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Project Management Practices and Performance of an Agricultural Project: A Case of Value Chain Development Project in Gakenke District, Rwanda

Project Management Practices and Performance of an Agricultural Project: A Case of Value Chain Development Project in Gakenke District, Rwanda

Wellars Benimana & Jean de Dieu DushimimanaUniversity of KigaliORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6718-2880Email: benwell500@gmail.com Abstract: This study investigated the effect of project management practices on the performance of agricultural projects in Rwanda, with a focus on the Value Chain Development Project in Gakenke District. A descriptive and correlational research design was employed to capture both current practices and…

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Loan Portfolio Management and Financial Performance of Financial Institutions in Rwanda: A Case of Access Bank

Loan Portfolio Management and Financial Performance of Financial Institutions in Rwanda: A Case of Access Bank

Umutesi Shamsi & Kato MahaziUniversity of KigaliORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7531-7314Email: shamsiumutesi@gmail.com Abstract: Despite significant progress in financial inclusion, with access to formal financial services rising, Rwandan microfinance institutions encounter critical loan-related challenges. The general objective of this study was to examine the effect of loan portfolio management on financial performance of financial institutions, specifically focusing on Access…

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Influence of Principals’ Management of Mentorship and Coaching Programmes of Teacher Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya

Influence of Principals’ Management of Mentorship and Coaching Programmes of Teacher Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya

Mary Mugwe ChuiSchool of EducationMount Kenya UniversityEmail: mugwemary01@gmail.com Abstract: Mentorship and coaching programmes organized by principals play a key role in teacher performance. However, in Kiambu County, teacher performance in public secondary schools is low since many teachers do not complete syllabus in time which has occasioned low performance among students. Thus, the purpose of…

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Influence of Principals’ Management of Mentorship and Coaching Programmes of Teacher Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya

Influence of Principals’ Management of Mentorship and Coaching Programmes of Teacher Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya

Mary Mugwe ChuiSchool of EducationMount Kenya UniversityEmail: mugwemary01@gmail.com Abstract: Mentorship and coaching programmes organized by principals play a key role in teacher performance. However, in Kiambu County, teacher performance in public secondary schools is low since many teachers do not complete syllabus in time which has occasioned low performance among students. Thus, the purpose of…

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Influence of Principals’ Financial Management Competencies on Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kwale County, Kenya

Influence of Principals’ Financial Management Competencies on Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kwale County, Kenya

Mumia Mvurya Mbovu, Ruth Thinguri and Mary Mugwe ChuiSchool of EducationMount Kenya UniversityEmail: mvuryamumia2@gmail.com Abstract: Principals’ financial management competencies contribute towards the performance of secondary schools. However, in Kwale County, academic performance is low. This study sought to assess the influence of principals’ financial management competency on the academic performance in public secondary schools. This…

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Principals’ Time Management Strategies as Determinants of Teacher Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya

Principals’ Time Management Strategies as Determinants of Teacher Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya

Mary Mugwe ChuiSchool of EducationMount Kenya UniversityEmail: mugwemary01@gmail.com Abstract: Time management strategies adopted by principals are crucial determinants of teacher performance in schools. However, teacher performance in public secondary schools in Kiambu County is low since many teachers do not complete syllabus in time and have most of their students register low grades in examinations.…

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Driving SME Performance through Absorptive Capacity: An Empirical Analysis

Driving SME Performance through Absorptive Capacity: An Empirical Analysis

Kule Julius WarrenDepartment of Business Administration, Faculty of CommerceUniversity of EswatiniPrivate Bag 4, EswatiniORCID – https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3029-7899Email: kulewarren@gmail.com Abstract: Absorptive capacity, the ability of firms to acquire and utilise external knowledge, is essential for enhancing performance in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Despite its importance, empirical studies focusing on this relationship within the SME context are…

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Quality Management Strategies and Economic Performance of Livestock Projects: A Case of Partnership for Resilient and Inclusive Small Stock Market Project in Rulindo District, Rwanda

Quality Management Strategies and Economic Performance of Livestock Projects: A Case of Partnership for Resilient and Inclusive Small Stock Market Project in Rulindo District, Rwanda

Jean Baptiste Hagumineza & Amolo ElvisUniversity of Kigalihttps://orcid.org/0009-0007-3366-4101Email: nezatiste@gmail.com Abstract: Livestock plays a crucial role in rural communities’ global social and economic development by ensuring access to food, generating revenue, and creating employment opportunities. Despite the significant contribution of the livestock projects in Rwanda, there is a lack of studies focusing on effect of quality…

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Absorptive Capacity as a Catalyst for Resilience in SMEs: A Literature Analysis

Absorptive Capacity as a Catalyst for Resilience in SMEs: A Literature Analysis

Kule Julius WarrenDepartment of Business Administration, Faculty of Commerce, University of EswatiniPrivate Bag 4, EswatiniORCID – https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3029-7899Email: kulewarren@gmail.com Abstract: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are vital for economic development but are particularly vulnerable to disruptions due to limited resources. The concept of absorptive capacity (AC), which refers to a firm’s ability to acquire, assimilate, transform,…

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Employers’ Desired Employability Skills in Pre-Service Teacher Graduates: A Case Study of Kyambogo University, Uganda

Employers’ Desired Employability Skills in Pre-Service Teacher Graduates: A Case Study of Kyambogo University, Uganda

Abdulaziz Kakooza, Maria Goretti Kaahwa & Philip OwinoDepartment of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Instructional MediaKyambogo University, UgandaEmail: aziz.kakooza@gmail.com Abstract: The study explored the key employability skills sought by employers of graduate teachers in Uganda, examining how these competencies can be integrated more effectively into pre-service teacher training programs. Guided by an interpretivist philosophical orientation, this qualitative…

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