Browsing by Author "Nakazi, Florence"

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    How to overcome the challenges faced by private companies engaged in agricultural research and development
    (Economic Policy Research Centre, 2019) Barungi, Mildred; Nakazi, Florence; Mwesigye, Francis
    In line with their mandates, public institutions, particularly the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), have developed several improved technologies for crops, animals and fisheries. However, most of the developed technologies are yet to be adopted by the intended end-users. Some private companies are making significant contribution towards closing the gap between research, technology generation, dissemination and uptake by farmers. Nonetheless, private companies face various challenges, which limit their overall contribution. This brief recommends specific actions that could ease private sector engagement in agricultural research and development.
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    What interventions are required to achieve gender balance in political representation at the local government level?
    (Economic Policy Research Centre, 2021) Barungi, Mildred; Nakazi, Florence; Kasirye, Ibrahim
    Women remain underrepresented in local government politics which offers men an unfair advantage,ultimately overshadowing women in decision-making. It also implies that issues that uniquely affect women may not be prioritised during planning and budgeting. To attain gender parity in political representation at the local government level, Government should design and implement a mentorship program, create a special fund for female political contenders, and launch campaigns to shift the harmful social norms.