Working Document Series Open Access Internationalisation of PHARMBIOTRAC: An Eastern and Southern Africa Higher Education Centre of Excellence in “Pharm-BioTechnology and Traditional Medicine” at Mbarara University of Science and Technology C.U. Tolo · Anke Weisheit PHARMBIOTRAC (Pharm-BioTechnology and Traditional Medicine Center) is a newly established centre of excellence at MUST with support from the World Bank under Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE II) Programme and recruits at least 30% Africa … RUF-40816 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Implications of digitalization on individual’s wellbeing in Cameroon F. P. E. Pamen · D. G. C. Yepndo In this study, we used a tractable econometric model focusing on individual wellbeing captured through expected income in a given location, as the main economic determinant of the use of digital technologies in Cameroon. The model is estim… RUF-40809 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access JuFresh enterprises practical experiences: Application of the Student’s Enterprise Scheme (SES) Model L. Aciro · J. Alla · H. Amolo · W. Odongo +2 more Motivated by the bumper fruits harvest in the region and concerned about the high level of Post harvest fruit wastage, a group of five MSc Students conceived the business idea of adding value to the fruits through juice making. Registered … RUF-40795 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Opportunities, practices of Scaling out student’s ideas and community engagement for agribusiness innovations S. Kalimunjaye · A. Kasharu · F. Koddo · M. Masanza +2 more The approach of scaling out students’ technologies in the near future will depend on model of training and placement needs of students for internship programs. Nevertheless, forming incubation centers and encouraging research is a critical… RUF-40768 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Experiences and Lessons of Youth Agribusiness Incubation at Bishop Stuart University, Western Uganda M. R. Kalibwani Business incubation, a process aimed at supporting the development and scaling of growth oriented, early stage enterprises, can play a significant role in promoting youth entrepreneurship and solving the challenge of youth unemployment. In… RUF-40762 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The role of agribusiness incubators and start-up Hubs in the creation of innovative agri-entrepreneurial mindset among undergraduate students: Updates from the StartUP Villa UCC_AEE Case study L. Acheampong · W. Ghartey · N. T. A. Kwasi · D. N. S. Kwesi StartUP Villa UCC AEE is an innovation villa that seeks to connect agro-technology and agribusiness models that can serve as case studies and learning centers for research, learning and industry. As an agriculture-based innovation hub, thi… RUF-40760 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Sesame economic profitability analysis in Koulikoro area, Kolokani district, Mali M. Diallo · F. O. Fofana · B. Karambé · Dagnoko. Sokona +1 more Sesame, an industrial crop grown mostly on poor soils with low yields, is a key crop in Mali. The sector represents a source of income through its strong demand on the national and international scale and because it occupies an important p… RUF-40755 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access How Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems can facilitate Agribusiness improvement and value creation Evelyn Aguti · L. Angoku · D. R. Donkor · F. Kumi +2 more Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is one of the major IT innovations in the world today. Indeed ERP systems over the years have become a crucial element in every facet of business, spanning from multi-million dollar businesses to “table-t… RUF-40741 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Journal articles Open Access Production and Characterization of Soaps from Croton Megalobotrys and Ricinus Communis seed oils Indigenous to Botswana with High Levels of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity F. Bwaacha · B. Nkoane · O. A. Oyetunji · B. D. Paphane Croton megalabotrys mixed with Ricinnus cummunis and coconut seed oils produced high quality organic soaps with some levels of antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. The pHs of these soaps ranged from 10.01 and 10.30 showing that these … RUF-39768 2022 CC BY 4.0 20 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Preparing Agriculture Graduates for the Job Market: A Case Study of On-farm Experiential Learning by Students E. Amwoka · E. L. Chimoita · J. W. Kimenju · E. Muiruri +2 more Technical support is a critical ingredient to the transformation of agriculture. However, a major decline in the provision of extension services has been taking place over the last two decades in Kenya. In an effort to support the transfor… RUF-39596 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2022
Working Document Series Open Access The influence of entrepreneurship capacity on innovation efficiency G. I. Muiruri The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between entrepreneurship capacity and innovation efficiency in all countries captured consistently in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor and Global Innovation Index between the year… RUF-38915 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access An agribusiness incubation hub at Bishop Stuart University for innovative and diversified employment opportunities of young graduates G. Atukunda · R.M. Kalibwani · C. Kiguli · E. Mubangizi +5 more The youth in Uganda comprise up to 70% of unemployed persons in the country. This is because about 400,000 youths are released annually into the job market to compete for only about 9,000 available jobs. At the same time, although there is… RUF-38904 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Aligning University graduates and agribusiness opportunities to African agricultural transformation E. Ohanwusi · P.L. Woomer African universities provide tremendous expertise in the areas of agricultural science but too many of their graduates have difficulty in applying these skills within business workplaces. This is attributed to disparity between the growth … RUF-38885 2018 CC BY 4.0 14 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Transforming African Agricultural Universities to meaningfully contribute to Africa’s growth and development (TAGDev) Program implementation at Egerton University J. J. Mbudzya · P.M. Mshenga · N.W. Mungai · V.W. Njuguna TAGDev is a scholarship program in partnership with MasterCard Foundation and Regional University Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM). The Program is implemented at Egerton University, Kenya and Gulu University, Uganda. Th… RUF-38869 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Contribution of TAGDev Program on Students Agri-entrepreneurial Development: A case of Egerton University J. J. Mbudzya · P.M. Mshenga · N.W. Mungai · V.W. Njuguna Agricultural transformation in developing countries such as Kenya depends on the level of youth involvement in the agricultural sector. The Kenyan government recognizes the potential of the youthful population in agricultural sector develo… RUF-38868 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access The role of universities in agribusiness innovation and incubation development A. Egeru · Sylvanus Mensah · R.J. Rukarwa Incubators play a significant role in the development of Africa’s agriculture sector. To advance that process, African incubation initiatives must be revived, and research programmes must investigate innovation systems in order to precisel… RUF-38314 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 2020
TAGDev Resources Open Access Microbiological and compositional quality of raw milk delivered by small scale dairy farmers to the milk collection centres in northern Tanzania P. Banda · L. Kurwijila · Neema John Mboya Milk samples were collected from small scale dairy farmers who brought their milk to milk collection centres (MCCs) and vendors in the study area in Tanzania. A total of 310 milk samples were collected. The bacteriological quality, physico… RUF-36657 2017 CC BY 4.0 24 Mar 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access The student enterprise scheme for agribusiness innovation: A University-based training model for nurturing entrepreneurial mind-sets amongst African youths S. W. Kalule · B. Mugonola · D. Ongeng Paradigm shifts in higher education have necessitated embracing and mainstreaming entrepreneurship education in training curricula. This is because entrepreneurial capacity building amongst the youth is considered the best approach for add… RUF-36622 2017 CC BY 4.0 23 Mar 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Perforation-mediated modified atmosphere packaging (PM-MAP) and shelf-life of pomegranate fruit arils (cv. Acco) Hussein Zaharan Perforation-mediated modified atmosphere packaging (PM-MAP) offers the possibility of optimising polymeric films in order to compensate for barrier limitations of conventional modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). The aim of this study was … RUF-36607 2014 CC BY 4.0 15 Mar 2017
Brochures and Fact Sheets Open Access RUFORUM Top 20 African young entrepreneurs from Uganda During the Fifth Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial Conference 17th - 21st October, 2016 in Cape Town, South Africa that focused on ‘Linking Agricultural Universities with Private Sector, Governments and other Stakeholders in suppo… RUF-36521 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Contribution of camel production to household well being amongst pastoralists in Karamoja sub-region J.H. Ainembabazi · D. Aleper · R. Asiimwe · G.M. Diiro +2 more The contribution of camel production to household wellbeing and its potential in building household resilience to climate variations in the Karamoja region was examined. A crosssectional survey was conducted covering a sample of 50 camel r… RUF-36455 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Awareness and control methods of gastrointestinal parasites of merino sheep among farmers of Maseru district, Lesotho M.A. Mahlehla · A.M. Matebesi · M.J. Moiloa · S. Molapo +2 more This study evaluated the prevalence and control methods for gastrointestinal parasites (GIPs) in sheep in the two agro-ecological zones of the district of Maseru, Lesotho. Data were collected among 174 randomly selected farmers of Matsieng… RUF-36366 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Rabbit production practices among smallholder famers in Kenya P.C. Kale · S.J. Kebeney · J.K. Kitilit Rabbit production is gaining popularity in Kenya owing to its significant contribution to nutrition and income among smallholder households. Rabbit farming is a viable option because of their prolificacy, fast growth rate and maturity, hig… RUF-36359 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access The African Centre of Agro-Ecology and Livelihood Systems (ACALISE): A World Bank Project at Uganda Martyrs University J. Muwanga-Zake · J. Mwine · J. Ssebuwufu · J. Ssemakula The usual approach to development has been led by research along fragmented fields of study, each of which independently yields dissertations that often recommend unimplementable projects. The large number of theses and dissertations linin… RUF-36126 CC BY 4.0 15 Oct 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effects of soil physicochemical properties and genetic characteristics on distribution of acacia senegal (L) willd. varieties in the dryland areas of Kenya E.W. Githae Acacia senegal is a dryland multipurpose tree species highly valued for gum Arabic production, agroforestry and desertification control. The aim of this study was to investigate the edaphic and genetic factors that affect distribution of t… RUF-35772 2011 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
