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The accounting Cycle
(Veritus Publishing, 2009) WAlther, Larry M.
Deals with fanancial and managerial accounting information, accounting profession and accounting career, fundamental accounting equation Assets=liabilities+oweners equity, transaction impact the fundamental accounting equation and four core financial statement.
Accounting Principles
(Endeavour International Corporation, Houston, Texas, USA, 2010) Edwards, James Don; Hermanson, Roger H.;
magine that you have graduated from college without taking an accounting course. You are employed by a company as a sales person, and you eventually become the sales manager of a territory. While attending a sales managers' meeting, financial results are reviewed by the Vice President of Sales and terms such as gross margin percentage, cash flows from operating activities, and LIFO inventory methods are being discussed. The Vice President eventually asks you to discuss these topics as they relate to your territory. You try to do so, but it is obvious to everyone in the meeting that you do not know what you are talking about. Accounting principles courses teach you the "language of business" so you understand terms and concepts used in business decisions. If you understand how accounting information is prepared, you will be in an even stronger position when faced with a management decision based on accounting information. The importance of transactions analysis and proper recording of transactions has clearly been demonstrated in some of the recent business failures that have been reported in the press. If the financial statements of an enterprise are to properly represent the results of operations and the financial condition of the company, the transactions must be analyzed and recorded in the accounts following generally accepted accounting principles. The debits and credits are important not only to accounting majors but also to those entering or engaged in a business career to become managers because the ultimate effects of these journal entries are reflected in the financial statements. If expenses are reported as assets, liabilities and their related expenses are omitted from the financial statements, or reported revenues are recorded prematurely or do not really exist, the financial statements are misleading. The financial statements are only useful and meaningful if they are fair and clearly represent the business events of the company. We wrote this text to give you an understanding of how to use accounting information to analyze business performance and make business decisions. The text takes a business perspective. We use the annual reports of real companies to illustrate many of the accounting concepts. You are familiar with many of the companies we use, such as The Limited, The Home Depot, and Coca-Cola Company. Gaining an understanding of accounting terminology and concepts, however, is not enough to ensure your success. You also need to be able to find information on the Internet, analyze various business situations, work effectively as a member of a team, and communicate your ideas clearly. This text was developed to help you develop these skills.
AGENCY BANKING AND SERVICE ADOPTION BY CUSTOMERS IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN MBARARA CITY
(Bishop Stuart University, 2023-01) KACUUCU, SAM
Globally customer adoption is challenging with commercial banks introducing new products in the name of agency banking. This study covered five chapters as described below; Chapter one: This chapter presents background of the study, statement of the problem, purpose of the study, objectives of the study, scope of the study, significance of the study, theoretical frame work and conceptual frame work. Chapter two: This section presents the related literature on empirical studies. It begins with a theoretical review under which a number of related theories are presented. Later empirical literature is presented thematically. The literature in this study is reviewed based on empirical works and studies by other research scholars regarding; - factors contributing to the low number of agents of agent banking, the level of withdraws on agent banking, and the number of clients making payments through agent banking. The study assessed the effect of agency banking on service adoption by customers in Equity Bank in Mbarara City. It was guided by the following objectives; to examine the indicators of agency banking, to establish the level service adoption by customers and to determine relationship between agency banking and service adoption by customers. Chapter three: This chapter presented the methodology for the study which included the research design, target population, sample size and selection, sampling techniques, data collection methods and instruments, data quality control (validity and reliability), data analysis, measurement of research variables, ethical considerations and limitations. This study adopted a case study research design. Quantitative data was collected from the respondents. A sample of 132 respondents were selected from a population of 200 respondents. Collection data relied on questionnaires. Quantitative data was expressed in quantitative terms that which deals with numbers, measures out comes in terms of figures. Chapter four: This chapter covered the presentation, analysis, and interpretation of the findings of this study on agency banking and service adoption by customers in financial institutions in Mbarara City; A Case Study of Equity Bank. Specifically, this chapter presents background findings, descriptive and inferential results. This was presented according to study objectives; the xiii indicators of agency banking, the indicators of service adoption by customers, and relationship between agency banking and service adoption by customers. The data collected was edited and coded into a form usable by Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) data analysis package from which tables with variable frequencies and percentages were drawn for easy analysis. The study findings revealed that there were effective agency banking services for Equity Bank as evidenced overall mean score of 3.8. There was good service adoption by customers with overall mean score = 3.82. There was a statistically significant relationship between agency banking and service adoption by customers in financial institutions at P = 0.006 < 0.05. Chapter five: This chapter presents discussion of findings, conclusions and recommendations for the study as follows; It was recommended that the management of Equity Bank should ensure that perceived trust is given utmost importance in a bid to improve adoption of agency banking. The government need to put in place regulations‟ that will effectively ensure customer security and confidentiality at the agent location. The Equity Bank should continue to sensitize customers and the wider public on the use of agency banking and its benefits.
ART Uptake Among HIV Positive Adolescents
(Research Square, 2020) Sandra, Akankunda; Sandra, Tayebwa; Benjamen, Byamugisha; Sabastian, Ariho; Ronald, Bahati; Josephine, Najjuma
Background: Globally about 1.7 million adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19 were living with HIV in 2019, of these, about 1.5 million were living in sub-Saharan Africa and approximately above 127,000 were living in Uganda. However uptake of ART is still low among adolescents especially in low income countries due to lack of information they need to understand HIV and its management.
Association between stigma and depression among urban refugees in Mbarara Municipality, Southwestern Uganda
(Research Square, 2018) Ronald, Bahati; Herbert Elvis, Ainamani; Cathy Denise, Sigmund; Godfrey Zari, Rukundo
Background: More than half of the world’s refugees reside in non-camp settings, including urban areas. Refugees in urban areas often face acculturation challenges, stigma, overcoming stereotypes, and living in fear of being repatriated. Depression is one of the most frequent mental disorders experienced by refugee populations as a result of such challenges. In Uganda, the prevalence of mental disorders among urban refugees in general remains unknown and there is little epidemiological data to inform practice and policy in relation to the refugees’ mental health needs in urban areas. The aim of the present study was to examine the association between stigma and depression among urban refugees. Methods: Using snowball sampling method, we conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study among 343 refugees residing in Mbarara Municipality, Southwestern Uganda. The Discrimination and Stigma Scale and the Patient Health Questionnaire were used to assess stigma and depression respectively. Using SPSS, means, standard deviations and ranges were calculated to determine the prevalence of stigma and depression. Multiple regression analysis was used to examine the associations between stigma and depression. Results: Participants in our study experienced high levels of enacted stigma (n=293, 85%) and internalized stigma (n=239, 70%). Most of the participants experienced both internalized and enacted stigma (n=288, 84%). The overall prevalence of depression was 96% (n=329) of which 16% (n=53) was mild, 17% (n=59) was moderate, 41% (n=141) was moderately severe and 22% (n=76) was severe depression. There was a significant positive correlation between stigma and depression (β= 0.37, p<.001). Conclusions: Urban refugees experience high levels of both enacted and internalized stigma. There is a strong association between stigma and depression. Interventions aimed at reducing stigma could subsequently reduce depression among refugees living in urban areas. Background There is an increasing number of refugees who are choosing to settle in urban centers rather than refugee settlements, even when this leaves them without access to UNHCR support (1). The urban 2 refugees are a largely ‘hidden’ population, and little is known about their numbers, profiles, status, location and livelihoods (2). The main factors pushing refugees from camps include security threats, limited livelihood opportunities, harsh climatic conditions and violence in the camps, often related to tensions between different clans, ethnic and political groups (Pavanello, Elhawary, & Pantuliano, 2018). In Uganda, the refugee policy gives them (refugees) ‘freedom of movement’, ‘gainful employment’, and ‘treatment without discrimination nor stigmatization (4). This policy makes it easy for refugees to quit camps and settle in any part of the country including towns. Refugees in urban areas often face challenges of insufficient disposable income, housing, feeding and daily utilities. In addition, they face acculturation challenges, stigma, overcoming stereotypes, and living in fear of being repatriated (5). Furthermore, they commonly experience migration stress and trauma, loss of homes and livelihoods, violence, torture, and family separation (6). As such, it is no surprise that the prevalence of stigma, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), continue to be high among refugee populations (Baranik, Hurst, & Eby, 2018, Close et al., 2016). Stigma has been associated with poor health outcomes of refugees (9). It is characterized by cognitive, emotional, and behavioral components often conceptualized as internalized or enacted stigma affecting a particular trait, among individuals (10). Enacted stigma is the negative attitudes held by members of the public about devalued people whereas self-stigma occurs when people internalize those public attitudes and suffer numerous negative consequences as a result (11). Refugee status is a highly stigmatized driver which affects the health seeking behaviour of forcibly displaced populations (12). Lindert, Ehrenstein, Priebe, Mielck, & Brähler, (2009) reported stigma to be associated with higher levels of depression 44% in first generation Iraqi refugees in Canada compared to estimates of prevalence in the general population reported to be between 8 and 12% (8). Depression is a mood disorder that involves a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It is one of the most frequent mental disorders experienced by refugee populations as a result of war and living difficulties after migration (14). Negative mental health consequences are more common among refugees as a result of war and living difficulties after migration; however, there is a small body of research that has investigated the 3 stigma of being a refugee as an essential risk factor for the development of mental health problems in post-conflict societies, especially depression (15). Our study aimed to determine the prevalence of stigma and depression among urban refugees and to examine the association between stigma and depression among urban refugees in Mbarara municipality, Southwestern Uganda. We hypothesized that there would be high prevalence of stigma and depression and that stigma would positively correlate with depression among urban refugees in Southwestern Uganda. Methods Study Design, Population and Measures We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study among 343 refugees residing in Mbarara Municipality, Southwestern Uganda using snowball sampling method between the months of May and November 2019. Our study participants were only those who had lived in Mbarara municipality for at least 12 months prior to the study and were aged 14 years and above. Would be participants with severe psychological disorders and identifiable symptoms of alcohol intoxication during the time of data collection were excluded. To determine our sample size, we adopted a 31% prevalence of stigma found by a study of Baranik et al., (2018) in a mixed methods study about the stigma of being a refugee, among Afghanistan refugees living in the US. The Discrimination and Stigma Scale (DISC-12) was used to measure stigma. To suit our sample, the scale was modified and the words “mental health problems” were substituted with words “refugee status”. The scale measures unfair treatment of people because they are seen to be different from others for any reason (16). Therefore, the substitution of words did not affect the validity of the scale. The scale consists of 34 items, four subscales and scores on a 4-point scale from 0 (not at all), 1 (a little), 2 (moderately) and 3 (a lot). For the current study we considered the first two sub scales of the DISC-12. Subscale 1 measured enacted stigma (Item 1–22) and subscale 2 measured internalized stigma (Item 23–26). A higher score indicated greater experience of stigmatization tendencies reported by a participant. The DISC -12 is reported consistent with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.78 (17). In the present study the DISC-12 had 0.93 Cronbach’s alpha. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) was used to measure depression. The PHQ-9 is a brief, 4 easily administered and scored screening questionnaire that can be used to improve the recognition rate of major depression and facilitate treatment (18). An advantage of the questionnaire is its exclusive focus on the nine diagnostic criteria for the newly revised DSM-5 depressive disorders (19). The scale is up to a score of 27 with each item with options of not all (0), several days (1), more than half the days (2) and nearly every day (3). A score of 1 – 4 is interpreted as minimal depression, 5 – 9 mild depression, 10 – 14 moderate depression, and 15 – 19 moderately severe depression and 20 – 27 severe depression. Since its development, the PHQ-9 has established itself as a practical tool for use in assisting with “depression diagnoses, depression severity, and depression outcome”. The PHQ-9 is reported as “excellent” with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.89 and 0.86 in the primary care and obstetrical clinical studies respectively (20). The PHQ-9 possessed a 0.91 Cronbach’s alpha in the present study. All instruments were directly administered to the participants in their own residence or places considered by both the research team and the selected participant as being safe and confidential.
Bribery and Public Procurement Performance at Mbarara City, Uganda.
(Bishop Stuart University, 2023) Denis, Nkamuhayo; Dennis, Kakuba; Aggrey, Muhereza
The study investigated the effects of bribery on public procurement performance in Uganda with a focus on Mbarara City. Specifically, the study examined how monetary bribery and non-monetary bribery influence public procurement performance at Mbarara City. A cross sectional design adopting a quantitative approach was applied. Quantitative data was analyzed using inferential statistics (Spearman correlation, coefficient of determination and regression). Qualitative data on the other hand was analyzed using content and thematic analysis. The findings revealed a strong negative influence of bribery on public procurement performance whereby more bribery contributed to poor public procurement performance and less bribery contributed to better public procurement performance. The study recommended that municipal councils should develop mechanisms for strengthening and operationalizing available measures to combat bribery to improve public procurement performance. Such mechanisms may include encouraging whistle blowers, selection of professional and competent members on evaluation committees and reducing on the bureaucracy.
Budgetary Control, Managerial Competencies and Performance of Higher Local Governments in Eastern Uganda
(Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, 2024-06) Atukunda, Gershom; Atwiine, Johnson; Musiita, Benjamin; Atwine, Aquilionus; Koruragire, Emmanuel
The study aimed to explore the correlation between budgetary control, managerial competencies, and the performance of higher local governments in Uganda's Eastern region. Through a cross-sectional research design, 30 higher local governments out of a population of 32 were analyzed against predictor variables. Validity and reliability tests were conducted on research instruments to ensure data quality. Findings revealed a positive and significant relationship between budgetary control and performance, as well as between managerial competencies and performance. Moreover, there was a statistically significant relationship between both budgetary control and managerial competencies on performance. Regression analysis showed that 55.9% of performance variation was explained by these factors, leaving 44.1% to other factors not considered. Recommendations include strengthening financial management processes and investing in training programs to enhance managerial skills, ultimately improving local government performance
Budgeting Process and Managerial Accountability at Private Universities in Uganda
(American Research Journal of Humanities & Social Science (ARJHSS), 2023) Donius, Niwagaba
Uganda is one of the most decentralized countries in the world. However, the decision making structures have remained bureaucratic and the state keeps a watchful eye on both government and private enterprises especially on the way businesses are conducted mostly through the Financial Intelligence Authority. This study examined the association between Budgeting Process and Managerial Accountability of Team University. To examine budgeting process, the study explored budget preparation, budget implementation, monitoring and evaluation. On the other hand, to examine managerial accountability, the study used financial accountability, value for money accountability and legal & professional accountability as measures. The study adopted a descriptive design using quantitative approaches. Data were collected from the study sample of 115 respondents out of 128 population. The study sample involved senior management team, administrators, academic staff and support staff of Team University. The data collection instruments consisted of a five point Likert scale survey questionnaire. Collected data were analyzed using SPSS package (version 20) to generate descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The study found that budget performance evaluation significantly affected managerial accountability by about 90%, while budget preparation and budget implementation appeared to reduce managerial accountability. The study concluded that budgeting process strongly influences managerial accountability by about 75.0%. In recommendation, management of Team University should allow stakeholders to influence university‟s budget decisions and should consider incorporating key stakeholders in the budget implementation
Business Fundamentals
(2009) McCubbrey, Donald J
The Business Fundamentals text is designed to introduce students, particularly those in developing economies,to the essential concepts of business and other organizations. It does this by focusing on small, entrepreneurial start-ups, and expanding the discussion in each chapter to include issues that are faced in larger organizations when it is appropriate to do so. Traditional business models are discussed as well as eBusiness models, with appropriate links to the IS Global Text and other relevant websites. All major functional areas of modern organizations are covered. A common thread in most, if not all, chapters will be applicable principles of sustainable development and corporate social responsibility.
Caring for people with dementia in rural Uganda
(Journal of Global Health Reports, 2020) Herbert E, Ainaman; Paul E, Alele; Godfrey Z, Rukundo; Samuel, Maling; Edith K, Wakida; Celestino, Obua; Alexander, C Tsai
Back Background ground The rising incidence of Alzheimer’s disease among older-age adults worldwide has been accompanied by an increase in caregiving burden. Limited work has examined the lived experiences of both formal and informal caregivers of people living with dementia in low-income countries. Methods We conducted one-on-one, in-depth qualitative interviews with a purposive sample of 10 informal caregivers and 5 formal caregivers of people living with dementia in Mbarara, Uganda. They were interviewed about their experiences caring for people with dementia until thematic saturation was reached. All interviews were audio recorded, transcribed into English, and thematically analysed. RResults esults Two primary themes emerged from the data: patient factors influencing caregiving burden (problematic behaviours, such as wandering and aggression) and patient physical health and cognitive deterioration (namely, loss of memory and incontinence). Psychosocial and economic aspects of caregiving burden included financial costs, family conflicts, anxiety, stigma, and substance misuse. CConclusions onclusions Both formal and informal caregivers of people living with dementia experience physical, financial, and psychological stressors. Interventions aimed at reducing these stressors would benefit caregivers as well as improve quality of care for people living with dementia.
CASH MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IBANDA MUNICIPALITY IBANDA DISTRICT, WESTERN UGANDA
(Bishop Stuart University, 2022) MASIKO, NELSON
This study was set out to assess the effect of cash management practices on financial performance of private secondary schools in Ibanda Municipality. The study was guided by three objectives which included; to determine the relationship between cash planning and financial performance, to establish the relationship between cash collection and disbursement with financial performance of private secondary schools in Ibanda municipality, to find out the relationship between cash control system and financial performance of private secondary schools in Iband municipality. The study adopted a non-experimental cross-sectional research design. The study was both descriptive and analytical in nature with only quantitative approach of data collection and analysis. The study gathered quantitative data from 55 participants using questionnaires. The study only used questionnaire for quantitative data collection which was coded and entered into SPSS version 20 for analysis. The analysis was done and findings presented using descriptive statistics in form of frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviations. Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis to get adjusted R2 was utilized to ascertain the statistical significance between the independent and dependent variables. Findings from the study revealed that there is a slight positive relationship between cash planning and financial performance of private secondary schools (r=0.314, p<0.02). Also, findings found out there is a slight positive relationship between cash collection and disbursement with financial performance of private secondary school in Ibanda municipality (r=0.246, p<0.07). Results further found out that there is an insignificant but positive relationship between cash control system and financial performance of private secondary schools in Ibanda
Challenges of Teaching and Research In a New Private University In Uganda
(Bishop Stuart University, 2009-12) Moses, Tukwasiibwe; Gershom, Atukunda; Emmanuel, Ahabwe
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Cognitive impairment and the associated factors among women with a history of pregnancy complications in rural southwestern Uganda
(PLOS ONE, 2023-10-30) Kihumuro, Raymond Bernard; Peace, Kellen; Chun, Sarah; Wakida, Edith K.; Obua, Celestino; Ainamani, Herbert E
Background Worldwide, there is a growing concern about the rising number of people with declining cog nitive functioning. However, findings on this phenomenon are inconclusive. Our study aimed to assess the prevalence of cognitive impairment and the associated factors in women with a history of pregnancy complications in rural southwestern Uganda. Methods This was a cross-sectional study carried out among women above 40 years of age in the greater Kabale district of southwestern Uganda between March and April 2022. Study par ticipants were identified using a consecutive sampling method. Predictor variables included pregnancy complications and other social demographic factors that were assessed by semi structured interviews while cognitive functioning as an outcome variable was assessed by Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-B) tool. Data were analyzed using STATA at a 95% Confidence level. Logistic regression analyses were selected for statistical modelling while odds ratios were calculated to assess the strength of associations between the predictor and outcome variables.Results In total, 75% (212/280) of participants had some form of cognitive impairment, with 45% (123/280) falling into mild CI, 31% (86/280) moderate CI and 4% (10/280) severe CI. Twenty-three percent (68/280) of participants fell into category of normal cognitive function ing. Participants with >65 years of age had higher odds of developing cognitive impairment (OR = 2.94; 95%CI: 0.96–9.04, p = 0.06) than those with < 65 years of age. Protective factors to cognitive impairment include delivering from a health facility (OR = 0.31,95% CI:0.16–0.60, p = < .001), primary and post primary levels of education (OR = 0.05; 95% CI: 0.02–0.13, p<0.001, OR = 0.04; 95%CI: 0.02–0.23, p<0.001) respectively. Conclusion Results from this study show a high prevalence of cognitive impairment among women with a history of pregnancy complications in rural southwestern Uganda. Interventions geared toward preventing cognitive impairment among females with a history of pregnancy compli cations should be emphasized.
Community Participation and Performance of Local Revenue Collection in Isingiro Town Council, Isingiro District Local Government, Western Uganda
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2023) Najunah, Charles; Robert, Mugabe; Mpairwe, Anthony
The study investigated the relationship between community participation and the performance of local revenue collection in Isingiro Town Council, Isingiro District Local Government. The study employed a correlational research design. The target population included 250 people, comprising business personnel, political leaders, and council administrators, identified through tax collection registers at the town council offices. A sample size of 152 respondents was accessed to fulfill the research objectives. The researcher gathered primary data using both questionnaires and interview guides. Descriptive statistics, in the form of tables, were used to illustrate the data. Pearson coefficient correlation tests were conducted to examine the relationships between variables. The study findings were statistically significant at (0.001 < 0.05), indicating that citizen mobilization played an essential role in revenue collection in Isingiro Town Council. Similarly, the study findings were statistically significant at (0.021 < 0.05), signifying that public sensitization played a crucial role in revenue collection in Isingiro Town Council. It's worth noting that this result was statistically significant at (0.001 < 0.05), which meant that citizens' consultations about revenue collection policies and practices had a positive impact. In conclusion, there was a strong association between community participation and the performance of local revenue collection in Isingiro Town Council, Isingiro District Local Government. It is recommended that the government allocate resources and support the implementation of citizen mobilization programs to further enhance revenue collection in local governments.
Community Participation and Sustainability of Community Based Water Projects in Mbarara City North Division
(American Research Journal of Humanities & Social Science (ARJHSS), 2023) Mpora, Vicent; Turyamureba, Robert; Mpairwe, Anthony
The study was about the influence of community participation on sustainability of communitybased water projects in Mbarara City North Division in Mbarara City. The study was aimed at assessing thedifferent ways of community involvement in community based water projects in Mbarara City North Division,examining the level of sustainability of community based water projects in Mbarara City North Division anddetermining the extent to which community participation influences sustainability of community based waterprojects in Mbarara City North Division in Mbarara City. The study used a descriptive survey design for qualitative data and cross-sectional research design forquantitative data. The study employed simple random and purposive sampling techniques. The study used asample size of 70 of the total of 73 populations. Data was collected from primary and secondary data sources.Questionnaire, interview guide and documentary review guide were used as data collection instruments.Analysis was done quantitatively whereby descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were determined usingSPSS. Thematic content analysis was used for qualitative analysis. From the findings, correlationco efficientshowsthatCommunityparticipationinimplementationstageofthecommunity basedwaterprojectshasinfluenceonSustainabilityofCommunity BasedWaterProjectsbecausethePvaluewas.000orP<0.05whichmeansCommunityparticipationinimplementationstageofthecommunity based waterprojecthasasignificant influenceonSustainabilityofCommunityBasedWaterProjects. Furthermore, correlation co efficient shows that Community participationinmaintenancestageofthecommunity based waterprojectonSustainabilityofCommunityBasedWater Projects hasno influence on sustainability of Community Based Water Projects because the P value was .006or P> 0.05which means that Community participation inmaintenance stage of the community based water project has nosignificant influence on SustainabilityofCommunityBased Waterprojects. Also correlation co-efficient showsthat Community participation in evaluationstage of the community based water projects has influence onSustainability of Community Based WaterProjects because the P value was .002or P< 0.05, which means thatCommunity participation inevaluation stage of the community based water projects, has a significant influenceon Sustainability ofCommunityBased WaterProjects. The study concludes that, since communityparticipation inplanning stage of the community water project has a significant influence onSustainability of Community BasedWater Projects. It implies that the water committees,donorsandthegovernmentofficialsintheministryofwaterholdpriorconsultationswiththecommunity members beforethe water projects are deliberated, more so community members areinvolved in decision making when designingthe project structure,location of water standpoints,determiningthe sourceof water amongotherkeyissues. Thestudy recommended that the community water projects should hold capacity building sessionsfor the membersand the committee members so as to equip them with appropriate knowledgeconcerning the designing anddevelopment of community water projects. This will enable themembersto makesuitablecontributions to theproject design.
Community perceptions towards the implications of human activity on River Rwizi,Uganda sustainability
(International Science Community Association, 2018-07) Goretty, Nagawa; Gershom, Atukunda; Milton, Nuwabimpa; Doreen, Atwongyeire
This study was undertaken in the cells of Kiswahiri, Buremba and Nyakaizi in Kakoba Division of Mbarara Uganda. The research was done as a baseline study for investigating the possibility of implementing a project for conservation of river Rwizi as a way to restore its natural stability since it is highly depreciating due to degradation henc is the major source of water in the Mbarara dry corridor of nomadic pastoralists and other cattle keepers. In order to establish the extent of river degradation; a survey on the effects of community activities and peoples’ beliefs towards river depreciation was done. The study investigated on perceptions of the community towards river Rwizi degradation in a way to establish the possibility of involving the people into river conservation; in order to reactivate the river from drying, silt and other degradation indicators. This emerging crisis of the river drying up has affected natural; social and economic activities negatively especially in the areas of the river catchment; hence the need for river conservation to save nature in river catchment; and in other water sources in which Rwizi drains; that connect into world waters such as river Nile and lake Victoria. People appreciate the river since it is a source of water for irrigation and domestic use. The river as well l to rainfall formation; through evaporation, in addition to provision of water for animals. The anthropological factors have led to continuous reduction in volume and speed of Rwizi profile. The natural vegetation at river banks is getting continuously replaced by agricultural plants and bare lands. The growing of crops next to river banks involve tilling of land and softening soil; making it bare and prone to erosion; parts of agricultural land get deposited into the stream leading to widening of river channel and siltation of the continuous drying. The major land use activities that have degraded and deteriorated river Rwizi include cultivation, industrialisation and settlements, cattle rearing, sand mini There is great need for adjusting policy procedures for conservation of the river towards integrating well the current conservation needs and population demands
Core Concepts of Marketing
(2008) Burnett, John
Through good economic times and bad, marketing remains the pivotal function in any business. Determining and satisfying the needs of customers through products that have value and accessibility and whose features are clearly communicated is the general purpose of any business. It is also a fundamental definition of marketing. This text introduces students to the marketing strategies and tools that practitioners use to market their products.
Coronavirus Disease-2019
(Nigerian Journal of Peace, Development & Humanitarian Affairs (NJPDHA), 2021) RUKUNI, Tinashe; KANSIIME, Noel; ASANI, Collin; Oyinloye, O.B.A
The outbreak of the “Coronavirus Disease 2019” on a worldwide basis has brought about an unprecedented threat to the already fragile global peace and security position. The epidemic has had catastrophic social, economic, and political consequences on a global scale. The global pandemic which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019 has become a source of serious international debate, a humanitarian crisis of fearsome proportions, and sparked conflict among the world's major powers. It is against this background and perturbing development that this paper interrogates the implications of Coronavirus disease 2019 as a threat to global peace and security. Thus, the fulcrum of the ensuing discourse is anchored on the examination of the post-Covid-19 outbreak humanitarian crisis, surge in domestic violence in lockdown periods the world over, the imminent world economic recession, food insecurity, revival of xenophobia related violence and the ignition of geopolitical conflict mainly among the world's major economic and political powers. The paper is based on the qualitative research paradigm, as it sought to probe deep into contemporary issues around the novel Covid-19 pandemic. The paper found out that Covid-19 is a serious threat to global peace and security and has also perpetuated a global humanitarian crisis, gender-based, economic recession violence, and xenophobia. Based on the salient findings and major conclusions reached the paper ends by proffering recommendations tailored to promote global peace and security in the aftermath of the Covid-19 outbreak
Corporate Governance Practices, Operating Environment and Financial Sustainability of Saccos in Greater Mbarara District
(Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, 2024-06) Atukunda, Gershom; Musiita, Benjamin; Atwiine, Johnson; Atwine, Aquilionus; Olyanga, Anthony Moni
: This study investigated the link between corporate governance practices, the operating environment, and the financial sustainability of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) in the Greater Mbarara region. It aimed to understand how each factor, and their combined effect, influence SACCO's financial health. The study employed a cross-sectional design and analyzed data from 164 SACCOs (sample size determined using Krejicie and Morgan table (1970). Statistical analysis revealed that both corporate governance practices and the operating environment have a positive and significant relationship with SACCO's financial sustainability. Additionally, their combined effect was also found to be positive and significant. The results suggest that 42.6% of the variation in financial sustainability can be explained by these two factors, leaving 57.4% to be influenced by other, unexplored aspects. To further improve SACCO's financial health in the region, the study recommends fostering communication with decision-makers, collaborating with governance and environmental experts, and implementing continuous monitoring of governance initiatives and environmental adaptations.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Image of Commercial Banks in Southwestern Uganda – A case study of ABSA
(American Research Journal of Humanities & Social Science (ARJHSS), 2023) Dennis, Kakuba; Noel, Kiiza Kansiime; Namanya, Betrum
The study investigated the effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Corporate Image of commercial Banks in southwestern Uganda. The researchers employed a descriptive research design and used a case study research strategy. A sample of 150 respondents was used for this study and, purposive and stratified sampling methods were used for this study. Both Structured and Semi- Structured questions were used in the questionnaire to collect primary data. To ensure validity and reliability the researcher did a pre- test of the research instrument. Data collected was analyzed using qualitative methods, that is through detailed verbatim explanations and quantitative methods involving using Excel and SPSSS program. The findings from this study showed that majority of the respondents pointed community related activities as the major CSR Activities that Absa Bank engages to enhance Image. The study further established that there is a strong relationship between CSR Programs and Corporate Image of Commercial Banks. We recommend that Commercial Banks should remain the key drivers of CSR in the Region. By embedding CSR principles at all levels of a company Management and operations, and reaping the benefits, socially responsible Businesses can become Models for others. Commercial Banks can also benefit by supporting think tanks, professional organisations and business associations who promote CSR Practices.

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