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SUMMARY:PhD Public Defense - EMPLOYMENT\, TRANSITION AND EDUCATION RETURNS IN UGANDA
DESCRIPTION:PhD Public Defense for Mr.Ssebulime Kurayish (PhD in Economics). \nABSTRACT \nCreating adequate and sustainable employment opportunities as well as enabling a successful transition to work are critical goals of a functional and effective labour market. While education is recognized as a potential equalizer in employment and earnings distribution\, evidence from Uganda remains limited. This study addresses this gap by: (i) examining Uganda’s employment dynamics at national\, sectoral\, and sub-sector levels; (ii) identifying the drivers of school-to-work transition lengths\, and (iii) analyzing education returns at national and sub-national levels.  The study employs a mixed-methods econometric approach. First\, multivariate regression and autoregressive distributed lag models are used to assess the employment intensity of growth and sectoral employment shifts. Second\, standard hazard models identify the factors influencing school-to-work transition lengths. Finally\, Mincerian and pooled regression models\, augmented with the  Instrumental  Variable techniques\,  estimate the returns  to education.   The findings highlight persistent jobless growth at both national and sectoral levels\, weak employment intensity\, and limited sectoral employment shifts in Uganda. At the sector level\, Agriculture demonstrated the lowest employment intensity\, while sub-sectors like trade\, construction\, and manufacturing exhibited higher job creation potential.  Prolonged school-to-work transitions were attributed to Uganda’s constrained job creation capacity\, with technicians experiencing shorter unemployment spells compared to professionals. Education was found to significantly enhance earnings\, with wages increasing by 15% for each additional year of schooling and rising to 20.7% after accounting for endogeneity. However\, regional disparities in education returns highlighted economic inequalities in the country. The study concludes that the challenges faced by Uganda’s labour market necessitate urgent action and recommends the need for: targeted investment in employment-intensive sub-sectors to drive job creation; developing and launching a national campaign to promote technical and vocational education and training to align skills with market demands\, and improving education policies to reduce regional disparities. \nKey words: Employment; Transition; Education Returns; Mincerian\, Hazard Models. \n  \nSupervisors: Prof. Bbaale Edward and Assoc. Prof Okumu M. Ibrahim.
URL:https://bams.mak.ac.ug/event/phd-public-defense-employment-transition-and-education-returns-in-uganda/
LOCATION:Conference Hall\, Block B\, CoBAMS\, Conference Room\, Block B\, CoBAMS\, Kampala\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:PhD Defense
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SUMMARY:PhD Public Defense PhD in Economics - The Technical Efficiency and Total Factor Productivity Growth of Health Systems in African Least Developed Countries 2008 -2018
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \nAlthough 20–40% of health spending globally is wasted\, the magnitude of this wastage in African Least Developed Countries (African LDCs) is unknown. The objective of this study is to examine the technical efficiency and total factor productivity growth of health systems in 29 African LDCs over the 2008-2018 period. Using data from the WHO\, World Bank\, and UNESCO\, the non- parametric Data Envelopment Analysis is used to assess the technical efficiency of health systems; the random effects Tobit model is adopted to ascertain the determinants of the technical efficiency of health systems; and the Data Envelopment Analysis-based Malmquist productivity index is used to establish the total factor productivity growth of the health systems.   The results indicate variations in the technical efficiency of health systems of African LDCs. The reduction in technical efficiency is attributed to political stability\, voice and accountability\, gross secondary school enrollment\, unemployment and the prevalence of HIV/AIDS. However\, the improvement in technical efficiency is attributed to regulatory quality\, gross national income\, and the adult literacy rate. There is also progress in the total factor productivity growth of health systems in African LDCs\, which is mainly due to an increase in technical efficiency rather than technological change. Thus\, African LDCs that have technically inefficient health systems and are demonstrating regress in the total factor productivity growth of their health systems need to benchmark on the African LDCs that have technically efficient health systems and those whose health systems are demonstrating progress in the total factor productivity growth. African LDCs need to improve political stability\, voice\, and accountability; improve the quality of education; create employment and strengthen measures to fight HIV/AIDS. They also need to improve their level of technology to witness adequate progress in the total factor productivity growth of their health systems. \n  \nThe Dean School of School of Economics invites you the PhD Public defense for Mr. Musoke Edward (PhD in Economics). \nSupervisors: \nSupervisors: Prof. John Ddumba Ssentamu and Prof. Yawe Bruno.
URL:https://bams.mak.ac.ug/event/phd-public-defense-phd-in-economics-the-technical-efficiency-and-total-factor-productivity-growth-of-health-systems-in-african-least-developed-countries-2008-2018/
LOCATION:Conference Hall\, Block B\, CoBAMS\, Conference Room\, Block B\, CoBAMS\, Kampala\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:PhD Defense
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SUMMARY:PHD Defense - Entrepreneurial Effectiveness of women-owned Agribusinesses in Uganda
DESCRIPTION:The Dean\, School of Business\, invites you to the PhD public defense for Ms. Marion Nanyanzi on the 19th of November 2024\, CoBAMS Conference Room (Block B). The defense will start at exactly 9:00am. \nTitle: Entrepreneurial Effectiveness of Women-Owned Agribusiness in Uganda \nCandidate: Marion Nanyanzi \nSupervisors: \nDr. Proscovia Katumba \nDr. Anthony Tibaingana
URL:https://bams.mak.ac.ug/event/phd-defense-entrepreneurial-effectiveness-of-women-owned-agribusinesses-in-uganda/
LOCATION:Conference Hall\, Block B\, CoBAMS\, Conference Room\, Block B\, CoBAMS\, Kampala\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:PhD Defense
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SUMMARY:PhD Defence: Zaina Nakabuye
DESCRIPTION:The Dean\, School of Business\, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS)\,  invites you to the public PhD defence of  the following candidate. \nName: Zaina Nakabuye \nThesis Title:  Technology Orientation\, Knowledge Absorptive Capacity\, Supply Chain Agility\, and Export Performance of SMEs in Uganda. \nDate and Time: Thursday 20th June\, 2024 at 9:00 AM EAT. \n\n\n\n\n\nFILE ATTACHMENT\n\nPhD Abstract (7.56 KB)
URL:https://bams.mak.ac.ug/event/phd-defence-zaina-nakabuye/
LOCATION:Conference Hall\, Block B\, CoBAMS\, Conference Room\, Block B\, CoBAMS\, Kampala\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:PhD Defense
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SUMMARY:Research Assistants (20 positions) for the FAMILEA project
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Population Studies (DPS) at the School of Statistics and Planning (SSP) is conducting a study on “The Remaking of the Family in East Africa (FamilEA)”. The main aim of the study is to map out the shifting family landscape of residents in Kampala Metropolitan (Kampala\, Mukono\, and Wakiso)\, including family networks based outside the study area\, which is termed the family archipelago. This project will adopt a mixed method (quantitative-qualitative) approach that will extend beyond the household and conjugal family to the extended family and family-like relationships\, such as friendships. The project seeks to recruit 20 research assistants. \nPosition: Research Assistant (20 positions)\nReports to: Field Supervisors / Research Coordinator\nDuty Station: Kampala Metropolitan Area (Kampala\, Mukono\, and Wakiso) \nKey duties and responsibilities\n\nParticipate in all training\, pre-test activities\, and pilot surveys.\nRecruit research participants for the FamilEA survey.\nAdminister informed consent forms to all study participants.\nConduct interviews in line with the research project requirements and ethical considerations.\nReview and submit data for completed interviews for daily cross-checking and verification.\nEnsure completeness and accuracy of the data from the study participants.\nSafe and responsible handling of all study tools and equipment provided for the interviews.\nSubmit daily field reports/timesheets.\nPerform other duties related to data collection and management.\n\nRelevant Education Qualifications\nA bachelor’s degree in Demography\, Population Studies\, Statistics\, Quantitative Economics\, Business Statistics\, Sociology\, Social Sciences\, Records and Archives Management\, or any related discipline. Postgraduate training is an added advantage. \nRequired Experience & Skills\n\nMinimum experience of at least one (1) year of electronic survey data collection using tablets (Redcap\, KoboCollect\, ODK or SurveyCTO)\nExperience working in Kampala Metropolitan Area (Kampala\, Mukono\, Wakiso).\nFluency in the following languages: Luganda\, and English (both written and oral).\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills\nAbility to deliver outputs under minimal supervision.\nGood teamwork attributes.\nAbility to adhere to protocols and guidelines for data collection.\n\nDesirable: Knowledge of other languages e.g. Lusoga\, Runyakitara\, and Luo \nHow to Apply\nSubmit one PDF of the following 4 documents (in the order below): \n\nCover letter (signed)\nCV (Maximum 5 pages)\nCopy of degree certificate/transcripts\nCopy of National ID\n\nNotes\n\nThe PDF must be named as follows: FirstName_LastName_Research Assistant Application\nSubmission email: famileauganda@gmail.com\nSubmit by midnight of the 18th February 2024.\nOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.\n\n\n\nDownload advert Advert Research Assistants FamiliEA Kampala Metropolitan 08022024
URL:https://bams.mak.ac.ug/event/research-assistants-20-positions-for-the-familea-project/
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building,Other,PhD Defense,Research,University-Wide
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SUMMARY:Announcing Webinar Series on Applied Quantitative Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Download click here
URL:https://bams.mak.ac.ug/event/announcing-webinar-series-on-applied-quantitative-analysis/
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building,Other,PhD Defense,Research,University-Wide
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SUMMARY:Progression Of Infant Mortality Determinants In Uganda (1995-2016)
DESCRIPTION:Dear all\, \nThe Dean School of Statistics and Planning invites you to Mr. Odur Benard’s PhD  Public Defense scheduled to take place on Wednesday\, 29th November 2023 at 9:00 am in \nMathematics Building Room 105\, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS)\, Makerere University.\n\nDownload Abstract: Click Here
URL:https://bams.mak.ac.ug/event/progression-of-infant-mortality-determinants-in-uganda-1995-2016/
CATEGORIES:PhD Defense
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SUMMARY:PhD Public Defense of Mr. Kasimu Sendawula
DESCRIPTION:The Dean\, School of Business invites you to the PhD Public Defense of Mr. Kasimu Sendawula scheduled to take place on Thursday 17th March\, 2022 at 9:00am \nThesis: Environmental Sustainability Practices of Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMES) in Uganda \nSupervisors: \n\nAssoc. Prof. Peter Turyakira\nAssoc. Prof. Vincent Bagire\nDr. Cathy I. Mbidde\n\nVenue: Conference Room\, Block B\, College of Business and Management Sciences \nPlease view the research abstract below: \nAbstract _ Kasimu \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://bams.mak.ac.ug/event/phd-public-defense-of-mr-kasimu-sendawula/
LOCATION:Conference Hall\, Block B\, CoBAMS\, Conference Room\, Block B\, CoBAMS\, Kampala\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:PhD Defense
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220228T080000
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SUMMARY:PhD Defense of Ronald Kakooza
DESCRIPTION:The School of Business\, CoBAMS invites you to the PhD defense of Mr. Ronald Kakooza\, which will take place on the 28th February\, 2022 at the Conference Hall of CTF2.
URL:https://bams.mak.ac.ug/event/phd-defense-of-ronald-kakooza/
CATEGORIES:PhD Defense
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