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Does corruption contribute to the rise of the shadow economy? Empirical evidence from Uganda
(Cogent Economics & Finance, 2021)
This paper investigates whether corruption has contributed to the rise
of the shadow economy in Uganda. Using autoregressive distributed lag bounds
testing approach and granger causality econometric methods we find a ...
Does income inequality increase the shadow economy? Empirical evidence from Uganda
(Development Studies Research, 2021)
This paper applies the autoregressive distributed lag bounds testing method to investigate the
long- and short-run relationship between the size of the shadow economy and income
inequality in Uganda. The findings reveal ...
The long-and short-run relationship between the shadow economy and trade openness in Uganda
(Cogent Economics & Finance, 2021)
This paper examines the relationship between the shadow economy and
trade openness in Uganda, using autoregressive distributed lag bounds testing
approach. We find that the shadow economy and trade openness have a long- ...
Management of wetlands and livelihood opportunities in Kinawataka wetland, Kampala-Uganda
(Elsevier: Environmental Challenges, 2021-01)
Wetlands are globally recognized as ecosystems that provide livelihood opportunities in aptly structured management contexts. Many wetlands, particularly those in urban Uganda are, however, getting degraded through infilling, ...
Shared Latrine Cleaning outcomes from a Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) Intervention in Kampala Slums
(Fountain publishers, 2021)
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relating to sanitation also
involve conservation of the environment, improvement in quality of
education, promotion/advancement of gender equality, elimination of
child mortality ...
A 10-hours workshop improves physical activity prescription for mental illness knowledge and confidence in health care professionals: a nation-wide multicentre study from Uganda
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2021-11)
Purpose
Lack of knowledge about and confidence in physical activity (PA) prescription for people with mental illness are important barriers for clinical practice in low-income countries. The aim of this study was to ...
The social-economic effects of COVID-19 pandemic on livelihoods of commercial Boda-Boda motorists in Uganda
(Lwati: A Journal of Contemporary Research, 2021-04-22)
The social-economic effects of Covid-19 pandemic on livelihoods of commercial boda-boda motorists in the Kira Town Council, Uganda. Were investigated by the author cross-sectional research design was adapted. Four focus ...
Allocative inefficiency of general hospitals in poor countries: a case study of Uganda
(East African Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2021-06)
The increasing costs of healthcare arising largely from the growing population
and emergence of non-communicable diseases have exerted pressure on
healthcare budgets in poor countries. With a funding gap of 7% to realize ...
Informational differences and entrepreneurial networking among small and medium enterprises in Uganda
(Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research, 2021-10-25)
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) establish formal and informal relations to access required resources for business competitiveness in Uganda. The major challenge of acquiring the required resources is attributed to ...
Adaptation and strategic retirement of secondary school teachers
(Public Organization Review, 2021-06-21)
This study explains strategic retirement amongst Uganda’s secondary school teachers using work adjustment and development theories. Data relating to psychological adaptation and socio cultural adaptation were attained using ...