Author: JRIIE

Effect of Financial Literacy on Effective Investment Decision-Making among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Managers in Rwanda: A Case Study of SMEs in Kayonza District

Effect of Financial Literacy on Effective Investment Decision-Making among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Managers in Rwanda: A Case Study of SMEs in Kayonza District

Justine Muhongerwa & Tarus ThomasUniversity of KigaliEmail: mujustine45@gmail.com Abstract: This study investigates the effect of financial knowledge on the investment decisions-making among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMES) Managers in Kayonza District, Rwanda. A descriptive research design was employed, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods to collect data. The target population consisted of 289 individuals, and…

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Community Values and Sustainability of Beach Management Units: Does Project Committee Composition Matter?

Community Values and Sustainability of Beach Management Units: Does Project Committee Composition Matter?

Sylvester Otieno Obiero, Peter Gutwa Oino & Lumayo Mildred FedhaSchool of Arts and Social SciencesDepartment of Sociology, Gender and Development StudiesKisii UniversityEmail: obierootieno@yahoo.com Abstract: The sustainability of Beach Management Units (BMUs) in Homabay County, Kenya, is often challenged by a misalignment between community values and governance structures. This study investigates the moderating effect of project…

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Project Planning and Performance of Road Busanza – Gahanga Construction Project Implemented by NPD Ltd in Kicukiro District, Rwanda.

Project Planning and Performance of Road Busanza – Gahanga Construction Project Implemented by NPD Ltd in Kicukiro District, Rwanda.

Niyomwungeri Dominique & Tarus ThomasUniversity of Kigalihttps://orcid.org/0009-0005-0169-9890Email: nidominique2015@gmail.com Abstract: The general objective of this study focused on the project planning and performance of road Busanza -Gahanga construction project implemented by NPD Ltd in Kicukiro district, Rwanda. With specific objectives; to determine effect of project time planning on performance of road Busanza -Gahanga construction project, to…

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Role of Corporate Social Responsibility on Community Sustainable Development. A Case of MTN Rwanda in Nyagatare District

Role of Corporate Social Responsibility on Community Sustainable Development. A Case of MTN Rwanda in Nyagatare District

Niyongira Frank & Dushimimana Jean de DieuUniversity of Kigalihttps://orcid.org/0009-0005-9825-0132Email: frankniyongira22@gmail.com Abstract: The general objective was to investigate the role of Corporate Social Responsibility on the community sustainable development in Nyagatare District, A case study of MTN Rwanda. The target population was 231 employees and the same sample size was 231 as respondents. Data collection methods…

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Influence of Budgeting Practices on Performance of Local Government Entities: A Case of Kirehe District, Rwanda

Influence of Budgeting Practices on Performance of Local Government Entities: A Case of Kirehe District, Rwanda

Umuhoza Aimee Mireille &Tarus ThomasUniversity of Kigalihttps://orcid.org/0009-0001-4708-2408Email: umuhozamireille1@gmail.com Abstract: The general objective of this research was to assess the influence of budgeting process on performance of local government entities in Kirehe District. The researcher adopted both descriptive and correlational design. The population of the study was 84 employees of Kirehe District. Data was analyzed using…

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E-Payment and Performance of Transaction of Goods and Services in Rice Growers’ Cooperative: A Case of Cooproriz Ntende in Gatsibo District, Rwanda

E-Payment and Performance of Transaction of Goods and Services in Rice Growers’ Cooperative: A Case of Cooproriz Ntende in Gatsibo District, Rwanda

Ndayisenga Innocent & Mburamatare DanieliUniversity of Kigalihttps://orcid.org/0009-0002-9617-2271Email: ndayisengainnocent1@gmail.com Abstract: Researcher established an ideal on E-payment and performance of transaction of goods and services in rice growers’ cooperative. A case study of Cooproriz Ntende in Gatsibo District, Rwanda. The study targeted a population of 3,867 beneficiaries, with a sample size consisting of 362 respondents. A combination…

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Mapping the Pathways to Success: SEM-PLS Analysis of Factors Influencing SME Growth in Tanzania

Mapping the Pathways to Success: SEM-PLS Analysis of Factors Influencing SME Growth in Tanzania

Salum Ibrahim KanyunguDepartment of Management StudiesTanzania Institute of Accountancy (TIA)ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6124-3427Email: Kanyungu30@gmail.com Abstract: This paper systematically advocates the determinants influencing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Tanzania, specifically on potential business ecosystem elements which include Accessibility to Finance (AF), Market accessibility and Competition (MAC), Entrepreneurial Skills and Management (ESMC) capacity, as well as Regulatory requirements…

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Smart City and Sustainable Urban Development in Rwanda: A Case Study of Nyarugenge District

Smart City and Sustainable Urban Development in Rwanda: A Case Study of Nyarugenge District

Uwayo Goreth & Daniel MburamatareUniversity of Kigali,https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5599-8267Email: uwayogoreth44@gmail.com Abstract: The general objective of this study is to assess the effect of smart city practices on sustainable urban development in Nyarugenge District, Rwanda. This study focused on 322 participants from Nyarugenge District. Using Slovin’s formula, a sample size of 178 respondents ensured accurate representation. The study…

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Effect of Rwanda National Agriculture Policy on Small Scale Maize Farmers’ Livelihoods in Nyagatare District

Effect of Rwanda National Agriculture Policy on Small Scale Maize Farmers’ Livelihoods in Nyagatare District

Jean D’Amour Ingabire & Samuel WabalaUniversity of KigaliEmail: icyinga2050@gmail.com Abstract: This study examines the effect of the Rwanda National Agriculture Policy (NAP) on the livelihoods of small-scale maize farmers in Nyagatare District, with a specific focus on the impact of agricultural commercialization strategies. A descriptive research design was employed, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative approaches.…

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Effect of Non-Performing Loans on Financial Performance of Selected Commercial Banks in Rwanda Stock Exchange within the Period 2019-2023

Effect of Non-Performing Loans on Financial Performance of Selected Commercial Banks in Rwanda Stock Exchange within the Period 2019-2023

Niyonsaba Fabien & Thomas TarusUniversity of Kigali,https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6142-5758Email: niyonsabaf282@gmail.com Abstract: The study was about effect of non-performing loans on financial performance of selected commercial banks in Rwanda stock exchange within the period of 2019-2023. The level of financial performance every year was high and regression analysis revealed that Non-Performing Loans ratio has a positive coefficient of…

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