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Public participation in environmental and social impact assessment: a case study of Kampala-Jinja expressway PPP project
(Makerere University, 2019-09-30)
Full public participation is a key mechanism of the operational principles in the ESIA process for development projects and this study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of ESIA as a decision-making tool by assessing ...
Adoption of improved pre-harvest agricultural technology by small-holder maize farmers in Palaro sub-county, Gulu district
(Makerere University, 2019-11-11)
The purpose of this study was to examine adoption of improved pre-harvest agricultural technology by small-holder maize farmers in Palaro sub county, Gulu district. The following study objectives guided the study: to ...
Impact of maize based intercrop systems on soil physiochemical properties
(Makerere University, 2019-11-11)
Low crop yields in the Eastern parts of Uganda have been attributed to, among other factors, low soil fertility. The adoption of integrated soil fertility management technologies such as maize-legume intercropping system ...
Economic analysis of adoption of improved bean varieties : A case of Kikube Sub-County, Hoima District
(2019-11-08)
Bean is a major source of food and income for smallholder farmers in Uganda. The national average yield for common beans which ranges from 0.72 to 1.10 tone/ha, is far below potential yields recommended by agricultural ...
Evaluation of compatibility of selected sweetpotato cultivars and optimization of a sweetpotato seed scarification protocol for sufficient germination of progeny seeds
(Makerere University, 2019-11-14)
Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) plays indispensable food, feed and industrial roles in many countries. In Uganda, the crop’s average yield is very low. Virus infections have been noted as critical at limiting the crop’s ...
Assessing resilience of agricultural landscapes to climate change in Luwero district
(Makerere University, 2019-11-13)
Resilience is considered as an appropriate remedy for climate change especially for smallholder farmers to enhance adaptive management to reduce their vulnerability. This study sought to define socio-ecological resilience ...
Growth and development of tourism activities at the source of the Nile- Jinja Municipality
(Makerere University, 2019-11-13)
Tourism is a key driver of Uganda’s economy and represents a significant opportunity to the attainment of Uganda Vision 2040. The sector is Uganda’s largest services export, having provided direct contribution of US$ 979 ...
Analyzing profitability of chilli production among smallholder farmers in Nakaseke district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11-13)
Chilli a non-traditional export crop in Uganda is becoming an important cash crop to the farmers and yet its potential remains unexploited. This study was conducted to assess the profitability of chilli among the farmers ...
The relationship between staff training and service delivery in Chobe Safari Lodge
(Makerere University, 2019-11-12)
The problem that this study examined is that although there are several empirical studies conducted on employees training and service delivery for improved hospitality development, research has scarcely been carried out ...
The effects of occupation, safety and health risks to employee performance in Uganda’s hotels
(Makerere University, 2019-11-12)
In hotel industry, the workforce is a source of competitive advantage (Kramer and Shain, 2004). An occupation is a person’s work as a means of earning a living. Safety is Relative freedom from danger, risk, or threat of ...