The study explored the relationship between Financial Control and Service delivery in Sheema District. Qualitative and quantitative approaches (triangulation) were used. The study population comprised of 62 technical staff and 168 politicians at the district, members of boards and commission, staffs from sub counties and Town Councils and other members from the community. This study utilized Krejcie & Morgan (1970) sample size table to come up with an adequate sample 144 size. The sample size table allows the researcher to determine the sample size for a given population with 95% certainty. To obtain the above appropriate sample for the respondents, Krejcie & Morgan (1970). In this study, the researcher used questionnaire survey, interviews and documentary analysis to collect data. The findings revealed a relationship between financial control and Service Delivery in Sheema District Local government. The response on the item “Funds are released for activities as advance in Sheema District” shows that 38% of the respondents agreed, 42% agreed with the statement, 11% were not sure and 6% disagreed, 2% strongly disagreed which means that majority of respondents agreed with the statement. The response on the item “Advances are accounted for within one month (31days) after activities” shows that 25% of the respondents agreed, 44% agreed with the statement, 18% were not sure and 9% disagreed and5% strongly disagreed which means that majority of respondents agreed with the statement. The response on the item “Accountability contributes towards service delivery” the respondents strongly agreed accounted for 32%, 48% agreed with the statement, 8% were not sure and 6% disagreed, 2% strongly disagreed. Respondents were further presented with item that “District/ subcounty executive Committee monitored the implementation of Council budget in Sheema District Local Government”, and responses revealed that almost some respondents strongly agreed with the statement 41%, 40% agreed, 6% were not sure and only 8 disagreed and 5% strongly disagreed. This was further confirmed in documentary review where the researcher read through two budget conference papers for 2018 and 2019. Pearson correlation of financial control and service delivery, results revealed the significance positive responses relation between financial control and service delivery that is 0.038** significant at 0.01 level of a two tailed test with 209 degrees of freedom. This implies that there is a moderate positive significant relationship between financial control and service delivery.

The study examined the contribution of financial institutions to the welfare of low-income salary earners in Kamwenge T/C. The researcher employed both qualitative and quantitative methods/approaches through use of questionnaires, key informant interviews and observation methods of data collection and the data was analyzed using SPSS in form of tables and figures. The researcher used case study design. Fees loans, additional income, employment of the youth, and employment of women were the various contributions of financial institutions to the welfare of low-income salary earners. The challenges faced by financial institutions included small savings, loan defaulters, poor member royalty, poor infrastructure, unfavorable government policies, unfavorable macroenvironment and limited trained labour. This has negatively affected the performance of commercial banks in the area. However, there relationship between financial institutions and welfare included; loans tend to stabilize incomes, customers of financial institutions have higher incomes, loans tend to increase asset accumulation. The study therefore recommends that the government should provide a favorable condition for the operation of commercial banks for example reduction in tax rates, commercial banks should encourage people to increase on their saving abilities so as to increase on the loanable funds within the commercial banks.

The study aimed at financial reports and financial stability of an organization with a case of vision Africa, kampala and it was guided by the following objectives; To establish how the quality of financial reports assists Vision Africa - Kampala in ensuring financial stability, to assess how financial reports helped Vision Africa - Kampala in earnings management for financial stability and to determine the extent to which financial reports have assisted Vision Africa Kampala in the realization of corporate governance efficiency for financial stability. The study population included staff from Vision Africa in Kampala Business District. Key informants were also drawn from the Ministry of Education and Sports Rubaga Municipality, Area Local leaders, and some of the beneficiaries. A total of 192 respondents shall form the study population. The findings revealed that 10 (7.7%) strongly disagreed regarding the implementation of relevant aspects of the financial reporting manual and work programmes. 7 (5.3%) disagreed to the assertion, 50 (38%) agreed to the assertion and 63 (48.5%) strongly agreed to the assertion. This finding was in line with the arguments of Scott (210). The findings revealed that internal controls being were performed as required but due to lack of support arising out of some elements of administrative team intervention in financial reporting, more emphasis on the effective performance of the internal control system is needed.

The study was on fishing activities as a tool for social and economic development of Uganda and it was conducted at Kasenyi landing site Entebbe municipality Wakiso district. The study objectives were to find out the different activities involved in fishing around Kasenyi fishing landing site, to establish the various social economic activities brought by fishing activity around Kasenyi fishing landing site and to find out how fishing activity has contributed to the social economic improvement of local community around Kasenyi fishing landing site. The study used a descriptive research design and sampled a population size of 162 which include 6 sub county administrators, 3 politicians, 4 local leaders, 122 fishermen and 27 others take holders and they were sample by purposive and simple random sampling methods. The study finding was sun drying, smoking and roasting, and fish storage are the most activities done during fishing. The study further found out that transport systems such as water and road transport re the economic activities and fishing supports aquatic life and leads to industrialization, fishing creates cultural and recreational fishing and tourist activities, fishing support food security and education services. The study recommended the government to engage in fishing activities at Lake Victoria. This is due to the poor methods of fishing used at Lake Victoria.

The purpose of the study was to discover the prevalence of forced migration on regional security in West Nile. The study was based on the results from 2018-2020 respondents who presented to the researcher accurate data out of the sample size of 250 respondents. The objectives of the study were to examine the salient causes of forced migrations to migrants in West Nile, to determine the effect of forced migrations on regional security in West Nile and finally to explore the effect of forced migrations on the environment in West Nile. Data was collected from the officials from the office of the prime minister, local people in West Nile, refugees, police men and from the ministry of internal affairs. The results of the study in this report indicate that over 79% of the respondents asserted that forced migration is responsible for the insecurity in the region however the other percentage of the respondents say that force migration also came with positive benefits in the region. It can also be observed that 146 (75%) of the sample strongly agreed that there were increased security risks to the security organs to ensure to avert criminality, 39 (20%) agreed to the assertion and 10 (5%) disagreed. This implies that indeed there was increased security risks to the security organs to ensure to avert criminality since the majority agreed to the assertion. 136 (70%) of the sample strongly agreed that there were some of the refugees who migrated with small arms that were in a danger to the area (State), 39 (20%) agreed to the assertion and 20 (10%) disagreed to the assertion. It can conclusively be stated that there were some of the refugees who migrate with small arms that are a danger to the area (State). Upon the recommendations, there was need to sensitize the public about the code of conduct by Sudan’s in order to not poorly confront them since it was evidenced that Sudan’s more so the young one’s likes fighting. This is because most of the migrant in West Nile are from South Sudan.

Countries are in a bid to enhance socio economic development among communities. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of Ginger farming on the socio-economic development of communities in Uganda. The study was guided by the following objectives: to identify the types of ginger grown in Kibuga subcounty Butambala district, to examine the impact of ginger farming on the social economic development of Kibuga sub county Butambala district and to examine the challenges faced by ginger farmers of Kibuga sub county Butambala district. The study adopted Structural-change theory that deals with policies focused on changing the economic structures of developing countries from being composed primarily of subsistence agriculture to a ―modern, urbanized, and industrially diverse manufacturing and service economy. The sampled population of the study included 12 Kibuga sub county administrators, 5 Kibuga sub county chiefs, 10 Kibuga sub county politicians, 31 village leaders and 78 Kibuga sub county Ginger farmer. Questionnaires were the main data collection instrument. Data collected was analyzed and recorded using statistical packages and reported in form of tables and indicated as frequencies and percentage. The study findings indicated that Small White ginger is widely grown in Kibuga sub county followed by (Z. officinale var. officinale Roscoe, badak or gajah)), (small red ginger, merah or beureum)), yellow ginger, Japanese ginger, peacock ginger, fellow ginger, shell ginger and ginger lily. The study found out that ginger farming leads to poverty alleviation, acquisition of land and labour, act as a primary material for agro industries. Among the challenges ginger famers faced included unreliable rainfall, marketing of their agro crops, traditional methods of farming among others. The study proposed some solutions to the problems which included acquiring of loans, modern farming technology, improved irrigation systems and use of farmers field support. The study recommends that interreligious council of Uganda should emphasize on gender balance among its officials and members. It was also recommended that peace reconciliations should not be based on only religious organizations but also to the individuals for effective promotion of peace. The findings will be of great importance to the ministry of defense and internal affairs in assuring peace and security in Uganda and it will enable the researcher in attaining her bachelor’s degree since it is one of the requirements. The study recommends the government to build a ginger processing plant, using farmer’s field groups and to equip the sub county agricultural officer with necessary equipment’s.

There has been consensus that logistics as well as supply chain management is a vital research field, yet with few literature reviews on this topic. This paper sets out to propose some hot issues in the current research, through a review of related literature from the perspective of operations management. In addition, we generate some insights and future research directions in this field. Logistics is gaining day by day more attention in the business world and in the fields of interest of policy makers. Even so the same people who use this term frequently declare that the concept of logistics is not completely clear to them. The study examined the effect of government export promotion on the development of logistics business in an economy. The following hypotheses were formulated, they are: Export subsidies positively lead to the development of logistics business in an economy, Tax exemptions positively affects the on the development of logistics firms. The survey research design was used in the study. Data was collected from primary source with the use of adopted and findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between government export promotion policies and development of logistics firms. From the findings, 40.4% and 30.9% agreed that Government policies gives chance to logistics firms to attain foreign markets, a few respondents by the percentage of 11.95 disagreed with the statement simply because they are never at the front line of running the company activities. This implied that Government policies gives chance to logistics firms to attain foreign markets. Regarding recommendations for improvement, the management of Igara growers’ tea factory should focus on increasing the utilization of government export promotion policies strategies like negotiation and third-party intervention to increase organizational performance. The management should be sensitive to conflicts and set up effective communication channels to facilitate an improvement in government export promotion policies.

This study aimed at investigating the impact of Head Teachers' communication methods on student discipline in selected secondary schools within Sheema Municipality, Southwestern Uganda. Despite the critical role of schools in instilling discipline, Sheema Municipality has faced persistent challenges in maintaining student discipline, leading to destructive strikes and disruptions in the past. The lack of discipline is a concern to various stakeholders and poses a threat to the goals of education. A mixed-method research design was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Questionnaires were administered to students and teachers, and interviews and focus group discussions were conducted with Head Teachers, students, and teachers. Data analysis involved both statistical techniques and thematic analysis. The study found a moderately high statistically relationship between Head Teachers' communication methods and student discipline. Effective communication strategies play a pivotal role in fostering a conducive environment for maintaining student discipline. The research concludes that Head Teachers' communication methods significantly influence student discipline in selected secondary schools. Effective communication strategies are essential in maintaining student discipline.To enhance student discipline, schools should provide professional development opportunities for Head Teachers, focusing on effective communication skills. Educational institutions should encourage a collaborative approach by involving students and parents in decision-making processes through open forums and feedback mechanisms. This can help in creating a conducive environment for maintaining student discipline and preventing disruptions.

Information and communication technologies (ICT) play a significant role in all aspects of modern society. The study was to examine the role of information communication technology on the economic development of communities and it was based on three objectives such as to investigate how Information Communication Technology aids information dissemination in Kapsinda sub county Kapchorwa district, to determine the role of information communication technology in the provision of health care services on the socio economic development of Kapsinda sub county Kapchorwa district, to determine how information communication technology promotes business growth in Kapsinda sub county Kapchorwa district. The study was done form Kapsinda sub county Kapchorwa district. The study used a descriptive research design in which both qualitative & qualitative techniques were utilized. From the findings, (100%) of the respondents strongly agreed that ICT aids networking and processing of large amounts of data complex. 43 (91.5%) strongly agreed that ICT act as a source of data to the administration, and 4 (.5%) agreed. 40 (85%) strongly agreed that ICT leads to organizational and socio intelligence, 3 (6%) agreed however 4 (8%) disagreed. 38 (81%) of the respondents strongly agreed that ICT facilitates strategic business decision making and 9 (19%) also agreed. The study recommended the government to increase on the investment of capital in the information and technology ministry to increase on the services offered to the public.

The study aimed at internal audit activities and organizational performance with a case study of centenary bank and it was guided by the following objectives; To examine the relationship between risk assessment and organizational performance of Centenary Bank, to find out the role of quality management on organizational performance of Centenary Bank and to evaluate the role of control activities on the organizational performance of Centenary Bank. The study employed a descriptive correlation and cross-sectional survey design. The study adopted a survey research design because data was collected from respondents at a particular time. This research survey design according to among (2015) was helpful to the researcher to attain systematic data from the sample. From the findings, the constant 2.439, shown that keeping all other factors constant, performance of Centenary Bank will on average increase by 2.439. The coefficient 6.875 shown that a unit increase in the risk assessment would lead on average to 6.875 increases in the performance of an organization. The p-value (0.00) <0.05 (is statistically significant at 95% confidence level); this implied that; risk assessment has a significant impact on organizational performance expressed in form of profitability. The coefficient 1.049 shown that a unit increase in risk assessment would lead to an average 1.049 increase in sales volume. The researcher therefore recommends that Centenary Bank should implement an effective internal auditing department to ensure that it never declines in their organizational performance.