Working Document Series Open Access Contribution de l’Université du Burundi à la réalisation des Objectifs du Développement Durable G. Banyankimbona Après une brève présentation de l’Université du Burundi, l’article passe en revue cinq programmes et projets phares de recherche et de renforcement des capacités qui contribuent à la réalisation des Objectifs du Développement Durable sur l… RUF-37313 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Gender and diversity among staff of Public Universities in Kenya L. J. Koskei · E. J. Mukhwana · O.S. Oure Diversity refers to the differences between individuals because of differences in race, culture, age, social status, gender, religion, disability and personal values and belief systems. Diversity management is a voluntary process that invo… RUF-37311 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Tackling the challenge of staffing young upcoming Public Universities in Kenya L. J. Koskei · E. J. Mukhwana The purpose of this study was to identify mechanisms for young and upcoming universities in Kenya to address the challenge of hiring and retaining qualified and competent staff under severe financial constraints, poor housing conditions an… RUF-37309 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Financing public universities and research in sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and prospects in the context of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) J. M. Ishengoma Public universities in Africa (which are essentially knowledge generating organisations by nature) have a strategic role to play in the implementation and achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through scientific research, tea… RUF-37306 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access University research in development space in the wake of the Sustainable Development Goals: Perspectives for research development in Africa E. Adipala · A. Egeru Research and innovation is a critical and definitive determinant of national and regional economic transformation. Major global economies have developed due to their dominance of the global research and innovation systems. Africa’s match t… RUF-37304 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Pushing the frontier of Africa’s agricultural universities to contribute to Africa’s growth and development Ekwamu Adipala · A. Egeru Critical to Africa’s growth and development is how universities push forward with their contribution in generating and applying requisite knowledge and innovations that are applicable and address the burgeoning challenges faced by communit… RUF-37303 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Reforming African Universities for development relevance: what will it take? A. Egeru · Sylvanus Mensah The outcry for reform in African universities over the last two decades has been epic; and the extent of reforms that have been executed on the continent is varied leaving islands of success in teaching, research and innovation. What has b… RUF-37302 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening higher education for socio-economic development in Africa L. Imbuga Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have the responsibility of building the human capital required to drive socio-economic growth in many countries. It is the mandate of HEIs to carry out training, research, and innovation for development… RUF-37301 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluation of the synergistic effect of host plant resistance, rhizobial inoculant and trichoderma on orobanche infestation of faba beans (Vicia faba l.) in Southern Tigray, Ethiopia Berhane Tsehaye Broomrape (Orobanche crenata F.) has been seriously limiting faba bean production in northern Ethiopia. As a result there is a need to further enhance faba bean production through the development of management options that can be effective… RUF-37297 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Dec 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Dietary aflatoxin exposure among children (6-24 months) in Morogoro rural district, Tanzania Modest Beata In Morogoro Rural District - Tanzania, the majority of the mothers/caregivers use cereal-based complementary foods that are prone to aflatoxin contamination. This study aimed at evaluating aflatoxin exposure in children 6-24 months and its… RUF-37288 2017 CC BY 4.0 8 Dec 2017
Journal articles Open Access Partnership construction and value co-creation to address voids in rice production: The case of rice value chains in Uganda P. Kibwika · Hilary Semaana Rugema · H. Sseguya Since the establishment of One Stop Center Farmer Associations (OSCAs) in Uganda 13 years ago, no documentation of the work done had been carried out. This study was conducted on the partnership and value co-creation initiatives implemente… RUF-37286 2017 CC BY 4.0 8 Dec 2017
Journal articles Open Access Mapping the potential for hay making in rangelands: a methodological proposition H. Makuma-Massa This paper presents information useful to various stakeholders, including land managers, agency personnel, practitioners, and researchers, as it presents methodology for: determining the best period for hay harvest corresponding to peak pr… RUF-37260 2017 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access Socio-economic determinants of pastoralists’ choice of camel production in Karamoja sub-region, Uganda D. Aleper · Robert Asiimwe · A. Egeru · J. Namaalwa +1 more Camel production is a potential avenue for improved food and income security in dryland areas of East Africa. Despite this potential, there is a dearth of information on the increasing choice of camel production among pastoralists in the r… RUF-37245 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access Development of emission recovery multipurpose household backyard kiln for charcoal production J.G.M. Majaliwa · Solomon Ongora An Emission Recovery Multipurpose Backyard Charcoal making kiln was designed and constructed at Kyambogo University in Uganda. The design has modifications made on the Traditional Earth kiln commonly used in Uganda and included four compar… RUF-37244 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access Use of plants as dyes: A case study of the use of pre-mordanting method to dye cotton fabric with extracts from Allium burdickii J. Thuo Githaiga · D. Agulei Karen · J. I. Mwasiagi · Charles Nzila Some of the synthetic dyes and mordants are harmful to the environment. The aim of this research was to study the dyeing of cotton fabric using extracts from wild leek (Allium burdickii). The bark of mango tree was used as a mordant. The p… RUF-37241 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Effect of toasting on phytic acid, protein and pH in a plant-based diet and its ingesta in fed catfish T. Moses Dhikusooka · Jeremiah Kang’ombe · C. Kemigabo · W. Wesley Lazaro +2 more Feed accounts for up to 70% of production costs in aquaculture, hence reducing this cost is needed for rural development. Plant ingredients commonly used in feed contain phytic acid that forms indigestible complexes with nutrients thus red… RUF-37207 2017 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Farmer knowledge, perceptions and management of maize lethal necrosis disease in selected agro-ecological zones of Uganda John Adriko · G. Asea · A. Kiggundu · D.W. Miano +2 more A new disease on the African continent called maize lethal necrosis disease (MLND) that has been reported to cause up to 100% losses in neighbouring Kenya, has since spread to Uganda. Production of maize in Uganda is now under threat from … RUF-37200 2017 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Analysis of risk attitudes and social capital in pineapple marketing: The case of small-scale farmers in Luwero district, Uganda S. Arinaitwe · O.I. Ayuya · P. Mshenga Development partners are promoting and encouraging small-scale farmers to venture into horticultural farming as a development tool to enhance their livelihoods. While previous empirical studies provide an indication of how small-scale farm… RUF-37197 2017 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Determinants of household food security in a rangeland area of Uganda A. Egeru · Betty Mbolanyi · D. Mfutumikiza Pastoralists and agro-pastoralists operating in the rangelands of Uganda remain food insecure. This study determined the status of household food security in Nakaseke district, Uganda. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in February 201… RUF-37187 2017 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Access to and use of video-mediated agricultural information: lessons from the case of Sasakawa global 2000 rice videos in Uganda Gabriel Karubanga · P. Kibwika · Florent Okry · H. Sseguya Video can be effectively used to provide information to small scale farmers. However, its effectiveness to enhance access to and use of information depends on certain organizational, social, economic and technical factors. This cross-secti… RUF-37183 2017 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Institutional determinants of credit utilization in the savings and credit cooperatives in Soroti district, Uganda J.G. Agea · Deborah Alio · W. Ekere · F.B. Matsiko +1 more Rural credit schemes have been espoused as key avenues for reducing rural poverty. Their success, however, continues to be hampered by institutional inefficiencies and poor allocation of loans. This study examined the institutional factors… RUF-37182 2017 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Awareness, perceptions and implementation of policy and legal provisions on wetlands in Uganda Vincent Barugahare · W. Kakuru · D.M. Tumusiime · Nelson Turyahabwe +1 more Wetland degradation is currently a major global environmental challenge. In Uganda, the situation is similar despite the country’s relatively long history of wetland policy and legislation. This study was carried out after over two decades… RUF-37179 2017 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access Tracing the evolution of higher education institutions and linkage to rural development in Africa Ekwamu Adipala · Ronald Kityo · H. Makuma-Massa · M.Paul Nampala This issue of the African Journal of Rural Development (the June 2017 Issue-Vol.2 (2)) features 16 articles that demonstrate the evolving role of higher education institutions (HEI’s), particularly universities in Africa. The evolution of … RUF-37170 2017 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access MARKET PARTICIPATION OF SMALLHOLDER CASSAVA PROCESSORS IN NORTH AND NORTH EASTERN UGANDA Winnifred Ajok Smallholder cassava farmers in Uganda face many production and marketing challenges including limited access to markets, high transportation costs and low sales volumes for unprocessed fresh cassava. In order to overcome these limitations,… RUF-37169 2017 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access The latest research shows that we really should do something with available research outcomes: overcoming the “Valley of Death” to enhancing commercialization of research outputs Ekwamu Adipala · A. Egeru · Sylvanus Mensah · M.Paul Nampala +2 more This article was inspired by a dialogue that transpired during the 5th All Africa Higher Education Week and Biennial Conference of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), held in October 2016. The co… RUF-37168 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2017
