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Examining public private partnerships in solid waste management: A study of A & M executive cleaning services and Kampala capital city authority
(Makerere University Business School, 2014-06) Aguti, Patricia
The study sought to evaluate public private partnerships in solid waste management.Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) refer to arrangements for the procurement of goods and services utilizing franchising and similar arrangement with the private sector, the private sector is contracted to provide goods and services on behalf of government (Regan 2005). This study was carried out at A & M Executive cleaning company and Kampala Capital City Authority. Therefore a total of 64 staff made the study population of this study. The sample size of 52 was determined based on Kreijcie and Morgan (1970) table. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect responses and measurements were done, subjected to rigorous data processing and analysis using statistical package for social scientists (SPSS). The results after examining public private partnerships in solid waste management revealed that the private sector is more efficient than the public sector in solid waste management though they both have to be committed to the partnership to successfully handle the challenges meaning that neither the public sector nor the private sector could do it alone successfully. The recommendations were that Policy guidance on public private partnerships should be revised, the government should give tax incentives like tax holidays to private firms that are willing to get involved in public private partnerships, the government should properly oversee PPP projects, the private sector should provide technical support to government organizations, Capacity building of both public and private sector employees involved in PPPs should be provided, and there should be independence of departments handling public private partnerships and a clear decision making process and sensitization of management and other government bodies on the importance of PPPs.
Examining the Logistics Management Function in Uganda Telecom Ltd
(Makerere University Business School, 2014-11) Mukangoga, Justine
This study aimed at examining logistics management amongst telecommunication industry in Uganda. The study population comprised 40 employees who are responsible for logistics planning, ware house management, freight management. Given the small nature of the population all the 40 staff was studied. The respondents were selected using simple random sampling. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect responses and measurements were done, subjected to vigorous data processing and analysis using statistical package for social scientists (SPSS). The results revealed that the majority of the respondents agreed about the average use of logistics planning and ware house management and few disagree about Freight management practices applied by Uganda Telecom Ltd in the management of logistics. It was recommended that Logistics management focuses on the organization as a whole and not on individual units and departments while deciding about the allocation of resources. The resources may be in the form of men, machines, materials, money and time. Logistics management helps in the efficient use and deployment of the scarce resources. In absence of effective logistics management, there will be a depletion of various meager resources.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities and Supply Processes (SP): a case of CNOOC Uganda Ltd.’s suppliers.
(Makerere university business school Institutional repository, 2016-12) Akoth, Hellen
The recent discoveries of oil and gas (O&G) in Uganda have so far been characterized by International Alert (2014) with ‘oil exploration scramble.’ Many oil exploration companies are rushing to Uganda to secure oil blocks. They have thus put a lot of attention to securing supplies which will enable them produce oil and the related services. Less attention is put to corporate social responsibility (CSR) considerations yet O&G companies have complicated supply processes which should be highly effective if social and environmental unrests are to be avoided. Henceforth, this study was set out to examine the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in ensuring effectiveness of Supply Processes (SP) within Oil and Gas business. So using a quantitative cross sectional research design, a sample of 73 prequalified CNOOC suppliers /companies as at 31st July, 2015, were studied. Data from these companies was collected using a structured questionnaire, through face-to-face interviewing & emailing of respondents. Results from the correlation indicated that there is a significant positive relationship between community responsibility and Supply Processes (r = .574**, P <0.01). Additionally, there is a significant positive relationship between market place responsibility and Supply Processes (r = .518**, P <0.01). Findings further reveal that there is a significant positive relationship between environmental responsibility and Supply Processes(r = .473**, P <0.01). Furthermore, community social responsibilities were found to be the most priority determinants of Supply Process followed by Environmental responsibilities and lastly Market Place Responsibilities. Additionally, regression analysis revealed that CSR activities (a combination of community responsibility, environmental responsibility, and market place responsibility) positively and significantly predicted up to 47.5% (see, Adjusted R square 0.475) of the variance in the supplier chain processes (SP). This implies that 52.5% of the variance in SP is explained by other factors outside the model used. On this basis, I conclude that communities and various stakeholders (including employees) of suppliers to oil companies are increasingly looking beyond salaries and benefits that accrue to supply process participants. They are also seeking out employers (suppliers and their chains) whose philosophies and operating practices match their own principles. Hence, in order to have effective supply process, companies (that is, supplier to oils companies and their supply chains) should think of ways of improving working conditions, community relations as well as active stakeholder engagements. Also, there is need to build local supplier chain capacities to create awareness of the social and environmental responsibilities. This will instil confidence in the local communities about business activies in the Oil and Gas sector.
Credit terms, Credit Accessibility and Sustainability of SMES in Uganda: Acase study of SMES in Nakawa division Kampala.
(Makerere University Business School, 2018-08-07) Muhire, Francis
The study was carried out with the purpose of establishing the relationship between Credit terms, Credit accessibility and Sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises in Uganda. The study was guided by the following objectives to examine; the relationship between credit terms and sustainability of SMEs, the relationship between credit accessibility and sustainability of SMEs, and the combined effect of credit terms and credit accessibility on the sustainability of SMEs in Nakawa Division. The study was based on a cross sectional research design and quantitative research approach out of 743 registered SMEs in Nakawa Division and, a sample of 248 SMEs was drawn. Primary data was collected using questionnaires. Data from the field was compiled, sorted, edited for analysis using SPSS. The results indicated a significant positive relationships between credit terms and sustainability, credit accessibility and sustainability and, a combination of credit terms and credit accessibility and sustainability of SMEs within Nakawa Division. Based on the findings, the study recommended that financial Institutions need to relax credit terms which will increase credit accessibility that also automatically lead to sustainability, SMEs should ensure mechanisms that can boost their credit accessibility and the government should put in place policies that ensures easy access to credit by SMEs and should further increase funding and come up with more entrepreneurship oriented programs such as capital ventures which well maximized guarantee sustainability of SMEs.
Analysis of Value for money in Public procurement in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)
(Makerere University Business School, 2018-08-24) Rubinga, Ronald Robert
This study sought to analyze the perception of selected stake holders on value for money in procurement conducted in Kampala Capital City Authority. The study was initiated as a result of continuous compromise of value for money as reflected in the three components that is, economy, efficiency and effectiveness. The objectives that guided this study were to examine the level of economy, efficiency and effectiveness of procurement in (KCCA), to establish the challenges facing KCCA in achieving value for money and to identify ways to enhance value for money in KCCA. To achieve this a sample of 110 procurement stakeholders comprising of both technical and political staff in KCCA was used to gather the required evidence. The tool that was used in data collection was the questionnaire. The key findings from the study were that value for money in KCCA was compromised because of many factors, such as the practice of not following procurement procedures as stipulated in the public procurement guidelines, unethical practices of the procurement staff like corruption, their desire to satisfy personal interests without considering public interest. These practices among other resulted in engaging un qualified suppliers who have no history of supplying in public institutions, other results of this has been poor quality services and products, late delivery of goods and services. Basing on the above conclusions recommendations were made among which included putting in place policies of user consultation before the statement of requirements are drawn and establishing and emphasizing a policy of procuring from accredited and competent suppliers. This would help in minimizing the procurement of goods and services of low quality and late delivery of supplies, thus maximizing value for money.
Market Complexity, Early Supplier Involvement, Organizational Learning and Stock Obsolescence in the Telecommunication Industry
(Makerere University Business School, 2018-09) Nakalema, Mildred
The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between market complexity, early supplier involvement, organizational learning and stock Obsolescence in the Telecommunication industry in Uganda. The motivation for the study lies on concern regarding several cases relating to the increased volumes of unused stock in warehouses which cost such companies millions of dollars and other stock holding costs. A cross-sectional design was adapted with a sample size of 38 companies (10 Telecommunication companies and 28 suppliers). The questionnaires were given to 340 respondents and the response rate was 63%. 215 questionnaires were entered and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS V23) with a focus on descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient, regression analysis and ANOVA tests. The reliability and validity of the instrument were established using Cronbach Alpha coefficient and content validity index respectively. The Pearson correlation coefficient results revealed a positive and significant relationship between the variables of market complexity, early supplier involvement, organizational learning and stock Obsolescence. Regressions analysis results revealed that Organizational Learning, Market Complexity and Early Supplier involvement account for only 48% of the variance in Stock Obsolescence. Thus the remaining variance of 52% can be attributed to other factors that are outside the scope of this study. The results further showed that Market Complexity and the Early Supplier Involvement are predictor variables for stock obsolescence while Organizational learning was not observed as a significant predictor for the Stock obsolescence. A conclusion was made and several recommendations proposed such as promoting and appreciating early supplier involvement, involving suppliers early in the product development stages, advancement in technology, investment in innovation, among others.
Institutional Isomorphism, Institutional Logics, Procurement Competencies and SME Engagement in Public Procurement Transactions in Uganda
(Makerere University Business School, 2018-10) Talemwa, Julian
The study aimed at SMEs engagement in public procurement transactions in Uganda. The study employed a cross sectional research design using a sample size of 364out of 6247SMEs registered with PPDA in Kampala district. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires to collect data from the respondents The results revealed significant positive relationships between; institutional isomorphism and SMEs engagement public procurement transactions, institutional isomorphism and procurement competencies, procurement competencies and SME engagement in public procurement transactions, institutional logics and procurement competencies and institutional logics and SME engagement in public procurement transactions in Uganda. In addition, results revealed that institutional logics and institutional isomorphism are significant predictors of SMEs engagement in public procurement. However, procurement competencies are not significant predictors of SMEs involvement in public procurement. Hence recommend that SMEs should improve on institutional norms of professionalism, market and commercial logics as well as institutional pressures of following rules and regulations, professionalism and mimicking successful organizations in order to be fully engaged in public procurement transactions in Uganda.
Participatory budgeting, internal controls and service delivery performance in selected public health facilities a case of Wakiso district
(Makerere University Business School, 2021-10-26) Ahwera, Stacy, Echongu
This study aimed to establish the relationship between participatory budgeting, internal controls and the service delivery performance in selected public health facilities in Uganda. The specific objectives were to establish the relationship between participatory budgeting and service delivery performance in selected public health facilities in Uganda, to examine the relationship between internal controls and service delivery performance in selected public health facilities in Uganda and to examine the contribution of participatory budgeting and internal controls on service delivery performance in selected public health facilities in Uganda. The research adopted a cross-sectional survey design. A self-administered quantitative questionnaire was used to collect data from 59 public health facility staff and 118 community members. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the respondents. Statistical package for social science (SPSS version 23.0) was used to analyze the data. The study findings revealed that there was a positive significant relationship between participatory budgeting and service delivery performance in the selected Public health facilities. It was also found out that there was a negative relationship between internal controls and service delivery performance in the selected public health facilities. Furthermore, using the hierarchical regression model, the study found out that participatory budgeting and internal controls combined contributed 48.2% of the variance in service delivery performance in the selected public health facilities. The study recommends that Participatory budgeting can be improved through engaging citizen’s participation, resource allocation and ensuring transparency. Therefore, government’s effort to improve service delivery in Public Health facilities should focus on engagement of the communities in the budgeting process.
Supplier Capacity, Entrepreneurial Culture and Public Procurement Participation of Women Owned Businesses in Uganda
(Makerere University Business School, 2021-12-09) Namuluta, Khadija. Ramadhan
The purpose of the study was to ascertain the relationship between supplier capacity, entrepreneurial culture and public procurement participation of women-owned businesses. The persistent low number of bids received from women-owned businesses and failure to win contracts was a prime motivation for this study. A cross-sectional quantitative design was used in the study with a sample of 297 respondent firms, but only 249 responses were obtained. The reliability and validity of the data collection instrument were established using a Cronbach Alpha coefficient and a content validity index respectively. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23 software with a focus on descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and regression analyses, and Smart PLS for mediation analysis. The Pearson correlation coefficients showed a positive and statistically significant relationship between supplier capacity, entrepreneurial culture and public procurement participation of women-owned businesses. Also, a partial mediation effect of entrepreneurial culture in the relationship between supplier capacity and public procurement participation was established. Further, the regression analysis results indicated that both supplier capacity and entrepreneurial culture are statistically significant predictors of public procurement participation of women-owned businesses, accounting for 43.7%. It was therefore concluded that improved supplier capacity and good entrepreneurial culture results in public procurement participation of women-owned businesses. Recommendations were suggested including the need by the PPDA Authority in collaboration with the firms’ management to consider developing these firms’ capacities both financially and technically so as to participate easily in public procurement; need by the firms to always adhere to tax obligation and properly file their financial records, need to develop and practice good entrepreneurial culture which fosters flexibility and instills confidence in firms.
Determinants Of foreign Direct Investment Inflows in Uganda
(Makerere University Business School, 2021-12-20) Sempambo, Eric
In the progression towards economic growth, countries consider investment as a critical feature in raising productivity levels by boosting technological progress and reducing the unemployment rate. In recent years, the Government of Uganda has enacted policies to entice Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the view of creating more jobs and bolstering the economy. However, the performance of FDI has registered mixed understanding of trends with oscillations rather than a clear growth trajectory. One would then wonder, what could be the determinants of FDI inflows in Uganda. A longitudinal research design comprised of a 29-year time series was used with inflation rate, interest rate, Balance of Payment, GDP percapita and exports serving as the determinates of FDI inflows in Uganda. Several diagnostics tests were conducted. Johansen test for cointegration which revealed that the long run relationship exists amongst the variables. Pearson Correlation technique was used to establish the level of relationship between the macro economic factors and FDI inflows. Vector Error Correction Model was constructed to determine the contribution of these variables to FDI inflows. Results from the study revealed that Inflation, exports, interest rate and GDP percapita determine the FDI inflows in Uganda. Foreign investment is driven by the size of GDP percapita of Uganda, implying that investors target more domestic market. An average of 6% inflation rate is desired by foreign investors in Uganda. And, a high interest rate of Uganda attracts more FDI inflows meaning that investors require a safe and stable business environment. It was also found that balance of payment is statistically insignificantly related to FDI. This means that the relationship could actually be by chance. Government is therefore urged to; i. Devise mechanisms and policies that target improving percapita income of the population. This will increase the market size hence more FDI inflows. ii. Monetary policy should target maintain inflation rate at 6.4%. This is highly required to support foreign investments. iii. Target import substitution and provision of incentives for investors that target export market to attract more export oriented FDI into the economy
Audit quality, team competence and financial performance of commercial banks in Kampala central division
(Makerere University Business School, 2022-01-10) Akangwagye, Johnson
The study sought to establish the relationship between audit quality and financial performance of commercial Banks in Kampala Central Division. The study adopted across sectional and correlation quantitative design using 24 commercial Banks in Kampala central 24 commercial banks in Kampala central division that were drawn from a population of 26commercial banks. The sample size was determined using Krejcie and Morgan Tables (1970). The data were tested for reliability and validity, analyzed using SPSS version 21 and results presented based on the study objectives. The correlation coefficient analysis revealed positive and significant relationships between audit quality, team competence and financial performance of commercial Banks which implies that when one variable is improved it leads to improvement of the other. Furthermore, the hierarchical regression analysis indicates that audit quality combined with team competence have a greater predictive potential on the financial performance (Adj R2 of 0.324). However, it was further revealed that audit quality has a more direct effect on the financial performance based on the individual contribution (R Square Change 0.202). Therefore, it’s worth recommending that The management of the commercial banks should ensure that they hire quality audit firms and ensure that employees who work in the internal audits are well qualified and they should do this by tracking their history and also how big they are in dealing with different bigger audits. This will enable the commercial banks to get independent and quality reports about their performance and this will help them to continue correcting their mistakes and improve performance. It should ensure that the employees have the right attitude towards work, this can be done by ensuring that the environment is conducive for business continuity and it enables workers to be promoted.
Stakeholder engagement, resource mobilisation and success of projects in NGOS within Mukono district
(Makerere University Business School, 2022-03-01) Agogong, Elizabeth
The study sought to establish the relationship between stakeholder engagement, resource mobilisation and success of projects in NGOs within Mukono district. The study adopted across sectional and correlation quantitative design using a sample size 123 projects in the NGOs in Mukono District using where the manager, the Head of Finance/ Accountant and one project beneficiary were selected as unit of inquiry. The data was tested for reliability and validity, analyzed using SPSS version 23 and results presented based on the study objectives. The correlation coefficient analysis revealed positive and significant relationships between stakeholder engagement and success of projects in NGOs within Mukono district, resource mobilisation and success of projects in NGOs within Mukono district which implies that when one variable is improved it leads to improvement of the other. Furthermore, the multiple regression analysis indicates that stakeholder engagement and resource mobilisation have a greater influence on the success of projects in NGOs (Adj R2 of 0.43.6). The research recommends the management of NGOs in Mukono should ensure that at all levels of project implementation and initiation, stakeholders are fully involved. This is because project success will not be guarantee if stakeholders are ignored and also implies that as long as the stakeholders are not part of the project that means that the project is on different agenda that differs from the original plan of project initiation. There is need to have a strong connection between the managers of the project and funders of the project. This is because without a strong relationship which helps in providing proper accountability of the funds used, there will be no need by the funders to continue injecting money in non-productive projects which would be benefiting only those earning salaries as a result of being employed there.
Entrepreneurial orientation, knowledge management orientation and participation in public procurement market: a case of women owned smes in Ugandan central region.
(Makerere University Business School, 2022-03-09) Mwagale, Isaac
This study focused on establishing the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation, knowledge management orientation and participation of women owned SMEs in public procurement markets in Ugandan Central region. It was carried out because women SMEs still get 1% of the public procurement contracts and yet public procurement is a tool that can promote gender equality. The study used a quantitative cross-sectional survey design and selfadministered questionnaire to collect data on a sample size of 123 women owned SMEs extracted from the PPDA registered list of providers for the year 2020. The data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) with focus on descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, regression analyses and Sobel Test for the mediation. The findings of the study indicated a partial mediation of knowledge management orientation on entrepreneurial orientation and participation in public procurement by women owned SMEs. The results also revealed positive and significant relationships between entrepreneurial orientation and participation in public procurement, knowledge management orientation and participation in public procurement; and entrepreneurial orientation and knowledge management orientation. Furthermore, regression analysis was used to examine the predictive power of the independent variables on participation in public procurement. It was established that both entrepreneurial orientation and knowledge management orientation were significant predictors for participation in public procurement accounting for a variance of 24.2%. Finally, the study offers some recommendations for women owned SMEs, particularly related to enhancing their entrepreneurial and knowledge management orientations.
Sourcing Effectiveness, Dynamic Capabilities, Supplier relationship Management and Supply chain Performance in Humanitarian Organizations in Northern Uganda.
(Makerere University Business School, 2022-04-02) Tumusiime, Caleb
The study examined the relationship between sourcing effectiveness, dynamic capabilities, supplier relationship management and supply chain performance in humanitarian organizations in northern Uganda. The study used cross sectional design with quantitative approaches. The study involved humanitarian organizations in northern Uganda where among 60 humanitarian NGOs with 5 respondents (procurement officers, logistics officers, supply chain officers, transport & fleet managers and supply chain coordinators or Managers) were selected from each organization were selected as population of the study. Data collection utilized questionnaires. Data was analyzed to obtain frequencies, percentages and correlations and regressions results. In the study, it was revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between sourcing effectiveness, dynamic capabilities, supplier relationship management and supply chain performance. Also, a positive relationship exists between dynamic capabilities and supplier relationship management. The results also show that only sourcing effectiveness and dynamic capabilities are significant predictors for supply chain performance while at the same time dynamic capabilities were found to be significant predictors for supplier relationship management.
). Information Technology Adoption, Supply Chain Integration and Logistics Performance: A case of Logistics firms in Uganda
(Makerere University Business School, 2022-04-04) Ainomugisha, Edgar
This study focused on establishing the relationship between Information Technology (IT) adoption, supply chain integration, and logistics performance of logistics firms in Uganda. The unit of analysis was 230 logistics firms within Uganda while the unit of inquiry was three employees who were either a Logistics officer (or Transport Officer), a Clearing and Forwarding officer, or a member of the management team. The three employees were selected from each of the 230 logistics firms that were studied which totaled to 690 respondents. Using a quantitative cross-sectional survey, the study realized a response rate of 66.5% for the unit of analysis (153 logistics firms). The Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 26 was used for analyzing data with focus on descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, regression analyses and mediation tests. The study revealed a significant correlation between IT adoption and supply chain integration. A positive and significant relationship between IT adoption and logistics performance was established in the study. The study reveals a significant positive relationship between supply chain integration and logistics performance. The study reveals that supply chain integration mediates the relationship between IT adoption and logistics performance of logistics firms in Uganda. The regression results indicate that 14.6% change in the logistics performance of logistics firms in Uganda is ascribed to IT adoption and supply chain integration (Adjusted R Square = .146). This implies that logistics firms in Uganda need to put emphasis on both IT adoption and supply chain integration if they are to boost their logistics performance. Logistics firms need to integrate their IT Systems with that of their key suppliers and customers.
The Effect of Monetary Policy on Private Sector Credit Growth in Uganda
(2023) Aenu, Emma Dean
This study investigated the effect of monetary policy on Private sector credit growth in Uganda. The specific objectives of the study included investigating the determinants of private sector credit growth in Uganda, examining the usal relationship between commercial lending rate, money supply and private sector credit growth. Employing the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM), the study used monthly time series data that spanned a period of 12 years ranging from 2010 to 2022. The results of the study showed that, in the short run, both money supply and lending rate have positive and significant effect on private sector credit growth while the positive effect of interbank rate was found not to be significant both in the short run and long run. The short run results also indicated that Treasury bill rate has a negative and significant effect on private sector credit growth. In the long run, money supply had a negative effect on private sector credit, though not statistically significant. Lending rate has a negative and significant effect on private sector credit growth in the long run. Treasury bill rate had a positive and significant effect on private sector credit growth in the long run. The granger casualty test indicated a uni-direction causation running from money supply to private sector credit growth, while a uni-direction causation was confirmed running from private sector credit growth to lending rate in Ugandan. The study recommends for further reforms aimed at maintaining monetary policy credibility and promotion of macroeconomic stability and financial sector development.
Warehouse and Transportation Management and Performance of Manufacturing Companies in Mogadishu-Somalia.
(2023) Abdisamad, Mohammed Moallim Nur
The study examined the relationships between Warehouse and Transportation management and Performance of manufacturing companies in Mogadishu-Somalia. The study was based on the following research objectives: to establish the relationship between Warehouse management and performance of Manufacturing companies and to establish the relationship between Transportation management and performance of manufacturing companies. The study presupposed a cross-sectional research design and a quantitative research methodology. In this study, the researcher handed out 108 questionnaires, of which 92 were returned, yielding a response rate of 85%. Regression and correlation techniques were used to analyze quantitative data. Study findings showed when manufacturing companies use companies use an effective Warehouse management, they are more likely to make cost reduction, Improved Order Fulfillment, Efficient Space Utilization, Optimal Inventory Management and better customer service which are the main objectives Performance of manufacturing Companies. Also, results showed having better transportation Management offers an effective route planning, cost reduction, good vehicle trucing system and customer satisfaction as well as attaining high performance in manufacturing companies. It was recommended Manufacturing companies in Mogadishu should use an effective Warehouse and Transportation management in order to get cost reduction, improved order fulfillment, efficient Space utilization and, lower transportation costs, Route Planning, high effective trucking system and better customer service which ultimately increases the performance of manufacturing companies in Mogadishu Somalia.
The Determinants of Export Growth in Uganda.
(2023) Vundru, Wilbert Drazi
Empirical research suggests that export growth contributes to economic growth. As such, the study set out to investigate the determinants of export growth in Uganda within the framework of an augmented gravity model of trade using panel data covering 17 years from 2005 – 2021 for Uganda and 21 of her top trading partners. The Poisson Pseudo Maximum Likelihood regression (PPML) was used to reveal the effect that variables such as exchange rate volatility, foreign direct investment, infrastructure quality, institutional quality and EAC membership have on Uganda’s export growth. The findings suggest that exports grow significantly with the expansion of infrastructure quality, institutional quality of Uganda and foreign direct investment. The effect of exchange rate volatility was determined to be insignificant with respect to Uganda’s export growth. Surprisingly, membership in the East African Community was found to have a negative effect on export growth in Uganda. Distance between Uganda and her trading partners was also found to have a significant negative effect. This study recommends that to improve Uganda’s export growth rate, government should boost inbound FDI because it could act a conduit for technological transfer which could directly impact on the volume and value of Uganda’s exports through value addition. Government of Uganda should invest more in infrastructure like rail lines since it would help boost the level of exports. The significance of the East African Community membership should be reviewed by policy makers to make sure that non-tariff barriers to trade are removed to allow for exports in Uganda and the region to grow.
Determinants of Manufacturing Sector Growth in the East African Community.
(2023) Wako, Ibrahim Kisu
This study examines the factors influencing manufacturing sector growth in East African Community (EAC) member states from 2001 to 2021, focusing on inflation, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), lending rates, and Domestic Credit. Panel data was utilised and the Feasible Generalized Least Squares (FGLS) estimator was applied to address heteroskedasticity and autocorrelation. Results indicate that inflation and lending rates significantly impact manufacturing sector growth, while Domestic Credit and FDI do not show significant effects. The study highlights the importance of maintaining macroeconomic stability through effective inflation control measures and sound monetary policies to facilitate manufacturing sector growth. The report also stresses the necessity of steady and affordable loan rates for manufacturers, which can be attained through focused interventions and rewards for financial institutions. Attracting FDI to the manufacturing sector remains crucial, and governments should actively pursue such opportunities. Continued research is recommended to deepen our understanding of the complexities surrounding manufacturing sector growth. These actions collectively aim to bolster industrialization and economic growth in EAC member states, ultimately promoting prosperity throughout the region.
Supplier Delivery Lead Time, Technology Adoption and Inventory Management in Selected Manufacturing Firms in Uganda.
(2023) Walusimbi, Mark Timothy
Organisations today can’t compete favourably without organising their inventory in a manner appropriate to match the industry’s competition (Agu et al., 2019). Kazim (2018) argued that today, it is not a choice, but a necessity for every inventory holding firm to enhance on their inventory management practices. Inventory management is a complex part of Supply Chain Management and has a high impact on customer satisfaction as well as financial performance of the firm (Deveshwar & Dhawal., 2013). Bowersox (2002) indicated that well managed inventory in an organisation aid by adding value in terms of having control over and maintaining lean inventory for an organisation. Good Inventory management saves an organisation money and allows it to meet a customers' needs. Cooper (2016) indicated that inventory management enables successful cost control of operations. Poor inventory management impedes operations, diminishes customer satisfaction, and increases operating costs. Supplier lead time directly affects total inventory levels. The longer the supplier’s lead time the more stock an organisation will need to hold Onyango (2016). Longer lead times make deliveries more unpredictable and force an organisation to rely heavily on demand forecasts to make orders. Boyne and George (2003) indicated supplier delivery lead time is an influencing factor in inventory management. Chen (2005) indicated that suppliers who use a short delivery lead time enable manufacturing firms to manage their inventory effectively. Manufacturing firms with suppliers who use a short lead time can plan for their inventory well (Brigham and Ehrhard, 2005). They have a clear visibility of their inventory unlike those manufacturing firms with suppliers with unreliable delivery lead times.

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