate the relationship between poverty and economic development. The objectives of this study were; to examine the relationship between poverty and economic development from 1990 to 2010, to determine the level of poverty in Uganda from 1990 to 2010, and to determine the level of economic development in Uganda from 1990 to 2010. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design since it examined data for a short time; it was also a descriptive-correlation...

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Utilization of Approaches and Development of Selected Commercial Enterprises in Kigali, Rwanda

ABSTRACT This report is a result of an academic research entitled ~pproaches and development in selected commercial enterprises in Kigali, Rwanda”. The main purpose of this study was to determine the degree of effectiveness of approaches in development of commercial enterprises in Kigali city. The study was guided by the three research questions. i) What is the extent of approaches in commercial enterprises in Kigali city? ii) What is the level of development of commercial enterprises in Ki...

Conflict Resolution and Services Delivery in Health Department Kitgum Local Government Northern Uganda

ABSTRACT The study assessed the effect of conflict resolution and service delivery on the local government staffs of Kitgum District health department and was based on four specific objectives to determine the demographic profile of respondents in terms of gender, age, marital status, level of education, kind of employment and working experience, to determine the level of conflict resolution in Kitgum health department local government Northern Uganda, to determine The level of Service delive...

Governance and Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Rwanda, A Case Study of Vision Finance Company S.A

ABSTRACT In 2003 Government of Rwanda established a number of micro finance institutions but many of them were closed down since 2006 to date. To find out the causes, a research study was carried out to ascertain the relationship of governance and the performance of microfinance institutions by applying the following objectives: Ascertain financial stability of micro finance institutions and the nature of products and services provided to their clients, establish how microfinance institutions...

Gender-Based Barriers to Senior Management Positions: A Case Study of Female Managers in Zain Telecommunication Company in Kampala District

ABSTRACT This study examined gender-based barriers to women in senior management positions in Zain Telecommunication Company in Kampala district. Specifically, the study sought to assess the extent to which Zain Telecommunication Company had implemented the affirmative action in promoting equal employment opportunity for staff; the extent to which the barriers to women in senior management positions were gender-based and; the relationship between gender-based barriers and senior management. A...

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...

Conflict Resolution Strategies and Employee Performance in Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda

ABSTRACT This study investigated the effect of conflict resolution strategies on employee performance in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). The following objectives guided the study: i) to establish the effect of negotiation as a conflict resolution strategy on employee performance in KCCA; ii) to establish the effect of third party intervention as a conflict resolution strategy on employee performance in KCCA; and iii) to establish the effect of compromise as a conflict resolution strate...

Relationship Between Training and Performance of the Junior Teaching Staff in Kampala International University (Mu) Main Campus

ABSTRACT The study set out to investigate the causes of poor performance of the junior teaching staff and its effect on graduates of Kampala International University. The position held by the junior teaching staff is very vital if the University is to fulfill its mission of producing competent graduates. However, in order to realize that mission, junior teaching staff must be trained. A qualitative and quantitative, correlational cross-sectional study based on variables measured with numbers ...

Monetary Policy and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kigali, Rwanda

ABSTRACT This study investigated the effect of monetary policy on the financial performance of commercial banks in Rwanda. The following objectives guided the study: i) to evaluate the effect of Central Bank’s open market operations on the financial performance of Commercial Banks in Rwanda; ii) to examine the effect of Central Bank Rate (CBR) on the financial performance of Commercial Banks in Rwanda; and iii) to investigate the effect of Reserve Requirement ratio on the financiL~ performa...


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