http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/15 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:17:31 GMT 2026-04-07T15:17:31Z http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1692 An early warning framework for disaster management in Uganda Nurein, Foum Alnabhani The purpose of this project was to propose a framework for minimizing risks associated with disaster management to suit the Ugandan context. Well-functioning of such a framework is needed to deliver accurate information dependably and on-time. It should also be people centered to empower communities’ preparedness against natural hazards. Recent series of disasters in Buduuda, Eastern Uganda and Kasese in the west have posed an added concern on the importance of emergency early warning alerts. To propose a comprehensive disaster early warning framework, effectiveness of the existing infrastructure and disaster warning dissemination system has been evaluated for its applicability to most natural disasters. The review of the existing disaster early warning frameworks was conducted to refine the problem. A survey of the local people in Landslide prone area of Buduuda was carried out, and the findings were useful in understanding the current state of practice of disaster management, understanding user needs and requirements, and deciding on the components of the framework to be implemented. The existing literature leverages on high internet speed connections, highly available data repositories and reliable authentication & authorization mechanisms. This creates a challenge in resource limited environments. The proposed framework consists of four main parts, data collection, data processing, information dissemination and data management. It uses SMS and Radio broadcast to directly warn people in remote areas like Buduuda where there is a high level of mobile phone penetration together with an increasing use of radio receivers. Ssembatya Richard; Ssembatya Richard Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1692 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1649 Model for improving security in agency banking: case study post bank Uganda limited in Uganda Bwambale, George The study was about designing a model to improve security in agency banking which was followed with investigating the drivers or factors for agent banking and security, examining existing security measures and models and identifying key security /IS model components per specific study objectives. Systematic progression from both qualitative and Quantitive research methods, analyzing case study and literature findings to using the design science process was followed to design the model. The model takes a clear and holistic TOE approach articulating and is derived from an extended people process technology model whose emphasis is secure interaction of people and technology go to improve security. This proposed model additionally provides description on different stages towards adoption. An expert opinion of five was sought with the researcher having worked with one through the field study. The study was mainly limited by time constraint in making the report in the aftermath of an internet shut down in weeks preceding and the overall Covid 19. The study believes that if Parent-agent banks take into consideration the different activities defined for each sub-component under the defined stages of the proposed model, they could realize an improved approach to security within agent banking environments. Kasozi Joseph Brain M.; Ssemalulu Paul Mukasa Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1649 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1642 Business intelligence adoption framework for small-medium enterprises: case study information technology small-medium enterprises in Kamwokya, Kampala Uganda Bugagga, Brian The increasing complexities and competitiveness in today’s businesses calls onto the use of analysis, trends and forecasting to make effective and timely business decisions. Worldwide, adopting business intelligence (BI) technologies provides actionable insight for better decision making. Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are still behind when it comes to using analysis technology for effective decision making. The big enterprises have, however, reached fully embraced BI for decision making. This study proposes a BI adoption framework for IT SMEs by incorporating BI maturity into four BI adoption theories of diffusion of innovation (DOI), Institutional, Technology Organization Environment (TOE) framework, IS integration model in addition to identifying factors that impact levels of adoption while being guided by the following objectives: To find out the drivers or factors for business intelligence, to investigate existing BI adoption frameworks/models and their loop holes and to design a BI adoption framework for IT SMEs in Kamwokya, Kampala Uganda. Case study was followed and cross sectional design because the researcher wanted to gather data once over a period of time in order to answer the research questions. The study population was 2015 and a sample size of 102 respondents was determined by the Soloven’s formula. The proposed BI adoption framework is empirically tested using survey data from 6 IT SMEs. Results indicate that BI adoption within IT SMEs in in Kamwokya, Kampala Uganda is still at an initial stage and classified at the lowest level of BI maturity. Relative advantage, complexity, organisational resource availability, competitive pressure, vendor selection and owner-managers’ innovativeness are the most important factors that impact BI adoption. Results from the study and the proposed BI adoption framework can be used by government agencies to develop strategies to increase the rate of BI adoption among SMEs. The issue of time was one of the challenges faced during the compilation of this report. Kasozi Joseph Brain M.; Kasozi Joseph Brain M. Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1642 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1615 A framework for addressing challenges in the implementation of the Uganda e-waste management policy Wanjohi Mutahi, Charles The purpose of the study was to Design a Framework for Addressing challenges in the Implementation of the Uganda E-Waste Management Policy to protect the Environment. The study’s specific objectives included: To review the existing E-waste Management processes in Uganda and devise ways of improving them, To identify E-Waste Management Policy Implementation challenges in Uganda and design measures for solving them and to propose and Design an E-Waste Management Policy implementation Framework to improve the effectiveness of implementation. The target population for this study included; NEMA officials, Ministry of ICT staff, Ministry of Water and Environment Staff, District environmental officers, Managers from stakeholder Ministries and Departments, National Information Technology Authority staff. A sample size of 125 respondents was considered for the study. The research employed Case Study Research Design that used both Quantitative and Qualitative approaches. Purposive and Simple random sampling were used for the study .Questionnaires and Interview guides were used for data collection. Data sources were both primary and secondary. In conclusion, the study established a number of challenges that are faced in the implementation of E-Waste Management policy and they include; Limited funding for waste management, Low level of Awareness amongst manufacturers and consumers of the hazards of incorrect E-waste disposal, Lack of proper enforcement and rapidly increasing E-Waste volumes, both domestically and imported. However, a management policy Implementation Framework has been designed to solve the challenges and therefore making implementation easy. This will help x 2015-M142-20016 in reducing the amount of Electronic wastes that are produced and mishandled in Uganda and thereby protecting both the environment and the health of the community members. The study recommended that there is a need to ensure that all stakeholders like the manufacturers, users, importers and retailers carry out trainings to enable effective handling of electronic wastes. The government should ensure mandatory contributions to funds for electronic waste management in the budget. The consumers of electronic wastes should be sensitized on the dangers of electronic wastes to both the environment and public health to make them responsible. Thu, 01 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1615 2018-02-01T00:00:00Z