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Page 1 of 3Attracting the Vibe: Strategies for Engaging Ugandan Gen Z in Business and Agriculture Sectors
Background: Uganda's Generation Z (born 1997-2012) represents a critical demographic dividend for economic transformation, yet remains significantly underrepresented in business and agriculture s…
MJAARAwakening the Giant: Reorienting Ugandan Youth from the Illusion of Time to the Imperative of the "Hot Iron
This mixed-methods study investigated factors contributing to temporal complacency among Ugandan youth and developed a framework for reorienting them toward immediate engagement with opportunities. Wi…
MJAARBeyond Access to Meaningful Learning: A Critical Analysis of the Ugandan Learning Crisis and the Promise of Leadership-Focused Interventions
Background: Uganda has achieved remarkable expansion in educational access through Universal Primary Education, with primary enrollment increasing from 2.5 million in 1996 to over 10 million by 2020, …
MJAARBeyond Books: Negotiation, Lobbying, and Soft Skills as Imperatives for Ugandan Youth in the 21st Century
Background: Uganda's introduction of the Competency-Based Curriculum in 2020 represented a paradigm shift toward holistic education emphasizing practical competencies beyond academic knowledge. H…
MJAARBeyond Brick and Mortar: Addressing the Agricultural Skills Gap in Uganda's Youth Employment Strategy
Background: Uganda's youth employment strategy has predominantly emphasized urban-based formal sector jobs, overlooking agriculture's potential to absorb the growing youth population despite…
MJAARBeyond the Fashion of 'Local': Critiquing the Primacy of Local Materials in Uganda's Competence-Based Curriculum for Secondary Schools
Background: Uganda's competence-based curriculum mandates prioritization of locally available materials in secondary education, premised on assumptions of enhanced contextual relevance, reduced c…
MJAARBridging the Gap or Building on Sand? A Critical Analysis of Skill Identification in Uganda's CompetencyBased Curriculum
This study critically analyzed skill identification processes in Uganda's Competency-Based Curriculum to determine whether the reform genuinely bridged gaps between education and labor market dem…
MJAARCultivating the "Why" and "What If": A Case for Questioning as the Engine of Innovation in Uganda's Development Pathway
Innovation capacity has emerged as a critical determinant of sustainable development, yet Uganda continues to face persistent challenges in generating transformative solutions despite investments in i…
MJAAREffect Of Internet Banking On Transaction Efficiency In Uganda. A Case Study Of Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District
The study examined the effect of Internet banking on transaction efficiency in Uganda, focusing on Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District. A cross-sectional research design was adopted, using a mixed-m…
MJAAREmbedding Sustainability and Practical Competence in Education: A Case for “Fix-It Labs” and the Analysis of Uganda’s Competency-Based Curriculum
Background: Uganda's adoption of a Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in 2018 represented a significant shift toward practical skills development and sustainability integration, yet implementation…
MJAARFinancial Freedom as a Function of Control: An Imperative for Uganda's Youth
Background: Uganda's youth, constituting 78% of the population, face persistent financial insecurity despite expanding economic opportunities and financial inclusion initiatives. While various i…
MJAARForged in the Fire: The Productive Struggle of Uganda's CBC Implementation as a Catalyst for a Brighter Educational Future
This mixed-methods study examined the implementation challenges of Uganda's Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) as productive struggles that could catalyze educational transformation. Employing a c…