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Assessing differences in secondary school attendance before and after the introduction of universal secondary education in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-08)The objective of the study was to investigate differences in secondary school attendance before and after the introduction of Universal Secondary Education (USE) in Uganda. The study focused on children of the secondary ... -
The determinants of Uganda’s coffee exports: 1980-2013
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Uganda has continued to depend on primary commodities such as coffee, tea, banana, and others as its valuable exports despite price shocks in the world markets. This study therefore intend to empirically examine the ... -
Role of Microfinance in Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Peri-Urban Areas in Uganda: Case Study Pride Microfinance Institution
(Makerere University, 2017-12)The main objective of the research is to determine the role of Microfinance in the economic empowerment of women entrepreneurs in Kampala District based on the perceptions of Pride Microfinance beneficiaries in peri urban ... -
Factors determining contraceptive use and method choice among women aged 15-49 years in Uganda
(2018)In Uganda, the challenges of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are associated to the continued rapid population growth. Most studies on contraceptives focus only on contraceptive use and/or prevalence It ... -
The impact of trade openness on economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Makerere University, 2018-11)In spite of the wave of liberalization and trade reforms undertaken during the last two decades, the debate, among economists, assessing the impact of trade openness on economic growth is still open. Some economists argue ... -
Macroeconomic determinants of domestic revenue in Uganda for the period 1999 to 2017
(Makerere University, 2018-11)This study investigated the macroeconomic determinants of domestic tax revenue in Uganda from 1999 to 2017. It applied Johansen cointegration approach and ECM. The stationary behavior of variables included in the model is ... -
An Examination of the Impact of the Macroeconomic Factors on the Performance of Stocks Listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange
(Makerere University, 2017-10)This study examines the influence of foreign exchange rate volatility and interest rate, on the stock performance of the firms listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE). Using the Arbitrage Pricing Model on 16 firms ... -
The effect of external debt on economic growth in East African countries
(Makerere University, 2017-12)The study analyzed the effect of external debt on economic growth in East African countries. It used quarterly panel data where gross domestic product was endogenous variable measuring economic growth as a function of ... -
An empirical analysis of the effect of financial inclusion on poverty reduction in Uganda
(2018-12-20)The main objective of this study was to investigate the impact of financial inclusion on poverty reduction in Uganda focusing on mobile money as a channel for financial inclusion. Interest in mobile money effects on poverty ... -
Waste management improvement strategies in the Uganda health sector: A case of Kiruddu Hospital, Kampala District Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11)The study examined improvement strategies to the health care waste management problems at Kiruddu Hospital. The objectives that guided the study included; to assess the existing situation in relation to Health Care Waste ... -
Determinants of savings mobilization in commercial banks in Uganda, A case of Centenary Bank Greater Kampala Region-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-10)The study evaluated the determinants of savings mobilization in commercial Banks with a specific focus on Centenary Bank greater Kampala region in Uganda. It was based on the following objectives; to examine the factors ... -
Effect of illicit financial flows on Uganda’s economic growth (1980-2015)
(Makerere University, 2018-10)The study examined the effect of illicit financial flows on Uganda’s economic growth for the period 1980-2015. The study employed the Ordinary Least Square(OLS), co-integration approach and Vector Error Correction Model ... -
The relationship between family strengthening strategy and vulnerability transition: An application of non-linear OAXACA decomposition
(Makerere University, 2018-10-12)The objective of this study was to assess the differences in vulnerability transition between household that were involved and those not involved in family strengthening interventions. The differences were decomposed into ... -
Design and analysis of two-phase sample survey: Statistical application software
(Makerere University, 2018-10)The purpose of this project was to develop computer application software to estimate parameters in double sampling design. Double sampling or two-phase sampling is used in a wide variety of surveys which includes situations ... -
Factors influencing high accident rates among commercial motorcyclists (BODA BODA) in Kampala City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-10)This study was prompted by high rates of death and injuries on Ugandan roads. Road traffic accidents in Uganda accounts for 27.4 deaths per 100,000 populations as a result of road traffic injuries (WHO road safety report, ... -
Factors associated with health seeking behaviour for STD among adolescents (ages 10-19 years) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-03)The overall objective of this study was to investigate factors associated with STD health seeking behavior among adolescents aged 10-19 in Uganda. The study was premised on the fact that Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) ... -
Tax administration and domestic revenue mobilization in Uganda: A case of Uganda Revenue Authority
(2017-11-18)The study sought to analyze the tax administrative reforms and domestic revenue mobilization in Uganda a case of Uganda Revenue Authority. One of the key objectives of tax reforms in Uganda was to ensure that the tax reforms ... -
A critical examination of the budgeting procedures and budget execution in Uganda Local Governments: The case of Kabale District
(2007)A budget is a tool for management to express in figures its future intentions. It provides a yardstick by which individuals or groups can be measured and rewarded. It provides room for decentralisation of authority without ... -
Trends in delivery at a health facility and the associated factors between 2011 and 2015 in Uganda
(2018-12-12)The major objective of this research was to study the factors that influence women’s choice for a place of birth in Uganda and to identify the contributing factors to the changes in delivery at a health facility between ... -
Relationship Between Savings and Economic Growth in Uganda (2000 - 2015)
(Makerere University, 2018-09-20)The main objective of this study was to establish the relationship between savings and economic growth in Uganda using secondary quarterly data for the period 2000 to 2015 from Uganda Bureau of Statistics. The main approach ...
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