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Management Information System Utilization and Maraba Coffee Company Perormance, In Rwanda

ABSTRACT This research was carried out to contribute to the greater understanding of management information system utilization and Maraba coffee performance. Despite the fact that Maraba coffee made tremendous progress in selling its products, it is still suffering from low internal and external information operation connected to its profitability. This study was guided by three of the following objectives. The first is to determine profile of respondents, the second the level of management i...

Staff Awareness About Gender Mainstreaming and Its Implementation in Hodan District, Mogadishu, Somalia

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to examine how staff awareness influences gender mainstreaming in Hodan District, Mogadishu, Somalia, The study objectives were to investigate staff awareness about gender mainstreaming, explore how staff implements gender mainstreaming, examine the effects of staff awareness on gender mainstreaming implementation and to examine challenges faced in implementing gender mainstreaming. The study employed a descriptive research design based on mixed approache...

Banking Servies and Customer Satisfaction in Banque Populaire du Rwanda (BPR) in Nyamasheke District, Western Rwanda

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to generate new information from the existing one, to test the null hypothesis, and to establish the relationship between banking services and customer satisfaction and to confirm or deny the banking services theory by Douglas et al. (2008). The study was in BPR-Kibogora Branch Nyamasheke District. Four specific objectives were stated and these were to; determined the profile of the respondents; effectiveness of banking services; level of customer satisf...

Spousal Sexual Violence and the Rights of Women in Central Region of Uganda

Abstract The prevalence of sexual violence in Uganda is a major concern, especially in the era of HIV/AIDS. According to the UDHS 2006 national figures, about 36 percent of women who have experienced sexual violence, the first experience of violence occurred at age 15-19. 18 percent was below the age of 15. Levels of sexual violence were highest in the Central Region of Uganda. The main objective of the study was to establish the determinants of sexual violence among women in the Central regi...

Transformational Leadership and Organisational Commitment of Two Selected Private Universities in Mogadishu, Somalia

ABSTRACT The study was carried out to investigate the relationship between transformational leadership and organizational commitment of two selected universities in Mogadishu, Somalia. This study was guided by four objectives which consist of these (1) To determine the demographic characteristics of the population in terms of: age, gender, level of education, and experience of respondents working in the selected universities (2) To determine the level of transformational leadership of the sel...

Internal Control System and Fraudulent Practices in the Nigerian Public Sector; A Survey of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (Nnpc) Nigeria

ABSTRACT The researcher investigated the relationshz~, between ‘internal control system and fraudulent practices in the Nigerian public sector,~ a survey of Nigerian National petroleum Corporation (NNPC)’. The purpose ofthe study was to determine the Effect of Internal Control system on fraudulent in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Nigeria. The spec~flc objectives were to determine the relationshz~ between internal control system components (Control Environment, Risk Assessme...

Government Policy and Liberalization Being Practiced in Ethiopian Banking Industry

ABSTRACT Ensuring the efficiency and stability of the banking system can play a vital role for the successful implementation of the monetary and economic policies of a country. Yet, to achieve such objective it would be essential to place financial reform measures that enhance the contribution of the banking system towards economic development. An emblematic reform measure undertaken by the Ethiopian government commencing the year 1992 was “liberalizing “the financial sector. The aim of t...

Working Capital Management and Profitability of Selected Small and Medium Enterprises (Smes) In Kampala Ugan Da.

ABSTRACT The study sought to establish the relationship between the working capital management practices and profitability of selected Small and Medium Enterprises (SME5) in Kampala, Uganda. The study was guided by four objectives namely; Determine the profile of the respondents in terms of age, gender, position, period of stay at workplace and highest educational qualification; Determine the extent of working capital components in the selected SMEs; To determine the level of liquidity and pr...

Immigration Laws and the Protection of Asylum Seekers’ Rights in Uganda: A Critique.

Abstract The focus of this study was on the Domestic Laws and the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Asylum Seekers with a special attention on the Immigration Laws of Uganda. The Study was guided by three research questions: What legal criteria are used in determining refugees in Uganda? What rights, do refugees enjoy while in Uganda? What role does the immigration Directorate play in promoting refugee rights? Using a doctrinal method which essentially relies on secondary sources, the...

Value Chain and the Production of Rice in Kabuye Marshland, Kigali, Rwanda

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to establish the relationship between the level of value chain and the extent of rice production. Specifically, the study sought to establish the effect of (i) the level of value chain (ii) the extent of rice production and (iii) the relationship between the level of value chain and the extent of rice production in Kabuye Marshland, Rwanda. The study employed the qualitative descriptive correlation design and data were collected from 107 respondents using a s...

Accountability and Performance of Local Government Programs. A Case Study of National Agricultural Advisory Services (Naads) In Rukungiri District

ABSTRACT This study has been done with the aim establishing the relationship between accountability procedures and performance of Local Government programmes, a case study of National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) in Rukungiri district. The study adopted both qualitative and quantitative approaches to analyze the data from respondents. The population included the stakeholders of NAADS with the experience in handling activities of NAADS in Rukungiri district. These respondents were su...

Non-Governmental Organisations in Prevention and Management of Human Immune Virus Among Children in Kilungu District, Eastern Province Kenya

ABSTRACT This study intended to determine the role of NGOs in prevention and management of HIV/AJDS among children in Kilungu District, Eastern province Kenya. This study seeks to Determine the profile of respondents in terms of A) NGO employees i) Age, ii) Gender, iii) Educational level, iv) Position. B). NGO Beneficiaries i) Age, ii) Gender, iii) Parental status, iv) Marital status, Determine the extent of NGO’s prevention and management of HIV/AIDS among children in Kilungu District, Eas...

Influence of Reward System On the Performance of Employees in an Organization

ABSTRACT This study determines the influence of reward system on the performance of employees at Standard High School, Zzana Further sought in the study was, to determine the extent of reward system methodology as employed by directors and head teachers, to determine the level of concern and reward for performance by directors and head teachers, and to determine the relationship between reward system methodology and performance rate of employees of standard high school Zzana The study used a ...

Procurement Procedures and Project Success of Selected Government Institutions in Rwanda

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of procurement procedures on the success of projects in selected government institutions. The objectives of the study were to determine the extent of the procurement procedures in selected government institutions; determine the level of project success in selected government institutions; and to determine if there is a significant relationship between procurement procedures and the success of projects. The main method of data co...

Climate Variability and Household Food Security in Masisi, North Kivu Province, Dr Congo

ABSTRACT This study assessed the influence of climate variability on household food security in Masisi, North Kivu Province, DR.Congo. The following objectives guided the study: i) to assess the impact of climate variability on the food availability of the households in Masisi, DRC; ii) to evaluate the impact of climate variability on food accessibility of the households in Masisi, DRC; and iii) to assess the impact of climate variability on food utilization of the households in Masisi, DRC; ...


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