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Leading global excellence in procurement and supply

BIOGRAPHY Prof. Benon C. Basheka (PhD)

P.O.BOX 20131-Kampala-Uganda Email: [email protected]. Mobile: +256-782-459-354

1. SUMMARY Benon C. Basheka (PhD) is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Political Science and Public Administration of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. He is also the Head of Higher Degrees at Uganda Management Institute. He further coordinates the department’s PhD in Management and Administration that is offered in five specializations of Public Administration, Public Procurement, Business Administration, Institutional Management and Leadership, and Higher Education Management and Administration .He is currently a PhD external examiner for the School of Public Administration and Management at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, University of Fort Hare in South Africa, and several universities in Uganda. Basheka has over 15 years of progressive teaching experience at University level mainly for graduate programmes. He is internationally exposed and has travelled in more than 30 countries. He was a member of the scientific committee for the international conference in public procurement held in August 2012 in America. He was a member of the World Bank task force for harmonizing public procurement reforms in Africa. He also serves as a research advisor for the African Regional Branch of International Federation of Purchasing and Supply (IFPMS). He was the first chairperson of council for the Institute of Procurement professionals of Uganda. He was a member of the 2012 steering committee for the preparations to celebrate the 10 years of public procurement reforms that that was held on 19

th-21

st September 2012.

He is an editor of two academic journals namely the Uganda Journal of Management and Public Policy studies and an editor in Chief of the Journal of Public Procurement and Contract Management; both internationally refereed journals. His research interests are in the broad field of Public Administration and Governance. He has extensively published book chapters and journal articles in refereed local and international Journals within his areas of academic competence and research interest. He has made a number of paper presentations at local and international workshops and conferences. He is often invited by leading procurement associations in Africa as a key note speaker. Regional and local conferences on procurement have significantly involved him in their annual events for presentation and discussion of papers. He has received international awards and recognitions. He emerged as one of the 3 international scholars to have met the stiff requirements for being adjunct professor at UECT China. In the August 2012 5

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Conference of Public Procurement held in the USA, his paper entitled ‘The Science of Public Procurement Management and Administration’ was evaluated as among the best 25 papers that survived a wave of three rigorous reviews. It was published as chapter 11 in a book ‘Charting a Course in Public Procurement Innovation and Knowledge Sharing’. In the 2009 annual conference of the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA), he was awarded the Pierre De Celles Award for the best paper presented titled, ‘Social Determinants of Public Procurement Corruption in Uganda: Implications for the delivery of public services’. During the 2007 examinations for the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS-UK) professional examinations, he won the Bola Afolabi Award for the third-best student from Africa for those examinations. He has successfully completed (with distinction) the taught part of his second PhD in Public Administration at the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and is currently finalizing his dissertation on Public Procurement Governance and Administrative Efficiency in Uganda’s public sector. He has in his possession a PhD in Educational Administration, Planning and Management from Makerere University-Uganda. He also has two distinctive Masters Degrees (one in Social Sector Management and another in project management). He further has two Postgraduate Diplomas (in Project planning

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and Management and Chartered institute of Purchasing and Supply). His undergraduate studies saw him earn an upper second class B.A (Political Science and Public Administration) from Makerere University. He therefore has a multi-disciplinary background owing to his numerous academic qualifications. In terms of consultancy work, he is a team leader for the development of an E-Procurement Strategy for the Government of Uganda; an assignment that is ongoing. He was also a team leader that conducted a public procurement assessment study for the Ministry of Health (June 2012). He has been involved in training procurement stakeholders for the staff of the Uganda National Roads Authority in the four regions of the country. He is also a project manager on behalf of (Uganda Management institute) for a project on enhancing secondary school Management and leadership for the Ministry of Education and Sports funded by the African Development Bank. This project involves training 2500 stakeholders in various Management and leadership areas including Public Procurement and Public financial Management. He is the lead expert for the Public Procurement Component. He was also the technical advisor to PPDA for the development of a public procurement performance system (PPMS). Basheka is the Chairman of the Contracts Committee at Uganda Management Institute where he has been central in streamlining the public procurement functions at that institute. He is a member of the East African Procurement Forum. He is a national trainer for PPDA and is a certified public procurement professional (CPP) for the Institute of Procurement Professionals of Uganda. He is a chartered member of the Chartered institute of purchasing and Supply (CIPS-UK). All these engagements have given him theoretical but also very practical experience for improving the public procurement systems in developing countries. He prides a higher degree of experience and exposure in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. He has successfully supervised a significant number of graduate students and has been an external examiner for a number of universities. At Uganda Management Institute, Basheka currently heads one of the most vibrant departments that specialize in higher degree graduate programmes (at Masters and PhD levels). Basheka is known for his zeal in introducing new graduate programmes that meet the current needs of employers and students. Further, he is known for his diligence in placing robust emphasis on timely completion of all graduate students while emphasizing the highest degree of excellence and the quality graduates produced by the Institute. He was the first chairperson of Council for the Institute of Procurement professionals of Uganda; an association that brings together all procurement professionals in the country. He is also a member of a number of local and international professional associations. He is a national training consultant for the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA).

2. SUMMARY OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS 2010-todate PhD (Public Administration) Course work and Dissertation in the Department of

Political Science and Public Administration at the University of Dar es salaam- Completed the Coursework with a distinction and will be submitting his dissertation which is in its second draft.

2009 PhD (Educational Administration, Planning and Management), Makerere University-Kampala

2008 Masters in Management Studies (Project Planning and Management)-Uganda Management Institute- Passed with distinction

2007 Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and supply (CIPS) United Kingdom-3rd

Best student in Africa

2004 Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management-Uganda Management Institute-Second Class Upper

2003 Masters in Social Sector Planning and Management-Makerere University 1998 Bachelors Arts (Political Science and Public Administration), Makerere University-

Second Class Upper Division


3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2011-todate- Adjunct Professor, School of Political Science and Public Administration, University of

Electronic Science and Technology-China July 2010-todate Head of Higher Degrees at Uganda Management Institute 2009-todate Chair of the Research Policy committee of Uganda Management Institute January – June 2009 Ag. Director Programmes and Student Affairs, Uganda Management Institute 2008-todate Head Higher Degrees Department, Uganda Management Institute 2007-to 2010 Part-time Lecturer Uganda Marty’s University-Subjects taught include Public

Procurement and contact management, Consultancy Management skills, Research methods, and Local Governance and Human Rights

2006-2008 Part-time Lecturer of Public Procurement at Kyambogo University and Uganda Christian University for newly launched Degree programmes in Procurement and Logistics Management.

2007-2008 Ag. Head, Higher Degrees Department, Uganda Management Institute 2007 Part-time lecturer, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, specifically hired

by the Faculty of Development Studies, to teach the module of Research methodology to their Business Administration programs

2005-2007 Consultant, Department of Business and Finance Management, Uganda Management Institute

2006-to date Managing Director, Radix Management Consulting (U) Ltd 2004 -2005 Assistant Lecturer, Department of Community Education and Extra Mural studies,

Makerere University 2000-2004 Administrative Assistant, Examinations Division, Academic Registrars Department,

Makerere University. During this period, he was part-time lecturer, Department of Community Education and Extra Mural studies

4. RECENT ACADEMIC AWARDS AND PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION September 2012 Elected to represent the African Continent on the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

(CIPS) Congress in UK for a period of 3 years up to 2015. August 2012 During the 2012 international conference of Public Procurement (IPPC) held in Seattle

Washington, his paper was among the 25 best papers of the 163 papers accepted for presentation at the conference

May 2010 During the 19th

International Purchasing and Supply Research Association (IPSERA) Conference held in Finland in May 2010, his paper co-authored with Milton Tumutegyereize won the first IPSERA Bursary Award

July 2009 During the IASIA annual conference, his paper entitled ‘Social Determinants of Public Procurement Corruption in Uganda: Implications for the delivery of public services’ won the Pierre De Celles Award which is given to the author(s) of the best paper presented at the IASIA Annual Conference. [http://www.iias-iisa.org/iasia/e/PDCA/Pages/default.aspx]

2009 During the 18th

International Purchasing and Supply Research Association (IPSERA) Conference held in Germany, his paper was selected among the 11 best papers for publication in the Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management

2008 During the 3rd

International Public Procurement Conference held in the Netherlands, his paper entitled ‘Procurement Planning and Accountability of local government procurement systems in Developing countries: Evidence from Uganda’ was among the 8 best papers selected and published in the Journal of Public Procurement

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2007 During the 2007 examinations for the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply professional Examinations (CIPS-UK), he won the Bola Afolabi Award which was given to the third best student in the CIPS exams from Africa.

5. Journal Editorial Responsibilities

Editor in Chief-Journal of Public Procurement and Contract Management

Editor, Uganda Journal of Management and Public Policy studies

Managing Editor, International journal of Public Procurement-American Based

Editor –Upcoming East African Journal of Public Administration 6 Membership to Editorial Advisory Boards

Journal of Public Procurement-USA

Interdisciplinary Journal of Economics and Law-UK

African Journal of Business and Management

Journal of Business and Public Dynamics Development

African Journal of Governance and Development

7. PUBLICATIONS A: Books and Book Chapters 2013

1. Basheka, B.C. (2013), The Science of Public Procurement Management and Administration, in Gian Luigi, Albano, Keith F. Sneider and Thai K. V. (2013), Charting a Course in Public Procurement Innovation and Knowledge Sharing, PrAacademic press, Florida-USA, Chapter 11, P. 289-330

2. Basheka, B. C. (In press) Corruption and Public Administration in Uganda, A book chapter on a book on public administration in Africa-Chapter 3

2012/2013

3. Basheka, B.C. Kareija, K.G, and Namara, R.B [Eds) (2012) Public Administration in Uganda: Theory and Practice, Lambert Publishing, Germany

4. Basheka, B.C. (2012) Introduction to Public Administration,In Basheka, B.C. Karyeija, K.G, and Namara, R.B [Eds) Public Administration in Uganda: Theory and Practice, Lambert Publishing, Germany-Chapter 1

5. Basheka, B.C.; Kareija, K. G. and Kakumba, U. (2012) Public Policy Making: Theory and Practice In Basheka, B.C. Karyeija, K.G, and Namara, R.B [Eds) Public Administration in Uganda: Theory and Practice, Lambert Publishing, Germany

6. Basheka, B.C.; Oluka, P.O.; and Tumutegyereize, M, (2012), Public Procurement Reforms in Uganda, in Basheka, B.C. Karyeija, K.G, and Namara, R.B [Eds) Public Administration in Uganda: Theory and Practice, Lambert Publishing, Germany

7. Adeke, A and Basheka, B.C. (2012) Public Financial Management in Uganda, in Basheka, B.C. Karyeija, K.G, and Namara, R.B [Eds) Public Administration in Uganda: Theory and Practice, Lambert Publishing, Germany

2011

1. Basheka, B.C., Tumutegyereize, M., and Agaba, E. (2011) ‘Public procurement capacity building reform initiatives in Uganda: A performance measurement approach, In Thai K.V.ed. 2011, Towards New Horizons in Public Procurement, PrAcademics, United States of America, PP. 60-80. ISBN. 0-9668864-5-3


2. Basheka, B.C., & Tumutegyereize, M. (2011), ‘Public Procurement reforms in Developing countries: Challenges to Procurement capacity building in Uganda’, in S. Bhagwan Dahiya, Kavita Chakrvarty, Nandiata Rathee and Seema. V. Lamba (editors) Governance Issues and Corruption. Intellectual Foundation (India), pp457-479. ISBN.819039522

3. Nantume, O. & Basheka, B.C. (2011). Procurement Management and Its Implications on service delivery in decentralized Urban local Government systems of Uganda: Empirical Findings from Kampala City Council’ In Maximiano Ngabirano, Elizabeth Asiimwe and Esibo Omaada (Editors). Decentralization and Efficient service Delivery in Local Governments. Uganda Martyrs University Book Series. ISSBN: 978-9970-09-001-3

2010 4. Barifaijo, K.M.; Basheka, B.C. and Oonyu, J. (2010), How to Write a Good Dissertation/Thesis: A Guide to

Graduate Students, New vision, Kampala-Uganda, ISBN. 978-9970-172-01-3 2009

5. Basheka, B.C. (2009). Public Procurement Reforms in Africa: A tool for Effective Governance of the Public Sector and Poverty Reduction, In Thai, Khi. V (2009), International Handbook of Public Procurement Management, CRS press, Taylor and Francis Group, New York-Chapter 6, pp.131. ISBN. 978-14200-5457-6

B. Refereed Journal Articles 2013

1. 2012 1. Basheka, B.C. (2012) The Paradigms Of Public Administration Re-Examined: A Reflection , Journal Of Public

Administration, Volume 47 Number 1 March 2012, PP-8-25 2. Basheka, B.C., Rose B. Namara and Gerald K Kareija (2012), What Constraints effective Public Policy Management in

Uganda? International Journal of Policy Studies, Vol.3, No.1, PP.1-16 3. Atukwasa, J; Basheka, B.C. and Gadenya, P.W. (2012), The effect of corruption on administration of justice in

Uganda: Lessons from two chief magistrates’ courts in Kampala and Mukono districts. African Journal of Public Affairs, Volume 5 number 3, pp 1-15

4. Basheka, B.C.; Nagitta, P.O and Namara, R.B. (2012), The role of civil servants and political leaders in combating public procurement corruption in Uganda: An Empirical Analysis. African Journal of Public Affairs, volume 5 Number 3, pp.93-106

5. Basheka, B.C. (2012), Public Procurement Skills Requirements Framework for Local Government Procurement Professionals in Uganda: A self-Perceptive Approach, Journal of Public Procurement and Contract Management, Vol. 1, Number 1, PP 1-25

6. Kareija, K.G. and Basheka, B.C. (2012),Participation of Workers and Employer’s Organizations in poverty Reduction strategies in Uganda, Asian Social Science, vol. 8, number 3, pp218-224

7. Basheka, B.C. (2012), Social Determinants of Public Procurement Corruption in Uganda: Implications for the Delivery of Public Services, Interdisciplinary Journal of Economics and Business Law, 2012, Vol.1, Issue 4, pp. 8-40

8. Basheka, B.C. and Tumutegyereize, M. (2012) Measuring the performance of contractors in government construction projects in developing countries: Uganda’s context, African Journal of Business Management.

9. Basheka, B. , Rose B. Namara, and Sebastian Bigabwenkya(2012) Relevance of agricultural policies , Institutions, and processes to livelihood improvement among urban famers in Uganda, The Uganda Journal of Management and Public Policy studies , Vol. 3, Number 1, pp 1-22

10. Basheka, B.C. (2012), Power and Politics in Society: Implications to Organizational Development and Change, The Uganda Journal of Management and Public Policy studies , Vol. 4, Number 1, pp 88-102


2011 1. Basheka, B.C. and Sabiiti, C.K. (2011) ‘Compliance to public procurement reforms in developing countries: the

contextual perspective from Uganda’, Int. J. Procurement Management, Vol. 4, No. 5, pp.535–548. 2. Basheka, B.C.; Kyohairwe, S. and Kareija, K.G. (2011) Citizen-Driven Administrative Accountability through Informal

networks: Case studies from Uganda, International Journal of Policy Studies, Vol.2, Number 2, pp.75-85 3. Basheka, B.C.(2011), ‘Public –Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a New Model for Public Service Delivery in Uganda :A

Conceptual Framework’, The Uganda Journal of Management and Public Policy studies , Vol. 2, Number 1, pp. 17-36 4. Basheka, B.C. and Serugo, F. (2011) ‘Corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in the telecommunications

downstream supply chains: the case of MTN in Uganda’, Int. J. Procurement Management, Vol. 4, No. 4, pp.402–418. 2010

1. Basheka, B.C. (2010) ‘Management skills requirements in an era of Managerial ‘Turmoil’: A Literature Review and Empirical Analysis’, The Uganda Journal of Management and Public Policy studies , Vol. 1, NO.1, pp 1-16

2. Basheka, B.C & Bisangabasaja, E. (2010). ‘Determinants of unethical public procurement in local government systems of Uganda: a case study.’ International Journal Procurement Management, Vol. 3, No. 1,pp.91-104

3. Basheka, B. C. , Oluka Nagitta, Godfrey Mugurusi and Fred Ntambi (2010), Developing an Analytical Framework of the Present and Future Supply Chain Management (SCM) Trends and Development in Uganda, International Journal of Business and Economics, Volume 2, Number 20, pp.24-55

2009

1. Basheka, B.C. (2009). ‘Management and Academic freedom in higher educational institutions: Implications for Quality Education in Uganda’, Quality in Higher Education, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp.137-147

2. Basheka, B. C.(2009). ‘Procurement planning and local governance in Uganda: a factor analysis approach’, International Journal of Procurement Management, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp.191-209

3. Basheka, B.C. (2009). ‘Public procurement corruption and its implications on effective service delivery in Uganda: an empirical study’, International Journal Procurement Management, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp.415–440.

2008

1. Basheka, B.C. (2008). ‘Procurement Planning and Accountability of local government procurement systems in Developing countries: Evidence from Uganda’, Journal of Procurement Management, Vol. 8 No.3, pp379-406

C. Conference Proceedings

1. Basheka, B.C. (2010). Public procurement skills requirement Framework for local government systems in Uganda: perceptions from professionals.http://www.ippa.org/IPPC4/Proceedings/14ProcurementProfession/Paper14-1.pdf

2. Basheka, B.C. and Tumutegyereize, M. (2010). Determinants of public procurement corruption in Uganda: A Conceptual framework, http://www.ippa.org/IPPC4/Proceedings/01ComparativeProcurement/Paper1-10.pdf

3. Cornelia K. Sabiiti, Edwin Muhumuza and Basheka, B. C. (year). Developing public procurement performance measurement systems in developing countries: the Uganda experience, http://www.ippa.org/IPPC4/Proceedings/12procurementperformance/Paper12-1.pdf

4. Basheka, B. Pross Oluka Nagitta and Rose Namara (2010). The Role of Civil Servants and Political leaders in fighting Public Procurement corruption in Uganda: Analysis of the possible areas of collaboration (Presented in May 17-19, 2010 in Abuja Nigeria at a conference organized by the Common Wealth Association of Public

http://www.ippa.org/IPPC4/Proceedings/01ComparativeProcurement/Paper1-10.pdf

http://www.ippa.org/IPPC4/Proceedings/12procurementperformance/Paper12-1.pdf


Administration and Management). The full paper was published along with the conference proceedings in a CAPAM Featured Report on “Issues in Governance, Accountability and Trust.”

5. Basheka, B.C. & Mugabira, M.I. (2008). Measuring Procurement professionalism variables and their implications to procurement outcomes in Uganda, Proceedings of the 3

rd International Public Procurement Conference ISBN:

0-9668864-2-9 6. Benon Basheka, J. C. Musaazi & James Nkata (2009). Management Practices Critical for Managing a changing

tertiary education: an empirical analysis from Uganda, 2009 conference proceedings, ISSN//: 1541-5880, pp. 1770-1785(http://www.hiceducation.org/EDU2009.pdf)

7. Basheka, B.C. (2008). Value for money and efficiency in higher education systems of developing countries: resources management and effective management of higher education systems in Uganda, Available online

D. CURRENT AND RECENT WORKSHOP AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

1. Basheka, B.C. and Mubangizi, B. ‘Understanding Citizen-Driven Approaches in Fighting Corruption in Uganda and South Africa’s Local Governments: A Comparative Preliminary Analysis’, A Paper to be presented at the International Conference in Public Administration to be held between 18-23

rd October 2011 in China

2. Basheka, B.C. ‘Public Procurement Governance and Administrative Efficiency in Uganda: A Preliminary Analysis’. A paper presented at the annual IASIA Conference 2011, hosted by the Italian Government and University of Roma Tre, from 13-18 June 2011 at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Roma Tre, Rome.

3. Basheka, B.C. ‘Public Procurement and Local Governance in Africa: Implications for Urban leaders and Managers of the 21st century’, A Paper presented as a guest speaker for Africa Local Government Summit 24th & 25th August 2011 in Johannesburg-South Africa

4. Basheka, B.C. ‘Policy Formulation: The Role of the Procurement Professional’, a paper presented at the second KISM regional conference - the role of procurement professionalism in formulation and implementation of national and regional development strategies, 21 – 23 September 2011, Mombasa continental resort.

5. Basheka, B.C. ‘Building Public Procurement Professionalism through Procurement Professional Associations in Africa’, paper presented at the World Bank organized workshop on harmonizing procurement Policies for Effective Regional Integration, was held from 8

th to 10

th July 2011 held at the UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR

AFRICA CONFERENCE CENTER (UNECA), in Addis Ababa-Ethiopia 6. Basheka, B.C. ‘Financial Management skills for local government officials’, A Paper presented as a guest speaker for

Africa Local Government Summit 24th & 25th August 2011 in Johannesburg -South Africa 7. Basheka, B.C. (2010-co-author). Doctoral External Examination Procedures and Processes in Universities: ‘Is it

Quality or Formality at play?’, A Paper presented at the African Network for Internationalization of Higher Education Conference held between 4th -5th, 2010 at Speke Resort, Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda

8. Basheka, B.C., Namara, R. B. & Oluka, P. (2010). ‘The Role of Civil Servants and Political leaders in fighting Public Procurement corruption in Uganda: An empirical analysis’, a paper presented at the Common Wealth Association for Public Management in Nigeria, May 17-19

th 2010

9. Basheka, B. C. (2010). ‘Skills required by Public Administrators in the 21st century: A Descriptive Analysis from Uganda’, a paper presented at the 14

th International Research Society for Public Management in Switzerland

10. Basheka, B.C. & Tumutegyereize, M. (2010). ‘Measuring contractor Performance in Developing Countries’, a paper presented at the 19

th IPSERA conference held in Finland May, 2010

11. Basheka, B. C. and Namara, R.B. (2010). ‘Public Administration Research by Graduate students at Uganda Management Institute: A Methodological Analysis’, paper presented at the annual IASIA conference held in Bali, Indonesia between the 12-17 of July 2010

12. Basheka, B.C. (2009). ’Social determinants of public procurement corruption in Uganda: implications for the delivery of public services’, Paper presented at the IASIA conference in Brazil in August 2009 (This paper received the best conference paper award given on 12-17

th 2010)

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13. Basheka, B.C. (2009). ‘Economic and Political Determinants of Public Procurement Corruption in Developing countries: An Empirical study from Uganda’, Paper presented at the 18

th Annual IPSERA conference 2009, Oestrich-

Winkel, Germany, 5 – 8 April, 2009. 14. Basheka, B.C. & Sabiiti, K. C. (2009). ‘Compliance to Public Procurement Reforms in developing Countries: An

Exploratory Study of Uganda’s Experience of the Critical Challenges’, Paper presented at the 18th

Annual IPSERA conference 2009, Oestrich-Winkel, Germany 5 – 8 April, 2009

15. Basheka, B.C. & Serugo, F.(2009). ‘Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives in the Telecommunications Downstream Supply chains: The Case of MTN in Uganda’, Paper presented at the 18

th Annual IPSERA conference 2009, Oestrich-

Winkel, Germany 5 – 8 April, 2009 16. Basheka, B.C. (2008). “Re-energizing’ public sector management in Africa through effective public procurement

systems: a theoretical perspective”, Paper presented at the annual IASIA conference in Kampala, Uganda, July 2008. 17. Basheka, B.C.(2008). ‘Value for money and efficiency in higher education systems of developing countries: resources

management and effective management of higher education systems in Uganda’, presented at 2008 General conference 8-10 September’ Outcomes of Higher Education: Quality, Relevance and Impact’

E. RESEARCH REPORTS.

1. Basheka, B.C. (2011). Research Report on the Study to examine the persistent complaints raised on the length of the Public Procurement Process in Uganda, Uganda Management Institute-Funded by the research department-Uganda Management Institute

2. Bigabwenkya, S., Namara, B. R and Basheka, B. C. (2011). Report on the study on Agricultural policies and expansion of livelihood assets of the urban farmers in Uganda: a case study of Kampala city and Mbale municipality, A Research Report under the Millennium Development Goals Project (MRCI 310)-Funded by the Association of African Universities

3. Namara, B. R. and Basheka, B. C. (2010). Report on the study of institutional arrangements for rural poverty reduction and eradication of hunger in Uganda-Funded by Uganda Management Institute

6. TEACHING ABILITY AND EXPERIENCE Dr Basheka has an excellent ability to communicate knowledge. He diligently draws course outlines, presenting knowledge to learners through lectures and other forms of teaching, sets and marks coursework assignments and examinations on time, effectively supervises graduate students as well provides counseling and career guidance. On all programmes taught, student evaluations of his teaching are excellent. For example, according to the quality assurance report produced in September 2010 by the senior quality assurance officer of Uganda Management institute, Basheka’s rating on being very clear and organized was at 85% in one module. The report stated the following comment ‘Dr Basheka was more articulate and always presented more practical examples’ as emerging from the student evaluations. Dr Basheka teaches on all graduate programmes at Uganda Management Institute. Specifically, he is a core facilitator on the Masters in Public Administration, Masters in Business Administration, Masters in Management Studies and all postgraduate Diplomas at Uganda Management Institute where he specializes in the following modules.

Graduate Program Module

Masters in Public Administration Foundations of Public Administration

Public Policy

Public Finance Management

Public Procurement Management

Public Service Management

Administrative Law and Ethics


Research Methods for PA

Masters in Business Administration Management and Organizational Behavior

Research Methods for Business Administration

Supply chain Management

Public Procurement Management

Public-Private Partnerships

Project Planning and Management

Logistics Management

Public sector management

Masters in Management Studies Research Methods

Statistical techniques of Data Analysis

Masters in Institutional Management and Leadership

Institutional management and Leadership: Theories and Models

Institutional Policy Planning, Design and Implementation

Public Financial Management

Corporate Governance and Innovation

Procurement and Facilities Management

Organizational Development and Change

Research Methods and Inquiry

Postgraduate Diplomas Research Methods

Masters in Public Procurement Principles of Public Procurement

Public Procurement and Development

Ethics and Public Procurement Law

Comparative Public Procurement Systems

Masters in Higher Education Management and Administration

Foundation of Higher Education

Higher Education Administration and Policy

Governance and Higher Education Leadership

Higher Education and Development

Financial Management in Higher Education

Higher Education Quality Assurance & Assessment

Comparative Higher Education

In terms of curriculum development, Dr Basheka has directly developed the following programmes at Uganda Management Institute:

(i) PhD in Management and Administration (ii) Masters in Public Procurement (iii) Masters in Higher Education Management and Administration (iv) Masters in Business Administration (v) Masters in Public Administration (vi) Masters in Institutional Management and Leadership


(vii) Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics and Distribution Management (viii) Diploma in Public Procurement and Contract Management and (ix) Diploma in Logistics and Materials Management.

7. SUPERVISION OF GRADUATE STUDENTS

Basheka has supervised more than 150 graduate students to successful completion. Among others he successfully supervised the following Graduate students to completion (between 2008-2011) alone:-

1. Waiswa Juliet: Resource Mobilization and Sustainability of Reproductive Health NGOs in Uganda: A Case of Straight Talk Foundation, Kampala District.

2. Kalema Enoch: Micro Procurement Selection Factors and Performance of Road Construction Projects in Uganda: A Case of Kampala Northern By Pass Project.

3. Minega Linda: Contract Management and the Performance of the Uganda Computerized Driving Permits Project, Ministry of Works and Transport.

4. Kuhirwa Ndungutse Rosette: Organizational Factors Affecting the Quality of Legal Aid Services in FIDA Uganda. 5. Bibangambah Komukama Harriet: Resource Mobilization and Performance of Non Governmental Organizations

in Uganda: A Case Study of Greenwatch. 6. Kateeba Diana Nsiimenta Tumusiime: Organizational Challenges Affecting the Management of Elections in a

Multi-Party Democracy by the Uganda Electoral Commission. 7. Kakuba Tamutambo Albertina: Procurement corruption and its Effects on Service Delivery in Mbarara District

Local Governments System of Uganda. 8. Mukasa Robert: Public Procurement Reforms and Quality of Service Delivery in the Ministry of Internal Affairs,

Uganda. 9. Asemenye Susan: Non Cognitive Factors Affecting Academic Success in Public Primary Schools in Molo Sub-

county, Tororo, Uganda 10. Akiror Jane: Decentralized Planning and its Effects on Service Delivery in Local Government System of Eastern

Uganda: A Case Study of Soroti District 11. Aliau Paul: Fiscal Decentralisation and Service Delivery in Local Government Systems of Eastern Uganda: A Case

Study of Soroti District. 12. Nabukenya Cissy: Democratic Leadership Style and Performance of the Public Sector in Uganda: A Case Study of

Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation. 13. Nalwanga Brenda Irene: Credit Policy Management and Financial Performance of Media Houses in Uganda: A

Case Study of New Vision Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd. 14. Muwaya Ronald Donald Ross: Procurement Management Practices and their Effects on Local Government

Service Delivery in Uganda: A Case Study of Iganga Town Council. 15. Murana Justine: Evidence-Based Planning and Decision Making in Local Governments Systems of Uganda: A

Case Study of Sironko District. 16. Najjuma Susan: The Psychological Contract and Medical Staff Turnover in Uganda's Public Hospitals: A case

study of Mulago National Referral Hospital. 17. Nantume Olive: Procurement Management and Effective Service Delivery in Urban Local Governments of

Uganda: A Case Study of Kampala District. 18. Hakiza Joseph Buhi Riba: Procurement management and Organizational Conflicts in Urban Local Government

systems of Uganda: A Case study of Central Division of Kampala city Council. 19. Apio Susan: Community Participation and Sustainability of the Safe Water Facilities project in Kwapa Sub County

of Tororo District, Uganda. 20. Amutenda Salvatore Tumwine: Institutional Environment on the discipline of secondary school students in

Uganda: A case study of Kamwenge District.


21. Kyeyune Nabbona Christine Kawooya: Management Styles and the Performance of employees in Corporate Institutions in Uganda: A case Study of Standard Chartered Bank Limited.

22. Serugo Flavia: Corporate Social Responsibility and The Development of Local Communities in Uganda: A Case Study of MTN (U) Ltd.

23. Nyakato Esther Kabaruli Alinda: Resource Management and Performance of Donor Funded Sustainability Health Projects in Uganda: A case of Global Fund In Ministry of Health, Kampala. ,,

24. Onyadi Carol: Organizational Factors and Labor Turnover in Non – governmental Organisations Uganda: A Case of International Rescue Committee (2003-2007)

25. Ntambi Fred: A study of Inventory/Stock controls in small to medium sized organization: A case of Viva general merchandise Limited

26. Aporu Christine: The Effect of Delegation in the Management of Institutions with Particular reference to Parliament.

27. Kaddu Gabrield Kayanja: Drug Registration System and its Effects on the Performance of national Drug authority, Uganda.

28. Waidhuuba Jofram: Procurement Management and Revenue Collection in Urban Local Governments of Uganda: A Case Study of Jinja Municipal Council.

29. Tuhimbise Valerian: Analysis of Organizational Factors Affecting Internal Communication in the Ugandan Judiciary: A Case Study of Masaka and Kampala Judiciary Offices.

30. Babuleka Allen Claire: Inventory Management and its Influence on Sales Growth of Traditional Medicinal Products: A Case of Kayunga District.

31. Sengooba Shafiq: Head teachers’ Leadership Styles and Academic Performance of Universal Primary Education Schools in Kabale Municipality, Uganda.

32. Nayiga Josephine Kabega: Institutional Factors Affecting Project Monitoring Among NGOs of Uganda: A Case Study of Kamwokya Christian Caring Community Kampala District.

33. Mutuuzo Peace Regis: Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for Building Effective Public Private partnership in Utility Provision in Uganda: A Case Study of Two Selected Government Ministries.

34. Mutesi Patricia: Human Factors Influencing Fire Safety Measures in School Environments in Uganda: A Case Study of Secondary Schools in The Central Region. ,,

35. Abon Muzamil: The Effectiveness of Public Awareness Strategies in Curbing Corruption by the Inspectorate of Government in Uganda.

36. Nagayi Aida Kibirige: Management and Performance of Community Based Organisation of Wazalendo Savings and Credit Community Bombo, Uganda.

37. Mirembe Gulukande Seruka: Stromme Microfinance Funding and its Effects on Performance of Client Organisations in East Africa: An Evaluation Study.

38. Biira Ever: The Decentralisation Policy and Autonomy of Local Government Systems in Uganda: The Case of Kasese District.

39. Agaba Caroline Linda Charity: Funds Disbursement, Procurement Planning and the Efficiency of UNDP Good Governance Projects: A Case of the UNDP Capacity Building Project at APDA.

40. Komunda Samuel Sabiiti: The Challenges of Amnesty Process And Peace Building in Uganda. 41. Kaggwa Umran: The Contribution Of Supply Chain Management To The Quality Of Export Vegetables In Uganda:

Case of Mubuku Association Growers. 42. Namukhula Grace: Institutional Factors Affecting the Performance of District Service commissions in Mityana

District Local Governments of Uganda: A Case Study Analysis. 43. Katarikawe Kesiime Emily: Factors Affecting Management of HIV/AIDS Services in a Decentralised Setting in

Western Uganda: A Case Study of Kanungu District. 44. Nawe Kamukama Molly: Factors Affecting the Transfer of Training in Organisations: A Case Study of the Electoral

Commission – Uganda.


45. Bamanyisa Bwagi Geoffrey: Fiscal Decentralisation and Qualityof Primary Health Care Services in Uganda Local Governments: A Case of Kigarama Sub county, Bushenyi District.

46. Mushega K. Harriet: Out Sourcing and Organisational Performance in Parastatal Organisations in Uganda: A Case Study of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

47. Musungu Stephen: Procurement Management and Effective Service Delivery in Busia District Local Government of Uganda.

48. Tuhaise Agnes: Organization Factors Influencing Staff Motivation in Micro Care Insurance Limited - Uganda. 49. Aliau Paul: Fiscal Decentralisation and Service Delivery in Local Government Systems of Eastern Uganda: A Case

Study of Soroti District. 50. Ekou Margaret: An Examination of Factors Affecting Students’ Academic Performance in Senior Secondary

Schools in Soroti District: A Case Study of Teso College Aloet, Soroti S.S., Madera Girls’ S.S, Kietok Girls’ S.S. and Serere S.S.

51. Nanziri Aminah: Motivation Characteristics and Employee Performance in Kampala City Council of Uganda: A Case Study of Central Division. ,,

52. Wanga Elizabeth: Logistics Management Systems and Customer Satisfaction in Learning and Forwarding Companies of Uganda; A Case Study of Kenfreight Uganda Ltd

53. Muzaaya Godfrey: Organizational Support and its Contribution to Improved Livelihoods among TASO Supported HIV/AIDS Affected households in Masaka District

54. Akiding Harriet: Institutional Factors Affecting Decentralised Planning Process in Local Governments of Uganda: A Case of Amuria District

55. Bagabo Aviti: Cost Sharing Mechanisms and Accessibility to Higher Education in Rwanda: A Case Study of the National University of Rwanda (NUR).

56. Adur Okello Eunice: Teachers’ Motivation and Academic Performance of Government Aided Secondary Schools in Lira district of Uganda.

57. Naluwu Teddy: Beneficiary-Related Factors and Sustainability of CFCA-Supported Projects in Southern Uganda. 58. Nansereko Diana Rose: Organizational Climate and the Performance of Public Sector Organisations in Uganda: A

Case Study of the 8th

Parliament of Uganda. 59. Tusasirwe Bagorogoza Dinah: Factors Affecting Provision of Safe Water in Urban Centres in Uganda: A Case

Study of national Water and Sewerage Corporation Kampala Water (NWSC KW). 60. Nabongo Deborah: Factors Contributing to School Drop-out in Universal Primary Education Schools in

Namalemba Sub County, Iganga District, Uganda. 61. Okot Norah: Stakeholders Participation and Enhancement of Quality Service Delivery Among Medical Providers

in Kampala: Case Study of Case Med Care (CMC). 62. Alupo Jessica Rose Epel: Employee Motivation and Organisational Performance of the Telecommunication Sub

Sector in Uganda: A Case Study of MTN – Uganda. 63. Nakanwagi Harriet: Leadership Styles and Employee Performance among Public BTVET Institutions in Uganda: A

Case of Kampala and Wakiso Districts. 64. Nakintu Margaret: Information Management and the Performance of the Examination Section of Kyambogo

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of Tororo District. 66. Amuge Edep Stella: Social Welfare Support and its Contribution to the Wellbeing of the Elderly in Acowa Sub

County, Amuria District – Uganda. 67. Acire John: Head teachers’ Leadership Styles and Teachers’ Job Satisfaction in Uganda: A Case Study of

Government Aided Secondary Schools in Gulu District. 68. Amongin Hellen Letisia: Factors Affecting Completion Rates of masters Students in Higher Institutions of

Learning in Uganda: A Case Study of Uganda management Institute.


8. OTHER ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES AND ACHIVEMENTS

Editor of the Upcoming book-Public Administration in Uganda: Theory and Practice

Editor -in -Chief of the Journal of Public Procurement and Contract Management

Member of the Scientific Committee for the 2012 International Public Procurement Conference held in August 26-28

th (USA)

Reviewer for the Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management

Reviewer for the International Journal of Political Science and International Relations

External examiner for graduate programmes at the School of Public Administration and Management at University of Kwazul-Natal-South Africa Adju

nct Professor for the School of Political Science and Public

Administration of UECTC in China

Leader of the research cluster on leadership and governance at Uganda Management Institute Chair of the research Policy committee of Uganda Management Institute

Won the Pierre De Celles Award which is given to the author(s) of the best paper presented at the IASIA Annual Conference

Won the Bola Afolabi Award which is given to the third best student in the CIPS exams from Africa region.

SERVICE TO THE INSTITUTE AND COMMUNITY

Chairperson contracts committee , Uganda Management Institute (July 2011 to date)

Member of the contracts committee, Uganda Management Institute (2007-2011)

Chairperson of the Council of the Institute of Procurement Professionals of Uganda (2008 to date)

Secretary to the Graduate Board , Uganda Management Institute (2010-todate)

Member of the steering committee for the FINISH project at Uganda Management Institute (2010 to date)

Member of the advisory committee for the Millennium Development project at UMI funded by the Association of African Universities (2010-2011)

Highly committed to both administrative and academic work in the institute

Good representation of the image of UMI at local; and international meetings

Good working relationship with all staff of the higher degrees department and the institute

Adopts innovative and flexible approaches to administration and through this innovativeness, programmes which have immensely contributed to the institute’s revenue base have started

The departmental budget performance is always above target. The last financial year the department performed by 134%

Promotes professional ethics in the management of administrative and academic affairs

10. SOME CONSULTANCIES UNDERTAKEN The following are the most recent consultancy assignments:-

1. 2012-Team leader for the development of an e-procurement strategy for the government of Uganda


2. 2012-Team leader for procurement assessment for the ministry of health-Government of Uganda

3. 2012-Team leader for the project funded by ADB to train education managers of government secondary and post secondary schools in Uganda

4. October 2009- Technical Advisor to the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority for the Procurement performance measurement system under the Financial and Accountability Programme (FINMAP). A pilot study of the baseline survey on 15 procuring and Disposing Entities was successfully completed and a report submitted.

5. August-November 2009- A technical team member on a World Bank Funded- assignment to develop a Procurement Training Module for Government-aided Secondary Schools in Uganda and develop terms of reference for firms that will undertake the training in 2010. The client was the Ministry of Education and Sports of Uganda. The terms of reference and the draft training manual were submitted.

6. July-October 2009. Lead consultant in the KAP end line survey for Population Secretariat- Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development. Task involved designing a survey instrument, overseeing data collection, analyzing the data and writing the report. This exercise was completed.

7. September 2009. Conducted Desk Review for Water Aid Uganda on Water and Sanitation Sector as a baseline information for a major study on small towns water supply in Uganda.

8. July 2009. Lead consultant in the Development of a Strategic and Business Plan for Uganda Health Marketing Group (UHMG). This assignment was effectively accomplished.

9. Between January 2009 to date-Conducted a number of demand-driven trainings in Public Procurement on behalf of PPDA for different PDEs, at central and local government levels. I have also conducted a number of hands-on support programmes for the various entities on behalf of the PPDA.

10. In 2008- Among team of consultants who conducted a compliance assessment on the performance of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Regulations on 120 entities in Uganda.

11. MEMBERSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL BODIES AND ASSOCIATIONS

1. Chartered Member chartered institute of Purchasing and Supply (since: 2007)

2. Certified procurement professional for the Institute of procurement professionals of Uganda (since: 2008)

3. Member of the International purchasing and Supply education Research Association (IPSERA) (since: 2009)

4. Member of the International Research Society for Research in Public Management (IRSPM) (since: 2010)

12. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Basheka has good leadership skills exhibited in the excellent performance of all assignments from teaching and administration. For the years he has been the head of higher degrees at Uganda Management Institute, there has been a tremendous improvements in the quality of teaching and research as well as significant improvements in completion rates of graduate students. The higher degrees department has thus generated a lot of resources. There are new highly demand-driven Masters Degrees that have been started as a result of his robust leadership and management capacities. All examination processing under the department is done on time and the department is always ahead of schedule for all planned activities-administrative and academic. He is a role model to all the staff of the higher degrees department and it is through his leadership capacities that all staffs under him are engaged in a lot of research and publications which has increased the profile of the department and institute.


Through his leadership, the department introduced a taught PhD in Management and Administration, a Masters in Public Procurement and Masters in Higher Education Management and administration (all are now fully approved by senate and have been before the National Council for Higher Education for accreditation since January 2011). Benon has systematically spearheaded the expansion of the department in both human and financial dimensions. Basheka has been a leader on the publication strand at UMI and his degree of scholarship extends across a wide spectrum of disciplines He has been excellent in resource mobilization strategies for the department and institute in general. He has good conceptual and analytical skills.

CERTIFICATION I, Benon C Basheka, do certify that the above information is true and reflects a true status of my academic qualifications, work experience and scholarly publications.

Signature: Date: December, 2012

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