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Does education spur economic growth? Fresh insights from Uganda
(Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 2025-07-11) Esaku, Stephen; Mugoda, Salmon
This paper uses autoregressive distributed lag bounds testing approach to examine whether education and economic growth are related, making use of time series data from Uganda covering the period from 1986 to 2017. The findings reveal evidence of a short- and long-run relationship between education and economic growth in Uganda, indicating that education matters for economic growth in both the short- and long-run, all else equal. In the long-run, it’s secondary school enrolment that is the most significant contributor to economic growth relative to primary and tertiary school enrolments. However, in the short-run, it’s tertiary school enrolment that is the most significant contributor to economic growth. This relationship is robust to the use of alternative specification. The implications of the above findings are far reaching. The presence of a positive relationship between education and economic growth suggests that attaining short- and long-run rates of economic growth might require making substantial investments in education to improve and encourage school enrolments. Specifically, enacting policies that provide incentives for learners to remain in school rather than drop out of school could offer a ray of hope for increasing growth, for low-income countries like Uganda.
Socio-economic utilisation Of Upas tree (Antiaris toxicaria Lesch) : a case study Of Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
(Journal of Forestry and Natural Resources, 2025-07-11) Ntawubizigira, Emmanuel; Mbatudde, Maria; Kyayesimira, Juliet
Antiaris toxicaria Lesch (upas tree) is a monoecious and medicinal tree species be- longing to the Moraceae family and is known for its medicinal value, plywood, and veneer. The tree has been over-utilized, leading to degradation, over-exploitation, and a decrease in population size. The study aims to assess the socio-economic factors asso- ciated with the utilization of Antiaris toxicaria Lesch in Mabira Central Forest Reserve. A cross-sectional research design was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire and participant observation guide from 410 randomly selected households across 10 villages. A total of 10 key informant interviews were also conducted among persons who were knowledgeable persons about the upas tree and Mabira Central Forest service. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (chi-square tests) were used for analy- sis. Results indicate eight primary uses of the tree, with timber (42.1%) and medicinal (23.6%) uses being the most common while firewood (0.9%) and fertilization (2.3%) ranked least. Significant factors influencing utilization of upas trees included residence duration (p=0.001), occupation (p=0.002), and household income (p=0.028). The Na- tional Forestry Authority and local government should work hand in hand with local communities to protect Mabira Central Forest Reserve and promote upas tree domes- tication. The study recommends conservation awareness among communities living in the vicinity and inclusive policies for sustainable use of upas trees.
Corporate governance and financial performance in the banking sector: a study of commercial banks in Uganda
(Kyambogo University (Unpublised work), 2018-10) Ssemugenyi, Emmanuel
This study was set to investigate the effect of corporate governance on financial performance of commercial banks in Uganda. Specifically, the study examined the effect of board composition on financial performance, assessed the effect of audit committees on financial performance, and analyzed the effect of separation of ownership from control on financial performance of commercial banks in Uganda. The study utilized panel data generated for 4 years (2014- 2017) among 23 commercial banks. The findings of the study unveiled the following key insights. First, financial performance was found to be dependent on size of the board, board independence, firm leverage and number of employees. Secondary, the data revealed that audit committee variables significantly explained the variations in ROA and ROE. A similar connection was established for the case of the effect of separation of ownership from control on financial performance of commercial banks. In terms of policy, this study; emphases the need to pay attention towards sensitizing all commercial banks to register their membership with Institute of Corporate Governance of Uganda, Board of Directors advising directors in banks which are listed on USE to buy more shares as this makes them work towards maximizing objectives of all stakeholders.
Overall, the findings in this study will nurture commercial banks on how to foster their financial performance to remain competitive in the banking sector.
Pre-primary educational policy and quality of early childhood education in Ngara district, Kagera region-Tanzania
(Kyambogo University (Unpublised work), 2017-12) Thobias, Geofrey
The study sought to examine the effect of pre-primary educational policy on the quality of early childhood education in Ngara district, Kagera Region-Tanzania. The study was guided by the following specific objectives to: determine role of the Government Support towards the quality of early childhood education, assess the relationship between Infrastructure being used and the Quality of early childhood education and establish the role of Instructional materials in enhancing the quality early childhood education in Ngara District, Kagera Region-Tanzania.
The study adopted a cross-sectional design involving both qualitative and quantitative techniques were used for the mutual validation of the data. The study sample size of 104 respondents comprising of DEO, inspectors of schools, head teachers, teachers and students was selected using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview.
The findings revealed that, the implementation of the ECE policy is practically enforced through government providing funding, supplying curriculum, syllabus, as well as enhancing capacity building for pre-primary teachers. Further still, the findings also revealed that there were almost no Games materials and coloured pictures that could be used to entice pre-primary learning in Ngara district, furniture was insufficient could not accommodate the children well. The role of Instructional materials in enhancing early childhood education in Ngara District was low.
Lack of government funding, quality assurance mechanisms, teacher professional development, classroom block constructions, community involvement, material availability and syllabus availability were inadequate and still calls for government intervention. Infrastructure at Ngara pre-primary schools, some of them well designed and others were in process of being designed so as to suit the young, to provide bouncy and eager pre-schoolers, keeping in mind their inquisitive and explorative nature. There is need to institutionalise maximum co-operation between the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MoEVT), and other stakeholders to work out a long-term goal to have quality infrastructure and resources for quality pre-primary education.
Digital teaching and learners' participation in lower primary school classes in Bidibidi refugee settlement, Yumbe district
(Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2024-11-30) Oluga, Joshua
When teachers apply digital teaching devices, methods, and applications in the teaching and learning process, children develop socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively through learner participation. This is because digital teaching improves learners' attendance, enrolment, performance, and completion rate. This study, therefore, was undertaken to examine "the application of digital teaching and learner participation in lower primary school classes in Bidibidi refugee settlement, Yumbe District". The study's objectives were to; describe the digital devices that improve learner participation in lower primary school classes, determine how digital teaching applications enhance learner participation, and establish the relationship between the digital teaching methods and learner participation. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted for this study. A total number of 133 participants were computed using the standard sample formula. Sampling techniques were applied to select the participants through random and non-random, and these were purposive, simple random, and stratified. The participants included; 91 lower-class learners, 30 lower-class teachers, 10 head teachers from the selected schools of study, and 2 key informants from the Office of the Prime Minister in Bidibidi (OPM). Face-to-face interviews were conducted with the head teachers and key informants, questionnaire surveys with teachers, and observation with learners. Data was analyzed and processed using content, inferential, and regression analysis with figures, tables, and SPSS version 16.0 statistical measures used to interpret and present meaningful information. Results presented revealed that digital devices positively predicted learners' participation at (Beta = .280, p = .019), digital application, which was the highest positive predictor of learner participation at (Beta =0.575, p=O. 009), and digital methods at (Beta =0.138, p=0.027). This implied that a unit increase in digital devices, applications, and methods led to; a .280, 0.575, and 0.138 increase in learners' participation and vice versa. The findings from the study suggested that; teachers and learners in Bidibidi primary schools have a positive perception of the applicability of digital teaching approaches in teaching and learning in lower primary school classes. The national education stakeholders and education agencies may need to invest more in the already existing digital teaching facilities and digital skilling of teachers for 21st century teaching pedagogies for quality education posterities.