Technology Applications In Audit Management: A Case Study Of University For Development Studies, Tamale
This study explores the application of technology in audit management at the University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale. Using interviews with 12 staff (5 from audit, 4 ICT personnel, and 3 administrators), the study assessed technology availability, effectiveness, and challenges. Results show strong ICT use in reporting (91.67%) but limited support for planning (50%) and none for risk assessment. Technology
Valuing Marine Security And Coastal Protection Of Akwa Ibom State Within The Framework Of The Nigerian Blue Economy
Akwa Ibom coastal areas suffer both insecurity and coastal threats. This study evaluates the willingness to pay for marine sucurity and coastal protection within the framework of the Nigerian blue economy. Some coastal communities with a direct connection to the Atlantic Ocean were selected from the five local government areas of the State, based on their direct and indirect influences
Aggregating Species Distribution In Distorted Mangrove Communities Of Coastal Nigeria
The study assessed the effects of land use drivers on vegetation diversity, and projected the. To achieve these objectives, the study used remotely sensed image data and direct field observation. Landsat imageries of 1986, 2003 and 2022 were utilized for pre-processing of data, employing unsupervised classification. A total of 400 copies of questionnaire were used to determine the drivers of
Church–government Collaborative Initiatives And Their Effectiveness In Enhancing Climate Change Adaptation In Semi-arid Kenya
Climate change presents significant challenges in semi-arid regions, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where livelihoods are highly climate-sensitive. This study examines church-government collaborative initiatives and their effectiveness in enhancing climate change adaptation in Tharaka South Sub-County, Kenya. A mixed-methods case study design was employed, integrating surveys (n = 133), interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis. Findings indicate that collaboration between
Vietnam’s 2024 Land Law In Light Of The Requirements For Green And Sustainable Economic Development
This paper critically examines the extent to which Vietnam's 2024 Land Law aligns with the requirements of green economic transformation and sustainable development in the context of global climate commitments and shifting development paradigms. Drawing upon an original conceptual framework "Green Land Law Framework" - the study reconceptualizes land law as an integrated governance instrument that simultaneously advances environmental sustainability,
Evaluating Vietnam's National Digital Transformation Policy: A Multi-dimensional Assessment Of Digital Government, Digital Economy, And Digital Society
Vietnam's National Digital Transformation Program, officially launched in 2020 under Decision 749/QD-TTg, represents the country's most ambitious attempt to harness digital technologies as a catalyst for economic modernisation and public sector reform. This study evaluates Vietnam's progress across three foundational pillars of digital transformation-Digital Government, Digital Economy, and Digital Society-using secondary data from the World Bank, the International Telecommunication Union