http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/342 2026-04-03T20:23:39Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/4818 Digital governance and transparency in Namayingo district local government, Uganda. Bwire, Joel Isaac. This study examined the impact of digital governance on transparency in Namayingo District Local Government, Uganda. Specifically, the study sought to: (i) establish the effect of technology on transparency, (ii) assess the impact of interaction on transparency, and (iii) determine the effect of government on transparency. The research was underpinned by the Task– Technology Fit (TTF) Theory proposed by Goodhue and Thompson (1995), which posits that technology enhances performance when its capabilities align with the tasks users are required to perform. A cross-sectional research design and quantitative approach were adopted, targeting a population of 45 employees, from which a sample of 40 respondents was drawn using Krejcie and Morgan’s (1970) sampling table. Data were collected using structured, close-ended questionnaires based on a five-point Likert scale and analysed using SPSS version 20, generating descriptive statistics, reliability and validity measures, as well as correlation and regression outputs. The results revealed that technology accounted for 53.4% of the variance in transparency (Adj. R² = 0.534, p < 0.01), interaction explained 71.8% (Adj. R² = 0.718, p < 0.01), and government-related factors accounted for 68.9% (Adj. R² = 0.689, p < 0.01). These findings indicate that all three dimensions technology, interaction, and government have a significant and positive effect on transparency in local government operations. The study’s significance lies in its contribution to the growing body of empirical evidence on how digital governance mechanisms can strengthen transparency in local government contexts, particularly in resource-constrained settings. It provides actionable insights for policymakers, administrators, and development partners on the adoption of technological systems that are both functional and interactive, thereby fostering citizen participation in decision-making, enhancing accountability and reducing opportunities for data manipulation and misuse of resources. Based on these findings, it is recommended that Namayingo District Local Government invests in advanced and interactive technological platforms that promote visibility, traceability, and inclusiveness in governance processes, ultimately improving public trust and service delivery. Dissertation 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/4813 The impact of the access to finance on the financial performance of small medium enterprises: a case study of Lira city, Northern Uganda. Aduk, Immaculate This study examined the effect of access to finance on financial performance of SMEs. The study was guided by the following objectives notably, to examine the effect of cost of credit on financial performance of SMEs, to examine the effect of collateral security on financial performance of SMEs and to assess the effect of access to information on financial performance of SMEs in Uganda. The study used a cross sectional research design, and a quantitative approach. Data was collected from a target population of 100 of employees with accessible unit of 80 operators of SMEs, using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. Data were collected with the aid of closed ended questionnaire and Statistical Packages for Social Sciences was employed for analysing data from which frequency tables, descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation), reliability, validity, correlation, and regression results were obtained. The study findings revealed that there is a positive and a significant effect of cost of credit and financial performance of SMEs, collateral security and financial performance of SMEs and access to information and financial performance of SMEs. The study concludes that there is a strong predictive power that the dimensions of access to finance contribute towards enhancing financial performance of SMEs in Lira City. Finally, the study, recommends that efforts to improve the financial performance of SMEs depends on access to finance (cost of credit, collateral security and access to information). Dissertation 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/4785 The effect of ICT adoption and performance of small medium enterprises: a case study of in Pallisa town council. Dhikusooka, Martha Nancy The study was carried out with the purpose of examining the effect of ICT adoption on performance of small and medium enterprises in Pallisa Town Council. The objectives for the study were; to assess the impact of software application on the performance of Small medium enterprises in Pallisa Town Council, to investigate the effect of Record keeping and SMEs performance in Pallisa Town Council and to analyze the effect systems integration on the performance of small medium enterprises in Pallisa Town Council. The researcher applied a quantitative technique in designing the research. A total of 60 respondents participated in the study and were selected using stratified random sampling method. The data was collected using close ended questionnaires and statistical package for social sciences was used for analyzing data from which frequency tables, descriptive statistics, reliability, validity, correlation and regression results were obtained. The study findings depict that software application positively impacts on performance and that in order to improve on performance; SMEs need to increase e-commerce, coordination function and doing their tasks using software applications. The findings also demonstrated that record keeping has a positive significant effect on performance. Where concentration on record keeping of small and medium scale businesses, maintains proper records facilitating efficient and timely decision-making and maintenance of accounting records which plays an important role in the performance of small businesses. The researcher therefore concludes that in order to improve performance, SMEs need to propagate reinforce, supplement and extend skills as these will allow them to identify areas for improvement and make necessary adjustments to the integration strategy. Dissertation 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/4784 Corporate governance practices and financial sustainability of pride microfinance in Uganda. Bichekwa, Julius This study aimed at determining the impact of corporate governance practices on financial sustainability of micro finance institutions in Uganda with the study objectives; To assess the effect of board transparency on financial sustainability of pride microfinance in Uganda, to examine the impact of Board accountability on financial sustainability of pride microfinance in Uganda. To find out the influence of board composition on financial sustainability of pride microfinance in Uganda the study was anchored on the agency theory that was postulated by Alchain and Demsetz in 1972 and was further developed by (Jensen & Meckling, 1976). In addition to that, the study applied a cross sectional research design and quantitative approach. The study had a target population of 35 employees across all the branches of pride micro finance and collected data from a sample size of 32 respondents as guided by Krejcie and Morgan (1970). Data was collected using close ended questionnaires. Furthermore, data analysis was done using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 20 from which frequency tables, descriptive statistics, reliability, validity, correlation and regression results were obtained. The study findings showed that board transparency (Adj R 2 = 0.681, p< 0.01), board composition (Adj R 2 = 0.741, p< 0.01) and board accountability (Adj R 2 = 0.124, p< 0.01) have a positive and significant effect on financial sustainability. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher therefore concludes that board transparency, board composition and board accountability acts tools for improving financial sustainability. The study also concludes that quarterly audit reports should be routinely done to boost on the financial sustainability of pride micro finance. The study therefore, recommends that micro finance institutions should transparency of board members, composite the gender of members and practice routine audits in order to improve on the financial sustainability of micro finance institutions in Uganda. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z