Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of student satisfaction with higher education: The case of RUFORUM- supported students in Member Universities in Africa A. Egeru · R.J. Rukarwa · M. Waswa RUFORUM (Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture) has continued to render educational programs more relevant to local, national, and regional labor market needs through supporting the development of new and revised… RUF-40817 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Post-doctoral fellowship experiences and lessons gained during the inter-disciplinary research approach regarding innovations among farmer groups J.G. Agea · R. Sebuliba-Mutumba Experience shows that delving into a post-doctoral arena without proper orientation, guidance, modeling and development support can be quite challenging. As one winds up the doctoral processes, one observation is the need for commitment an… RUF-40814 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access “Made, not born”; Experiences from the Entrepreneurial Mentorship Program at Gulu University P. Kyohairwe · J. Mugonya · S. Muzhange Being part of the first cohort of the MCF@RUFORUM scholars has indeed been a blessing to the three authors of this paper. As fresh master students, we looked at the agri-entrepreneurship mentorship program at Gulu University with a lot adm… RUF-40784 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access RUFORUM promotes research on orphan crop [Macrotyloma geocarpum (Harms) Maréchal & Baudet] through support to graduate students S. Agbahoungba · A. Assogbadjo · E. Eric · R. Kakai-Glèlè +2 more development impact. Carnergie Corporation of New York has supported the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, (RUFORUM) to ignite a new approach to graduate research that is hoped will have direct impact on agri… RUF-39948 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Building integrated post-secondary education networks to meet Africa’s labour requirements: Strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) M. Osiru · A. N. Pell Strengthing the tertiary education sector is critical for enhancing competitiveness of the African continent in the global economy, and for addressing the skill needs of the continent. The ongoing efforts by the World Bank and RUFORUM to s… RUF-39608 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Aug 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Building higher level skills to drive development in Africa: The case of the RUFORUM Doctoral Regional Training Programmes E. Adipala · A. Mutiti Mweetwa · P. Okori · R.J. Rukarwa +1 more Africa still lacks the required human capacity to respond to critical development challenges. Skills are inadequate in many areas from primary to tertiary level, and vocational training. There is need to develop high-level skills, institut… RUF-38964 2020 CC BY 4.0 8 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of RUFORUM online platforms J. Kato · Jacqueline Nnam · F. Otto In the recent past, a great number of online platforms have been introduced on the market showing different characteristics and services. A series of features should be taken into account when one evaluates online platforms, starting from … RUF-38424 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access RUFORUM granting mechanisms and implementation pathways E. Adipala · A. Egeru · R.J. Rukarwa · M. Waswa The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), a network of 126 universities in 38 African countries, uses grants to fund research and training in agriculture and non-research programs that advance the orga… RUF-38395 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Building entrepreneurial acumen among graduates in business incubators: the RUFORUM Entrepreneurship Challenge Program (RECAP) A. Egeru · H. M. A. Elamin · Sylvanus Mensah · R.J. Rukarwa Incubators play a significant role in the development of business start-ups by providing opportunity for nurturing enterprise development whilst supporting networking services, capital support, and training programs for technical and soft … RUF-38392 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access How organizational behavior contributes to organization effectiveness: Perspectives from RUFORUM Secretariat E. Adipala · J. Aweko In today’s organizations, striving to have a balanced work and personal life has become a trending issue worldwide. Psychologist say that in order to have an effective functioning of an organization, it must endeavor to understand individu… RUF-38371 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Small Grants: Delivering innovations, research leaders and engaging communities E. Adipala · A. Egeru · R.J. Rukarwa · M. Waswa In a rapidly transforming world and knowledge based economies, research has become an important component in universities and other higher education institutions. Accordingly, many African universities have set a focus and vision towards b… RUF-38365 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Risk awareness within an organisation M. Siaka Each member of an organization is responsible for managing a section of risk that helps the organization to achieve its goals and mission. It is therefore critical that everyone in an organization is aware of the risk in carrying out his o… RUF-38361 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Securing timely financial accountability from RUFORUM Member Universities Evelyn Aguti · L. Angoku · R. D. Donkor · A. Egeru +2 more Accountability in an organization’s financial process plays an important role in maintaining a strong, effective financial control environment. Effective transaction review and approval steps, will reduce the risk of errors, misappropriati… RUF-38358 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Towards harmonization of financial operations and reporting requirements in a multi-donor support environment: Experiences from RUFORUM Evelyn Aguti · L. Angoku · R. D. Donkor · Judith Nakyobe With increasing multi donor financing support strategies in most institutions, harmonization of financial operations will be a key to save time and resources. Multi donor supported institutions will need to design strategies, tools, system… RUF-38357 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access RUFORUM Response to Africa Continental Strategies and the Global Sustainable Development Agenda Ekwamu Adipala · C Tizikara · M. Waswa The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM, see www.ruforum.org ) is a network of 126 universities in 38 African nations spanning the Continent with a vision to ‘create vibrant, transformative universitie… RUF-38346 2018 CC BY 4.0 10 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Universities responding to advancing community transformation through action research in Africa A. Egeru · Sylvanus Mensah · R.J. Rukarwa Universities have a critical role to play in community transformation through technology and knowledge transfer whilst staying on course with teaching and research functions. Community action research is a remarkable approach to facilitati… RUF-38315 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 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
Working Document Series Open Access Insights and lessons from a multi-criteria approach for identifying potential students for implementation of university transformation agenda E. Adipala · F Denise · A. Egeru · Sylvanus Mensah +2 more Identification of right profile and potential students from disadvantaged classes is critical for inclusive university transformation agenda. This paper documents the insights and lessons from the selection of potential students, as part o… RUF-38313 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Institutional capacity assessment and development for RUFORUM network members E. Adipala · S. C. Mkandawire · C Tizikara · S. Uwituze The POCA/DOSA (Participatory Organisational Capacity Assessment/Discussion-Oriented Self-Assessment Index Tool) was used to assess the performance of the RUFORUM Secretariat and seven sampled Universities in relation to six capacity dimens… RUF-38311 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Social media as platforms for improving visibility of research outputs in Africa E. J. Apio · N. Dhlamini · S. C. Mkandawire The global knowledge economy has broadened in the 21st century and has created a push for demand to process and share information in light of this, there is increasing expectation from stakeholders in higher eduation necessitating universi… RUF-37747 2016 CC BY 4.0 29 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access My experience as a publication assistant during formatting, editing and publishing RUFORUM Working Document Series: Biennial 2016 Conference papers B. Namubiru This paper shares the author’s perspective and experience during the formatting and editing of manuscripts for the Fifth African Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial Conference held 17-21 October 2016 in Cape Town, South Africa. Thes… RUF-37746 2016 CC BY 4.0 29 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Administrative frontiers in a Regional Network Organisation R. Mwima Administrative roles are fundamental components for the efficiency and effectiveness of organizations. These roles include file maintenance, communications, clerical duties, office logistics management, financial management, procurement, h… RUF-37735 2016 CC BY 4.0 29 Oct 2018
Journal articles Open Access Gender dimensions in the local chicken value chain in northern Uganda I. Akite · I.P. Aryemo · D.R. Kugonza · E.K. Kule +2 more The study was conducted to explore gender dimensions in the local chicken value chain in northern Uganda. Specifically, it focused on characterizing local chicken value chain actors, ascertaining level and determinants of gender participat… RUF-37666 2018 CC BY 4.0 3 Jul 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Simulating development, biomass and yield of tef (Quncho variety) using FAO’s AquaCrop model: a case study in Mekelle area Haileselassie Hailay The experiment was carried out in the northern Ethiopia at Mekelle University Main campus in 2012. The objectives were to evaluate the effect of fertilizer and water level on yield and yield component as well as to simulate, development, b… RUF-37392 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Mar 2018
Journal articles Open Access Influence of social networks and social support on credit utilization in the Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Soroti District, Uganda J.G. Agea · Deborah Alio · W. Ekere · F.B. Matsiko +1 more Microfinance models and programs tend to mimic local people’s support systems, especially their social networks, to ensure high repayment rate, efficient administration, and effective economic decisions. However, there is limited empirical… RUF-37390 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Mar 2018
