Abstract: This study investigates the influence of the Land Use Plan on the performance of public development project portfolios in Gakenke District, Rwanda. The objectives were to assess the impact of the Agricultural, Tourism, and Mining Plans on project performance in the district. A mixed-method approach was employed, using both qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques. A total of 133 respondents, including local government officials, project managers, and community representatives, participated in the survey. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and correlation tests. Key findings revealed that the Agricultural, Tourism, and Mining Plans significantly influenced the performance of public development projects. The Agricultural Plan contributed to efficient budget use and sustainable farming practices, while the Tourism Plan promoted local economic growth and infrastructure development. The Mining Plan facilitated efficient land use and supported infrastructure for public projects. The study recommends strengthening land use planning frameworks, allocating more resources for community engagement, and fostering collaboration between government, private sector, and NGOs. It also highlights the need for further research on the impact of land use planning on long-term sustainability and socio-economic development in rural areas.

Abstract: International trade plays a pivotal role in boosting productivity in business as well as economic growth. Its importance cannot be overemphasized. However, there is a mixed results on the effect of the international trade on the economic growth worldwide, whereby some studies support positive impact and other studies explain negative impact. This paper examines the causality relationship between international trade and economic growth in Tanzania. The paper used time series data spanning from 2001 to 2020. The data was sourced from Bank of Tanzania, and World Bank Development Indicators. Economic growth was captured using GDP, while international trade was captured using net imports of goods and services, and net exports of goods and services. The paper employed descriptive analysis and granger causality test under methodology to check for the existing causal relationship between net imports, net exports of goods and services and economic growth. The findings revealed that there is a significant causality that runs from net exports of goods and services to economic growth, net imports of goods and services to economic growth. Findings also show that there is a significant causality that runs from economic growth to net exports of goods and services and net imports of goods and services to net exports of goods and services. This means that international trade has significant influence on the economic growth of the country. This paper recommends for the policymakers to prioritize initiatives that improve export performance in order to promote economic growth.

Abstract: The role of inclusive education in enhancing mindset change in propelling economic growth in Uganda and early childhood development and promoting a mindset change towards inclusivity, diversity, and equality in Uganda that can drive economic growth and prosperity for all has not been emphasized. The purpose of this study was to discuss the significance of education in promoting mentality transformation and accelerating economic growth for wealth creation in Uganda. The study was guided by a qualitative research design involving a secondary data review. Collected data was subjected to textual analysis to create and analyze meaningful themes related to the topic. The key finding was that an inclusive planning process involving all relevant stakeholders is necessary for any inclusive process of skills development in education in promoting mentality transformation to accelerate economic growth for wealth creation in Uganda to be successful. It was recommended that all government consultations and decision-making procedures about the agenda for inclusive education programs should include the industry sector.

Abstract: This study aims to assess the contribution of internationalization to the economic growth of hotel industry of Rwanda with a case study of Park Inn by Radisson Kigali. The study was guided by the following objectives: To determine the factors influencing international trade, to determine the impact of internationalization to the commercialization, to identify the challenges faced by internationalization and to suggest the possible solutions to the challenges faced by internationalization in Park Inn by Radisson Kigali. The questionnaires were distributed to 110 sampled employees during data collection. Data was organized, coded and entered into SPSS Software for cleaning and analysis. The study established the following findings: the major factor influencing internationalization is profit maximization at 52%. 47% responded customer needs change as a major challenge that is mostly faced in internationalization. The study revealed different solutions to overcome the internationalization challenges. The contribution of international trade to the commercialization is financial performance with 39.4% of the respondents. The study concludes that internationalization stimulates business travel and contributes to networking at the individual, business, and at national levels. It is recommended that the hotel industry trains the employees to satisfy customers according to their needs in order to enhance different products through employee innovation, the government should continue to improve infrastructure for facilitating the internationalization businesses.