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The benefits and barriers to the adoption of e-commerce by SMEs in Uganda : A case study of online confectionery stores in Kampala City
(2019-11-22)Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce) adoption significantly influences the growth of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). However, in comparison with larger companies, the adoption of e-commerce by SMEs relatively lags ... -
Budgetary controls and performance of an organisation : a case study of Restless Development Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020)The study examined the relationship between budgetary controls and performance of Restless Development Uganda. The specific objectives of the study were; to examine the relationship between budgetary participation and ... -
Business climate and firm sales performance In Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-10-27)This paper examines the business climate and firm sales performance in Uganda using the World Bank Enterprise Survey of 2013 that covered 762 firms across the regions in Kampala, Wakiso, Mbale, Jinja, Lira and Mbarara. ... -
A case for regulatory impact assessment of the rural water supply and management in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)The study aimed at examining influence of the National Water Policy, 1999 on the rural water supply and management. The Uganda's water supply and management is regulated by the National Water Policy, 1999 and The Water ... -
The Causal Relationship between Population Growth and Economic Growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08)This study analyzed the causal relationship between population growth and economic growth in Uganda by specifying a multivariate framework and the researcher employed the Johansen cointegration technique and the Vector ... -
Causes of the high malaria incidence in Mpigi district, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04)A clear understanding of the Causes of Malaria in Mpigi District, Central Uganda can inform the design of behavior Change Communication (BCC) campaigns to influence application of appropriate use of any malaria prevention ... -
Childhood violence and prevalence of early pregnancies in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Teenage pregnancy is both a health and economic issue that requires immediate attention because it threatens the economy’s well-being. The major objective of the study was to explore the relationship between childhood ... -
Climate change, economic growth and household vulnerability in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Uganda's macroeconomic modelling frameworks currently overlook the impact of climate change, despite mounting evidence of extreme climate variability in the country. Prior attempts to assess climate change effects have ... -
Commercial banks and women empowerment in Uganda: a case of Rukungiri Municipality
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Empowerment of women is important as it enables establish more stable societies, as women participate in economic activity and the development process. Commercial banks play an important role in empowerment by encouraging ... -
Contraceptive Use and Fertility in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-12-03)The main objective of the study was to examine the effects of contraceptive use on fertility rates in Uganda. This paper made use of the 2016 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey data set. The data base for the analysis ... -
Contribution of NAADS programme to rural farmers in Bukedea District
(2018-07-05)The National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) Program of Uganda is one of the pillars of Plan for Modernisation of Agriculture (PMA) implemented since 2001. This study was undertaken to assess the contribution of ... -
Contribution of vocational education and training towards employment among the youth
(Makerere University, 2021-10)This study examined the contribution of vocational education and training on employment among the youth in Uganda. The study employed a cross sectional design using purely quantitative methods of data collection. The study ... -
Corporate Tax Effects on Investment Decisions in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-12-11)The study sought to investigate the effects of corporate tax on private domestic investment; examines and presents the basic statistical relationship between corporate tax and private domestic investment using new data on ... -
Covariant shocks and their marginal effects on household coping strategies in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017)This study analyzed covariant shocks and their marginal effects on household coping strategies in Uganda. Household level data contained in the Uganda National Household Survey (2005/2006) by Uganda Bureau of Statistics ... -
Credit terms, access to finance and financial performance of SMES in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2012-03)This study was motivated by the difficulty faced by SMEs in accessing credit from commercial banks to sustain business growth and financial performance. The purpose of the study was to establish the extent to which credit ... -
Cryptocurrencies Adoption in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived trustworthiness, and Cryptocurrencies adoption. A self- administered survey questionnaire was employed ... -
Decentralization, participation and poverty reduction in local government : the case of Entebbe Municipality (1993 - 2002)
(Makerere University, 2007)This study investigated the relationship between participation of the poor people and poverty reduction under decentralized governance, based on Entebbe Municipality). The motivation was drawn from public concerns, research ... -
Demand for health care and private health insurance in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Since the 1990s, the Uganda Government has implemented several reforms in the health sector, such as decentralisation of health service delivery, removal of user fees, and introduction of community-based health insurance ... -
The Determinants and Stability of Money Demand in the Republic of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-11-01)The ability to model a stable relationship between money and prices is fundamentally considered a necessary requirement for a monetary targeting framework. Having a stable money demand function helps to ensure that the ... -
The determinants of access to antenatal care services in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-12-03)Access to Antenatal care (ANC) reduces maternal mortality and improves health outcomes. Developing countries like Uganda follow the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendation of four ANC visits within the first four ...