Sustainability Practices among Manufacturing Firms in Uganda: An Overview of Challenges and Opportunities
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Date
2022
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Advances in Research
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to provide an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges
towards the uptake of sustainability practices (SPs) among manufacturing firms in Uganda. SPs are
among the notable solutions in overcoming the challenges facing the global environment, society as
well as prosperity for all. The paper utilized a qualitative research design following a review
approach of relevant scientific, technical as well as government policy papers. From the review,
enforcement of the available environmental laws and policies, customer’s awareness, technological
innovation, organisational culture and strict governance, emerge as key drivers towards the uptake
of SPs in this country. However, weak legislations and enforcement in some instances, lack of
sufficient resources to invest in new technologies, high costs of financing, organisational culture,
and limited awareness emerge as the main challenges facing the uptake of SPs. Furthermore, our
study provides policy implications that could mitigate the challenges identified especially in a least
developed country, Uganda.
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Sustainability practices, Triple bottom line, Opportunities, Challenges, Review
Citation
Alinda, K., Tumwine, S., Kaawaase, T., Navrud, S., Nalukenge, I., & Sserwanga, A. Sustainability Practices among Manufacturing Firms in Uganda: An Overview of Challenges and Opportunities. Advances in Research. DOI: 10.9734/AIR/2022/v23i130320