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Governance and Conservation Effectiveness in Protected Areas and Indigenous and Locally Managed Areas
(Annual Review of Environment and Resources, 2023) Zhang, Yin; West, Paige; Thakholi, Lerato; Suryawanshi, Kulbhushansingh; Supuma, Miriam; Straub, Dakota; Sithole, Samantha S.; Sharma, Roshan; Schleicher, Judith; Ruli, Ben; Rodríguez-Rodríguez, David; Rasmussen, Mattias Borg; Ramenzoni, Victoria C.; Qin, Siyu; Pugley, Deborah Delgado; Palfrey, Rachel; Oldekop, Johan; Nuesiri, Emmanuel O.; Nguyen, Van Hai Thi; Ndam, Nouhou; Mungai, Catherine; Milne, Sarah; Mabele, Mathew Bukhi; Lucitante, Sadie; Lucitante, Hugo; Liljeblad, Jonathan; Kiwango, Wilhelm Andrew; Kik, Alfred; Jones, Nikoleta; Johnson, Melissa; Jarrett, Christopher; James, Rachel Sapery; Holmes, George; Gibson, Lydia N.; Ghoddousi, Arash; Geldmann, Jonas; Gebara, Maria Fernanda; Edwards, Thera; Dressler, Wolfram H.; Douglas, Leo R; Dimitrakopoulos, Panayiotis G.; Davidov, Veronica; Compaoré-Sawadogo, Eveline M.F.W.; Collins, Yolanda Ariadne; Cepek, Michael; Burow, Paul Berne; Brockington, Dan; Balinga, Michael Philippe Bessike; Austin, Beau J.; Astuti, Rini; Ampumuza, Christine; Agyei, Frank Kwaku
Increased conservation action to protect more habitat and species is fueling a vigorous debate about the relative effectiveness of different sorts of protected areas. Here we review the literature that compares the effectiveness of protected areas managed by states and areas managed by Indigenous peoples and/or local communities. We argue that these can be hard comparisons to make. Robust comparative case studies are rare, and the epistemic communities producing them are fractured by language, discipline, and geography. Furthermore, the distinction between these different forms of protection on the ground can be blurred. We also have to be careful about the
value of this sort of comparison as the consequences of different forms of conservation for people and nonhuman nature are messy and diverse. Measures of effectiveness, moreover, focus on specific dimensions of conservation performance, which can omit other important dimensions. With these caveats, we report on findings observed by multiple study groups focusing on different regions and issues whose reports have been compiled into this article. There is a tendency in the data for community-based or co-managed governance arrangements to produce beneficial outcomes for people and nature. These arrangements are often accompanied by struggles between rural groups and powerful states. Findings are highly context specific and global generalizations have limited value.
Stakeholder Participation and the Effective Management of Urban Central Markets in Uganda: A Case of Kabale and Mbarara Central Markets
(Kabale University, 2025) Ninsiima, Naris
This study critically examined the extent and efficacy of stakeholder participation in the management of formal urban public markets in Uganda, with the objective of identifying strategies to enhance participatory governance for improved market administration. Despite the Government of Uganda’s ongoing investments in urban market infrastructure - aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 on sustainable cities and communities and Uganda’s Third National Development Plan (NDP III) priorities on urbanization - public markets have increasingly become sites of tension and conflict. These disputes stem largely from ineffective governance frameworks, insufficient stakeholder inclusion, and administrative deficiencies at both local government and vendor-group levels. Drawing upon Arnstein’s Ladder of Citizen Participation as a theoretical lens, this research interrogates the nature of vendor engagement in decision-making processes. The study was guided by four core objectives: (i) to identify major avenues for stakeholder engagement; (ii) to assess the level of participation in planning; (iii) to evaluate stakeholder involvement in policy implementation; and (iv) to analyse participation in management-level decision-making. A pragmatic research paradigm informed the study’s mixed-methods design, integrating quantitative data from structured questionnaires administered to vendors (n=586) and qualitative insights from in-depth interviews with market authorities and vendor leaders (n=9). Quantitative data were analysed using SPSS, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. Ethical approval was secured from the Kabale University Research Ethics Committee and the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology. Key ethical principles - including informed consent, confidentiality, and data security - were rigorously observed. Findings reveal that stakeholder participation remains superficial and largely symbolic, characterised by tokenism rather than genuine empowerment. Vendors are seldom granted meaningful influence over policy formulation or management decisions, and existing consultative mechanisms - such as focus groups and workshops - are inconsistently applied and lack enforceability. Furthermore, the absence of capacity-building initiatives, particularly in financial literacy, governance, and leadership, significantly impairs vendors’ ability to engage effectively in market governance. In response, the study proposes a Stakeholder-Centred Governance Model, grounded in four foundational principles: capacity building, integrated policy frameworks, comprehensive communication strategies, and feedback mechanisms. The model seeks to institutionalise participatory structures that reinforce transparency, accountability, and equity in urban market management. This research contributes substantively to the discourse on participatory urban governance by offering empirically grounded insights and actionable frameworks for policymakers, scholars, and development practitioners seeking to foster inclusive, efficient, and sustainable public market systems in Sub-Saharan African cities.
Success Factors and the Adoption of E-Government in Jinja District Local Government, Uganda
(Kabale University, 2025) Mugavu, George
The Purpose of this study was to examine the success factors influencing the adoption of e-government in Jinja District Local Government, Uganda. The research sought to identify the roles of political, financial, institutional, and technological factors in facilitating e-government adoption. Interms of methodology the study was purely guided by two research designs that was to say the cross-sectional research design and the casestudy research design. The study adopted a pragmatic research philosophy integrating both deductive and inductive approaches. A mixed-methods framework combining cross-sectional survey and case study designs was employed. Data were collected from a sample of 200 respondents using structured questionnaires and interview guides, achieving an 89% response rate. Data Analysis: Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and linear regression, while qualitative data were subjected to thematic analysis. Findings revealed that e-government adoption is significantly associated with political will (r=.254, p<0.001), budgetary allocation (r=.337, p<0.001), enabling environment (r=.177, p<0.023), citizen motivation (r=.213, p<0.005), and public sector reforms (r=.210, p<0.005). Training-related factors, including software (r=.694, p<0.001), hardware (r=.679, p<0.001), and data security training (r=.553, p<0.0001), also demonstrated strong positive associations. Furthermore, technological infrastructure such as network availability (r=.665, p<0.000), video conferencing (r=.562, p<0.000), and reliable energy supply (r=.655, p<0.000) significantly influenced adoption. Thematic findings underscored the critical role of continuous employee training, budgetary commitment, and reliable ICT infrastructure in the success of e-government initiatives. Limitations of the Study: The study was limited to one district, which may constrain the generalizability of findings across other regions of Uganda. Additionally, reliance on self-reported data may have introduced response bias. Research Contributions: The study contributes empirical evidence on the determinants of e-government adoption in local government contexts of developing countries. It provides practical insights for policymakers and administrators to enhance ICT capacity, institutional readiness, and infrastructure for improved service delivery.
Participatory Budgeting and Financial Sustainability in the Local Governments in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government
(Kabale University, 2025) Tugumisirize, Winfred
This study examined the effect of participatory budgeting on financial sustainability in Kabale District Local Government, Uganda. The research objectives were to examine the influence of budget formulation on financial sustainability, analyze the effect of budget approval on financial sustainability, assess the influence of budget implementation on financial sustainability, and ascertain the effect of participatory budgeting onfinancial stability when mediated by government policies. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design using Kabale Districtas a case study. A population of 3600 was targeted from which a samplesize of 360 respondents was selected using purposivesampling and conveniencesampling. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis. The study found a significant positive relationship betweenparticipatory budgeting practicesand financial sustainability. The studyfurther found that budget formulation plays a critical role in enhancing financial sustainability. Budget formulation and implementation had the strongest influence on financial sustainability. Genderhad no significant moderating effect onthe relationship between participatory budgeting and financial sustainability. The study concluded that participatory budgeting enhances financial sustainability in local governments. The study recommends strengthening citizen engagement in all budget phases, enhancing transparency in budget processes, and gender exclusivity to support participatory budgeting initiatives for improved financial sustainability in local governments.
Management Practices and Financial Performance of Church of Uganda-Founded Private Secondary Schools in Greater Ankole Dioceses
(Kabale University, 2025) Mwebembezi, Atheria.K
For so many years, Church of Uganda has missed hitting her set targets of revenue generation to fund her budgetary expenditure of her established private secondary schools characterized by too much reliance on parent’s contribution in form of tuition fees and external donations. Evaluating the variables influencing management practices and financial performance was the study's main goal. Therefore, the Thesis investigated management practices and financial performance of Church of Uganda-founded private secondary schools in the Greater Ankole Dioceses. To make education a profitable enterprise and contributor to social development, it requires that schools infuse values into management capabilities if they are to keep in operation financially. This research used Greater Ankole Dioceses as the case study to conduct a mixed inquiry grounded in Resource-Based View, Incremental Budgeting, and Systems Management theories. The study employed a post positivist philosophical orientation and a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to gather data from 365 respondents that was quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed through second generation methods of structural equation modelling and thematic analysis respectively.
The findings reveal that effective financial management practices, leadership styles, and staffing competencies significantly influence the financial performance of these Church of Uganda private founded secondary schools. Key practices such as strategic financial planning, resource mobilization, and participative leadership were identified as critical drivers of improved financial performance. However, the study also highlights barriers such as limited financial literacy among administrators, inadequate internal controls, and the absence of innovative funding mechanisms. Church structures, serving as a moderating variable, were found to play a pivotal role in enhancing transparency, governance, and long-term financial planning. The study concludes that adaptive management strategies tailored to the unique context of Church of Uganda private founded secondary schools are essential for improving financial performance. Recommendations include capacity-building programs for school administrators, the adoption of participative leadership models, and the development of diversified funding streams through community engagement and partnerships. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers, church leadership, and educational stakeholders, offering a roadmap for fostering financial resilience and ensuring the sustainability of church of Uganda private founded secondary schools.