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Item Performance Management Systems and Program Performance: A Case Study of Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Program (UWEP) In Buhweju District(Bishop Stuart University, 2024-09) Agaba MildredThe study aimed at establishing the relationship between performance management systems and performance of UWEP in Buhweju District in order to address the problem of persistent declining performance of UWEP in Buhweju District. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: to examine the relationship between performance planning and UWEP performance, to determine the influence of performance monitoring on UWEP performance and to establish the influence of performance evaluation on UWEP performance. The study adopted a cross-sectional study design and the population was 30 UWEP coordinators and 1,560 UWEP beneficiaries in Buhweju District. The data was collected using purposive, simple random and stratified sampling from a sample of 150 UWEP members and 20 UWEP coordinators. A questionnaire was administered to UWEP members while UWEP coordinators were interviewed. The study found out that there is a statistically significant substantial positive relationship between performance planning and UWEP performance in Buhweju district (r=.696**, P<.01), a statistically significant moderate positive relationship between performance monitoring and UWEP performance in Buhweju district (r=.537**, P<.01) and a statistically significant positive relationship between performance evaluation and UWEP performance in Buhweju district (r=.378**, P<.01). The study concludes that performance planning is a key predictor of UWEP performance in Buhweju district since there exists a significant substantial positive relationship between it and UWEP performance; performance monitoring is a major driver of UWEP performance in Buhweju district since there exists a significant positive relationship between it and UWEP performance and performance evaluation also determines UWEP performance in Buhweju district since there exists a significant positive relationship between it and UWEP performance. The study recommends that UWEP members, UWEP coordinators and policy makers: should do more performance planning through better goal setting, setting performance agreements and ensuring performance development; they should improve performance monitoring through conducting constant ongoing superior support, continuous assessment & training and lastly, they should do more performance evaluation by doing more performance appraisal and encouraging more dialogue/feedback.Item Decentralisation and Public Service Delivery in Uganda: A Case of Mbarara City(Bishop Stuart University, 2024-06) Karusigarira Iyangye AlexDespite the implementation of decentralization policies aimed at transferring administrative, fiscal, and political powers to local governments, public service delivery in Uganda, particularly in Mbarara City, remains inadequate. This study aimed to identify and analyze the factors hindering the effectiveness of decentralization in enhancing public service delivery in Mbarara City. Specific objectives included assessing the effectiveness of decentralization policies, analyzing the challenges and opportunities in their implementation, and formulating evidence-based policy recommendations. A descriptive research design integrating both quantitative and qualitative data was employed. The study found that while decentralization has led to improvements in decision- making efficiency and resource allocation, significant challenges such as insufficient funding, lack of training, and coordination issues persist. These challenges impede the full potential of decentralization, despite some reported improvements in public service quality and accountability. The study recommends several strategic interventions to address these challenges. Firstly, increasing budget allocations to local governments is critical to enable effective implementation of decentralized services. Secondly, regular capacity-building programs should be established to equip local officials with the necessary skills and knowledge. Thirdly, enhancing coordination mechanisms between different government levels is essential to streamline operations and reduce inefficiencies. Fourthly, improving transparency through the adoption of digital platforms for tracking service delivery and budget expenditures is recommended to build public trust and ensure accountability. The findings highlight that addressing these areas is crucial for optimizing the benefits of decentralization and ultimately enhancing public service delivery in Mbarara City. The study concludes that without these targeted policy interventions, the goals of decentralization may remain underachieved, thus impeding broader national development objectives.Item Animal Husbandry Agrarian Interventions and Food Security In Refugee Settlements in Uganda; A Case of Nakivale Refugee Settlement(Bishop Stuart University, 2025-08) Albert AinamazimaThe study examined the effect of animal husbandry agrarian interventions on food security in refugee settlements in Uganda; a case of Nakivale Refugee Settlement. It specifically focused on; assessing the effects of animal husbandry agrarian interventions on food availability in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, assessing the effects of animal husbandry agrarian interventions on food accessibility in Nakivale Refugee Settlement and assessing the effects of animal husbandry agrarian interventions on food quality in Nakivale Refugee Settlement. The study was carried out using a cross sectional survey research design where both quantitative and qualitative research approaches were also used. The data was collected using questionnaires, interviews and observations and during data collection; both purposive and simple random sampling methods were used. A sample size of 400 respondents who are refugees in Nakivale Refugee Settlement and 7 key informants was also used in the study. The study findings revealed that animal husbandry agrarian interventions in Nakivale Refugee Settlement significantly improved food security by enhancing food availability, accessibility, and quality. Livestock distribution, improved breeds, veterinary services, training, and market-linkage programs increased year-round supply, dietary diversity, income generation, and safe, nutritious animal products. Pearson’s correlation confirmed strong positive relationships between these interventions and food outcomes: food availability (r = 0.656, p < 0.05), food accessibility (r = 0.623, p < 0.05), and food quality (r = 0.644, p < 0.05), demonstrating that strengthened animal husbandry programs directly bolster household and community-level food security. Finally, the study recommended the need for expanding livestock distribution and improved breeds, strengthening training in animal husbandry, enhancing veterinary services, promoting market-linkages for livestock products, and institutionalizing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to sustain livestock productivity, improve food quality and accessibility, increase household income, and ensure long-term food security in Nakivale Refugee Settlement.Item Animal Husbandry Agrarian Interventions and Food Security in Refugee Settlements in Uganda; A Case of Nakivale Refugee Settlement(International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR), 2025-09) Ainamazima Albert; Bahati Ronald; Kambere EriahThe study examined the effect of animal husbandry agrarian interventions on food security in refugee settlements in Uganda; a case of Nakivale Refugee Settlement. It specifically focused on; assessing the effects of animal husbandry agrarian interventions on food availability in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, assessing the effects of animal husbandry agrarian interventions on food accessibility in Nakivale Refugee Settlement and assessing the effects of animal husbandry agrarian interventions on food quality in Nakivale Refugee Settlement. The study was carried out using a cross sectional survey research design where both quantitative and qualitative research approaches were also used. The data was collected using questionnaires, interviews and observations and during data collection; both purposive and simple random sampling methods were used. A sample size of 400 respondents who are refugees in Nakivale Refugee Settlement and 7 key informants was also used in the study. The study findings revealed that animal husbandry agrarian interventions in Nakivale Refugee Settlement significantly improved food security by enhancing food availability, accessibility, and quality. Livestock distribution, improved breeds, veterinary services, training, and market-linkage programs increased year-round supply, dietary diversity, income generation, and safe, nutritious animal products. Pearson’s correlation confirmed strong positive relationships between these interventions and food outcomes: food availability (r = 0.656, p < 0.05), food accessibility (r = 0.623, p < 0.05), and food quality (r = 0.644, p < 0.05), demonstrating that strengthened animal husbandry programs directly bolster household and community-level food security. Finally, the study recommended the need for expanding livestock distribution and improved breeds, strengthening training in animal husbandry, enhancing veterinary services, promoting market-linkages for livestock products, and institutionalizing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to sustain livestock productivity, improve food quality and accessibility, increase household income, and ensure long-term food security in Nakivale Refugee Settlement.Item Financial Literacy and Women Financial Decision Making In Mitooma District : A Case Study of Mitooma Peoples’ Sacco(Bishop Stuart University, 2023) Henry NatukwatsaThe study focused on investigating the role of financial literacy towards women financial decision making in Mitooma People’s SACCO. Specifically, to determine the influence of women’s financial attitude on women financial decision making, to determine the influence of financial skills on women financial decision making and to establish the influence of financial Knowledge on women financial decision making in Mitooma People’s SACCO in Mitooma district. A cross- sectional design was employed using both quantitative and qualitative approaches to allow triangulation. Both simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques were applied to select the 83 respondents. Data collection methods such as questionnaire survey and interview method were used.. Data was analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. Descriptive statistics involved the use of frequencies and mean while inferential statistics included Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis. The study found out that there is a positive weak significant relationship between women’s financial attitude on women financial decision making; there is a positive weak significant influence women’s financial skills on women financial decision making; there is a positive significant weak influence of financial knowledge on women financial decision making. The study recommended that that women should be engaged in financial education and awareness campaigns. The study further recommends that there should be encouraged peer-to-peer mentoring and support. This can help people learn from each other's experiences and perspectives, and build trust and confidence in their financial decisions. This study concludes that….Item 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.Item Human Resource Functions and Job Performance in Public Institutions in Kamwenge District Local Government(East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 2023) Musika, Japheth; Atwiine, Johnson; Kembabazi, JulietThe study aimed at investigating the relationship between Human Resource function and employee job performance in Kamwengye district. Particularly, to establish the influence of supervision on job performance in Kamwenge District. The research design was cross sectional research design. The study was informed by 69 respondents who participated in the study and these were selected using simple random sampling and purposive sampling whereby data was conducted using questionnaire survey and interview guide. The data was analysed using descriptive, inferential statistics, and content analysis. The study found and concluded that supervision has a strong statistically significant association with job performance.Item Salary Differentiation and Job Performance of Employees in DE concentrated Units of the Ministry of Water and Environment(American Research Journal of Humanities & Social Science (ARJHSS), 2023) Elison, Kiiza; Kiiza Kansiime, Noel; Twinamatsiko, MedardSalary is a fundamental ingredient that plays a crucial role on employees‟ job performance in an organisation. It was important to undertake this study to examine whether salary differentiation influences employees job performance in the DE concentrated units of the Ministry of Water and Environment in Uganda. The study adopted a descriptive survey design and a correlational research design for qualitative and qualitative parts. A sample of 176 respondents participated in the study. Data was collected using Questionnaires and Interview guide. Quantitative data was analysed using; descriptive statistics, correlation coefficient and regression coefficient. Qualitative data was analysed using thematic content analysis. From the findings, the major determinants of salary differentiation in the DE concentrated units of the Ministry of Water and Environment were seniority that contributes most to employees „job performance followed by different responsibilities while discriminatory differences like nepotism contributes the least to employees‟ job performance. Findings further showed that the level of employees‟ job performance relates positively with salary differentiation. Findings showed that employee‟s job performance is influenced by salary differentiation in the DE concentrated units of the Ministry of Water and Environment. The study findings indicate that the level of employees‟ job performance relates positively with salary differentiations. The study findings also indicated that employees‟ job performance is influenced by salary differentiations in De concentrated units of the Ministry of Environment. Local contract employment now accounts for 95% of total staff employed in the DE concentrated units of the Ministry of Water and Environment. It was concluded that different responsibilities contribute most to employees‟ job performance, followed by seniority while discriminatory differences like nepotism contributes the least to employees job performance. It is recommended that the Ministry of Water and Environment should foster the quality of policies to reduce inequalities in salaries.Item Salary Differentiation and Job Performance of Employees in DE concentrated Units of the Ministry of Water and Environment(American Research Journal of Humanities & Social Science (ARJHSS), 2023) Elison, Kiiza; Kiiza Kansiime, Noel; Twinamatsiko, MedardSalary is a fundamental ingredient that plays a crucial role on employees‟ job performance in an organisation. It was important to undertake this study to examine whether salary differentiation influences employees job performance in the DE concentrated units of the Ministry of Water and Environment in Uganda. The study adopted a descriptive survey design and a correlational research design for qualitative and qualitative parts. A sample of 176 respondents participated in the study. Data was collected using Questionnaires and Interview guide. Quantitative data was analysed using; descriptive statistics, correlation coefficient and regression coefficient. Qualitative data was analysed using thematic content analysis. From the findings, the major determinants of salary differentiation in the DE concentrated units of the Ministry of Water and Environment were seniority that contributes most to employees „job performance followed by different responsibilities while discriminatory differences like nepotism contributes the least to employees‟ job performance. Findings further showed that the level of employees‟ job performance relates positively with salary differentiation. Findings showed that employee‟s job performance is influenced by salary differentiation in the DE concentrated units of the Ministry of Water and Environment. The study findings indicate that the level of employees‟ job performance relates positively with salary differentiations. The study findings also indicated that employees‟ job performance is influenced by salary differentiations in De concentrated units of the Ministry of Environment. Local contract employment now accounts for 95% of total staff employed in the DE concentrated units of the Ministry of Water and Environment. It was concluded that different responsibilities contribute most to employees‟ job performance, followed by seniority while discriminatory differences like nepotism contributes the least to employees job performance. It is recommended that the Ministry of Water and Environment should foster the quality of policies to reduce inequalities in salariesItem On The Job Training and Employee Performance in Local Governments in Uganda(American Research Journal of Humanities & Social Science (ARJHSS), 2023) Annah, Byaruhanga; Milton, Rwangire; Juliet, KembabaziThis study was carried out with the purpose of assessing the influence of on job training on employee performance of Is ingiro District local government. The study objectives included: to assess the influence of Job rotation on employee performance; to establish influence of Coaching on employee performance and to find out challenges and possible solutions to enhance on job training. The data collection methods were questionnaire survey, interview guide and focused group discussion. The study found out that there is a positive significant relationship between job rotation and employee performance. There is a moderate positive relationship between coaching and employee performance. It was also noted that there is a negative moderate relationship between challenges and employee performance. The study recommended that management should focus on the intrinsic parts of the job, such as making the work challenging and interesting; management needs to communicate to employees the elements of on job training, benefits and challenges and how to overcome the challenges in the process of doing on job training. The study recommended that better carrier development opportunities should be given to the employees to increase on job training and employees’ performance; management should structure coaching activities in human resource management plan and be implemented throughout the year at all level of the departments and human resource management emphasize coaching activities performance marks as compulsory to employees under taking coaching this could motivate them to be serious with the activityItem 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, AnthonyThe 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.Item MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN ISINGIRO DISTRICT, SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA(Student’s Journal of Health Research Africa, 2023) Nimusiima, Willis; Rwangire, Milton; Turyamureba, RobertIntroduction: The Public Service Reform in Uganda, initiated by the National Resistance Movement in 1986, aimed to improve service delivery and fulfill the promises of the People's Revolution. Still, despite efforts, inefficiency persists, as evidenced by the 2008 National Service Delivery Survey. This study, therefore, examines management practices and employee performance in local government in Uganda, a case study of Isingiro town council. Methodology: The study utilized a case study design, collecting qualitative and quantitative data through focus group discussions, interviews, and questionnaires from government employees, obtaining ethical clearance from the Bishop Stuart University Research and Ethics Committee. Results: Results indicated that 23 (57.5%) were permanent/probationary town council employees, 10 (25%) were political leaders and 7 (17.5%) were casual workers. From the results on the relationship between effective communication and employee performance, 19(48%) of respondents strongly agreed, 20 (50%) agreed while 1(2%) disagreed that there`s no timely flow of information. Conclusion: Effective communication has a significant positive effect on employee performance. Therefore, if there is effective communication, the resultant situation greatly improves employee performance. However, some employees noted a few gaps like no timely flow of information. These areas must be addressed for effective communication to prevail and improve employee performance. Furthermore, it is also noted that informed decision-making through meetings, expressing innovative suggestions to senior management, regular discussions, taking all decisions by consensus, and working as a Teamwork has a positive and significant relationship on employee performance. Recommendations: Management should involve all employees in employee performance to maximize productivity. Avoid departmental heads' infrequent sharing of information. Performance measurement through goal setting and appraisal increases productivity, but there's a gap in assessing employees according to their targets that need to be addressed.Item AGENCY BANKING AND SERVICE ADOPTION BY CUSTOMERS IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN MBARARA CITY(Bishop Stuart University, 2023-01) KACUUCU, SAMGlobally 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.Item LAND CONFLICTS AND HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY IN LYANTONDE SUBCOUNTY LYANTONDE DISTRICT(Bishop Stuart University, 2022) MUGUMYA NTAMBAZI, FRANCISThe study examined the effects of land conflicts on food security in Lyantonde rural sub county Lyantonde district. It was guided by the following objectives; toanalyze how family land conflicts, ethnic land conflicts and land grabbing amidst existing land laws have impacted on food security in Lyantonde rural sub county. This study used a descriptive cross-sectional survey research design with mixed approaches of data collection and analysis. The study population comprised of community members, the RDC, Police officers, political and civil leaders of villages in Lyantonde Sub County, members of district and sub county land board and a sample size of 391 respondents participated. Data was collected using semi structured questionnaire and interview guide. Quantitative data collected data was analyzed by use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) while qualitative data was analyzed by use of both thematic and content analysis. The study established that people in Lyantonde occupied Mailo land, customary land, Freehold and a few on Leasehold land. Unresolved land ownership, incompatibility of cattle keeping with crop farming unclear boundaries, population growth were leading causes of family and ethnic land conflicts which have culminated into death of animals, destruction of crops, Killing of villagers, loss of originally owned land, reduced food production, reduction in income which have all affected food stability among conflicting families and community at large in the study area. The study established that there exist cases of land grabbing in Lyantonde rural sub county manifested through forceful evictions and dubious land deals though on a moderate rate. It was revealed that land grabbing is majorly conducted by rich local private individuals and statehouse operatives due to the presence of absentee land lords, poor land tenure system, corruption, x poverty, connection to statehouse and poor implementation of land laws leading into mass displacement of people, landlessness hence food insecurity. The study established that majority of the people living Lyantonde Rural Sub County do not know land laws and had less trust in courts of law since they take a very long time with many procedures to give judgment overland conflicts and are very corrupt. The study recommends that; alternative source of livelihoods should be provided to the people, traditional institutions should be strengthened, land boundaries between clans or communities should clearly be defined, demarcated and documented and, also, there should be strong stakeholder collaboration in land administration.Item WORKING CONDITIONS AND PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEES AT IBANDA DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT(Bishop Stuart University, 2023-02) KOBUSINGYE, PROSSYThe study investigated the influence of COVID 19 on the social economic welfare of refugees in Nakivale refugee settlement. Specifically, the study sought to establish the influence of COVID 19 on the education welfare of refugees, influence of COVID 19 on the health services and influence of COVID 19 on the incomes of refugees living in Nakivale refugee settlements. The study used a case study research design encompassing qualitative approaches in data collection on refugees, refugee leaders, project officers of WFP, USAID, UNHCR and FRC, Refugee welfare Committees members, OPM staff and commandant of Nakivale Refugee settlement. Data were collected using an interview method and analysed using NVIVO. The study revealed that lockdown posed a serious threat in education sector whereby refugees lost hope in education because they lacked guidance from their fellow colleagues and teachers. It was also found out that Covid19 pandemic strained healthy systems and disrupted essential health services at the hospital. Some of the measures totally disrupted the supply chain and health care service delivery system as all efforts were focused on covid19 patients. Refugee patients who were infected with other diseases were rarely attended to. Refugees who couldn‘t afford medication from private hospitals were forced to go back and get treatment from their homes which caused increased deaths among refugees due to lack of income. Also, refugee patients with diseases like AIDS, sickle cell as well as mental health, maternal and childhood conditions faced an increased risk of complications and death due to inability to access health care because of transport restrictions, lack of energy and fear of contracting with covid19 virus from the healthy centers. Lastly, it was revealed that lockdown caused lack of income and loss of employment among refugees. Findings of study pointed out that refugees whose businesses were not closed like those that worked in markets faced a problem of reduction in their income and salary.Item WORKING CONDITIONS AND PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEES AT IBANDA DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT(Bishop Stuart University, 2023-01) KOBUSINGYE, LILIANThis study investigated the effect of working conditions on employees’ performance at Ibanda District Local Government. Specifically, the study examined the effect of workplace environment, physical conditions and workplace incentives on employee performance at Ibanda District Local Government. The study used a cross sectional survey design and investigated a sample of 160 respondents with the aid of questionnaires and interview guides. The overall response rate was 76.9%. Findings revealed that workplace environment, physical conditions and workplace incentives significantly influence employee performance at Ibanda District Local Government. It was concluded that workplace environment has a significant effect on employee performance. Good relations with co-workers, job security and favourable working hours lead to improved employee performance. It was also concluded that physical conditions have a significant effect on employee performance. Providing employees with necessary work equipment, ensuring proper ventilation, lightings and office layout enhance employee performance. It was further concluded that incentives have a significant positive effect on employee performance. Prompt payment salary leads to improved employee performance. However, inadequate allowances and the inability to give employees fringe benefits demoralises performance. The study recommends that the Human xii Resource Department in conjunction with the district leadership should prepare a policy to pay overtime for staff members who work beyond the official working time. The study further recommends that the district should solicit for funds from Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Ministry of Local Government and other development partners to construct more offices for district employees. The district leadership should provide fringe benefits to enhance employee performance.Item Strengthening traditional approaches to community-level land disputes(2023) Kansiime, Noel; Harris, GeoffreySince the discovery of oil in Bunyoro sub-region, land-related conflicts have grown rapidly. Traditional conflict resolution capacities, which were already in a state of disrepair, have been side-lined and the court system has been overwhelmed. Given this context, the objective of this research was to enhance the capacity of local peacebuilders to help resolve land conflicts in their communities. The research was based on an action research approach which involved three phases ‒ exploring the issue, planning and implementing an intervention and evaluating the short-term outcomes. In the exploration phase, data was collected using focus group discussions with community members and in-depth interviews with key informants. In the intervention phase, an action team was formed to help resolve land-related conflicts in their communities, using traditional conflict resolution approaches. The short-term outcomes show that local peacebuilding capacities were enhanced and that many land-related conflicts were resolved using traditional conflict resolution approachesItem Occupational Stress on Lecturers at College of Commerce in Uganda(Bishop Stuart University, 2016) Bernard, BegumisaItem Employee Training and Job Satisfaction in Western Uganda(AJP", 2022) Crispus, Tashobya; Robert, Mugabe; Bernard, Begumisa; Pereez, Nimusima; John, RwakihemboPurpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of employee training on employee job satisfaction in Western Uganda with a focus on Mbarara University of science and technology (MUST). Methodology: A mixed methods approach and cross-sectional design were used. The study population were composed of academic and non-academic staff members of MUST. Researchers were guided by Krejcie and Morgan sample determination table to come up with a sample size of 230, and selected the sample using Simple random sampling technique. Self-administered Questionnaire and interview guide helped in collection of data; then after collected data were processed and analysed using SPSS version 20. . Findings: Study results show a significant and moderate positive relationship between on-job training, off-job training and job satisfaction (r=.381, p<.Ol) and (r=.308, p<.Ol) respectively for on-job training and off-job training. . Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study makes a unique contribution to human resource training and development literature by providing context-based evidence on the positive relationship that exist between employee training and job satisfaction in public institutions in western Uganda. Practitioners in these institutions are anticipated to gain new insights on the vital role of employee training towards elevating satisfaction levels of staff. The study recommended that public higher learning institutions in western Uganda re-orient their strategic focus to training and development needs of their staff if they are to achieve their set targets. This is justified because this study has found out that such practices help them keep their staff morale boosted which apparently affects the way they render services to their clientsItem A Refugee Sensitive Framework for the Horn of Africa for Africa Peace Forum (APFO) and IDRC(Mbarara University of Science, 2007) Tukwasiibwe, MosesThe research problem is situated in the realization that, whereas there is a large number of refugees and IDPs in the Horn of Africa, the framework for their security among humanitarian bodies, agencies and governments focuses on physical protection rather than on ensuring human security. This research thus focuses on examining avenues for having in place a refugee security framework that prioritizes human security of refugees through fundamentally addressing their basic human needs and fears. The conceptual framework of this research is situated in the relatively new yet widely used concept of ‘human security’ that serves to describe the complex of interrelated threats associated with civil war, genocide, and the displacement of populations, among others. Important to note is the distinction between human security and physical security. While physical security focuses on the defense of individuals and communities from external attack, human security is about protecting individuals and communities from any form of violence. While all proponents of human security agree that its primary goal is the protection of individuals, consensus breaks down over what threats individuals should be protected from. Proponents of the ‘narrow’ concept of human security focus on violent threats to individuals, while recognizing that these threats are strongly associated with poverty, lack of state capacity and various forms of socio-economic and political inequity. Proponents of the ‘broad’ concept of human security argue that the threat agenda should be broadened to include hunger, disease, and natural disasters because these kill far more people than war, genocide, and terrorism combined. This is where the proposed security framework finds its ground. In the Horn of Africa, the refugee problem has been recurrent dating back to the early 1990s when serious armed conflicts began to erupt in the various nations of the Horn. Since then, the political situation has remained volatile and countries in the region continue to experience both domestic crises and external pressures.