Makerere University Planning and Development Department

Institutional Development Programme Phase II: 2005/06 – 2011/12 Support by the Government of the Royal Kingdom of Norway

SUMMATIVE REPORT

Submitted to: The Government of Norway, through the Norwegian Embassy in Kampala

Prepared By: Planning and Development Department Makerere University P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda Phone: 256-0414-542470 Email: [email protected]

SEPTEMBER, 2012

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The University once again wishes to express her gratitude to the Government and People of the Royal Kingdom of Norway for the continued support to the Institutional Development of Makerere University. Special tribute is extended to the Government of Uganda for not only the counterpart funding in form of Taxes but also the enabling and conducive environment that has permitted the smooth implementation of programme activities over the 6-year period (2005/06 – 2011/12). The support of the governing University Council, the Senate and the relevant sub-committees is highly appreciated. The pivotal role played by the Heads/Deans/Directors and Principals of the supported/implementing units as coordinators at the various levels and the overall membership of the implementation oversight/steering committee with her sub- committees cannot be overlooked as it greatly contributed to the realization of the programme goal and objectives. Special appreciation is also extended to the honourable Ambassadors who over the programme period have had to embrace the initiatives. Further gratitude goes to the entire staff at the Embassy of the Royal Kingdom of Norway in Kampala, the Aid Liaison Department in the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) whose support was very vital to the successful implementation of the Programme.

We build for the Future

Professor John Ddumba Ssentamu Vice Chancellor

Table of Contents ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ...... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...... 3 LIST OF ACRONYMS ...... 4 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 5 1.1 Highlights of Programme performance ...... 5 1.1.1 Component A: Good Governance and Gender Mainstreaming (GG& GM) ...... 5 1.1.2 Component B: Food Nutrition and Value Addition (FN &VA) ...... 7 1.1.3 Component C: Strengthening University Management ...... 10 1.1.4 Component D: Development of Infrastructure and ICT Facilities ...... 11 1.1.5 Overall Programme Assessment ...... 12 2 PROGRAMME BACKGROUND ...... 13 2.1 Phase I: Institutional Development support: 2000/01 – 2008/09 ...... 13 2.2 Phase II: 2005/06 – 20011/12 ...... 14 2.2.1 Phase II Program goal and objectives...... 14 2.2.2 Programme Implementation ...... 16 3 DETAILED PERFORMANCE BY PROGRAMME COMPONENT ...... 19 3.1 Programme Component A: Good Governance and Gender Mainstreaming ...... 19 3.1.1 Competitive Research ...... 19 3.1.2 Support to Gender Mainstreaming ...... 24 3.1.3 Support to Human Rights & Peace Center ...... 31 3.1.4 Support to M.A. Peace & Conflict Studies Programme ...... 35 3.1.5 Support to Good Governnace ...... 38 3.2 Component B: Food Nutrition and Value Addition ...... 41 3.2.1 Competitive Research in Food, Nutrition & Value Addition ...... 41 3.2.2 Support to Faculty of Forestry & Nature Conservation ...... 50 3.2.3 Department of Food Science & Technology (DFST) ...... 54 3.2.4 Support to Meteorology Unit under Geography Department ...... 59 3.2.5 Support to Ankole Cow and Mubende Goat Research ...... 61 3.2.6 Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute (MUARIK) ...... 65 3.3 Component C: Strengthening University Management ...... 67 3.3.1 Strengthening Makerere University’s Planning & Resource Mobilization Function ...... 67 3.3.2 Strengthening Human Resource Department ...... 75 3.4 Component D: Development of Infrastructure and ICT Facilities ...... 77 3.4.1 Extension of Faculty of Technology Building...... 77 3.4.2 Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure Development ...... 80 3.4.3 Furnishing the Main Library Building Extension ...... 82 3

LIST OF ACRONYMS

ARIS Academic Records Information System AVP Alternative to Violence Programme CAEC Continuing Agricultural Education Centre CEDAT College of Engineering, Design Art and Technology CHS College of Health Science DICTS Directorate for ICT Support, Makerere university DFST Department of Food Science and Technology EAJPHR East African Journal of Peace & Human Rights FINIS Financial Information System FFNC Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation FN &VA Food Nutrition and Value Addition GoN Government of Norway GG & GM Good Governance and Gender mainstreaming GMD/P Gender mainstreaming Division/Programme HRD Human Resources Directorate HURIPEC Human Rights and Peace Centre HURIS Human Resource Information System ICT Information and Communications Technology IDP Institutional Development Programme LANs Local Area Network MA Masters in Arts Mak Makerere University MISR Makerere Institute of Social Research MNRSA Management in Natural Resources and Sustainable Agriculture MoFPED Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development MoES Ministry of Education and Sports M&E Monitoring and Evaluation MUARIK Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute, Kabanyolo NCHE National Council for Higher Education NGO Non Governmnetal Organisation NORAD Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation NOK Norwegian Kronner NUFU Norwegian programme for Development Cooperation, Research & Education PDD Planning and Development Department PEAP Poverty Eradication Action Plan UOTIA Universities and Other Tertiary’s Institutions Act VOIP Voice over Internet Protocol

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Support to Makerere University under Phase II was a continuation nurturing of bilateral cooperation between Government of Uganda and the Government of the Royal Kingdom Norway. The support was along the four thematic areas of good governance and gender mainstreaming; food nutrition and value addition; strengthening University Management; development of Information Communication (ICT) Technology and infrastructure. The programme activities implemented under the four thematic areas/components were into sixteen (16) sub-components. Highlighted below are the key outputs and outcomes realised by the University from the programme.

1.1 Highlights of Programme performance

1.1.1 Component A: Good Governance and Gender Mainstreaming (GG& GM) The good governance and Gender mainstreaming component was to strengthen, deepen and consolidate the integration of good governance and gender considerations into all the operations of the University organs. In this component, there were three sub-components that were addressing specific areas namely, competitive research, good governance and gender mainstreaming.

1.1.1.1 Competitive Research in GG&GM Under this sub-component a total of 26 research grants were awarded to staff from seven faculties and institutes of which 24 research projects were successfully completed in the area of Good Governance & Gender Mainstreaming. Activities under this component enhanced staff research capacity, this involved sharing research protocols and field experiences, plus documentation of based practices in research management and reporting as learning for staff and students. Research findings were disseminated to various stakeholders including government ministries, local government, non-governmental organisations and community based organisations. A total of 20 policy briefs targeting gender mainstreaming, children rights performance assessment, and accountability derived from the research projects were published and widely distributed. The 24 research reports have been printed in three volumes under the following themes:

1) Decentralisation and Good Governance in Uganda: Insights into Gender Mainstreaming in Local governments. Target local governments included Kampala, Rukungiri, Kayunga, Kasese, Bushenyi, Iganga, Lira, Jinja, Mbarara Ntungamo, and Masaka. 2) Illusion on Gender Mainstreaming in Education and Health in Uganda. These targeted the Public institutions with specific reference to Makerere, Nkumba, Mbarara Universities as well as health centres in Hoima, Jinja, Mayunge, Kampala, Wakiso and Mukono Districts. 3) Partnerships or advisory? Dynamics of Policy implementation between the state and NGOs in Uganda. These predominantly targeted northern districts including Gulu, Pader, Nwoya, Other districts were Kabarole and Kampala.

A 6-chapter peer reviewed book has been edited and submitted for publication by Fountain Publishers.

1.1.1.2 Good Governance for National Development Under this component, the goal was to enhance the University’s profile and action with regard to awareness and influence on policy change in the areas of human rights, peace, and conflict resolution. The University has continued to run the M.A. Peace & Conflict Studies programme with a strong outreach component, currently with a total of 31 graduates.

A National Reconciliation Conference was organized that attracted a total of 149 participants from Government, civil society organizations, religious and cultural leaders, academicians, the youth and media. The areas covered included possibility of Reconciliation in Uganda, emerging issues in national reconciliation, reconciliation vs. understanding the challenges of Uganda’s future, joining hands, a Reflection on Truth and Reconciliation Commissions and National Sovereign Conferences’ Experience in Africa and need for Legislation on National Reconciliation. This generated recommendations that were passed on to the relevant stakeholders.

Twelve public dialogues were held with an average of 150 participants per dialogue. A number of topical issues in the areas of Human rights, good governance, leadership development and public-private partnership were discussed. Recommendations were made to the respective authorities and stakeholders, who committed themselves to implement. This has improved exposure and engagement in public debate, especially at policy, planning and implementation level, on matters of national concern as well as invitation to provide technical advice and outright consultancy and contracting of our members of staff.

A short course in governance for Alternative to Violence Programme (AVP) was conducted annually, that attracted total of 450 participants. The trainees were both from within and outside the University. They included Lecturers, students, student leaders and others from civil society organizations. This has helped in the carrying out a number of AVP trainings countrywide. With the training of students’ leaders, has helped in minimizing the number of strikes that used to be so frequent at the University.

Eight Radio and four TV talk-shows as well as 15 radio commercials were organized. The issues discussed were on alternatives to violence, women participation in democratic governance and this created an avenue for dialogue between the different stakeholders through call-ins. A production of a standard guide on transitional justice process in Uganda, a newsletter for peace was published as well as improvement in web presence.

The Human Rights and Peace Centre (HURIPEC) in the Faculty of Law, managed to revamp courses in constitutional law, human rights developments and Gender. The rationale was to incorporate engagement of students more into issues of governance, human rights and democratization. In the research area, a total of thirteen (13) research working papers were 6 produced on governance and constitutionalism debate. Revived also was the production of the Bi-Annual publication of the East African Journal of Peace & Human Rights (EAJP&HR). The international repute of the journal has grown, with an average of two-thirds of articles per issue coming from outside East Africa as well as premier outlet for the dissemination of new work in the area of Peace and Human Rights. The Centre has become a major source of consultation by the Media, legal practitioners and human rights activists on basic governance and human rights issues. There has been increased critical engagement with policy makers on issues of governance and human rights practice. Three annual conferences were held dealing with diverse issues such as elections, multiparty dispensation, and freedom of assembly and the right to demonstrate.

1.1.1.3 Gender Mainstreaming Under this component the goal was to stimulate significant change both internal and external to wider gender context. Particular focus was to use the gender perspective to influence the formulation, implementation and the review of policies, the changing of the organisational culture and attitudes. The Gender Mainstreaming Division (GMD) developed a comprehensive Makerere University Gender Equality Policy (MUGEP) and the Division has been elevated to Directorate. The following polices have been engendered; Staff Development Policy, Human Resource Manual, Policy on Recruitment and Promotion of Academic Staff. In addition, the Policy and Regulations on Sexual harassment was rolled-out and there is increased awareness about sexual harassment among staff and student. Review of the Policy that awards 1.5 policy on female direct Entrants University and the recommended that the policy be maintained in addition to other measures.

The Gender Mainstreaming Division has produced a variety of publications and has had media coverage of key events in order to popularise Gender Mainstreaming Programme and stimulate and maintain interest of Makerere University Community and the General Public in the operations of the GMP. Publications such as the Situational Analysis of the Gender Terrain at Makerere University, Gender Concepts Handbook, The Annual Focus Magazine, The Policy and Regulations on Sexual Harassment have been widely disseminated and discussed to raise awareness on the importance of gender as a key component in academia and sustainable development. A comprehensive video documentary on GMD was also produced and widely publicised. More sharing of information and engagement with the students, staff, Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development and the general public has been intensified.

1.1.2 Component B: Food Nutrition and Value Addition (FN &VA) The component was aimed at achieving the following; increased staff and institutional capacity for quality teaching and research at the respective departments, improved infrastructure capacity for research and service delivery, new knowledge generated that contributes to sustainable economic development and local communities, private and public entrepreneurs empowered with skills, knowledge and technologies.

1.1.2.1 Competitive Research in FN&VA The competitive research was aimed at building capacity in the area of FN & VA for the staff and students, as well as linking the private- public partnership. A total of 24 research projects were undertaken in the area of Food Nutrition & Value Addition by staff from the Science-based Faculties of Agriculture, Science, Veterinary Medicine and Forestry and Nature Conservation. A total of 22 out of the 24 (92%) research projects funded were completed by the research teams led by a postdoc member of staff. Publication of 9 peer reviewed journal articles and 18 manuscripts by staff and students supported. Production of 5 Training manuals for farmers & students and 9 papers presentations were made at conferences. 17 students out of 20 MSc and 1 PhD students’ attached to those projects have completed their studies.

1.1.2.2 Human Resource Capacity Development In Phase II, more emphasis was put on graduate training at both M.Sc. and PhD where members of staff have completed their PhDs and MScs. Support for capacity development was in two components through namely the competitive research grants in FN& VA and the direct support for human resource capacity development both at masters and doctoral levels. A total of 13 PhDs and 33 MSc’s graduates were produced. With enhancement of skills, a number of staff are now engaged in innovative and problem-solving oriented research under the Food Nutrition and Value Addition thematic area.

Table 1: Capacity Building support for PhDs and Masters Unit PhD M.Sc. Summer Programmes FFNC** 6 102 DFST 2 4 METEROLOGY 1 4 MUARIK/CAEC 1 6 DEPT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2 2 Competitive Research* 1 17 Total 13 33 - *The Competitive research training had both internal and external staff of the University.

- ** A total of 102, MSc. Students in Natural Resources and Sustainable Agriculture (MNRSA) a collaborative training programme between Makerere University and University of Life Sciences (UMB) in Norway.

1.1.2.3 Infrastructure: Transport, Equipment & Laboratory Materials Under this component all the implementing units required scientific equipment to be able to carry out the desired training and research at all levels.

The FFNC acquired wood testing equipment (Tinius Olsen Materials Testing Machine), pathology/entomology (Horizontal Laminar Air Flow) laboratory equipment, and a 67- seater bus for students’ transport during field practicals. The equipment has improved the quality of teaching, research and collaboration with the private sector in the timber industry. 8

The DFST acquired equipment for the Pilot plant and laboratories which were established under Phase I. The pilot plant has been equipped with fruit and vegetable processing equipment which is being utilised in teaching, research and outreach and has greatly enhanced the University’s capacity. Students are now able to develop hands-on skills in the processing of variety foods. The plant is also being used to develop a variety of food products, many of which have been commercialised. The laboratories were equipped with teaching and research equipment, glassware and apparatus. In addition, the grant was used to install gas in labs and the pilot plant. The equipping of laboratories has greatly strengthened students’ practicals. In addition, the equipment is being used to provide analysis support services to food industry and Government Departments.

The Department of Animal Science acquired scientific equipment namely water distiller and chemicals for meat analysis and Rumen cannulas to support its research on the Ankole Cow and the Mubende Goat. This has created increased demand for the Ankole cows and Mubende Goat (300 goats) which have been widely distributed in the country.

Meteorology Unit acquired 5 desktop computers, 2 printers and a laptop which has been useful for training students and weather forecasting.

1.1.2.4 Institutional Collaborative Linkages Makerere University was able to carry on with networking and collaborative training and research with other Universities within and outside the country. This has enabled a number of staff to undertake research in the thematic area of FN & VA.

The on-going linkage between FF & NC and the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) has been sustained for the joint training of graduate M.Sc. students undertaking the Master’s degree in Management of Natural Resources and Sustainable Agriculture (MNRSA) study programme, were a total of 102 have been jointly trained. There has been strengthened collaboration between Makerere University and University of Life Sciences as well as gaining confidence to handling international students and continued research.

Using the pilot plant as a base, DFST initiated a food technology and business incubation centre, as a mechanism for promoting commercialisation of research outputs and supporting private sector development. The Centre now hosts 12 incubatees and has led to the commercialisation of about 30 prototypes. The Government of Uganda has provided financial support to the incubation centre since 2009. The Government has facilitated the procurement of other processing lines, including those for dairy, meat, baking and extrusion. Government has also provided funding for construction of processing space with the current total support from government stand at 12 billion Uganda shillings.

There has been continued forging of collaborative linkages and partnerships with public Institutions like Uganda Investment Authority, private sector food industry and key stakeholders in the area of FN &VA. Strengthening collaboration between DFST with food industry, and other Universities has enabled DFST staff to identify researchable problems from industry and present joint research proposals. This provides DFST’s capacity to provide technical support to industry, such as NUFU and Bio-EARN grants.

External linkages have been established between the Makerere University’s Meteorology Unit and the other Meteorological Training Institutions including National Centre for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), International Climate Prediction Application Centre (ICPAC-Nairobi) to carry out joint research and Inter Governmental Authority on Development (ICAD).

1.1.3 Component C: Strengthening University Management

Under this component the goal was to strengthen planning, resource mobilisation and human resource management function.

1.1.3.1 Strengthening the Planning and Resource Mobilization Function The strengthening of the planning and resource mobilisation function has greatly contributed to the revitalization of strategic planning and institutional reporting in the University. Besides the overall 10- Year University Strategic Plan, that was developed every College and Administrative Unit in the University has a Strategic Plan. The University was able to train and even expose her staff (12) to best practices, in the following areas of strategic planning, solicitation and management, project management, financial management, alumni relations management and fundraising.

In fulfilment of the UOTIA (2001), yearly reporting requirement of any public Institution, the Department has consistently produced and published the University Annual Report for the calendar years 2006 to 2010 which are also accessible on the Departmental webpage. Other documentations that have been produced and published are the Makerere University fact book, Alumni magazine, as well as policies and strategies relating to alumni relations, resource mobilisation and investment.

As part of coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the activities of the University, two studies have been undertaken namely; the tracer study of graduates from the former faculty of Arts (2003 – 08) and graduate completion rate study over the period (2004-09) and the graduation completion rate. The findings from the tracer studies indicate that job search duration for the majority of graduates spend on average 2 years and are employed in the private sector. The outcome of the study has created a need for the review of the curricula. The graduation completion rate study covered four cohorts, to establish the completion rate and time- to- degree for selected academic programs. The study has helped to determine the completion rates and time-to-degree for the selected graduate academic programmes.

The Department has been actively involved in the facilitation and support to Devolution to the College Model of University Governance. With the approval from the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), the College of Health Sciences (CHS), was established a pilot case in

2009. With support a number of College of Health Sciences start-up activities including putting in place the 10-year college strategic plan for the period 2009/10 – 2019/2020 and an operational plan were facilitated. The University has managed to roll-over or take forward the transition to the college model of University governance and has now devolved all academic units into 9 colleges and one School of Law. On-going also is the restructuring of the administrative Units to be able to offer the required support services to the new structures under the College model of University governance. In the transition process to the college mode, it was found inevitable to restructure the management and also review the administrative processes of the University. An organisational manual has been developed to guide the transition.

The Department has been able to establish an alumni database and website which is continuously being updated, the database has 28,455 records out of the recorded 300,000 potential Makerere alumni for the period beginning 1972 to-date. The website and email have been instrumental in the mobilisation of alumni through mass emails for various activities and events held at Makerere University.

1.1.3.2 Strengthening operations of the Human Resource Directorate The aim of this sub-component was to strengthen the human resource management function in the University. With the development of the human resource management policy and manual, sensitisation workshops were carried out to create awareness among staff and heads of departments. The human resource staffs were exposed to best practices in HR management to support the implementation of Organisational Restructuring of the University into a college model of governance.

1.1.4 Component D: Development of Infrastructure and ICT Facilities Under this component the areas supported were, information technology facilities, extension to the faculty of technology building and furnishing the Main Library building extension. This was geared to expanding space and ICT infrastructure so as to support the University’s, teaching, research and outreach function for national development.

1.1.4.1 Information and Communication Technology Facilities Under this component, the University was able to improve on her ICT infrastructure by procuring a total of 486 computers and equipment for local area networks (LANs) that were distributed and installed in 5 faculties (Agriculture, Education, Science, Veterinary Medicine and Forestry). A web based module (a student i-enabler) was procured and implemented as part of the Integrated Tertiary Software (ARIS, HURIS and FINIS) to enable students access (by themselves) functionalities like registration, viewing of accounts statements and results. The University was able to acquire a data storage resource NetAPP so as to provide a centralized data storage for the library system together with the ITS system. Fire-fighting equipment was procured and installed at the server farm to reduce the risk of fire at the server farm. A total of 7 servers were procured that are being used for hosting various services that include applications for e-learning, central anti-virus, the intranet portal and providing increased storage space for mail. Other equipment procured includes for trouble shooting

11 failure, voice communication (IP telephony), bandwidth manager, laptops and a generator for the disaster recovery centre as part of the ICT master plan of the University.

1.1.4.2 Extension to the Faculty of Technology Building The extension to the former Faculty of Technology Building, now College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), built-up space was expanded by 7,700m2 for teaching, research and office accommodation. The same structure now also houses the University’s Directorate of Information and Communication Technology Support (DICTS). With expanded facilities, improvements are being registered in the quality of teaching, research and outreach.

1.1.4.3 Furnishing of the Extension to the Main University Library With the support there has been great improvement on the library facilities. The University managed to fully furnish the first half of the extension to the Main University Library building (4,000m2). This has increased the seating capacity together with related facilities for the growing number of Library users. The furnishing included 704 chairs and 289 tables, for the two seminar rooms and a computer laboratory for students with disabilities furnished.

1.1.5 Overall Programme Assessment Through synergies with other partners1, the support has enhanced the University’s delivery capacity and also facilitated innovations and quick response to the changing needs of society. There is growing awareness and appreciation of good governance and gender issues by University staff and students. The Enhancement of research capacity and growing generation knowledge, empowerment of local communities, the private sector entrepreneurs with skills, and appropriate technologies and public sector consultation. With strengthened University Management, there is growing appreciation of the need for a multi-pronged approach to the funding of the University activities. The developments in the ICT, Library and Infrastructure have greatly improved service delivery University.

1 Sida/SAREC, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Rockefellers, World Bank, Government of Uganda, USAID, NUFFIC 12

2 PROGRAMME BACKGROUND

Norwegian Support dates back to the 1960s (with the Botany & Forestry Depts.) This was renewed in the mid to late 1990s to the Department of Forestry under the Faculty of Forestry & Nature Conservation. Between 2000/01-2008/09 more support was granted with expanded scope of bilateral support to Makerere University Institutional Development Programme based on the University Strategic Plan priorities. Priority areas for continued Norwegian support were discussed and agreed upon between Makerere University and the Norwegian Embassy in Uganda. These priorities are still in line with the University’s current strategic plan 2008/09-20018/19 and the Government over-arching policy of Poverty Eradication Action Plan (PEAP).

A new bilateral frame agreement between Government of Uganda and Government of the Royal Kingdom of Norway for continued support was signed on 27th October, 2005 for a four (4) year grant worth NOK60m (Equivalent to US$9m). There was an additional 2-year no-cost extension to the implementation of the programme that was granted ending June, 2012. This was a continuation of Phase I activities with focus along four thematic areas. The programmes overarching goal was to enable the University contribute to the “sustainable and equitable social, economic and technological development of the country.”

2.1 Phase I: Institutional Development support: 2000/01 – 2008/09 Norwegian support over this period was initially channelled through the Norwegian Agency for International Development (NORAD), worth NOK 110million (equivalent to USD 14million). The support introduced important interventions aimed at relating higher education to the needs of society by supporting the development of human resources in various fields and increasing the practical orientation of the graduates. Through synergies with other partners2, the support has enhanced the University’s delivery capacity and also facilitated innovations and quick response to the changing needs of society.

The support has greatly helped in expanding physical infrastructure which in turn has facilitated the University to cope with increased demand for higher education; development of the human resource in various fields; contribution to ICT-enabled operations in administration and Library service delivery; enhanced capacity for gender mainstreaming; refurbishment of laboratories with specialized scientific equipment; strengthened research and research coordination: publication, outreach activities, institutional collaboration, partnerships and networking.

After the initial 5-year, a no-cost extension was requested and granted. The extension was aimed at completing the delayed programme components whose activities were wounded up in 2009. These included:- a) Project Component 2: Strengthening Administrative Computing (Information Communication Technology infrastructure including i-Enablers procurement). The i- enablers

2 Sida/SAREC, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Rockefellers, World Bank, Government of Uganda, USAID, NUFFIC 13

would provide direct interface for students and staff to access the University information systems (Academic Records Information System, Financial Information System and Human Resource Information System). b) Project Component 3: Strengthening Research coordination under the Graduate school. c) Project Component 8: Support to Faculty of Agriculture (Strengthening the Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute at Kabanyolo (MUARIK) and the Continuing Agricultural Education Centre (CAEC)). d) Project Component 10: Strengthening the Department of Food Science and Technology (Furnishing the DFST building and partial equipping of Pilot Plant).

2.2 Phase II: 2005/06 – 20011/12 In order to consolidate on the gains from phase I, the support targeted, to further enhance the University’s capacity in four broad areas. These include:- a) The University’s role in influencing and guiding good governance and gender mainstreaming; b) Improving Food Production, Nutrition and Value Addition; c) Strengthening University Management including internal governance and her Resource Mobilisation capacity; d) Further development of ICT capacity and infrastructure. This was aimed at facilitating the realization of the University’s contribution to Government Policies. A competitive research sub-component was provided for in areas (a) and (b) above.

2.2.1 Phase II Program goal and objectives The over-arching goal of the Phase II was to revamp the academic life of the University, so that it can play its proper role in society while meeting the criteria under the Memorandum of Understanding between the Governments of Norway and Uganda. Within the overall context of the grant, the main objectives are outlined in the table below.

Table 2: Main objectives in relation to the different Program components Program component Objective A: Good governance and To promote research, design curriculum and engage institutions for good Gender Mainstreaming governance with gender equality starting with Makerere University itself

B: Food, Nutrition and To promote scientific research, design and engage both public and Value Addition private sector to enhance food production, nutrition and value addition

C: Strengthening University To improve efficiency and effectiveness through strengthening the Management planning, development and human resource management functions at Makerere University D: Development of To expand space, library seating capacity, ICT infrastructure to support infrastructure and ICT the University’s teaching, research and outreach function in critical areas for national development .

Figure 1: Logical framework matrix for the Programme IMPROVED CAPACITY FOR OPTIMAL UTILIZATION OF SCARCE ACADEMIC TALENTS IN NATIONAL POLICY FORMULATION AND POVERTY ERADICATION

enhanced University profile and action in enhancing promote scientific research, design curricula Strengthened planning function with a diversified space and ICT infrastructure awareness and influencing policy change in the areas and engage both the private and public sector resource base and an efficient human resource expansion in support of the of human rights, peace, conflict resolution, good to enhance food production, n nutrition and management function university’s teaching, research governance and gender value addition. and outreach function

GOOD GOVERNANCE & GM Outcome-1: Appreciation and understanding of peace, human rights and governance issues among law students, academic staff, policy makers, law FOOD, NUTRITION & VALUE ADDITION enforcement agents civil society and marginalized STRENGTHENING UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT ICT & INFRASTRUCTURE communities surrounding Makerere participating Outcome-1: : Staff competent and skilled in Outcome-1: An organized and structured Outcome 1: Highly available in programme activities teaching meteorology, forestry, agriculture, University-wide approach towards fundraising (efficient & effective ) ICT Outcome-2: University staff competent and skilled food and nutrition Outcome-2: University staff skilled in fundraising Services to end-users in peace, human rights, conflict resolution and Outcome-2: FFNC, DFST, DAS, Met. Unit Outcome-3: Increased Alumni attachment and Outcome 2: Increased use of good governance training have the technical capacity and institutional willingness to engage in philanthropic support to existing information systems Outcome-3: Improved access to current literature arrangements to support intended research their alma mater. (ARIS/HURIS/FINIS, E- on peace and conflict resolution, good governance, Outcome-3: Completed and ongoing Outcome-4: Strong and long lasting relationships learning) human rights among participating academic staff research in meteorology, forestry, between Prospects and the University Outcome 3: Increased intra- and students agriculture, food and nutrition Outcome-5: Improved financial base for the university voice Outcome-4: Better understanding of Makerere Outcome-4: The target local communities, University communication among staff internal governance structures among University private and public entrepreneurs are Outcome-6: A conducive working environment at and students. management, staff and students knowledgeable and skilled in the specific DHR/PDD, promoting efficiency and effectiveness Outcome 4: 100% increase in Outcome-5: Increased engagement in research/ meteorology, forestry, agriculture, food and Outcome-7: DHR staff skilled in competence Library seating capacity projects in peace and conflict,…. by University nutrition technologies analysis/profiling and HURIS functional/technical Outcome 5: Improved space staff in partnership with government staff operation utilization at the Faculty of Outcome-6: Awareness and appreciation of gender Outcome-8: Speedy and cheaper pension Technology issues by staff and students of Makerere university management and recruitment processes Outcome-7: GMD staff competent in planning and Outcome-9: A clear chain of command and management, monitoring and evaluation, computer communication flow in all university units and proposal writing Outcome-10: PDD staff competent in planning, Outcome-8: Approved engendered policies at monitoring, evaluation and implementation of Makerere University development programs and policy analysis Outcome-9: Gender responsive curricular in 15 Outcome-11: Improved access to Makerere’s sentinel sites at Makerere factual data by various stakeholder groups Outcome-10: An increased number of female staff Outcome-12: Structured and coordinated managers and student leaders in Makerere implementation of university plans and activities.

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2.2.2 Programme Implementation

For the implementation of the programme, a new Frame Agreement was signed between the Governments of Uganda and the Royal Kingdom of Norway in October, 2005. Initially the institutional support was to span over four years but was later granted a no-cost extension of 2- years. The total support was worth NOK 60m equivalent to US$9.6m. This was received by the University over a period of six years in seven instalments as summarised in Table 3.

In the course of implementing the programme it was inevitable that adjustments had to be made in the budget item allocations. This was partly attributed at the time of programme design and budgeting, the various supported units in the University did not have adequate information on the requirements to realise the desired objectives. Given the prolonged life span in the implementation of the programme, there has been escalation of prices due to inflationary tendencies and foreign exchange volatility. This inevitably affected the real value of what had been anticipated at the inception of the programme. Despite that the University has been able to implement most of the programme activities though over a prolonged period of time. As a result of the support outputs and outcomes, the University has been able to enhance its capacity in the delivery of teaching, learning and research.

Table 3: Summary of Grant Budget Distribution and Expenditure

Items/Activity Description/Prog. Area Original Adjusted Budget EXPENDITURE 2005/2012 Budget NOK NOK USD USHS EXP NOK EXP USD EXP UGX

Competitive Grants (for Research, Outreach, etc.) 6,000,000 4,879,500 782,619 1,468,907,903 4,925,649 790,020 1,482,800,533 Gender Mainstreaming 1,700,000 1,826,000 292,870 549,692,762 1,891,283 303,341 569,345,336 Good Governance - Faculty of Law 1,340,000 1,520,180 243,820 457,629,760 1,570,804 251,940 472,869,584 - Faculty of Social Sciences 1,330,000 1,080,783 173,346 325,355,198 1,135,448 182,113 341,811,258 - Faculty of Arts 1,330,000 1,330,000 213,317 400,378,627 1,382,091 221,672 416,059,879 Sub-total 11,700,000 10,636,463 1,749,042 3,201,964,251 10,905,274 1,749,087 3,282,886,591 Competitive Grants (for Research, Outreach, etc.) 5,427,000 5,357,433 859,274 1,612,783,210 5,561,060 891,933 1,674,082,523 Human Resource Development 2,972,000 3,056,000 490,149 919,967,733 3,175,690 509,346 955,998,996 Bus 800,000 800,000 128,311 240,829,249 831,333 133,337 250,261,574 Equipment, Materials 5,303,000 5,265,200 844,481 1,585,017,705 5,473,294 877,857 1,647,661,672 Linkages with UMB, Industry & Other Institutions 1,900,000 1,760,650 282,389 530,020,022 1,821,657 292,174 548,385,333 Budongo 300,000 48,117 90,310,969 311,753 50,002 93,849,047

Research (In-House) 998,000 998,000 160,068 300,434,489 1,037,088 166,338 312,201,556 MUARIK/CAEC Devt of Business Plan 189,000 30,314 56,895,910 187,050 30,001 56,308,820 Sub-total 17,400,000 17,726,283 2,843,102 5,336,259,287 18,398,924 2,950,987 5,538,749,522 Strengthening Makerere's Planning function (incl. Resource Mobilisation) 5,200,000 5,389,000 864,337 1,622,286,031 5,684,242 911,690 1,711,164,768 Strengthening Human Resource Dept. 1,600,000 1,442,500 231,361 434,245,240 1,506,796 241,674 453,600,734 Monitoring and Evaluation 836,317 134,136 251,761,994 845,241 135,567 254,448,427 Reform Programs(Administrative and Financial reforms)-School of Graduate Studies 385,560 61,840 116,067,657 381,582 61,202 114,870,277 Finance Dept(Updating University Financial Procedures and accounting manual 63,000 10,105 18,965,303 62,350 10,000 18,769,632 Sub-total 6,800,000 8,116,377 1,301,778 2,443,326,226 8,480,211 1,360,133 2,552,853,837 Building Extension - Faculty of Technology** 13,500,000 14,670,000 2,352,908 4,416,206,361 15,244,575 2,445,064 4,589,174,849 Furniture for Mak. University Main Library Building Extension 1,500,000 1,500,000 240,584 451,554,843 1,558,750 250,007 469,240,785 Equipment Procurement & Installation ICT: Support for ICT Master Plan 4,800,000 4,800,000 769,868 1,444,975,497 4,987,998 800,021 1,501,569,996 17

Items/Activity Description/Prog. Area Original Adjusted Budget EXPENDITURE 2005/2012 Budget NOK NOK USD USHS EXP NOK EXP USD EXP UGX Procurement and Installation of Equipment for E-Learning (Establishing LANs) 2,500,000 2,500,000 400,973 752,591,404 2,597,920 416,678 782,068,915 Sub-total 22,300,000 23,470,000 3,764,332 7,065,328,105 24,389,243 3,911,769 7,342,054,545 Unallocated (for Contingencies incl. Bank Charges) 1,800,000 50,877 8,160 15,315,837 176,347 28,284 53,086,881 Foreign Exchange gain/loss 2,173,652 Sub-total 1,800,000 50,877 8,160 15,315,837 2,173,652 Grand Total 60,000,000 60,000,000 9,623,345 18,062,193,707 62,173,652 9,623,346 18,062,195,584

Average Exchange Rate 6.235

Exchange Rate (NOK Exchange Rate Releases Disbursements Dates NOK USD = USD) (USD = UGX) 1st Release 19/12/2005 10,000,000 1,495,521 6.687 1,818.4 2nd Release 18/06/2006 8,500,000 1,361,634 6.242 1,830.0 3rd Release 15/08/2007 10,000,000 1,703,432 5.871 1,690.0 4th Release 22/02/2008 7,250,000 1,350,093 5.370 1,695.0 5th Release 13/11/2008 10,000,000 1,440,270 6.943 1,880.0 6th Release 30/06/2009 9,500,000 1,503,165 6.320 2,225.0 7th Release 30/11/2010 4,750,000 769,231 6.175 2,000.0 Total 60,000,000 9,623,346 6.235 1,876.9

3 DETAILED PERFORMANCE BY PROGRAMME COMPONENT

3.1 Programme Component A: Good Governance and Gender Mainstreaming

The overall component goal for good governance and gender mainstreaming was to stimulate debate that would influence policy and practice in good governance and gender mainstreaming

3.1.1 Competitive Research

Implementing Unit: Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR)

Coordinators: Dr. Abby Sebina-Zziwa Mr. Delius Asiimwe Prof. Nakanyike - Musisi NOK4.879,500( Equiv. $782,619)

Allocated Budget

Participating Units : Faculties of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Law; Institutes of Adult & Continuing Education (IACE), Library & Information Science and Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR)

3.1.1.1 Programme Component Goal and Objectives . The objectives of the research competition were:- 1) To encourage Researchers to conduct research in the area of Good Governance and Gender Mainstreaming. 2) To strengthen teaching and generation of information in the areas of Governance, implementation and/or service delivery, among others. 3) To enhance the availability of research findings for teaching, the improvement of internal governance mechanisms and academic training purposes. 4) To build capacity for the University to sustainably engage the public on issues of good governance, gender equity, democratization and human rights especially through networking and advocacy. 5) Promote research capacity, curriculum design and engagement of the University with institutions of good governance and gender equality. 6) Promote the University’s impact in influencing public policies in good governance and gender mainstreaming. 7) To improve the visibility and active participation of women and gender sensitive men in decision making at the University and in society at large, and, 8) To increase the funding base for governance and gender mainstreaming activities.

3.1.1.2 Programme Component Key Activities Outputs and Outcomes Implemented

The first call was made in December 2006 through the Makerere intranet. This yielded eleven proposals of which only 3 (27%) of the proposals were recommended for funding. The disappointing results of the review exercise were dully communicated to the component implementation committee3.

As a consequence general awareness colloquia about the grant, its aim and objectives and how the objectives of the component fitted within the wider Makerere University Strategic Plan were undertaken. Application and reviewers guidelines were developed. A process was also restructured to request for concepts and guide authors before a full proposal is developed.

Observations and comments from the reviewers of the first batch of the proposals revealed the following:

On Guidelines On Proposals the call for papers was too general for • serious gaps in in the articulation the applicants to strictly adhere to the of the themes of good governance protocol of proposal development and gender mainstreaming the definition of gender in the criteria was too narrow- tended to focus on • inadequate skills for proposal the women writing, as well as budgeting definition of good governance was not • There was need to put emphasis exhaustive on the problem statement, Policy influence was not indicated in conceptualization and objective as the call for proposals. well as on research methodology Monitoring and evaluation was not indicated in the call for proposals Recommendation: Need to have Recommendation: Reviewers staff colloquia on proposal SHOULD be given a chance to meet and development, research methods and discuss the assessment criteria before budgeting adoption.

The second call yielded a total of 33 concept notes from 17 departments. Seventeen out of the 33 concepts were later developed into full proposals and out of these 6 (35 %) were funded.

3 This committee was composed of Deans and/heads of departments of the participating Units.

From the third call, all the proposals (24) were recommended for funding however, 17 got funded out of which 15 (88%) completed their research projects.

Beneficiaries of the research grants were both academic and administrative staff from the seven (7) faculties and institutes including Social Sciences, Arts and Law; Institute of Adult & Continuing Education (IACE), the School of Library & Information Sciences and Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR). A few grantees also came from the Students’ Guild and the University administration. The single competitors were awarded grants worth $7,500 while joint competitors were awarded US$15,000. Overall, the competition yielded 68 proposals of which 26 were funded and 24 (89%) were successfully completed. The details of the funded projects are depicted in Table 3 below.

Table 4: Summary of the 3 calls for the competitive research grant

Cohort/Year Proposals Received Projects Projects Funded completed # of # of Authors % of Women proposals Call 1/2006 11 15 45% 3 3 Call 2/2007 33 72 41% 64 6 Call 3/2008 24 58 33 % 17 15 Total 68 145 38% 26 24

Four (4) colloquia, 8 review workshops and a knowledge translation workshop which aided the researchers to transform their research reports into policy briefs for the public and policy makers were held.

MISR was able to conduct a number of activities namely; received sixty-eight proposals out of which 26 got funded, developed 1000 booklets on the application guidelines, held ten (10) different proceedings (proposal reviews, Capacity building workshops, M & E workshops, Book peer review and, knowledge translation), three (3) volumes of the research outputs from 24 research reports have been printed under the following thematic titles; 1. Decentralization and Governance in Uganda: Insights into Gender Mainstreaming in Local Governments 2. Illusions of Gender Mainstreaming in Education and Health in Uganda 3. Partnership or Adversary? Dynamics of policy implementation between the state and NGOs in Uganda

4 The reason for the small number of the proposals funded compared to the submissions was failure to incorporate comments from the Review panel. Most authors simply ignored them and re-submitted the proposals.

From fifteen (15) research reports a total of 1500 copies of policy briefs these were produced and widely circulated among key stakeholders during the national dissemination seminars conducted for one week in October 2010.A book manuscript containing 4 selected research reports is in print. The support has created opportunities for heads of units to appreciate the research skills gaps in the different units, understand the interplay between problem conceptualization, objectives and research methods (proceedings of the 3rd capacity building workshop), the interaction of researchers from different units and the realization of serious research skills gap among colleagues which needs to be addressed (proceedings of the 3rd proposal review). The review provided a learning forum for researchers, training for proposal development and research methods as well as for skills acquisition in knowledge translation through writing of policy briefs. The Table below highlight the key activities undertaken throughout the program implementation period.

Figure 2 : Key activities undertaken Date Activity Key Actors Objective Outputs/outcomes Solicit proposals from Dec-05 Call 1 PDD 15 proposals staff Solicit proposals from 33 concept notes Sep-06 Call 2 MISR staff and Implementers received Submission of Receive quality Nov-06 Authors 15 proposals received proposals proposals Staff re-tooling on A proceedings booklet & Capacity building Feb-07 MISR/PDD proposal development appreciation of the grant workshop 1 & research skills objectives Clarify guidelines for A guideline Booklet for May-07 Review of Guidelines MISR applicants & reviewers applicants and reviewers Solicit proposals from Nov-07 Call 3 PDD/ MISR 25 proposals received staff Staff re-tooling on Improved proposals Capacity Building Mar-08 MISR proposal development appreciation of rigor of workshop 2 & research skills research methodology Community Sept- Share research findings Data validated and Dissemination Researchers Dec 2008 with the communities Reports improved workshops Guide researcher on Capacity Building Aug-09 Data analysis Report Proceedings Report workshop 3 writing workshop Skills development in A Knowledge Consultant/ 12 Policy briefs ( 1500 Jul-10 translation of reports into translation workshop MISR copies printed) policy briefs Dissemination of A proceedings report of research findings & the seminars research Oct-10 National Seminars stimulate debate results shared with the among implementers & public

Date Activity Key Actors Objective Outputs/outcomes policy makers Compile the reports into Jan-Feb Submission of final Researchers volumes according to 24 reports received 2011 reports themes Proceedings report MISR/Deans Select best reports for Jul-11 Book Peer Review /sourcing for technical /Prof publication into a book reviewers Transform research Aug – Revision of reports reports into book Book Manuscript Dec 12 chapters Produce 3 volumes of Jan- Mar Printing of 3 volumes 150 copies of research PDD/MISR research reports by 12 of research reports reports by theme theme A book on tenets of Writing of a preface Mar- May Finalize the book and Good Governance and & introductory MISR/PDD 12 source for publishers Gender Mainstreaming in chapter of the book Uganda (1000)

3.1.1.3 Unintended Outcomes Over the period there are lessons that have been learnt during implementation period despite short comings.

Future programs though directed to improving governance in the whole institution should take cognizance of the diversity of interests and activities between and among units. Though the objectives were ambiguous and being directed at different audiences which made it difficult to focus and come up with appropriate monitoring and evaluation indicators.

The Protocol and guidelines for big and interdisciplinary programs have been developed with the Implementing Committee (stakeholders) so as to create consensus. This resulted from the fact that the initial guidelines for application for the grant were too general for the applicants to strictly adhere to the protocol of proposal development.

Monitoring & Evaluation mechanisms must be an integral part of the programme design right from inception to avoid the pitfalls of non-performance and complacence. Similarly, the conception of the program component did not initially have an in-built Monitoring and Evaluation mechanism, although the assumption was that the calibre of the grant recipients would easily adhere to the grant guidelines.

There is need for continuous capacity building for all staff to internalize and practice tenets of good governance. Regular interface by way of sharing of knowledge and skills in proposal development, research execution techniques and research findings within and among units should be encouraged or even be made mandatory, to make researchers undergo rigorous grounding in social research methods .

3.1.2 Support to Gender Mainstreaming Implementing Unit: Gender Mainstreaming Division

Coordinators: Ms. Catherine Kanabahita - Head Allocated Budget NOK1,826,000 (Equiv. to US$292,870)

3.1.2.1 Programme Component Objectives: The specific objectives were:- a) To provide a gender responsive organizational environment and to engender all functions and policies of the university; b) To increase the funding base for governance and gender mainstreaming activities. c) To stimulate increased attention and debate among students, staff, policy makers and the general public on the issues of good governance and gender equity in contemporary Uganda

3.1.2.2 Programme Component Activities a) Gender sensitization for staff and students. b) Review and planning meeting for GMD stakeholders and mainstream gender in 16 sentinel sites. c) Development of Gender Training Materials and the Makerere University Gender Policy. d) Support in-service training for GMD staff. e) Review and engender University policies such as the 1.5 points scheme policy and the Human Resource Manual. f) Implement the Policy and Regulations on Sexual Harassment g) Engender the University curricula by reviewing the status, development of guidelines and offer technical support to units to engender their respective curriculum h) Conduct women and leadership training and mentoring for female staff and support students to attend the Global Students’ leadership Fora. i) Produce the GMP Communications Strategy, publications and promotional materials.

3.1.2.3 Key Activities, Outputs and Outcomes Achieved The overall goal of the Gender Mainstreaming Programme Sub-component is to stimulate significant change both internal to Makerere University and external to the wider gender contexts. A particular focus has been directed at using the

24 gender perspective to influence the formulation, implementation and review of policies, the changing of organizational structures, cultures and attitudes through dialogue, workshops, training, multimedia and publication of best practices. The GMD has been able to deepen and consolidate the Gender Mainstreaming Programme as reflected in the Makerere University Strategic Plan (2008/9 to 2018/19) that acknowledges gender as a cross-cutting theme and commits the University to further support gender mainstreaming in all her core and support functions by providing an environment that will ensure growth and consolidation.

Engendering the University curricula has been a major landmark in the work of the GMP. A study was done in all teaching units to establish the status of gender in the teaching and learning function of Makerere University and develop guidelines for engendering the curricula. In summary, the findings of the study revealed that some degree programmes had a course on gender and the particular discipline (i.e. Gender and the Law; Gender and Veterinary Medicine).

The GMD continues to build the capacity of female staff to aspire for leadership through: a) Gender and Leadership Training, b) Training in research, writing for scholarly writing and publishing, c) Review of policies on recruitment and promotion for Academic and Administrative Staff, d) Mentoring female staff in professional (academic) and personal development and e) Training in life skills such as entrepreneurship, lobbying, advocacy and communications. With this kind of support, female staffs in Makerere University have been repositioned to competently compete for leadership in academia and administration. A comprehensive Makerere University Gender Equality Policy (MUGEP) was developed and approved.

The Gender Mainstreaming Division has produced a variety of publications and has had media coverage of key events in order to popularise GMP and stimulate and maintain interest of Makerere University Community and the General Public in the operations of the GMP. Publications such as the Situational Analysis of the Gender Terrain at Makerere University, Gender Concepts Handbook, The Annual Focus Magazine, The Policy and Regulations on Sexual Harassment have been widely disseminated and discussed to raise awareness on the importance of gender as a key component in academia and sustainable development. A comprehensive video documentary on GMD was also produced and widely publicised. More sharing of information and engagement with the students, staff, Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development and the general public will be intensified.

3.1.2.3.1 Sentinel Sites

Before transition to the college model of University governance, Sentinel Sites were the 30 Planning Units in the University that GMD was using to reach and be able to influence their policies, strategies and operations, as a way of mainstreaming gender in the entire University. Due to the enormous work involved in mainstreaming a cross cutting issue like gender, GMD focused on 16 Sentinel Sites and their committees. A study was made to assess the status of gender in 16 out of the 30 units, the levels of gender mainstreaming, planning, budgeting and monitoring and evaluation. Recommendations on how to improve gender equality and women’s empowerment in those units were made. These are being rolled out in collaboration with the Planning Development Programme as the University Strategic Plans are being developed, implemented and monitored.

Fact sheets for 16 Sentinel Sites were developed and these have enabled GMD and the units to articulate gender concerns in the units and formulate concrete interventions / strategies on how to address them. GMD has organised a series of workshops to impart gender analysis, planning and budgeting skills to the Sentinel Site Committee members. They have also been trained in the development of monitoring and evaluation indicators.

3.1.2.3.2 Gender Training Materials: A Gender Planning and Budgeting Manual for Sentinel Sites was developed and this is being used to support sentinel sites to lobby their units to allocate funds and implement activities to address gender inequalities in their respective units.

Technical support is being offered to the 16 Planning Units to ensure their policies, plans, budgets, and monitoring & evaluation indicators are gender inclusive.

3.1.2.3.3 Gender sensitisation Workshops and Meetings:

The GMD has organised a series of workshops for staff to build their capacity and knowledge on gender issues. These included: a) A workshop based on engendering the university curricula took place on 17th July 2009. b) A Workshop for Sentinel Sites in Gender Planning and Budgeting took place on 12th August 2009. c) Workshops for Students: Every year, the GMD selects 50 Student Peer Trainers (25 males and 25 females) to equip them with gender and leadership skills and work with the GMD to reach out to fellow students during the year. Training of Trainers workshops took place on 3rd May 2008 and on 21st April 2009. The issues covered were: - Sharing the mandate of GMD and how to sensitise fellow students.

- Gender analysis and budgeting for gender mainstreaming activities among students - Gender sensitive leadership among students - Life skills development such as entrepreneurship and communications. - Sharing experiences of an alumnus of the GMD Peer Trainers

Workshop reports can be downloaded from: http://gender.mak.ac.ug

Over the programme period, the Peer Trainers and Students’ Guild have partnered with the GMD to cascade gender knowledge to other students on key events such as; The Gender Awareness Week (May), Cultural Week , HIV/AIDS day (December), 16 days of activism against gender based violence (Dec). Under the leadership of GMD, the peer trainers have also merged forces with the Uganda Women’s Movement to participate in national celebration of the Women’s Day (8th March) and participated in a demonstration that advocated for the passing of the bills on Domestic Violence and Family laws. Therefore, GMD can claim a contribution in the advocacy that has led to Parliament to pass the Bill on Domestic Violence in 2009 and the draft Marriage and Divorce Bill that is currently before the legal committee of Parliament. GMD has also worked with the Students Guild to help them develop an Annual Plan and mainstream gender in the Student’s Guild Constitution.

3.1.2.3.4 : In-service training In-service training for staff has been done in the following areas Resource Mobilisation (Hilda Mukisa) at Uganda Management Institute in Kampala. Marketing, Strategic Planning and Organisational Behaviour (Catherine Kanabahita) at Management Accountancy Training Centre in Kampala. Human Resource Development (John Osuna) at Uganda Management Institute in Kampala. Mainstreaming Gender in Organisation (Susan Mbabazi) in University of Stellenbouch, South Africa. Financial Management, (Paul Kiggundu) University of Pretoria, South Africa. Monitoring and Evaluation (Frances Nyachwo) MSTCDC, Arusha. Project Planning and Management by Dr. Euzobia Baine, MSTCDC, Arusha.

3.1.2.3.5 Documentation and Dissemination of the Research findings a) Communication strategy

The GMD’s Communications Strategy, has been developed. The Communication strategy spells out the key outputs GMD is expected to deliver

27 through the various media such as publications, radio, T.V and website. It articulates the key messages to develop and how to engage with the public to market the gender message. The Strategy has been a key reference and guide in engagement with its stakeholders and in resource mobilisation. b) Situation Analysis:

The dissemination of the key GMD publication on the Situational Analysis of the Gender Terrain in Makerere University has continued to inform GMP interventions. The publication has been disseminated at many workshops and meetings and recommendations continue to enrich GMD’s plans. c) 1.5 Points Scheme for female admissions

GMD has reviewed the 1.5 Points Scheme and the report is being finalised for submission to the Senate Committee on Gender Mainstreaming, before submission to Senate in February 2010. The review examined the following aspects; the enrolment trends before and after the introduction of 1.5 Points Scheme, whether the most deserving females from disadvantaged remote schools have benefited, whether the scheme affects the quality of education by comparing the academic performance of those that had benefited from the study and those that had not and exploring ways in which the scheme can be improved. d) Engendering University Documents:

The GMD has been instrumental in mainstreaming gender in the Staff Development Manual and the Human Resource Manual, currently in draft. Issues concerning the challenges that arise from multiple roles of women and others have been captured in such welfare policies. Other policies presented to Senate such as the one on recruitment and promotion has been screened for gender inclusion. e) Policy on Sexual Harassment:

The Policy and Regulations on Sexual Harassment is being rolled out to staff and students. The policy was published and sensitisation workshops for Units Committees have been conducted in 23 out of the 30 Planning Units of the University. These Committees were trained in the following: understanding Sexual Harassment and the Sexual Harassment Policy, Institutional mechanisms in place to implement the policy i.e. the role of the Senate Committee and the Unit Committees and the personal qualities that facilitate successful handling of Sexual harassment cases

f) Engendering Curricula

The report and guidelines to engender the University curricula have been developed and are on the website. Knowledge about engendering the curricula is gradually being shared out widely in Makerere and a workshop targeting Deans and their deputies took place on 17th July 2009. The GMD is in position to provide technical support to other units for integration of gender into the wider University Curricula and to facilitate information sharing between units with and without gender in their curricula g) Train Women in Leadership:

In order to increased female representation in Makerere’s leadership as managers and as professors, GMD has developed a strategy to support the Makerere University Women and Leadership Forum. The capacity of female staff will be developed in the areas of: Gender and Leadership; Research and Writing for Scholarly Publications; and Mentoring. A follow up workshop for female staff took place from 22-24th December 2009 and the women have agreed to be mentored in the following areas: Professional/Academic Development, Social/health, Faith, Economic Development and having a Legacy. h) Global Students Leadership (GSL):

Students continue to be supported to attend the GSL. Three female leaders were facilitated to participate in the Annual Leadership Training for two weeks that took place in Dar-as-Salaam, Tanzania, from 18 – 31 August 2008. They were equipped with skills in leadership, entrepreneurship, and communications. In 2009, two girls were sent to Liberia to participate in the Gender based Violence colloquium from 5th -10th March 2009. These exposures do not only impart life skills but also offer opportunities for exposure and appreciation of diversity. i) Production of multimedia promotional materials

A variety of publications such as the Focus Magazine, Case for Support, Policy and Regulations on Sexual Harassment and brochures were published. A gender Fact Sheet for 16 Sentinel Sites will be published by December 2009. GMD is in process of procuring other promotional materials such as caps (400), tea-shirts (700), key-holders (300) and pens (300 and bags (100). The T-shirts, caps and bags will be sold and funds will be used for the sustainability of GMD.

The department developed media /communications Strategy that is being implemented and can be found on the GMD website. The department has also developed a Resource Mobilisation Strategy and is currently being implemented to ensure sustainability of the activities.

There is need for appreciation that changing people’s attitudes and personal behaviour for gender equality is a long term process. Aspects like gender and equity budgeting as the various units carry out their planning is one way of integrating gender activities in the integral activities of the Sentinel sites.

The need to network with the external community in the areas of gender and environment, network with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social development to engage the public on issues of gender equity through dissemination of GMD publications and use of the media, participate in conferences and workshops to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.

3.1.2.4 Medium to long-term benefits Sustainability of Gender Mainstreaming Directorate has endeavoured to leverage and to lobby for resources from other development partners besides the support from the University. The GMD is implementing a comprehensive Resource Mobilisation and Investment strategy, for the purpose of sustainability. In order to reap more benefits, the high staff and student turn over at the University requires continuous gender training and sensitization over the medium to long term.

GMD is networking with the National Planning Authority to influence government institutions in the improvement of their methods of gender mainstreaming, especially in the finalisation of the National Plan of Action and its rolling out.

3.1.3 Support to Human Rights & Peace Center

Human Rights & Peace Centre (HURIPEC), Implementing Unit: School of Law

Professor Joe. Oloka-Onyango Coordinators: Dr. Ronald Naluwairo. Allocated Budget NOK1,520,180(Equiv. US$243,820).

3.1.3.1 Programme Component goal and Objectives To improve the teaching and research of human rights and political governance issues at Makerere University; improve the quality and output of working papers and journals, particularly the East African Journal of Peace and Human Rights (EAJP&HR), and promote increased critical engagement with policy makers (the Executive and Legislature) and offer alternative and improved models of governance and human rights practice.

3.1.3.2 Key activities, outputs and outcomes achieved

3.1.3.2.1 Teaching The Human Rights and Peace Centre was able to revamp courses in Constitutional Law, Human Rights and Gender. The course-units were adjusted to incorporate issues in new governance. Students were sensitised on key issues relating to governance, gender and human rights developments in the country.

3.1.3.2.2 Research and Publication The Centre was able to produce thirteen (13) working papers in the areas of human rights, justice and governance; and a Bi-annual publication of the East African Journal of Peace & Human Rights. These are highlighted below; 1. Ronald Naluwairo: The Trials and Tribulations of Rtd. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye & 22 Others: A Critical Evaluation of the Role of the General Court Martial in the Administration of Justice in Uganda [Working Paper No.1, October, 2006]. 2. Isaac Bakayana, From Protection to Violation? Analyzing the Right to a Speedy Trial at the Uganda Human Rights Commission.[Working Paper No.2, November, 2006].

3. Ronald Naluwairo & Isaac Bakayana, Buganda’s Quest for Federo and The Right to Self-Determination: A Reassessment [Working Paper No.17, August, 2007]. 4. Henry Odimbe Ojambo, Reflections on Freedom of Expression in Uganda’s Fledgling Democracy: Sedition, “Pornography” and Hate Speech.[Working Paper No.18, February, 2008]. 5. Christopher Mbazira, Democracy and Good Governance: An Assessment of the Findings of Uganda’s Country Self-Assessment Report under the African Peer Review Mechanism [Working Paper No.19, October, 2008]. 6. Daniel Ronald Ruhweza, Frustrated or Frustrating? The Inspector General of Government and the Question of Political Corruption in Uganda.[Working Paper No.20, November, 2008]. 7. Christopher Mbazira, Public Interest Litigation and Judicial Activism in Uganda [Working Paper No.24, February, 2009]. 8. R. Kakungulu-Mayambala, Data Protection and National Security. [Working Paper No.25, April, 2009]. 9. Christopher Mbazira, Reform Overdue: A Comparative Analysis of Improvements Necessary to Electoral Laws, Processes and Institutions in Uganda.[Working Paper No.26, September, 2009]. 10. Hadijah Namyalo, An Illusionary Shield? Gendered Governance and the Role of Customary Law in Protecting the Rights of Widows in Uganda. [Working Paper No.27, March, 2010]. 11. J. Oloka-Onyango, Taking Orders From Above: Police Powers, Politics and Democratic Governance in Post-Movement Uganda.[Working Paper No.31, December, 2011]. 12. R. Kakungulu-Mayambala, Guilty Before Trial: Presumption of Innocence and the Public Parading of Criminal Suspects Before the Press in Uganda [Working Paper No.32, December, 2011]. 13. Christopher Mbazira, Constructing a New Dawn? Assessing Democracy and Multiparty Politics in NRM’s Uganda (2005 to 2011).[Working Paper No.33, December, 2011].

HURIPEC has become a centre for advanced legal research on issues of topical concern to the governance and constitutionalism debate; and a major source of consultation by Media, legal practitioners and human rights activists on basic governance and human rights issues. The journal has become the premier outlet for the dissemination of new knowledge in the area of Peace and Human Rights, especially from the younger faculty. The international repute of the journal has grown, with an average of two-thirds of articles per issue coming from outside East Africa.

3.1.3.2.3 Outreach With community outreach programmes, HURIPEC has been able to engage with the neighbourhood community i.e. Katanga, Kawempe and Kivulu. This was to sensitize the population on their rights as enshrined in the bill of rights in the Constitution regarding clean and healthy environment, domestic violence, fire prevention freedom of speech and expression. Using dialogues sessions /barazas, HURIPEC personnel have been critical players in many of the legal suits in the areas of governance and constitutionalism in the country i.e. four barazas were held. The Centre was able to organise 3 annual conferences on diverse issues such as; elections, multiparty dispensation, freedom of assembly and the right to demonstrate. With the support, undergraduate students were subjected to a competitive process, and five (5) successful students were facilitated to undertake internship in different human rights organisations namely Human Rights Network- Uganda (HURINET), Law Reform Commission, Refugee Law Project (RLP), and The African Network for Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN). An annual symposium was held on topical issues of governance and human rights. With the good reputation gained by the centre it was able to attract funding that has led to the establishment of the Public Interest Law Clinic (PILAC).

3.1.3.3 Key activities, outputs and outcomes not achieved

All the activities under this sub component have been full achieved. A number of activities exceeded the initial projections, for example the number of working papers originally intended was eight (8), but were able to produce thirteen (13).

3.1.3.4 Unintended Outputs/Outcomes Traditionally the focus in the School of Law had been on the theoretical aspects of the subject, with the technical/practical dimensions left to the Law Development Centre (LDC) for a one-year course after graduation. The introductions of a course on Clinical Legal Education (CLE), students have been aided to have practical engagement with live problems during legal practice. The establishment of the Public Interest Law Clinic (PILAC) has also been designed to take on legal issues of a public nature, particularly in the broad area of human rights, as well as in relation to critical issues of governance. Students are now engaged in major issues of governance and human rights concern, including:- (i) The debate over Oil production and management; (ii) The Anti- homosexuality Bill; (iii) A case on maternal health and the obligation of government, and (iv) A case on the rights of people with disabilities.

3.1.3.5 Medium to Long term Benefits The project has helped HURIPEC in particular, and the School of Law in general consolidate its research and teaching profile in the area of Governance and Human Rights, providing a firm foundation for further engagement with these crucial areas of intellectual concern. Although some of the issues tackled have been controversial, it has improved student’s concern with issues of governance and human rights, and highlighted the crucial nature of such issues to the overall process of democratization and sustainable development for a country like Uganda.

3.1.4 Support to M.A. Peace & Conflict Studies Programme Implementing Unit: Faculty of Arts : Department of Religious Studies

Coordinators: Dr. Paddy Musana – Head of Department

Allocated Budget NOK1,330,000 (Equiv. to US$213,317)

3.1.4.1 Programme Component Objectives The specific objectives were:- a) To create awareness of Alternative to Violence Programme training and publication in the areas of good governance, gender, human rights, ethics, peace and conflict resolution; b) To stimulate increased attention and debate among students, staff, policy makers and the general public on the issues of good governance and gender equity in contemporary Uganda

3.1.4.2 Programme Component Activities a) Organise and hold a National Reconciliation Conference for government officials, civil society organizations, traditional; cultural and religious leaders, academia, youth and the media. b) Convening Public dialogues annually on topical issues in areas of human rights, Peace and Good Governance. c) Run the Alternative to Violence Training Programme d) PhD meeting for the Peace and Conflict Studies Programme e) Participate in Radio talk shows annually and fielding questions from the public via radio call in by the University management, academic staff and public/private sector f) Procurement of Equipment/Computers

3.1.4.3 Expected Outputs and Outcomes (i) Training unit for peace and conflict resolution (ii) Developed better methods of conflict resolution (iii) Peace-building systems established (iv) Increased visibility of Makerere university (v) Improved culture of peace

3.1.4.4 Key Activities, Outputs and Outcomes Achieved Under this sub-component, a National Reconciliation Conference was organised and a total of 149 participants took part, members where drawn from the Government, Civil society organizations, Religious and cultural leaders, academicians, youth and the

35 media. The issues discussed were Possibility of Reconciliation in Uganda, National Reconciliation Research Findings and Emerging Issues, Reconciliation Vs. Understanding the Challenges of Uganda’s Future, a Reflection on Truth and Reconciliation Commissions and National Sovereign Conferences’ Experience in Africa and Need for Legislation on National Reconciliation. The conference generated suggestion and recommendations on national reconciliation that the National leaders agreed to pass to the relevant stakeholders.

A total of seven (7) Public dialogues were convened and they covered topical issues in the areas of human rights, Peace and Good Governance. Each dialogue had a total of 150 participants’ that were drawn from various sectors such as government, civil society, religious and cultural leaders, academia and the youth. This generated topical issues in the areas of Human Rights and good governance, where recommendations have been passed on to the relevant stakeholders for implementation.

A short term course on Alternative to Violence Programme (AVP) has been conducted over the period of implementation where 6 sessions were conducted with an average of 75 participants (a total of 450 Trainer of Trainers) as shown in the picture below.

Figure 3:A brain-storming session on Good Governance as part of the Alternative to Violence Programme

They included Lecturers, students, student leaders and others from civil society organizations. This has helped in carrying out a number of AVP trainings countrywide. The training of students’ Leaders has helped in minimizing the number of strikes that used to be so frequent. A two day sensitization workshop on alternatives to violence was held for the Makerere University students leaders at all levels. Two former Guild Presidents i.e. Mr. Mukasa Mbidde and Hon. Gerald Karuhanga, shared their experience during their term of office and passed on a number of ideas to the then

36 students leaders on how to solve problems non-violently. The Dean of Students acknowledged the contribution of the former student leaders as far as solving problems non-violently was concerned and committed to work hand in hand with the student leaders to have students’ issues addressed peacefully.

A doctoral meeting for the Peace and Conflict Studies Programme was conducted were a total of 16 participants attended and were drawn from the former Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and School of Graduate studies. This has helped in the review of the guidelines for PhD programme.

The Department was able to organize five talk shows in five different FM radio stations which included; Radio Pacis (Arua), Mega Fm (Gulu), Vero (Tororo), Open Gate (Mbale) and Radio Etop (Soroti). This attracted different leaders like Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), Local Council 5 Chairpersons and political party leaders to participate in the panel discussion. The issues discussed include election violence issues and with call-ins from the public.

3.1.4.5 Key Activities, Outputs and Outcomes Not Achieved The curriculum for four different short courses was developed and these are Conflict Sensitive Planning, Peace Building and Conflict Transformation, Peace Research and Good Governance and Participation. However these programmes were not launched.

3.1.4.6 Medium to long-term benefits

The department has been able to benefit from the public, through the public dialogues and AVP trainings. The students have also been exposed to real conflict situation by visiting conflict affected or prone areas like Gulu, Karamoja and Rwanda. This practical knowledge has helped the students to understand the current situations.

3.1.5 Support to Good Governnace Implementing Unit: Faculty of Social Sciences

Coordinators: Dr. Charles N. Bwana – Head of Department

Allocated Budget NOK1,080, 783(Equiv. to US$173,346)

3.1.5.1 Programme Component Objectives The specific objectives were:- a) To stimulate increased attention and debate among students, staff, policy makers and the general public on the issues of good governance and gender equity in contemporary Uganda; b) To stimulate increased attention and debate among students, staff, policy makers and the general public on the issues of good governance and gender equity in contemporary Uganda c) To significantly influence Government institutions in the improvement of their methods of governance and gender mainstreaming; d) To build capacity for the University to sustainably engage the public on issues of good governance, gender equity, democratisation and human rights, especially through networking and advocacy.

3.1.5.2 Programme Component Activities a) Public Lectures/Seminar series b) Media – Faculty Interface(Radio/Print/TV) c) Short certificate courses on governance and Course materials d) Nurturing university/ public -private partnerships e) Office expenses( staff time-out expenses & consumables)

3.1.5.3 Key Activities, Outputs and Outcomes Achieved Four public lectures/seminar series were conducted, which covered various issues; Public Dialogue on “Ensuring a Representative and Fair Makerere University Guild Electoral Process: Should elections be held at Hall or Faculty level”? held in 2009; “Makerere on Drip: Who is to blame and who will save”? held in 2008, public Lecture on “Governance and Leadership Development of the Business Sector through Public- Private Sector Partnerships”, and “Views on Expectations for the 2009/2010 Guild Leadership”, held in 2009. The dialogues have helped students from various faculties participate in the current activities through the media coverage and readers’ comments. A students’ Leadership workshop was also held in 2010.Thi can be seen through the successive Guild cabinets that have been very active in participating and carrying out debates. The forum has acted as a very powerful tension release and informative space.

The Media-Faculty Interface has been very successful as engaged staff and students of the Faculty, the University community and the general public on matters of internal governance at Makerere University. The following are the activities carried out; print media coverage of students dialogues, three (3) Radio Talk and three (3) TV Talk shows hosting the Faculty of Social Sciences on Good Governance and Gender Integrity on 7/02/09, the Department of Women and Gender Studies on 8/03/09, Women participation in democratic governance on 22/09/09. There were also fifteen (15) radio commercials for the Faculty interface broadcast on the UBC Radio’s Early Bird Show (programme that was run between 6.00 – 9.00am) – run in February, March, May, July and October 2009. A radio feature on the Department of Social Work & Social Administration was also presented by Dr. E. Walakira. The Faculty has been able to revamp the faculty website, where the public can now interact with the faculty. This has given the faculty good visibility in addition to the talk and radio shows.

The short certificate course in Governance was conducted by Economic Policy and Research Centre (EPRC), in 2010. The first participants for the short term training were the Local Government officers who are offering support for the field attachment programme for Bachelor of Arts (Social Works & Social Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) students. The development of good governance materials was to boost the short term course. The materials have been utilised by the Department of Political Science & Public Administration for first year students for teaching and practical purposes. The local governments have also benefited from the initial materials produced.

With the production of TV documentary, the University has been able to strengthen governance structures both internally and externally. This has nurtured the University Public- Private partnership especially through Makerere University Private Sector Forum. Students’ attachments to local governments and NGOs continue to be realized. Talks have continued with the Uganda Industrial Research Institute, the Uganda Manufacturers Association and the National Farmers’ Association for possibility of funding of students’ attachments/placements.

3.1.5.4 Key Activities, Outputs and Outcomes Not Achieved If resources would permit, the faculty would run more short courses and be able to participate in government organised seminars. There were more requests for students’ dialogues from the Faculty and the successive Guild cabinets than we could fund which was an indication of the relevance of the activity and the presence of a huge unmet need.

3.1.5.5 Medium to long-term benefits

The media/Faculty interface activities as well as the students-led Public Dialogues were the most successful activities. A pro-active rather than reactive relationship with the media has produced significant results in the image of the Faculty reflected in the positive coverage we have enjoyed throughout the reporting period. Through the radio and print media, we have obtained a wider reach on matters pertaining to Makerere University.

Critical debate among the students has been very health for nurturing robust governance structures and processes at Makerere University. The capacity of academic staff members to engage the public on matters of governance in the University and other issues has tremendously increased through appearance on TV and Radio as well as being covered in the print media.

As a joint effort with other development partners and institutes, there has been and there is great potential for collaborative research in socio-economic, political spheres as evident from joint research undertaken by the Christian Michelsen Institute, University of Bergen and the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Makerere University.

3.2 Component B: Food Nutrition and Value Addition

The programme goal under this component was to promote scientific research, design curriculum and engage both the public and private sector to enhance food production, nutrition and value addition

3.2.1 Competitive Research in Food, Nutrition & Value Addition Implementing Unit: School of Graduate Studies

Coordinators: Professor E. Katunguka-Rwakishaya- Director

Allocated Budget NOK5,357,433 (Equiv. to US$859,274)

Participating Units : All Science-based Academic Units- Forestry, Food Science, Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

3.2.1.1 Programme Objectives a) To promote scientific research, design curriculum and engage both the public and private sector to enhance food production, nutrition and value addition. b) To develop and enhance the capacity and quality of teaching and research in agriculture, food and nutrition, forestry and meteorology. c) To build research support systems which generate new and appropriate5 technologies and provide services to the public and private sector. d) To promote and coordinate innovative research in the generation of new knowledge contributing to sustainable economic development through partnerships with sister Universities, public institutions and private sector. e) To disseminate research outputs and innovations for empowering local communities, private and public entrepreneurs.

3.2.1.2 Key activities, outputs and outcomes achieved The process of calling, reviewing and award of research grants on a competitive basis to senior members of academic staff in the science based Faculties was conducted. Calls were made internally through paper circular adverts which were placed on the notice boards as well as use through the University intranet. Two calls were made, one in 2006 that attracted a total of 17 research proposals from which 12 were approved for funding. In the 2nd call concept papers were first solicited in 2008, which attracted a total forty three (43) research concepts. Full proposals were then requested which attracted a total of 25. Prior to submission of the fully developed research proposals, the applicants had to undergo a proposal writing workshop as part of capacity building

5 Here appropriate includes relevance, gender friendly and affordable

41 to equip them with writing skills and also guide them on how to fine tune their research proposals.

The 25 research proposals were subjected to a peer-review process by selected reviewers (from both Makerere University and outside organizations like the National Agriculture Research Organization (NARO). A total of 12 research proposals were then approved for funding making the overall total of 24 funded research projects received from the five faculties including; Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Science, Forestry and Social Sciences.

Each of the scientific research projects in the area of FN&VA, as a requirement had to have at least one graduate (M.Sc. or Ph.D) student who was expected to work together with the principal Investigators so as to take lead in supervision. Research teams were engendered with 25% of the research teams led by women as shown in the table 3 below.

Table 3: Summary of the calls for the competitive research grants in FN&VA

Cohort/Year Concepts/Proposals Received Projects Projects Funded complet # of # of % of ed concepts Authors Women /proposal s 1st -Call 1/2006 17/13 12 25 12 11 2nd-Call 2/2008 43/25 12 25 12 11 Total 43 24 22

A total of 22 out of the 24 (92%) research projects funded have been successfully completed by the research teams who were led by a postdoc member of staff, of which 6 (25 %), teams were led by women. The FN & VA areas covered were issues of food security, food wastage, creating awareness of nutritiousness of indigenous foods, exploring the chemical composition of certain foods and testing possible improvements in harnessing and producing different varieties of foods together with tapping of the economic potential of engaging in the growing and harvesting of some of these food varieties at a commercial scale, fish farming, wood industry and safe handling of livestock products.

Staffs are now able to execute and disseminate their research outputs through organized capacity building workshops. Eighteen (18) Manuscripts produced from the research projects are in the process of being published in the areas of food mushroom

42 growing and handling, maize and wheat handling and processing as feeds to Pigs, growing and handling of various varieties of Beans, finger millet and Sweet Potatoes, fish farming and promotion of morringa consumption in rural households. These include:- 1) Kyakulaga, A.H Mwavu E.N & C. Obua: Immunomodulatory effects of aqueous extracts of Auricularia sp and Pleurotus sp mushrooms in cyclophosphamide-immunosuppressed Wistar rats 2) Mwavu, E.N; Nakabonge, G. & Muyanja R.S: Nutritive value of wild edible mushrooms of the genus Auricularia and Pleurotus from the Mpaga and Mabira Forest reserves of Uganda. 3) Turyatunga, P.; Nakabonge, G.; Muyanja R.S.; Kyeyune, G.; & Mwavu, E.N. Cultivation of germplasm collected from wild edible Auricularia and Pleurotus sp. mushrooms using agricultural wastes in Uganda. 4) Nasinyama G.W., and Isabirye: A. Microbial safety of value added dairy products in the cottage industry in Kampala and its environs 5) A comparison on performance of catfish larvae fed on two starter live foods (Artemia and Brachionus calyciflorus) 6) Impact of locally available nutrient media (Soya bean, Cow dung and DAP/UREA fertilizer on the performance of B. calyciflorus culture 7) Jjagwe R and Kikafunda J.K: “The effect of dehulling maize grain on aflatoxin levels and nutrient composition of resulting flour” has been submitted to the Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, undergoing review; The manuscript titled “Effect of maternal nutrition education and training on overall nutritional status of children 1-3 years of age in rural central Uganda by. This has been prepared for publication in a peer reviewed journal. 8) Jjagwe R, and Kikafunda JK. “Effect of maternal education and training on dietary zinc intake of children aged 1-3 years in rural Central Uganda Nyeko P., Marketing of T. indica 9) Nyeko P., chemical and morphological charactrisation of T. indica A comparison on performance of catfish larvae fed on two starter live foods (Artemia and Brachionus calyciflorus) Impact of locally available nutrient media (Soya bean, Cow dung and DAP/UREA fertilizer on the performance of B. calyciflorus culture. 10) R. Mwesigwa, D. Mutetikka, D. Kugonza. 2012. Varying levels of brand and wheat pollards in diets for growing pigs: effect on growth and carcass trait: (Submitted under review) 11) R. Mwesigwa, D. Mutetikka, D. Kugonza. 2012. Performance of growing pigs fed diets based on by-products of maize and wheat processing. Tropical Animal Health and Production. (Accepted) 12) (xii) Mutetikka D. and D.Kugonza. Using Feed Calendars to match Feed Availability with the Requirements of Pigs in the Lake Victoria Crescent Zone of Uganda (Under preparation) 13) Kabahenda M. An intervention model for promotion of dried moringa oleifera leaf products to improve diets of rural households in Uganda 14) Kabahenda M, Enhancing dietary intake of iron, calcium, and fibre amongst University students through promoting consumption of moringa enriched snacks 15) Tusiime G., Develpoment of an optimal fungicide application regime for managing snap bean rust (Uromyces appendiculatus) in Uganda" 16) Byaruhanga Y.B., "Rust (Uromyces appendiculatus) development on diverse snap bean Genotypes in Uganda" by G. Tusiime 17) Byaruhanga YB."Effect of roasting on pasting properties and mineral extractability of finger millet (Eluicine coracana)"by Y.B. Byaruhanga submitted to the journal Starke (Starch) 18) Mpairwe, D., A. Mwije., R. Ayahura and S.B. Mukasa: Effect of genotypes, seed bed types, plant densities and harvesting regimes on foliage and tuber yield of selected sweet potato cultivars in uganda’

Nine (9) Journal Articles have been published in the areas of food and medicinal plants, chemical composition and preservation technology for fish, mushrooms, Wood/Timber properties and handling. These include:- 1) Ogwok P., Muyonga, J. H., Sserunjogi, M, L., Kiri, A. A. & Makokha, V. (2009). Variation in chemical composition of oils from Nile perch (Lates Niloticus) belly flaps with capture site and season. Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology. 18: 4, 331 - 344.

2) Ogwok, P., Muyonga, J.H. and Serunjogi, M.L.(2009). Pesticide residues and heavy metals in Nile perch (Lates niloticus) belly oil. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 82: 529-533.

3) Ogwok, P., Muyonga, J.H. and Sserunjogi, M.L. (2008). Fatty acid profile and stability of oil from the belly flaps of Nile perch (Lates niloticus) Food Chemistry. 108: 103-109. 4) Sseremba, O.E. J.R. S Kabogoza, N.Y. Ziraba, P. mugabi, A.Y. Banana, A. Zziwa, R.k Kambugu, S. Kizito and A. Syofuna Selected strength and machining properties of the wood of Albizia Coriaria Welw. Ex Oliv. 442, Markhamia lutea (Benth.) K. Schum . and Chrysophyllum albidum G. Don 40 used in Uganda’s furniture industry.. 5) Sseremba, J.R. S Kabogoza, N.Y. Ziraba, P. mugabi, A.Y. Banana, A. Zziwa, R.k Kambugu, S. Kizito and A. Syofuna: Timber management practices and timber species used by small scale furniture workshops in Uganda. . 6) Toxicity (LD50) and immunostimulatory activity of the water extracts of Auricularia and Pleurotus species mushrooms in Wistar rats. African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology Vol. 5(6). pp. xxx-xxx, xxxx, 2011. Available online http://www.academicjournals.org/ajpp 7) Kamatenesi-mugisha, M., Acipa, A & H. Oryem-Origa (2011). Medicinal plants of Otwal and Ngai Sub Counties in Oyam District, Northern Uganda. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2011 (7):7 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-7-7. 8) Acipa, A., kamatenesi-mugisha, M. & H. Oryem-Origa (in press). Food Plants of Otwal and Ngai Sub Counties Oyam District, Northern Uganda. 9) Osinde C, Kamatenesi-Mugisha M and Oryem-Origa H (in preparation). Nutritional Composition of Plant Species used as Food among HIV/AIDS affected People in Eastern Uganda.

A total of nine paper presentations were made at Conferences as summarised below:- 1) Investigation on the effects of dehulling techniques on the occurrence and levels of aflatoxins, and nutritional composition of maize were presented during the Makerere University Faculty of Agriculture Annual Graduate Workshop, September 2008 at CAEC/MUARIK. 2) Kyakulaga, A.H.; Obua, C.; Nakabonge, G. & Mwavu, E.N. (2011). Immunomodulatory activity of the aqueous extracts of Auricularia and Pleurotus species mushrooms in experimental animals. A poster presented at the Makerere University 3rd Annual Research and Innovations Dissemination Conference held from 11-12th April 2011, at Hotel Africana, Kampala, Uganda. 3) Turyatunga, P.; Nakabonge, G.; Muyanja R.S.; Kyeyune, G.; & Mwavu, E.N. 2011. Germplasm Collection and Cultivation Trials of Selected Indigenous wild Edible saprophytic mushrooms of the genus Pleurotus and Auricularia from the forest reserves of Uganda. A paper presented at the Makerere University 3rd Annual Research and Innovations Dissemination Conference held from 11-12th April 2011, at Hotel Africana, Kampala, Uganda.

4) Chemical composition of Nile perch (Lates niloticus) liver and belly flaps from Lake Victoria. Presented at the Uganda Nutrition Congress, Feb 2009, Kampala, Uganda. 5) Exploring the nutritional and nutraceutical value of Nile perch processing by-products. Presented at the 11 Third World Academy Conference, Durban, South Africa, October 2009. 6) Exploring the nutritional, nutraceutical and functional value of Nile perch processing by- products. Presented at the Faculty of Agriculture, Makerere University, Kampala, November 2009. 7) Variations in chemical composition of oils from Nile perch (Lates niloticus) belly flaps with capture site, season and fish size. Presented at the International Conference on Environmental Pollution and Toxicology in Africa, Kampala, Uganda, November 2009. 8) Jjagwe R and Kikafunda J . “Effect of maternal nutrition education on dietary Zinc intake and overall nutritional status of children 1-3 years of age in rural Uganda: A longitudinal study” by was presented at Makerere University’s 2nd Annual Research and Innovations Dissemination Conference with a theme “Sustainable Socio-economic Development in Uganda (2010). 9) Kabahenda M. Nutrition education to promote moringa leaf products (abstract number 3.018) presented an abstract at the 2011African Nutrition and Epidemiology conference in Nairobi.

The thirteen (13) MSc students and a doctoral student have successfully completed their studies while four are in the final process, and these include; 1) "Chemical characteristics of Nile perch (Lates niloticus) liver and oil from belly flaps by Patrick Ogwok , PhD 2) Wood properties and management of selected non-traditional timber species used in small scale furniture industries in Uganda. a case study of Kampala district by Owen Sseremba, Msc in Forestry. 3) Consumer satisfaction with solid wood furniture produced by small scale enterprises in Uganda by Simon Kizito, Msc Forestry. 4) The Socio-economic Effects of Forest Plantation Development to Poverty Alleviation. A case of Wakiso and Mubende Districts. By Kajungu Bob, Msc. Forestry. 5) Performance of Growing Pigs fed Diets Based on Processing By-Products of Maize and Wheat by Mwesigwa Robert, Msc in Animal Science. 6) Socio economic factors influencing goat production and consumption of goat meat by the rural population in selected districts in the cattle corridor of Uganda by Amulen Deborah-MSc. Veterinary Medicine 7) Immunomodulatory potential of aqueous extracts of Auricularia and Pleurotus sp mushrooms in Wistar Rats by Al Hassan Kyakulaga –Msc Pharmacology (Submitted). 8) Inventory and Analysis of medicinal and Nutritional Plants from Oyam District in Northern Uganda. By Ms. Acipa Annabel (Msc. Botany) 9) Nutritional and Ethno-Pharmacological status of selected Plant Species for Treating HIV/AIDS Opportunistic Infections in Eastern Uganda.” Mr. Osinde Cyprian (Msc. Botany) 10) Nutrition education intervention promoting dried moringa oleifera leaf products to improve diets of rural households’ byIrama Charles Vudra, MSc Applied Human Nutrition 11) Improvement of snap bean production in Uganda through improved germplasm, rust disease and soil fertility management" by Ogwang James Mark Okidi, Msc Crop Science. 12) Production and characterization of wine from pineapple Wastes generated by small scale pineapple processors in Kayunga district by Denis Twinamasiko, Bsc( FST). 13) Effect of traditional roasting on nutritional properties of Finger millet (Eluisine coracana)”. Jane C Auko Msc

14) Microbial safety of selected value added dairy products in the cottage industry in Kampala and its environs by Alex Isabirye, Msc Livestock Development, Planning and Management, MSc. Veterinary Medicine 15) Germplasm collection and cultivation trials of indigenous wild edible mushrooms by Pamela Turyatunga, Msc. Forestry– In final stages ready for submission). 16) Performance of Rotifer (B. calyciflorus Pallas) fed on Chlorella species cultured on locally available nutrient materials’” by Andrew Arinaitwe (submitted for examination January 2012). 17) Small scale processing and value addition of Ruspolia Nitidura for improved livelihoods in Uganda” by Biryomumisho Dickson, Msc. Agroforestry, Defended. 18) Farmers’ perceptions of OFSP as a food security crop in Eastern and Central Uganda by Rebecca Mukalazi, Msc. Agriculture Extension Draft Dissertation. Four manuscripts/books have been developed and these include: A Self-Assessment Manual for Farming as a Business. By E. Katunguka-Rwakishaya, J. Ndikuwera and Rubaire-Akiiki (editors). Fountain Publishers, Kampala, 2008; An easy to use training manual with various illustrations, charts and cartoons to help in the training of students and carpenters by Abwooli Banana and Paul Mugabi; Policy, Management and Farmer-Action Recommendations for Mubende and Wakiso district by Gombya Ssembajjwe; Moringa for healthier diets and every life stage and Training farmers and women to plant, process, package and use Moringa oleifera products.

The support has enabled the University to mentor the junior members of staff, hence improving their skills in conducting research and managing projects. This has also strengthened and enhanced supervisory skills and quality of research outputs by the senior researchers. With the acquisition of modern laboratory () equipment researchers have been able to conduct research.

3.2.1.3 Key activities, outputs and outcomes not achieved This component performed quite well although two research projects could not be actualized. These are “Improving the technology and quality of dried organic pineapple products for export in Kayunga district” by Dr. William Kyamuhangire, reason was for the students failure to proceed; and project on the Effect of grafting and other management practices on physical-chemical properties of Passiflora fruit juice and seed oils Dr. Stephen Nyanzi;. This was partially implemented reason was the student attached to the project absconded and the seasonal variations affected Passiflora fruit juice.

3.2.1.4 Unintended outputs/outcomes Under this component there has been increasing number of researchers winning research competitive grants as a result of enhanced skills of researchers at Makerere University in executing research and management. A number of staff have won grants in the area of Food, Nutrition and Value addition and these include Dr. Edward Mwavu won a grant with Carnegie Corporation worth USD 15,000to carry out postdoc research and Dr. Maud Kamatenesi won a grant from the Makerere-Carnegie Phase III on

Integration of medicinal plants as nutritional supplements in health care delivery in Uganda worth US$15,000, Dr. Gladys Bwanika won a grant from Sida bilateral Research Program at Makerere University worth USD 50,000 to carry out research. Two students Owen Seremba and Simon Kizito, who were supported to undertake their Masters programme and attached to research teams received grants under the Makerere- Carnegie Project to complete their PhD studies.

Academic staffs have been able to realise their academic growth through promotions. Three staff (3) were promoted to the rank of professor and two (2) staff have been promoted to senior positions. There has been strengthened partnership and collaboration between Makerere University and other institutions. Two training partnerships have been established with signing of MoUs between Makerere University, School of Forestry and Horinzon T3000; and between Makerere University and Kava International Ltd.

A Monitoring and Evaluation team was set up to help in monitoring of research activities. This guided in the accomplishment of the tasks through quarterly meetings and successfully completion of research.

3.2.1.5 Medium to long term benefits The skills acquired in proposal writing, research execution and publishing have benefited the University through the more grants it’s winning and improvement in the research culture. The support attracted government support towards the area of food security through the Presidential Imitative. The support has also enhanced the private- public partnership between the University and the private sector through the establishment of the Food incubation centre in the Department of Food Science and Technology. The Centre has become a training ground for students, national training and research place in food value addition thus contributing to poverty alleviation and national development.

Annex 1: First Round of NORAD Grantees First round NORAD research grant awardees 2006 No Name Title Status 1 Dr. Abwoli Y.Banana Improving the efficiency of small scale wood Completed furniture industries in Uganda 2 Dr. Byaruhanga Yusuf. B Development of high-energy, nutrient dense Completed products from indigenous cereals 3 Dr. Gombya Privatization reforms in forestry sector: potentials Completed Ssembajjwe and challenges for poverty alleviation and sustainable development 4 Dr. Atukwase Abel Production of wine from pineapple peel waste Completed generated by small scale fruit dryers in Kayunga district

5 Dr. Maudi Kamatenesi- Integration of medical plants as nutritional Completed Mugisha supplements in health care delivery in Uganda 6 Dr. John Muyonga Extraction and chemical evaluation of Nile perch Completed liver oil

7 Dr. Joyce Kikafunda Assessing the role of food nutrition and education Completed and training in equipping mothers with knowledge and skills as a strategy to improve the nutritional and health status of young children in rural Uganda. 8 Dr. Gorettie N. Relationship between access to forest and tree Completed Nabanoga resources and livelihoods: A case of poor households and female-headed households in central Uganda 9 Dr. Kyamuhangire Improving the technology and quality of dried Not William organic pineapple products for export in Completed Kayunga district 10 Dr. Philip Nyeko Phenotypic characterization, ethnoecology and marketing of tamarindus indica, an indigenous Completed fruit tree in Uganda. 11 Dr. Kaaya Archileo Improving the quality of maize flour through Completed reduction of aflaxitons 12 Dr. Muyanja Charles Enhancing the food security of peri-urban and urban poor through improvement of the quality, Completed safety and economics of street-vended foods in selected districts in Uganda

Annex 2- Second Round of NORAD Grantees

SECOND ROUND NORAD RESEARCH GRANT AWARDEES 2009 Pincipal Investigator Project Title STATUS 1 Dr. Tusiime Geoffrey, Improvement of snap bean production in Dept of Crop Science, Uganda through improved germplasm, rush Completed Faculty of Agriculture disease and soil fertility management 2 Dr. David Mutetikka, Determination of optimum Genotype, Dept of Animal Science, feeding and enterprise combination for Completed Faculty of Agriculture improved profitability of smallholder pig but not production systems reported Dr. Edward N. Mwavu, Developing strategies to sustainably utilise 3 Dept of Forest Biology, indigenous edible auricularia SP and Completed Faculty of Forestry pleurotus SP mushrooms for food security and household incomes around Uganda’s forest reserves 4 Dr. Margaret Kabahenda, Enhancing the nutritional and economic Completed Dept of Food Science & value of Moringa products as a strategy to Technology, Faculty of improve diets and livelihoods of low-income Agriculture rural communities Dr. Denis Mpairwe, Evaluation of sweet potato cultivators for 5 Dept of Animal Science, fodder and tuber yields, fodder quality and Completed Faculty of Agriculture nutritive value in the lake Victoria crescent but no report region of Uganda. Dr. Prossy Isubikalu, Dept of Contribution of orange fleshed sweet potato

6 Agricultural Extension, in providing food security: the case of central Completed Faculty of Agriculture and eastern Uganda Dr. Mukadasi Buyinza, Nutritional analysis and innovative 7 Dept of Community approaches in the value addition of ruspolia Completed Forestry, nitidula (nsenene grasshoppers) for income Faculty of Forestry generation in Uganda 8 Dr. Gladys N Bwanika, Utilization of zooplankton culture as live food Completed Dept of Zoology, for hatchery –based catfish seed production: Faculty of Science A case study of Branchionus rotifers

9 Dr. Steven A. Nyanzi, Effect of grafting and other management Partially Dept of Chemistry, practices on physical-chemical properties of implemented Faculty of Science passiflora fruit juice and seed oils

10 Prof. C. Rubaire-Akiiki, Dept Increasing goat production and consumption Completed of Veterinary Parasitology, of goat meat by the rural population in Faculty of Veterinary Uganda Medicine 11 Dr. David Okello-Owiny, Improvement of growth and carcass quality Completed Dept of Veterinary of indigenous goats in Uganda through Production, Faculty of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs) Veterinary Medicine 12 Assoc. Prof. G. W. Production practices and factors determining Nasinyama, Dept of demand for safe and quality value added Completed Veterinary Public Health, livestock products in Uganda Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

3.2.2 Support to Faculty of Forestry & Nature Conservation Implementing Unit: Faculty of Forestry & Nature Conservation

Coordinators: Dr. Kaboggoza and Dr. Nabanoga

Allocated Budget NOK:4,046, 650 (Equiv. US$649,022)

Participating Units : Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation

3.2.2.1 Programme Objectives a) To develop and enhance the capacity and quality of teaching in forestry b) To build research support systems that generates new technologies and provides service to the private and public services. c) To promote and coordinate innovative research in the generation of new knowledge contributing to sustainable economic development through partnership with sister Universities, public institutions and public sector. d) To disseminate research out puts and innovations for empowering local communities, private and public entrepreneurs

3.2.2.2 Programme Component Activities a) Purchase of Laboratory Equipment for pathology and entomology b) Purchase of wood testing equipment c) Purchase and maintenance of Student’s bus d) Human Resource Development ; PhDs and Msc Training e) Collaborative training with UMB/NORAGRIC f) Competitive Research Grant

3.2.2.3 Key Activities and Outputs/Outcomes Achieved

The laboratory equipment for the forest pathology department i.e. Horizontal Laminar Air Flow and a wood testing equipment (Tinius Olsen Materials Testing Machine and accessories were purchased and commissioned. The wood testing equipment has made a tremendous impact on the research in wood strength properties. Previously students were sent to Sokoine University of Agriculture to carry out such tests. As a result, three (3) MSc thesis researches have been conducted using this equipment.

A 67-seater students’ bus was purchased which has greatly eased and improved in conducting field practical training.

In the area of human resource development a total of 7 PhDs supported have completed(two were registered at Makerere, one at Stellenborsch University (SA) and 3 at UMB in Norway& 1 at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) in Tanzania).

Staff training at doctoral level has been very beneficial to the individuals and the faculty as a whole, as it has strengthened teaching and research. The faculty can now ably compete for research grants both within the University and outside. Postgraduate training has also benefited from this created capacity. The staffs have been able to realise their academic growth with the attainment of higher qualification and research experience.

Makerere University has been able to sustain the continued collaborative graduate training with University of Life Sciences (UMB/NORAGRIC). A total of 102 postgraduate students’ pursuing an MSc in Management of Natural Resources and Sustainable Agriculture (MNRSA) have been hosted by the faculty over the period. The students were taught courses in natural resources management and rural development by Makerere staff. For the students who carried out research in Uganda were able to write their research reports/ thesis as part of their MSc degree. The MNRSA training has enabled the faculty to strengthen their linkage with UMB (Norway) and local NGOs, farmer groups and projects where we take these students for training and research. The staffs have gained more confidence in handling foreign students at the Masters level. This collaboration has also contributed to the joint development of research proposals and successfully funding from Norwegian sources.

The collaboration with other Institutions has enhanced information exchange and provided an interface with local and foreign institutions for mutual benefit. The major collaborating institutions included National Forestry Authority (NFA), Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Wildlife Conservation Society, Jane Goodall Institute, Nyabyeya Forestry College, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB), BIOTA group, University of Oxford, the district local government (Masindi) and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland which is currently funding it after Norwegian support ended.

The Budongo Conservation Forest Station (BCFS)’s interaction between local and foreign students has been of mutual benefit at individual and institutional levels. BCFS has worked closely with the National Forestry Authority (NFA) to implement some of the research recommendation including low-impact logging techniques and collaborative forest management. This has made Budongo Forest Reserve one of the most well studied protected area and probably best managed forest reserve in Uganda. The project together with the local communities living around Budongo Forest have continued to work on a number of activities geared towards improving the livelihoods of the people while conserving the forest resource base.

With the support visiting students and researchers were to able collect high quality data for both pure and applied science research. Research was conducted on three key areas; primate behaviour and ecology, effects of logging on forest ecosystem dynamics, and livelihoods of forest edge communities. This has made BCFS to be one of the leading research and training stations in Tropical Africa. Over the programme period, the University has been able to work with local communities on a number of activities geared towards improving the livelihoods of while conserving the forest resource base.

As part of competitive research grants in the area of Food Nutrition and Value addition, six members of FFNC staff competed and received research grants, in the following areas improving the efficiency of small scale wood furniture in Uganda: case of Kampala area; relationship between access to forest and tree resources and livelihoods: a Case of poor and female-headed household in Central Uganda; physio- chemical characterization, ethno ecology and marketing of Tamarindus indica, an indigenous fruit tree in Uganda; Privatization reforms in the Forestry Sector: Potentials and Challenges for poverty alleviation and sustainable development. The research is progressing well; developing strategies to sustainably utilize indigenous edible auricularia SP and pleurotus SP mushrooms for food security and household incomes around Uganda’s forest reserves and Nutritional analysis and innovative approaches in the value addition of ruspolia nitidula( nsenene-grasshoppers) for income generation in Uganda. All the six projects had MSc students attached to them and they completed their MSc studies.

3.2.2.4 Key Activities and Outputs/Outcomes Not Achieved

Due to procurement challenges, the faculty was not able to procure the wood working machinery.

3.2.2.5 Unintended Outputs/Outcomes Through the UMB/NORAGRIC collaboration, our academic staffs have had a competitive advantage for the Lanekassen/scholarship funding for both MSc and PhD. Over the last eight years, we have been able to get 3 PhD training opportunities. New opportunities for joint research with other Norwegian institutions were realised. New support for BCFS was realized from several partners because the Norwegian Government support made it attractive to other funding agencies.

3.2.2.6 Medium to Long Term benefits

The capacity built through postgraduate training of academic staff has provided a very strong foundation for research and postgraduate training. The evidence is seen through

52 the registered promotions of academic staff, and the increasing research grants won by the staff from funding agencies. The acquisitions of a bus for field training and the laboratory equipment (wood testing and others) have enabled the faculty to enhance the practical component of the training in forestry. Research collaboration between our staff and those of UMB and other Norwegian institutions is on the increase.

3.2.3 Department of Food Science & Technology (DFST) Implementing Unit: Department of Food Science and Technology

Coordinators: Professor John Muyonga - Head

Allocated Budget NOK: 3,984,000(Equiv. US$ 638,974)

3.2.3.1 Programme Objectives The Department of Food Science & Technology (DFST) participated in all the four objectives outlined under the Food and Value Addition Component: a) To develop and enhance the capacity and quality of teaching in Food Science & Technology b) To build research support systems that generates new technologies and provides service to the private and public services. c) To promote and coordinate innovative research in the generation of new knowledge contributing to sustainable economic development through partnership with sister Universities, public institutions and public sector. d) To disseminate research out puts and innovations for empowering local communities, private and public entrepreneurs

3.2.3.2 Programme Component Activities The specific activities undertaken by DFST include: a) Graduate training of her staff and students b) Purchase of pilot plant (PP) equipment c) Purchase of laboratory equipment, apparatus and glassware d) Linkage with industry and UMB e) Competitive Research Grant

3.2.3.3 Key Activities, Outputs and Outcomes Achieved DFST has managed to train two members of staff (Mr Gaston Tumuhimbise and Mr Abel Atukwase) who were selected to be supported by the Norwegian Government support to Makerere University under phase II grant to DFST for PhD training commenced their PhD studies in 2006. The support from the Norwegian Government was used to cover their research costs. Their tuition fees were waived by the Faculty of Agriculture. Gaston Tumuhimbise completed his PhD in 2011 and graduated in January 2012. His research thesis was titled “Microstructure and in-vitro bio-accessibility of pro-vitamin A carotenoids in raw and processed orange fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP)”. The study showed the relationship between processing and storage conditions, microstructure

54 and pro-vitamin A bio-accessibility in OFSP. The results of this study have been published in 3 international journals. Dr Tumuhimbise has resumed full time work at the University, enhancing teaching and research capacity.

Mr Atukwase completed his PhD thesis and submitted for examination in 2011. Mr Atukwase is scheduled to undertake his viva voce exam in March 2012. The results his thesis research titled “Fusarium incidence and fumonisin contamination of maize produced in Uganda” have been published in 4 articles in international journals. This research established the pre-disposing factors for Fusarium and fumonisins in maize. The findings can be used as a basis for designing an integrated grain handling system to mitigate Fusarium infection and fumonisin contamination. The showed that current farmers’ post-harvest handling of maize was inappropriate and that most maize sold in Uganda was infested with Fusarium fungus.

A total of 4 M.Sc. candidates supported by the program completed their degrees. These included 2 females and 2 males. The graduates have taken positions in several organisations and continue to work closely with the University, supporting teaching and research. Below are the details of the current employment of the M.Sc. graduates supported.

Name of graduate Employing company Position Ms. Sophie Tadria UN FAO Program Officer Ms. Brenda Namugumya Program Officer FANTA Mr. Asiimwe Charles STRIDES Regional Nutritional Advisor Mr. Paul Bamwiki Uganda Breweries Brewer

This support has also strengthened the M.Sc. programs at the Department, because it allowed competitive students who were not able to afford tuition to enrol. This has increased the potential of these students to contribute to the Department and the country as a whole. Three candidates supported for the M.Sc. program have not completed the degrees. The three students’ failure to complete was due to social factors, beyond the control of the project managers. Two of the three are expected to complete the program in 2012 while the 3rd is still a long way to completion.

The food science & technology pilot plant, constructed using NORAD phase I support was equipped with fruit and vegetable processing equipment during phase II. The equipment is being utilised in teaching, research and outreach. Equipping the pilot plant has greatly enhanced the University’s capacity of teaching and research in the area of food science & technology. Students are now able to develop hands-on skills in the processing of a variety manufactured foods. The plant has also been used to develop a variety of food products, many of which have been commercialised. This has contributed to job and wealth creation.

The DFST laboratories were equipped with teaching and research equipment, glassware and apparatus. Some of the key equipment obtained include a protein digestor, rotary evaporator, a water bath, flame photometer, polarimeter, a viscometer, a penetrometer, autoclave, a high performance microscope, a stomacker, high speed blender, digital colorimeter, pH meters, weighing scales, automatic bottle dispensers, micro-pipettes and magnetic stirrer. In addition, the grant was used to install gas in labs and the pilot plant. The equipping of labs has greatly strengthened students’ practicals. Graduate students conducting their dissertation and theses research have benefited a great deal. In addition, the equipment are used to provide analysis support to industry and Government Departments.

Figure 4: H.E. The President of Uganda Touring the DFST Pilot Plant

Figure 5: Pilot Food Processing Plant & Equipment in the DFST

The Department of Food Science & Technology has been able to establish linkages with the industry and partner Universities such as UMB. Some of the achievements include the following:

With the establishment of the pilot plant, DFST has been able to set-up a food technology and business incubation centre. The purpose was to have a mechanism for promoting commercialisation of research outputs as well as to provide support to private sector development in the food industry. The Centre now hosts 12 incubatees who have come up with 30 prototypes.

As a spin-off, Government of Uganda started providing financial support to the incubation centre beginning in 2009 to-date. The Government has facilitated the procurement of other food processing lines, including the lines for dairy, meat, baking and extrusion. Government has also provided funding for construction of more food processing space. The total support from government is 12 billion Uganda shillings. The Department has further been able to develop a collaborative project on “Harnessing the commercial potential of indigenous malted and fermented cereal products” between DFST, Jakana Foods Ltd and Sokoine University of Agriculture. This project was funded by the Inter University Council for East Africa under the Bio-Earn Innovation programme. As a result, commercial prototypes have been developed and commercialised. Through a NUFU funded collaborative project title “Value addition to Traditional Ugandan Foods for Improved Health and Nutrition” implemented with UMB, the department was able to train two of her staff at PhD level, (Ms Agnes Nabubuya and Mr. Ivan Mukisa). Two technicians have been trained at UMB with funds from the NUFU collaborative project.

As part of competitive research grants in the area of Food Nutrition and Value addition, seven members of DFST staff competed and received research grants, in the following research topics; improving the quality of maize flour through reduction of aflatoxin contamination, production of wine from pineapple peel waste generated by small scale fruit dryers, role of nutrition education and training in equipping mothers with knowledge and skills as a strategy to improve nutritional and health status of children in rural Uganda, extraction and chemical evaluation of Nile perch oil, enhancing the food security of peri-urban and urban poor through improvement of the quality, safety and economics of street vended foods in Uganda, and development of high-energy, nutrient dense products from indigenous cereals. All the seven projects had MSc students attached to them.

The main outputs include dehulling as an effective process for reduction of aflatoxin in maize, processing of quality wine from pineapple by-products, which is a potential for enhancing rural household incomes, testing of Nile perch’s high oil content of the health promoting omega 3 and a publications of three articles in the International Journals, safety measures essential for ensuring microbial quality of street vended foods

3.2.3.4 Unintended Outputs/Outcomes.

At project commencement, it was not anticipated that the project would lead to marked government interest in value addition and indeed science and technology. Pleasantly, the project results received government recognition, leading to increased government investment into Makerere University, averaging Uganda shillings 25b per annum.

3.2.3.5 Medium to long term Benefits

By enhancing training, research and outreach capacity in the field of food science & technology, the project has contributed to the strengthening of the food sector in Uganda. As a result, a variety of new food products have been developed and many introduced onto the market. In addition, better skilled graduates are now joining the food industry. The fact that all the 4 M.Sc. graduates trained under the project are already employed provides evidence to this.

The project has greatly contributed to the development of DFST which has now evolved into a School under the collegiate system. To further utilise the capacity developed there is need to develop and implement skills development courses to cover a wider population. There is also need to develop human resource and infrastructural capacity for the disciplines (human nutrition, agricultural & bio-systems engineering) recently merged with food science and technology.

3.2.4 Support to Meteorology Unit under Geography Department Implementing Unit: Meteorology Unit

Coordinators: Assoc. Professor. C. P.K Basalirwa- Head

Allocated Budget NOK: 1,665,000(Equiv. US$ 267,041)

3.2.4.1 Programme Component Objectives The Meteorology Unit has participated in all the four objectives outlined under the Food and Value Addition Component: 1) To develop and enhance the capacity and quality of teaching in meteorology /geography 2) To promote scientific research, design curriculum and engage both the public and private sector in enhancing food production, nutrition and value addition. 3) To build research support systems that generates new technologies and provides service to the private and public services. 4) To promote and coordinate innovative research in the generation of new knowledge contributing to sustainable economic development through partnership with sister Universities, public institutions and public sector.

3.2.4.2 Programme Component Activities The specific activities undertaken by Meteorology Unit include: 1) Training of staff at masters and PhD level. 2) Development of curricula in meteorology for the undergraduate and graduate training 3) Establish linkages with external Meteorological Training and research institutions. 4) Procurement of laboratory equipment.

3.2.4.3 Key activities, outputs and outcomes achieved Under this sub-component a total of four (4) members of staff were supported and have completed their masters’ studies. The four members of staff have gone ahead to secure scholarships to enable them pursue their PhDs at different Universities across the world as follows: Mr. Saul Daniel Ddumba won a Fulbright scholarship for PhD studies for 3 years from August 2010 at Michigan State University, USA; Ms Jamiat Nanteza won a Fulbright PhD scholarship for PhD studies for 3 years from August 2011 at the University of California Irvine, USA; Mr. Alex Nimusiima won a scholarship by IDRC through the Africa Innovations Institute (AFRII) for his PhD studies at Makerere University starting 2012; and Mr. Geoffrey Sabiiti has also obtained a scholarship to pursue his PhD.

The Unit has been able to establish linkages with the National Centre for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and North Carolina State University in the USA, Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), International Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) in Nairobi Kenya and the Africa Innovations Institute (AfrII). The linkages entail training of staff and carry out joint research projects in the areas of “Adaptation to the Impact of Climate Variability on Food and Health Security in the Cattle Corridor of Uganda” and seasonal forecasting models for the Great Horn of Africa region. Members participating in this joint research projects and training include; Mr. Alex Nimusiima - PhD student, Mr. Geoffrey Sabiiti –Phd student; Prof. Ogallo and Dr. Dr. Basalirwa as Supervisors

The Unit in consultation with key stakeholders has developed curricula for the BSc. programme in Meteorology. The program will produce Makerere University meteorology graduates who will fill the vacuum that exists in the meteorology operations centres not only in our country but also enhance those in the region as a whole. A post graduate diploma in meteorology was revised.

The Meteorology Unit has procured six computers including one large computer to assist in weather forecasts, a laptop and printers. These have enabled the Unit to provide quality training and actively engage in research.

3.2.4.4 Medium to long term Benefits

The graduate training of the four (4) members of staff has greatly improved the teaching capacity of the Unit in areas such as climatology among others. The Meteorology Unit is currently the sole local trainer of Grade I Meteorologists in Uganda. During the project period the Unit managed to successfully graduated 10 Grade I Meteorologists for the Uganda Meteorological Department. The introduction of BSc in meteorology is expected to reduce the shortage of skilled Meteorologists in the country and the region as whole.

The Meteorology Unit Staff in partnership with National and International Organizations such as AfrII, START, ICPAC and the Rockefeller Foundation are conducting research especially in the area of climate change impacts, mitigations and adaptations in the rural communities. These studies are aimed at assisting local communities in the cattle corridor to combat the adverse effects of climate change,

The Meteorology unit over the medium term is to reposition itself to be able to effectively contribute the review of both undergraduate and graduate curricula under the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and to set up short courses to assist practicing farmers and rural communities to become resilient to climate change impacts.

3.2.5 Support to Ankole Cow and Mubende Goat Research Implementing Unit: Department of Animal Science

Coordinators: Dr. Denis Mpairwe, Head

Allocated Budget NOK: 1,348,000 (Equiv. US$ 216,199)

3.2.5.1 Programme Component Objectives a) To develop and enhance the capacity and quality of teaching in Animal Science b) To build research support systems that generates new technologies and provides service to the private and public services. c) To promote and coordinate innovative research in the generation of new knowledge contributing to sustainable economic development through partnership with sister Universities, public institutions and public sector. d) To disseminate research out puts and innovations for empowering local communities, private and public entrepreneurs

3.2.5.2 Programme Component Activities The specific activities undertaken: a) Human Resource development b) Purchase of laboratory equipment and supplies c) Carry out innovative research in the Ankole cow and Mubende goat

3.2.5.3 Key Activities, Outputs and Outcomes Achieved The Department managed to train two (2) PhDs these are Kugonza R.D in “Genetic diversity, husbandry, selection criteria and verification of kinship assignment of Ankole cattle populations in Uganda & Mr. Kwizera Herbert in the Lipid Composition and Fatty Acid Profiles of meat from Ankole cattle and their crossbreeds raised under different management systems. Three (3) MSc students (Dr J. Idibu, Mr. Omagor, and Mr. Masaba) were supported by the project to undertake research in Ankole Cow & Mubende goat studies. The department managed to facilitate members of staff to attend conferences and present papers on animal production - 23rd – 28th November 2008, Cape Town, South Africa, Ruminant Physiology, Clermont-Ferrad, France – September 6-9, 2009, and a regional meeting and International Scientific Conference, 9th -13th November, 2009.

The equipment’s such as water distillers and Rumen cannulas as well as chemicals were procured and are currently in use by the graduate and undergraduate students in the School of Agricultural Science undertaking courses and research in Animal Science. The researches undertaken on the Ankole Cow & Mubende Goat were part of the human resource development by supporting the research of the PhD and MSc students. The research was conducted on breed development and meat characterisation. The breed development research was undertaken as a Post-doctoral research by Dr Kugonza R. D. as a continuation of his study on Ankole cow breed characterization. The project title is “Enhancing Ankole cattle and Mubende goat germplasm conservation and sustainable utilisation”. It was conceived to validate some of the recommendations from the PhD study. It has two sub-components, namely: Participatory evaluation of Ankole cattle selection criteria and performance, in comparison to their crosses with three beef breeds under range conditions in Western Uganda; & Unlocking the potential of Mubende goats through their use as reference sires in an open nucleus breeding scheme. Each of these sub-components was undertaken by an MSc student.

The staff and students have been able to publish in scientific journals which has greatly the visibility of the department, these include; 1. Kugonza D.R., Kiwuwa G.H., Mpairwe D., Jianlin H., Nabasirye M., Okeyo A.M. and Hanotte O. 2012. Accuracy of pastoralists’ memory based kinship assignment of Ankole cattle: a microsatellite DNA analysis. Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics 129: 30–40. 2. Kugonza D.R., Nabasirye M., Hanotte O., Mpairwe D. and Okeyo A.M. 2012. Pastoralists’ indigenous selection criteria and other breeding practices of the long- horned Ankole cattle in Uganda. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 44(3): 557–565. 3. Kugonza D.R., Nabasirye M., Mpairwe D., Hanotte O. and Okeyo A.M. 2011. Productivity and morphology of Ankole cattle in three livestock production systems in Uganda. Animal Genetic Resources 48: 13–22. 4. Kugonza D.R., Jianlin H., Nabasirye M., Mpairwe D., Kiwuwa G.H., Okeyo A.M. and Hanotte O. 2011. Genetic diversity and differentiation of Ankole cattle populations in Uganda inferred from microsatellite data. Livestock Science 135: 140–147. 5. Nabasirye M., Kugonza D.R. & Mpairwe D. Population structure and dynamics of Ankole cattle in Uganda: Implications for sustainable utilisation of the breed (African Journal of Agricultural Research: Accepted).

The staffs have been able to attend and make presentations during conference meetings which these are included:- 1) Kugonza D.R., Mpairwe D., Nabasirye M., Okeyo A.M. and Hanotte, O. 2011. Genetic improvement of the Ankole cattle breed: Some on-going efforts in Uganda. Theme: “Enhancing the competitiveness of the livestock and fisheries sectors for improved

livelihoods in East and Central Africa”. ASARECA Scientific Conference, October 31–Nov 4, 2011, Source du Nil Hotel, Bujumbura, Burundi. 2) Kugonza D.R., Jianlin H., Kiwuwa G.H. and Hanotte O. 2009. Ankole cattle pastoralists are right when they claim to accurately memorise pedigrees of their herds: Molecular evidence and implications. 2nd Makerere Annual Research & Innovations Dissemination Conference (Kampala, Uganda) Proceedings 2: 36–37. 3) Kugonza D.R., Okeyo A.M., Nabasirye M. and Hanotte O. 2008. The Ankole cattle in Uganda: productivity and morphology in three production systems. 10th World Conference on Animal Production (Cape Town, South Africa) Proceedings 10: 16. 4) Kugonza D.R., Mutetikka D., Nabasirye M., Mwai O.A., Hanotte O. and Kiwuwa G.H. 2005. Functions and criteria used in identification, selection and parentage assignment of Ankole cattle by herdsmen. 8th Annual Graduate Workshop of the Faculty of Agriculture, Makerere University (MUARIK, Uganda) Proceedings, 8: 17. 5) Kugonza D.R., Jianlin H., Mwai O.A., Kiwuwa G.H. and Hanotte O. 2005. Microsatellite DNA polymorphism of the long horned Ankole cattle of Uganda. 4th All Africa Society of Animal Production, Animal Agriculture Conference (Arusha, Tanzania) Proceedings, 4: 271–277. 6) Kugonza D.R., Natumanya R., Jianlin H., Kiwuwa G.H. and Hanotte O. 2004. Kinship analysis of Ugandan Ankole cattle populations using autosomal microsatellite markers and indigenous knowledge. 29th International Society of Animal Genetics - ISAG, Animal Genetics Conference (Tokyo, Japan) Proceedings, 29:102. 7) Kugonza D.R., Natumanya R., Ochieng J.W., Hanotte O. and Kiwuwa G.H. 2004. Population diversity and differentiation of Ugandan Ankole cattle populations using autosomal microsatellite markers. 1st APSK/TSAP/MU Regional Animal Production Conference (Nairobi, Kenya) Proceedings, 1: 43. 8) Kwizera M. H., Mpairwe, D. and F. B. Bareeba. Effect of Season, Breed and Anatomical Location on Palatability and Chemical Composition of Beef in Uganda. 9) Nantongo, Z., Mpairwe, D. and M. H. Kwizera. Incidence of Pregnant Cows among Animals Slaughtered in Kampala Abattoirs. 10) The World Conference on Animal Production, Cape Town South Africa, November 23-28, 2008 and presented poster: Effect of Season, Breed and Anatomical Location on Palatability and Chemical Composition of Beef in Uganda.

The department has been able to engage with the local communities in Gomba, Kiboga, Kazo and Nyabushozi through workshops/seminars. The workshops/seminars have equipped the local communities with the skills in breed development and meat characterisation. The staffs have been able to realise their career growth through promotions, provide technical and consultancy services to the private and public sector as well as mentoring of students.

3.2.5.4 Medium to long term Benefits By enhancing training, research and outreach capacity in the field of animal science, the project has contributed to the strengthening of the animal sector in Uganda. The acquisition and equipping of the animal science laboratories has greatly strengthened and improved the teaching and research capacity of the department & service delivery to the private sector. The facilities in the laboratory have attracted international organizations for use in the analysis of their samples. These include JESA farm Ltd, UGACHICk Poultry breeders Ltd, Source of the Nile Fish Farm, NARO (DAS

63 laboratory which is equipped for handling Animal Science), International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI )-Nairobi and Ethiopia)

The staffs have been able to develop proposals that have won grants. These include a post-doc research worth US$60,000 on “Enhancing Ankole cattle and Mubende goat germplasm conservation and sustainable utilisation; Strategies for improving kid survivability amongst goats of all genotypes in the extensive production system of South-Western Uganda worth US$90,000 from NARO; testing and validation of breed survey methodology, socio-economic survey and characterization of selected indigenous cattle of Eastern and central Africa worth US$23,000 from ASARECA funded; Development of an improved protocol for processing & handling of honey in Uganda US$30,000 from Carnegie Corporation of New York; and Enhancing smallholder pig productivity through efficient utilisation of local feed & elite pig resources in the Lake Victoria crescent US$55,000 from NARO.

The Ankole cattle and Mubende goat breed preservation and breeding research programme has attracted other partners in the research of the indigenous animals. Two projects have been developed and implemented by the Department. These are “Evaluation of ecological and economic sustainability of breeding strategies in pastoral systems: The case of Ankole cattle in Uganda” which is conducted by the University of Applied Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna in partnership with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Nairobi, Kenya, Makerere University -Uganda and the National Animal Genetic Resource Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB), Entebbe, Uganda; and “Income Generation through Market Access and improved Feed Utilization: Production of quality beef and goat meat (IGMAFU -meat). This was aimed at contributing to the development of capacity for self-reliance in Tanzania and Uganda through improvement of livestock production and, human resources development. The development of the project was in collaboration with Departments of Animal Science - Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania, Makerere University, Royal Veterinary & Agricultural University (KVL) and Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences (DIAS).

The breeding of goats have attracted a wider population in the country. The demand for the goats is overwhelming and thus necessitating further support. The goats have been distributed in the following centres NARO Abi ZARDI – Arua, and with individual farmers (More than 300 goats)

3.2.6 Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute (MUARIK)

Implementing Unit: Faculty of Agriculture

Professor Samuel Kyamanywa - Dean, Faculty of Coordinators: Agriculture Dr. Denis Mpairwe, Desk Officer Allocated Budget NOK:1,136,200(Equiv. US$ 182,229)

3.2.6.1 Programme Component Objectives: a) To develop and enhance the capacity and quality of teaching in the Faculty of Agriculture. b) To build research support systems that generates new technologies and provides service to the private and public services. c) To promote and coordinate innovative research in the generation of new knowledge contributing to sustainable economic development through partnership with sister Universities, public institutions and public sector. d) To disseminate research out puts and innovations for empowering local communities, private and public entrepreneurs

3.2.6.2 Programme Component Activities The specific activities undertaken: a) Purchase of equipment and supplies for laboratories in MUARIK, b) Rehabilitate and equip the piggery Unit c) Development of training materials for Centre for Agricultural Extension Education( CAEC) d) Complete MUARIK-ICAPS demonstration Unit. e) Human Resource development

3.2.6.3 Key Activities, Outputs and Outcomes Achieved The laboratory equipment for the agriculture engineering laboratories/workshops, animal science laboratories, soil science laboratories, were purchased and installed for use. The laboratories have made a tremendous impact on the quality of teaching and research in the faculty. The equipment for the Genebank and Tissue culture laboratories has been equipped with deep freezer and fridge for the Genebank and Tissue Culture preservation, air conditioner, Tissue Culture Chemicals, molecular biology chemicals and tissue culture supplies. The faculty has completed the rehabilitation of the pasture field genebank and horticulture screen-house.

Inverters and E-Views statistical package for the agriculture economics and agribusiness student computer laboratory have been installed. This has improved on

65 the teaching and research capacity of the staff and students. The rehabilitation of MUARIK Piggery Unit has been completed.

Training materials developments for Agriculture Extension Education & CAEC have been done which enabled in the training of students and external stakeholders in agriculture extension. These have boosted the image of the centre as evidenced in the number of bookings for the space by the external stakeholders for workshops and conferences.

3.2.6.4 Medium to Long Term Benefit

All the equipment was procured and installed, despite the delays in the procurement process, the targeted beneficiary units are now better equipped. Laboratories especially the Animal Science laboratory, the Agricultural Economics Laboratory & Agribusiness Computer Laboratories are serving the students and the private sector who come to use the facilities. The support has greatly improved the teaching and research capacity of the respective units. Overall, it is envisaged to increase the Faculty of Agriculture’s Service Delivery to the public and especially the private sector.

The acquisition of Inverters and E-Views software for the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Computer Laboratory has greatly strengthened the teaching and research capacity of the department. The Department was able to attract and host an international MSc. Program in Environmental and Development Economics which is a collaborative course between Makerere University and the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. It involves students from Makerere University, Ethiopia, Malawi and Norway.

CAEC’s service delivery has been greatly improved by the acquisition of the T.Vs, Air Conditioners and the Projector Screen. Since acquisition of the items, guests rush for the rooms with TVs and organizers take CAEC as their choice place to conduct conferences and workshops. They promise to come again and use CAEC’s facilities. Examples of courses/seminars that have been conducted include; AICAD training course on Water Irrigation in March, 2008. The course attracted participants from different parts of the country; a retreat by Wakiso District Local Government and an International Course on GIS which attracted participants from DRC. The training was organized by CAEC/Faculty of Agriculture, DRC Government, and World Food Program.

3.3 Component C: Strengthening University Management The programme goal under this component was to strengthen University management in the areas of planning, resource mobilisation and human resource development. The implementing Units are Planning & Development Department (PDD) and the Human Resource Department (HRD).

3.3.1 Strengthening Makerere University’s Planning & Resource Mobilization Function Implementing Units Planning & Development Department and Resource Mobilization Unit

Coordinator(s): Mr. J.K.W. Wabwire- Director - Planning

Mr.G.K. Kagoro - Dep. Director (Resource Mobilization)

Budget Allocation NOK6,673,877 (Equiv. to US$1,070,417)

3.3.1.1 Programme Component Objectives: 1) To strengthen the planning function of the University with a view of building her capacity for program monitoring and evaluation and carry out policy analysis.

2) To enhance the Resource Mobilization capacity of the University

3) To enable the University to drive and coordinate the transition from the present University organization to a restructured and decentralized college model of governance.

3.3.1.2 Programme Component Activities 1) Undertake monitoring and evaluation studies through internal and external efficiency of the University. 2) Build human resource capacity of the department. 3) Equip the department. 4) Review the performance of the University Strategic Plan 2000/01-2006/07 and formulate a successor Makerere University strategic plan 2008/09 – 2018/19. 5) Develop guidelines for formation of colleges. 6) Develop resource mobilisation policy and strategy for the University

3.3.1.3 Key Activities, Outputs and Outcomes Achieved

Under this sub component the department was able to undertake a tracer study, a graduate completion study, and production of 3 issues of the University factbook and yearly performance reports for the University.

A tracer study of graduates from the Faculty of Arts (2003-2008) was executed for four (4) - Programmes; BA (Environmental Management), Bachelor of Development Studies, Bachelor of Tourism and Bachelor of Urban Planning. The findings from the report indicate that the job search duration for the majority (78.2%) of graduates ranged between 1 and 2 years, both male and female graduates were more in wage/salary employment than in either self-employment or not employed at all; 85% of Tourism graduates preferred employment in the private sector as compared to 72% of graduates of Development Studies who preferred to work with the NGOs. Given the skills and knowledge gaps identified most of the programme/Course Unit(s) curricula needed review and more emphasis to be put in the internships and field attachments.

With regard to internal efficiency, a graduate completion rate study was undertaken. The study covered four (4) - cohorts of graduate students for the years 2004/05, 2005/06, 2006/07 and 2008/09. The study has helped to determine the completion rates and time-to-degree for the selected graduate academic programmes. The Full time Student Equivalent (FTSE) study for University has enabled the department to establish the staffing levels and requirements for different academic units in the University and this has informed the transition to the College Model if University Governance.

As part of monitoring and evaluation of the activities of the University, the Department revived the Production of yearly Makerere University Fact Book. So far published are three issues of Makerere University Fact Book for the periods 2009/2010, 2010/11 and 2011/12 which have been widely shared among stakeholders. The electronic copies of these issues can be accessed from the Departmental Website. –http//: www.pdd.mak.ac.ug. In fulfilment of the UOTIA (2001) yearly reporting requirement of any public Institution, the Department has consistently produced and published the University Annual Report for the calendar years 2006 to 2011 which are also accessible on the Departmental website.

3.3.1.3.1 Human Resource Capacity Building In terms of building the human resources capacity, eleven (11) members of staff have been trained in the various areas. The training in strategic planning, management and organizational development, has equipped staff with the requisite skills on how to guide and refocus the implementation of the University Strategic Plan. The training in resource mobilisation, grants solicitation & management, and project management skills and tools has equipped staff with skills essential for championing the resource mobilization and grants solicitation in the University. The skills acquired and experiences have

68 enabled the department writes cases for support and fundraising proposals for the following departments Gender mainstreaming department (GMD), and Music dance & drama (MDD). This has attracted funding from AfDB and The Presidential initiative among others to University. The partial support was also granted to one of the staff for a PhD in Business Administration in higher education and management.

Under this support, in order to build on the capacity created in Phase I the department was able to facilitate four members of staff to attend ITS-USERs conference in South Africa to expose to share experiences in the application and use of the integrated information systems (ARIS, FINIS and HURIS). This use of ITS systems has drastically reduced the previously long queues by students, given computerised verification of students’ deposits and reconciliation of students’ data; on-line monitoring of Bank balances/transactions and students’ accounts, computerized issuing of receipts for cheques and drafts and enhanced financial control measures including easy detection of errors and avoidance of fraud and production of timely financial information and reports.

The specialized staff trainings and exposure to best practices in the areas of financial management and audit, have been very beneficial to the individuals trained, in the respective administrative Departments/Unit and the University. The training in alumni Relations has enabled at expanding the scope of Makerere University’s Alumni and friends cultivation program and fundraising effort in USA and UK. The training in strategic Planning and management was undertaken in an effort to enhance the capacity for operationalisation of the 10-year University Strategic Plan. The training in different facets of academic planning undertaken at Society of University Planners International Conferences has built the capacity of the Director in academic planning and institutional research. The department facilitated four members in conferences on improving Governmental Financial Management systems and improving the accountability systems in the University. The key learning outcomes included sharing of experiences in improvement of public accounting systems in order to be able to produce standard financial information.

In an effort to establish exchange programs with other Universities and organizations with a view to bench mark best practices in planning and resource mobilization, the Department facilitated the best practice benchmarking visit to the Universities in the East African region. Two members of staff undertook a comparative study visit to determine the relative share of Wages among different University staff categories (i.e. academic and administrative) in the four public Universities in the East African region (i.e. Makerere University, University of Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta University and Dar-es- salaam University).This exposure is expected to be a reference point in the appropriate of resources in the University.

With the support, the department was able to procure a number of office items these include an Air conditioner, five (5) desktop computers with accessories, four (4) laptops and two (2) HP Laser-jet Printers &filling cabinets. These have greatly improved the working environment of the department.

3.3.1.3.2 Devolution to the College Model of University Governance The Department has been actively involved in the facilitation and support to devolution to the College Model of University Governance. Makerere University Council and the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) approved the setting up of the College of Health Sciences, as a pilot case for the College model of University governance. To start off the college formation process, a one day joint planning workshop was held that brought together staff from the former Faculty of Medicine, the School of Public Health, the central administration and other key stakeholders especially from the health sector. The workshop charted out the roadmap for the implementation of college formation as approved. As part of the Norwegian support to the Department, a number of the College of Health Sciences start-up activities including putting in place the 10- year college strategic plan for the period 2009/10 – 2019/2020 and an operational plan were facilitated. The College also managed to formulate a business plan. The University has managed to roll-over or take forward the transition to the college model of university governance and has now devolved all academic units into 9 colleges and one School of Law. On-going also is the restructuring of the administrative Units to be able to offer the required support services to the new structures under the College model of University governance.

As part of the University’s Administrative Reforms and Research Management Forum (URAFR), the department has been actively involved in the on-going reform processes. An organizational handbook containing the proposed reform processes and the research management manual were handed over to top management in 2010 for consideration and approval. However, modalities are still underway to actualize the desired changed administrative reform processes spearheaded by the top management’s instituted Change Management Committee (CMC). In the proposed execution of its activities, the CMC is supported by the Quality Assurance Directorate – the unit ear-marked to carry forward the change management reform processes.

3.3.1.3.3 Review, Formulation & operationalisation of the 10-year University Strategic plan (2008/09-2018/19) With the support, the Department managed to review the performance of the previous University strategic plan 2000/01-2006/07 and on the basis of which the formulation of the successor 10-year University Strategic Plan (2008/09 – 2018/19) was also charted out. The strategic plan was approved by the University, published and was shared with the

70 key internal and external stakeholders. The department also developed a resource projection for the resource requirement for realization of the planned activities together with an action plan or operational framework for its implementation over the short and medium term. The operational Framework is being used as a monitoring tool for implementation of the plan. With the shift from the Faculty mode of academic organization and management to the College dispensation, all Colleges had to formulate and are in the process of implementing their strategic plans. Resource constraints not with-standing, implementation though sluggish is underway now in the 4th year is due for review as planned to be undertaken after the first three years (2008- 2011).

3.3.1.3.4 Development of a Resource Mobilisation Policy, Fundraising strategy and plan The Department managed to facilitate the development of a Resource Mobilisation Policy, Fundraising strategy and plan (including reactivating links with Makerere University Alumni associations locally and abroad) as summarized below. In place are the Resource Mobilization Policy, Fund Raising Policy, and Strategy and Plan whose operationalisation is overseen by the constituted Advisory Board. These were developed through a series of consultative workshops with Deans and Directors and other key stakeholders within and outside the University. The Financial implications of the resource mobilization plan remain to be fully determined.

As part of the effort invested into the operationalisation of the Alumni Relations Strategy as already documented, the department managed to compile, print and publish the third issue of Makerere University Alumni Magazine.

Consultative workshops and meetings continue to be organized to concretize the Fund raising policy for the University. This is in view of the fact that having established a functional Resource mobilisation Unit (RMU) with a comprehensive prospects and Alumni database being built up, the University is now set to engage in constructive planning and coordination of her fundraising and resource mobilization effort. The department organized an interactive 3-day consultative workshop which took place between 18th – 20th, December, 2008. The main purpose of that workshop was to seek consensus on the key areas to that formed the framework for the University’s fundraising policy.

3.3.1.3.5 Alumni Database Development The training in alumni relations resulted into the development of a five year Alumni Relations Strategy (2008 -2013) and has been operationalised. The cultivation and networking programs were initiated. This has entailed liaison with professional bodies whose membership is mainly Makerere University Alumni. Some of these include Parliament of Uganda, Uganda Law Society, Uganda Professional Engineers

Association, Uganda Medical and Dental Union among others. The department initiated a working relationship with volunteers both within and outside the country in an effort to establish Alumni Chapters. Seasonal greetings in form of an e-Card were sent to the Alumni who are on the database during the Christmas and New Year holidays. The department managed to organise an annual re-union in conjunction with Makerere University Convocation Association which provided an opportunity for networking with the Alumni. Alumni memorabilia (including T-Shirts, badges, cufflinks, pens and key holders) were procured and are being sold to the Alumni. These have helped in publicising the University.

In 2010, the department together with the Convocation Office jointly organized a stakeholders’ consultative workshop on resource mobilization with special focus on the Alumni Relations. The main theme was “developing mechanisms for synergy and improved coordination in the university’s Alumni mobilization initiatives”. Key among the proposals put forward for consideration included; the nurturing of the Alumni Relations Office and Resource Mobilization unit into a Directorate of Institutional Advancement as is the practice in other universities; was need to provide for a position of Deputy Director in charge of Alumni Relations and need to clearly determine the level of interaction between the Directorate and the Convocation Office.

3.3.1.3.6 Development of the Prospects Database A prospects database system has been developed which has an in-built tracking mechanism for tracking of the prospects. The information for each entry of a prospect is regularly updated. The sources of information include newspapers, magazines etc. especially on different aspects of philanthropic giving. The cultivation of prospects is an on-going activity with so far 30 prospects that are at different levels of cultivation.

3.3.1.3.7 Programme coordination, publicity, Monitoring and Evaluation In an effort to improve on the reporting from emphasizing activities done and outputs to outcome oriented reporting, an M & E framework was developed. Use of the framework yielded improvement in reporting which not only emphasizes activities undertaken and outputs realized but also highlights the resulting qualitative outcomes or changes attributed to the programme intervention.

Programme coordination was facilitated through Office Operational expenses. Besides these, other expenses were incurred on monitoring and coordination through regular

72 meetings which really needed to be intensified as the programme tended to the closure of the programmed activities over the 2-year no-cost extension period – 2010 to 2012.

Undertaken also was the publicity of the Support through Subscription to the Yearly News supplement for the joint Nordic Constitutional & National Day. On behalf of the University and for publicity of the programme outputs and outcomes, over the period, the department did contribute to the yearly news supplements in celebration of the NORDIC Constitutional and National Day in which it highlighted how the Government of the royal kingdom of Norway had actually impacted on the delivery capacity of the university over the past 6-years (2005/06 – 2011/12).

3.3.1.4 Key Activities, Outputs and Outcomes Not Achieved

Generally, the procurement process still has a negative impact on activity implementation at the programme level and for a number of projects in the supported units. Sensitization on the procurement and disposal law is and should be an on-going activity. Due to increased coordination activities, the Department inevitably had to re- adjust or revisit her component budget item allocations in order to be able to cover the increased operational expenses which were vital in ensuring the smooth coordination of the program besides the other routine university activities.

As overall coordinating Unit the following were the main challenges; funding of unforeseen central programme coordination related activities such as publicizing of programme outputs, auditing (external) and accounting services, which the University could not fund and were not originally provided for in the programme budget. This called for fund re-allocations among programme components sharing the cost for such cross-cutting activities on which the steering committee needed to pronounce itself. Low absorption of funds by some of the supported units or programme components, slow pace of implementation for some of the projects partly attributed to procurement delays and failure of some suppliers to deliver on terms agreeable to the University as provided for under the Public Procurement and Disposal Act.

Hiring technical assistance for design of an in-house training program and conducting of fundraising awareness workshops/seminars to all units/Faculties/Departments in the University could not be realized due to funding limitations.

Overall, under-budgeting for some of the budget items and the unforeseen prolonged/or extended implementation period and increase in volume of programme coordination activities as the implementation of activities climaxed. This called for continued adjustment and re-allocations within the allocated budget. In some cases for expenditure items of a cross-cutting nature such as the University’s yearly

73 contribution to the news –supplement in commemoration of the Norwegian National and Constitutional Day which is celebrated on every 17th May of each year costs had to be shared among the various programme components.

3.3.1.5 Medium to Long Term Benefit/or Impact of the support

Capacity has been built in the various core mandated areas of operation for the Department. These among others mainly include:-

Strategic planning in the University - the support has significantly contributed to the entrenchment or deepening of the staff awareness and appreciation of the importance of strategic planning. This is not only for staff in PDD but even those in the various academic and administrative units in the university. Strategic Planning has taken root as evident from the fact that given the limited resources, now every unit inevitably has been compelled to develop a strategic plan in line with that of the university in which it prioritizes what can be done over a given time frame.

Budgeting in the University - given prolonged underfunding by Government and the unrealistic tuition levied, with the strengthened capacity in terms of staff training and exposure to best practices not only in planning but also higher education management including budgeting, the Department through her support and advisory role is now actively involved in guiding the yearly budgeting process of the university. In addition to that, underway is the initiative to come up with a more systematic, logical and scientifically derived programme costing model – a tool expected to be utilized in reviewing the current tuition charged and even realistically appraise the feasibility or cost of any new academic programmes.

Coordination, Monitoring & Evaluation – With the rebirth of the yearly production of the University Factbook and University Annual Report, the Department is now better positioned to play her advisory role from a more informed point to the leadership of the University at the various levels and her stakeholders. Through annual reporting as by law required of any public institution, the University is now set to regularly keep her stakeholders updated on not only the developments but also the challenges faced. The outcome of this regular updates together with the stakeholders ‘meetings organized over the short, medium to long term are expected to positively impact on the policies on provision of quality and accessible higher education.

On the basis of the capacity built not only in the Department but also in the institution as a whole, over the medium term, the University is set to move on and respond to the higher education demands both nationally and internationally.

3.3.2 Strengthening Human Resource Department Implementing Units Human Resource Department

Coordinator(s): Mr. S. Ngobi _Director Ms. Mary Tizikara Budget Allocation NOK1,442,500 (Equiv. to US$231,361)

3.3.2.1 Programme Component Objectives: 1) To strengthen the Human resource department. 2) To develop a human resource policy of the University 3) To build the human resource capacity of the University 4) To procure office equipment.

3.3.2.2 Programme Component Activities 1) Restructure and carryout the recruitment process for the department and University 2) Formulate a University HR Policy, human resource manual and staff development plan. 3) Carry out sensitisation workshops for all staff on the new HR policy. 4) Carryout capacity building of staff and undertake best practices 5) Procurement of Equipment/Computers

3.3.2.3 Key Activities, Outputs and Outcomes Achieved The Human Resource Department has been able to guide both the academic and administrative units to review and restructure their micro structures with the transformation of the University into the college model of governance. The department has been able to recruit human resource staff for the department and colleges.

The compilation of the existing human resource policies was completed. The department has been able to develop and operationalise the HR Management Manual and staff development plan. With the policy and manual developed, the Department was able to conduct sensitisation workshops for staff. The University Management team and a total of 120 heads of departments were sensitised on the human resource policy and manual in 2008. This has improved on the quality of management of the human resources at the University. Three members of staff undertook a re-training programme in human resource management at the Uganda Management Institute in 2008 so as to enhance their skills in human resource management. The department was able to undertake best practice visits to the University of Bergen in 2008 and 2010 to enable the restructuring process of the University into the College model of governance.

With the support the department was able to purchase five computers and three, which has improved on the working environment within the department.

3.3.2.4 Key Activities, Outputs and Outcomes Not Achieved

The department was able to implement the planned activities, although procurement process is still challenge for the local consultancy services,

3.3.2.5 Medium to Long Term Benefits The support has been instrumental in strengthening the University management systems by creating a favourable work environment within the directorate. The furnishing of the department has facilitated the delivery of services by the department. With the operational job analysis and profiling of jobs has enabled the department illuminate competent/skills levels of existing staff in the University. The HURIS system has enable in the organisation, management and planning process for human resource development. The training of college human resources managers and heads of department has also helped in reducing the unnecessary queries made to the department.

With regard to the functionality of the HURIS system, it is desired that more support is given to HURIS in order to refine the following modules: Recruitment Module, CV Module, Evaluation Module, Grievance Module, Staff Development Module and Pension Module.

3.4 Component D: Development of Infrastructure and ICT Facilities The programme goal under this component was to expand space and information communication technology infrastructure to support the University’s teaching, research and outreach function in critical areas of national development.

3.4.1 Extension of Faculty of Technology Building Implementing Unit Faculty of Technology

Coordinator(s): Dr. Barnabas Nawangwe, Dean, Faculty of Technology Budget Allocation NOK14,670,000 (Equiv. US$ 2, 352,908)

3.4.1.1 Programme Component Objective To increase teaching, research and office accommodation in the Faculty of Technology.

3.4.1.2 Key Activities, Outputs and Outcomes Achieved Under this phase, the University was able to complete the construction of the building extension for the then Faculty of technology (now College of Engineering Design Art & Technology (CEDAT)).

Figure 6: Faculty of Technology Building Extension

The Building extension was officially inaugurated on 14th August, 2009 by the Minister Counsellor - Mr.Gjermund Saether, who represented H.E. The Ambassador of the Royal

Kingdom of Norway in Uganda. As a result, the building has provided extra space for research and teaching and hence improved quality of teaching and research.

Figure 7: Official Opening of Faculty of Technology Building Extension by The Minister Counsellor - Mr.Gjermund Saether

Built-up space was expanded by an additional 7,700m2 for teaching, research and office accommodation. The total floor space of 7113.13 square metres comprises of seventy- five (75) new Offices for the academic staff, one (1) Environmental Engineering laboratory, one (1) Telecommunication Engineering laboratory, fifteen (15) lecture rooms, one (1) modern conference Hall, one (1) Technical library and three (3) Computer Laboratories.

The additional space created has helped to establish new laboratories and lecture rooms thereby creating a conducive environment for teaching, learning and research. New academic programmes were started as a result and student enrolment increased. This has improved the quality of teaching, research and collaboration with both the public and private sectors.

3.4.1.3 Unintended outputs/outcomes

In order to maximize on the utilization of the built up space and also taking advantage of the solid foundation provided by the support, the University decided to add a floor to the building to house her Directorate of Information and Communication Technology Support (DICTS) offices.

3.4.1.4 Medium to Long Term Benefits

Over the medium term, among the envisaged outcomes is the gradual mitigation on the shortage of building and engineering professionals in the country given the growing number of highly trained and skilled staff. The wider impact is on the construction and industrial sectors of the Country and the economy of the Country as a whole. The numerous innovations coming out of the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology are testimony to this.

3.4.2 Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure Development Implementing Units Directorate of ICT Support (DICTS)

Coordinator(s): Dr. Norah Muliira - Director Budget Allocation NOK7,300,000 (Equiv. US$ 1,170,840)

3.4.2.1 Programme Component Objective To provide ICT infrastructure that will support modernisation of learning, teaching, research administration and learning in the University.

3.4.2.2 Programme components Activities. a) Procurement of 400 computers b) Acquisition of i-enabler for students. c) Procurement and installation of servers and back-up systems. d) Development of an intranet communication system

3.4.2.3 Key Activities, Outputs and Outcomes Achieved Under this component, the Directorate procured a total of 486 computers as basic equipment for the e-learning laboratories in the faculties of Agriculture, Forestry, Science, Education and Veterinary Medicine where the Local Area Networks were established. The students can now get easy access to the e-learning software and other software tools that they need during their learning and research activities.

Figure 8: Students in one of the Computer laboratory

In support of the ICT Master Plan of the University, an i-enabler software (a web based module that enables students to access and use various functionalities on the Integrated Tertiary Software system ARIS, FINIS and HURIS), for students was procured. These have greatly improved the easiness with which students’ access and utilize ICT especially with the online registration and regular checking of their results as well as reduction in queues during peak hours.

The University procured and installed centralised backup equipment and seven servers (1-e-learning software, 1-central antivirus software, 3-mail storage, hosting the intranet portal and 1- providing for redundancy for various applications), fire-fighting equipment for the server farm and IP telephony infrastructure to provide campus wide voice services. The University also acquired trouble shooting hardware for fibre optical equipment, a Bandwidth Manager, and 8-Laptops together with a generator for the Disaster Recovery Centre and DICTS head office. This has improved the quality of service provision in the University through the eased communication amongst staff on campus, delivery of services with increased bandwidth

3.4.2.4 Medium to Long Term Benefits The support has been instrumental especially in the use of ICT in service delivery by the University.

3.4.3 Furnishing the Main Library Building Extension Implementing Unit Main Library

Coordinator(s): Professor Maria G. N. Musoke - University Librarian Budget Allocation NOK1,500,000 (Equiv.US$ 240,584)

3.4.3.1 Programme Component Objective To furnish the Main Library building extension

3.4.3.2 Programme Component Activities

Fully furnish the Main Library building extension

3.4.3.3 Key Activities, Outputs and Outcomes Achieved

The University managed to furnish half of the Main Library Building Extension. The furniture purchased included a total of 704 chairs and 289 tables. The library sections covered included the second floor (Learning Commons) and fourth floor (Research Commons) as well as the two seminar rooms and the computer laboratory for students with disabilities. The furnishing also involved partitioning of the 2nd Floor into Learning Commons (with 138 partitions & seats); Group Study Commons (with 20 partitions & seats); a Multimedia Room (with Sitting capacity of 12 people); and a PowerPoint Room (with a Sitting capacity of 50 people). The 4th Floor was also partitioned into Research Commons with 147 carrels & seats. Figure 9:The Main Library Extension Building and Library users in part of the furnished Main Library building Extension

3.4.3.4 Key Activities, Outputs and Outcomes Not Achieved

The University was not able to fully furnish the entire Main Library Building Extension with the funding allocated to this activity. The underlying reasons for these include not having the actual; quantified furniture requirements for the extension at the time of appropriating the grant and the subsequent escalation of the prices for the furniture and related supplies.

3.4.3.5 Unintended Outputs/Outcomes

The furnishing of the Main library building extension has made it possible to have seminar rooms with capacity to accommodate 30-50 people. One of these seminar rooms has been turned into Learning and Teaching in a Digital World (LATINA) laboratory). LATINA is a course designed by the Learning Centre at Oslo University College. It is a practical training course in the use of digital tools intended to develop better e-learning practices and concepts. The course will be conducted in Africa for the first time and hosted by Makerere University Library beginning June 2012.

3.4.3.6 Medium to Long Term Benefits

The furnishing of the Main Library Building Extension has boosted the seating capacity for library users. The facilities have enabled the University to provide room for group study and discussion unlike other parts of the library where silence must be maintained at all times. The seminar rooms in the new Library building have provided space for conducting training and meetings for students, staff, researchers and librarians.

The Research Commons provide a flexible space for independent learning and a platform for developing innovative learning and teaching techniques. The researchers participate in the various information retrieval. Some of the services include text and image scanning, digital video capture and editing, access to the World-Wide Web, software, and the ability to create and output custom multimedia packages on a series of Windows and Macintosh workstations. Research Carrels provide space for researchers to actively engage in writing and immediate access to library materials.