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AN AFRICAN WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR: Lessons from the CEO of Ugandas largest juice processing factory, Case Study No. 22

Africa, women are one of the continents greatest potentials to unlock economic growth. This is so given that they provide the majority of labour.…...
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Social Capital and Poverty: Conceptual Framework and Evidence

ing the last two decades the concept of social capital is being actively popularized by scholars, namely economists, sociologists, political scientists and…...
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Food Insecurity in the East African Region: Policy Dilemma

countries in the East African region are not able to produce enough food for their population, thus there is high child mortality and a high proportion of…...
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Contributions and Challenges Facing the Financial Sector in Zimbabwe

babwe has a well diversified financial sector. However, the contribution of the sector to economic activity has varied over different periods. This study…...
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Determinants of cigarette smoking and smoking intensity among male adults in Rwanda.

much is known about the determinants of cigarette smoking and its intensity among male Adults in Rwanda. This study investigates the determinants of…...
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A REVIEW OF COUNTRY EXPERIENCE IN THE COORDINATION OF PUBLIC SECTOR CAPACITY BUILDING IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: A REVIEW OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NATIONAL FOCAL POINTS FOR CAPACITY BUILDING & OTHER EXISTING INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORKS

every country in sub-Saharan Africa, there exist institutional frameworks or structures, which provide coordinating mechanisms for the development of skills…...
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Applying Best-Practice Principles in Procurement: A Refresher

s Lessons Note is a refresher on procurement practice. It highlights best-practice principles in procurement by a development funding agency like the African…...
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The African Capacity Building Foundation: Rising to the Challenge of Capacity Through a Unique and Innovative Framework

birth of the African Capacity Building Foundation on February 9, 1991, was the culmination of intense efforts and groundbreaking commitment to capacity…...
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ACBF Board of Governors Issues Paper: Accessing Funds for Development: Required Capacities for Resource Mobilization and Absorption

ican countries are now implementing the Agenda 2063 and Agenda 2030 (also known as Sustainable Development Goals SDGs), both requiring huge financial…...
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Strengthening Parliament as an Institution: Some Recommended Practices

this Lessons Note, Hon. Prof. Ruth Oniango, a member of Parliament in Kenya and Vice Chair of the African Capacity Building Foundations Technical Advisory…...