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Item Family Business Management and Business Performance in Lira City-Northern Uganda(Lira University, 2021) Ogweng, Lawrence; Ejang, Mary; Acanga, Alfred;Background: This study examined the relationship between family business management and the performance of family businesses in Lira City. The study objectives were; to analyze the influence of goal setting and visioning on family business performance in Lira City, to assess the influence of governance structure on family business performance in Lira City, to analyze the influence of professional management on family business performance in Lira City and to examine the role of management control systems in business performance in Lira City. There was evidence from literature that family businesses in Uganda and therefore Lira City are characterized by low profits, low share in the market and low productivity, leading to high rate of failure at over 26% annually. Methods: A cross sectional design based on a mixed method was used. The study used stratified and simple random sampling to sample 123 out of 135 family businesses and the response rate was 96 percent. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview guide. Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 23 was used for data analysis. Descriptive statistics, correlation and linear regression models were used to assess the role of family business management on performance. Findings: The regression results indicated that: goal setting and visioning and management control systems had a positive and significant influence on performance of family business, governance structure had a significant negative influence on family business performance and professional management did not have a significant influence on family business performance. Conclusion: The study concluded that there is a significant relationship between family business management and business performance in Lira city. Recommendations: the study recommends that; policy makers should provide for capacity building of family business managers on management control systems as an aspect of family business internal characteristic that improves performance, policy makers should come out with guiding principles and strategies to ensure that all family businesses have well documented goals and visions, business owners should refine the clan and social structures that have been identItem Gender-Specific Entrepreneurship Programs: Understanding the Lived experiences of Rural Women Entrepreneurs In Amolatar Sub-Region, Uganda(Researchjournali’s Journal of Entrepreneurship, 2024) Akello, Judith Abal; Ebila, Florence; Ejang, Mary; Acanga, Alfred; Ayo, Harriet; Acio, Christine; Kabunga, AmirWomen constitute a significant portion of the global population and play vital roles in economic development through entrepreneurial activities. Despite their potential, female entrepreneurs, especially in developing countries like Uganda, face numerous challenges including limited access to capital, education, and support networks. This study investigates the impact of gender-specific entrepreneurship programs on rural women in the Amolatar Sub-Region, Uganda, focusing on their experiences, challenges, and contributions to economic development. A phenomenological research design was employed to capture the lived experiences of rural women entrepreneurs. The study was conducted in the Amolatar Sub-Region of Uganda, involving 26 beneficiaries of the Uganda Women Empowerment Program (UWEP), two focus group discussions (FGDs), and two key informant interviews with cultural leaders. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, FGDs, and document analysis, and were analyzed using thematic analysis. Five main themes emerged from the analysis: Economic Empowerment and Impact, where women reported significant improvements in their economic status through participation in UWEP, resulting in increased income and financial stability; Skill Development and Acquisition, where participants acquired essential business skills such as financial management and record-keeping, enhancing their ability to run and sustain their enterprises; Challenges and Resilience, where women faced obstacles including poor infrastructure, cultural barriers, and resistance from husbands but demonstrated resilience through group cohesion and adaptability; Gender Dynamics and Family Support, where support from husbands and family members varied, with a gradual shift in cultural attitudes towards women's economic participation; and Community Perception, Support, and Future Aspirations, where there was an evolving positive perception of women's roles, increased community support, and optimism about future business expansion and community development. Gender-specific entrepreneurship programs like UWEP significantly contribute to the economic empowerment of rural women in Amolatar, Uganda. The programs help women acquire crucial business skills, overcome challenges, and gain support from their families and communities. These initiatives are essential for fostering sustainable economic development and gender equality in rural areas. Keywords: Rural Women Entrepreneurs, Gender-Specific Programs, Economic Empowerment, Uganda Women Empowerment Program