Papers by Violah Mpangwire
Journal of economics and behavioral studies, Apr 7, 2024
This research delves into the dynamics of stakeholder involvement and team capacity in shaping th... more This research delves into the dynamics of stakeholder involvement and team capacity in shaping the success of rural electrification projects in Southwestern Uganda. The study adopted a cross-sectional design using a quantitative approach. Data was collected from a population of 38 rural electrification projects in Southwestern Uganda. A sample of 34 projects was determined using Krejicie and Morgan's Table 1970, and these were selected through simple random sampling. Findings indicate significant positive relationships between stakeholder involvement, team capacity, and project performance. The analysis reveals that 41.9% of the variations in project performance are explained by stakeholder involvement and team capacity, with 58.1% unaccounted for, signaling potential avenues for future research. The study concludes by advocating for strategic interventions that prioritize stakeholder engagement and team capacity in rural electrification projects in Southwestern Uganda. Therefore, it is important to emphasize the critical role of engaging stakeholders and enhancing team capabilities for successful rural electrification projects.
Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, Sep 20, 2023
Helping subsistence farmers make the leap into commercial agriculture was the driving force behin... more Helping subsistence farmers make the leap into commercial agriculture was the driving force behind OWC or Operation Wealth Creation. The purpose of this research was to assess how the OWC program has affected the Mbarara area, dairy producers. The researchers used a descriptive study strategy and surveyed 161 dairy producers. There was a dramatic drop in poverty from 68 percent to 47 percent as a result of the 70.2% increase in milk output (using the poverty line criteria of $1.90 per day). This indicates that a majority of dairy producers (53.3%) have successfully adopted the use of currency. The major source of income in the Mbarara area is dairy farming, which is the focus of this study and sets it apart from previous studies. The advantages might be increased by enhancing post-harvest handling practices, particularly by finding ways to get the most out of milking equipment. The government should also emphasize the construction of auxiliary factories that can raise milk's value and increase the number of goods made from it. These efforts might increase agricultural productivity and decrease poverty while providing job possibilities for industrialists and farmers.
Journal of economics and behavioral studies, Apr 7, 2024
The research aimed to explore how different aspects of stakeholder participation correlate with t... more The research aimed to explore how different aspects of stakeholder participation correlate with the effectiveness of rural electrification projects in southwestern Uganda. Employing a cross-sectional research design, data was gathered from 32 projects as the primary unit of analysis, with a sample size of 34 projects selected from a total population of 39 rural electrification projects, determined using Krejicie and Morgan's method from 1970. Analysis methods included Pearson correlation and regression. The findings demonstrated a statistically significant positive relationship between communication, compliance, and engagement with the performance of rural electrification projects. Regression analysis further supported these results, showing significant unstandardized coefficients for each respective dimension. Moreover, the regression model indicated that communication, compliance, and engagement, as measures of stakeholder involvement, accounted for 39.5% of the variability in rural electrification project performance in southwestern Uganda. This suggests that other factors not addressed in this study explained the remaining 60.5%. Therefore, the study suggests that comprehensive stakeholder involvement, involving clear communication before and during project implementation, adherence to regulations agreed upon by stakeholders, and active engagement of all parties at each project stage, is crucial for achieving project success.
European Journal of Science, Innovation and Technology, Oct 23, 2021
European Journal of Technology, 2020
Purpose: The study sought to examine the relationship between technological factors and UID syste... more Purpose: The study sought to examine the relationship between technological factors and UID system's adoption among MDAs in Uganda. Methodology: A positivist paradigm and cross-section design were adopted with a sample of 97 MDAs generated from a population of 130 government MDAs. MDAs were stratified and randomly selected from each stratum. The heads of department and permanent secretaries/CEOs formed the unit of inquiry that was purposively selected. Self-administered questionnaire with closed-ended questions aided data collection. Pearson correlation and hierarchical multiple regression techniques were used for data analysis. Findings: It was established that technological factors are positively associated with the adoption of the UID system among MDAs in Uganda. The study recommends MDAs to address all technological factors to enhance the adoption of the UID system. Contribution to policy and practice: The study significantly contributes to a large body of knowledge in the a...
the objective of this study was to integrate a chatting tool into a Learning Management System (L... more the objective of this study was to integrate a chatting tool into a Learning Management System (LMS) at Mbarara University with the purpose of aiding interaction, communication and collaboration among users. Many LMS's are developed far from the developing countries context. Where the developers try to put them close to this context, some functionalities that promote the learning process are unavailable. In such situations the developers forget that some tools that are left out could be of great use to teaching and learning, leaving the system to be more of a content repository and not facilitating the learning process. Therefore this study integrated a chatting tool into a LMS. The functional requirements of the system were gathered through the use of interviews and observation methods. Before the roll out of the system, learners' efficacy with the LMS was tested with a pretest questionnaire. After roll out, the learners were allowed to use the system for a 4 months semeste...
European Journal of Technology, 2020
Purpose: The study sought to examine the relationship between technological factors and UID syste... more Purpose: The study sought to examine the relationship between technological factors and UID system's adoption among MDAs in Uganda. Methodology: A positivist paradigm and cross-section design were adopted with a sample of 97 MDAs generated from a population of 130 government MDAs. MDAs were stratified and randomly selected from each stratum. The heads of department and permanent secretaries/CEOs formed the unit of inquiry that was purposively selected. Self-administered questionnaire with closed-ended questions aided data collection. Pearson correlation and hierarchical multiple regression techniques were used for data analysis. Findings: It was established that technological factors are positively associated with the adoption of the UID system among MDAs in Uganda. The study recommends MDAs to address all technological factors to enhance the adoption of the UID system. Contribution to policy and practice: The study significantly contributes to a large body of knowledge in the a...
The use of the unified identification system (UIDS) can undoubtedly result in increased effective... more The use of the unified identification system (UIDS) can undoubtedly result in increased effectiveness and efficiency, improvement in the quality of life, reduction of crime, enhanced transparency, and good government. This study examined the dimensions of environmental factors in explaining the adoption of a unified identification system (UIDS). Dynamic capability theory (DCT), technology- organisation-environment (TOE) framework, and diffusion of innovation (DOI) were used as grounding theories. The study opted for a concurrent triangulation research design. The results revealed that government support, competitive pressure, and perceived trust are significant and support the adoption of a unified identification system. However, user readiness was insignificant in explaining the use of UIDS in the Ugandan context. This study recommends that policymakers focus on government support as it is a symbol of leadership in IS innovation adoption.
Purpose: The study aimed at establishing the relationship between organizational factors and UID ... more Purpose: The study aimed at establishing the relationship between organizational factors and UID system's adoption among MDAs in Uganda. Methodology: A positivist paradigm and cross-section design were adopted with a sample of 97 MDAs generated from a population of 130 government MDAs. MDAs were stratified and randomly selected from each stratum. The heads of department and permanent secretaries formed the unit of inquiry that were purposively selected. Self-administered, closed-ended questionnaire aided data collection. Pearson correlation and hierarchical regression techniques were used for data analysis. Findings: It was established that organizational factors are positively associated with the adoption of the UID system among MDAs in Uganda. Contribution to policy and practice: The study significantly contributes to a large body of knowledge in the adoption of information systems in the public sector that has been less investigated in developing countries like Uganda. Keywor...
The use of the unified identification system (UIDS) can undoubtedly result in increased effective... more The use of the unified identification system (UIDS) can undoubtedly result in increased effectiveness and efficiency, improvement in the quality of life, reduction of crime, enhanced transparency, and good government. This study examined the dimensions of environmental factors in explaining the adoption of a unified identification system (UIDS). Dynamic capability theory (DCT), technology- organisation-environment (TOE) framework, and diffusion of innovation (DOI) were used as grounding theories. The study opted for a concurrent triangulation research design. The results revealed that government support, competitive pressure, and perceived trust are significant and support the adoption of a unified identification system. However, user readiness was insignificant in explaining the use of UIDS in the Ugandan context. This study recommends that policymakers focus on government support as it is a symbol of leadership in IS innovation adoption.
the objective of this study was to integrate a chatting tool into a Learning Management System (L... more the objective of this study was to integrate a chatting tool into a Learning Management System (LMS) at Mbarara University with the purpose of aiding interaction, communication and collaboration among users. Many LMS's are developed far from the developing countries context. Where the developers try to put them close to this context, some functionalities that promote the learning process are unavailable. In such situations the developers forget that some tools that are left out could be of great use to teaching and learning, leaving the system to be more of a content repository and not facilitating the learning process. Therefore this study integrated a chatting tool into a LMS. The functional requirements of the system were gathered through the use of interviews and observation methods. Before the roll out of the system, learners' efficacy with the LMS was tested with a pretest questionnaire. After roll out, the learners were allowed to use the system for a 4 months semester before the post test was carried out. Results indicate that the learners' efficacy with the LMS usage improved. The learners said the LMS increased their interest, motivation, and improved on knowledge and performance of other subjects due to increased collaboration with peers and instructors. The increased use of the system is expected to contribute to the learners' ease of use, learning interest and motivation which will improve their throughput.
the objective of this study was to integrate a chatting tool into a Learning Management System (L... more the objective of this study was to integrate a chatting tool into a Learning Management System (LMS) at Mbarara University with the purpose of aiding interaction, communication and collaboration among users. Many LMS's are developed far from the developing countries context. Where the developers try to put them close to this context, some functionalities that promote the learning process are unavailable. In such situations the developers forget that some tools that are left out could be of great use to teaching and learning, leaving the system to be more of a content repository and not facilitating the learning process. Therefore this study integrated a chatting tool into a LMS. The functional requirements of the system were gathered through the use of interviews and observation methods. Before the roll out of the system, learners' efficacy with the LMS was tested with a pretest questionnaire. After roll out, the learners were allowed to use the system for a 4 months semeste...
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Papers by Violah Mpangwire