Browsing School of Law (S.Law) Collection by Issue Date "2023-07"
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Access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises: a case for creating an enabling legal environment for venture capital financing in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Venture Capital funds have the considerable potential of meeting the unique financing needs of SMES in Uganda since they have the capacity to invest relatively high risk capital and also work closely with the businesses ... -
Access to justice for women with disabilities in Kampala during the COVID-19 pandemic; a learning experience for future crises
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Access to justice is a right available to women with disabilities in Article 13 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The novel Covid-19 pandemic which hit the world by storm in 2019 ... -
AI as a game changer for health care: analyzing artificial intelligence’s role in the procurement and distribution of essential drugs in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-07)In order to solve the issue of drug stock-outs in the nation, this thesis examines the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the procurement and distribution of essential drugs by National Medical Stores. The thesis ... -
An analysis of the efficiency of Uganda's legal regime for consumer protection through regulation of marketing on the cyber space
(Makerere University, 2023-07)The work considers the efficacy of Uganda's legal regime to respond to the modern issues and challenges that face modern day consumers who participate in online transactions. The research investigates, in particular, the ... -
Assessing the role of the constitution in the development of feminist jurisprudence in Uganda: 1995- present
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Feminist jurisprudence is the study of the construction and workings of the law, with particular inquiry into the role of the law in perpetuating patriarchal power. It is an approach to the making, interpretation or ... -
Assessment of the negative impact of economic development on the environment in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Just like environmental changes can have effects on economic development in a country, economic development is seen to pose the highest threats and to carry along the most causes of environmental destruction. The greatest ... -
A comparative analysis of approach to arbitral immunity in international commercial arbitration: drawing lessons for Uganda's arbitration law
(Makerere University, 2023-07)The Arbitration and Conciliation Act of Uganda is silent on arbitral immunity. Arbitral immunity shields arbitrators from liability resulting from vindictive suits by parties to an arbitration proceeding during or after ... -
Cryptocurrencies: a case for proprietary rights in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Numerous debates about the usability and compatibility of cryptocurrencies with current traditional legal frameworks have sparked the question of whether cryptocurrencies are property and whether property rights exist ... -
Examining the role of corporate governance law in promoting sustainable development in the developing world: the case of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Sustainability is a growing phenomenon in the international and regional legal atmosphere. With companies contributing greatly to climate change through their environmental impact, there has arisen the need to address ... -
The international water law implications of the construction and operation of major infrastructural projects: the case of the grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
(Makerere University, 2023-07)The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project by Ethiopia, which upon completion will be the largest power project in Africa and the tenth largest in the world, raises several concerns regarding its effects, primarily ... -
Post-deportation risks and human rights: a case of state obligations under international human rights instruments
(Makerere University, 2023-07)The phenomenon of refugees seeking safety and freedom can be traced far back to the ancient times when Israelites fled Egypt to Canaan during the Old Testament era. During this modern era, we continue to witness an influx ... -
The potential of blockchain technology as a tool to eradicate corruption in public procurement governance in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Corruption in Public Procurement is pervasive in Uganda. It leads to misallocation of resources, inefficiencies, and loss of public trust. While the state has made efforts to tackle this problem through legal and institutional ... -
The role of regulation in Uganda’s sports sector: the adequacy of the proposed sports bill to The National Council of Sports Act
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Sports is generally defined as a competitive activity that stresses physical exertion by serious competitors who represent or are part of organized associations . The African Union Policy Framework for the Sustainable ... -
Tackling the burden of unsafe abortion in Uganda: the case for access to safe abortion as a human right
(Makerere University, 2023-07)In Uganda, the criminalization of abortion is entrenched in law, permitting termination of pregnancy solely when the life of the mother is at risk, as stipulated in the Penal Code Act. Ambiguous legislation and policy ...