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    Key Factors Influencing the Implementation of Electronic Government Procurement (EGP) in Local Governments in Uganda: A Case of Mukono District Local Government
    (Uganda Christian University, 2023-09-12) Liliam Joel Emeetai
    This study examines the critical factors that affect the implementation of electronic government procurement in local governments in Uganda, using Mukono District Local Government as a case study. The influence of technological infrastructure, organizational capacity, and regulatory frameworks on the adoption and effectiveness of EGP is studied. It pointed out some of the challenges emanating from inadequate infrastructure, limited skilled personnel, and weak regulatory frameworks. Internet connectivity, IT systems, and leadership support are identified in this study as variables that could improve EGP processes. The recommendations proposed are to improve technological integration, strengthen regulatory frameworks, and improve staff training to ensure effective implementation of EGP. The issues to be investigated in this report will include how technological infrastructure-including but not limited to reliable internet and IT systems-organizational capacity, and regulatory framework, including policy guidelines and oversight mechanism-affect the adoption of EGP. The results are collated from various countries like South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, all with various challenges related to poor infrastructure, lack of resources, and unwillingness for change. This review identifies lacunas in addressing some challenges that the local government is facing, and based on this study, it is suggested that future research could be on the assessment of technological readiness, organizational capacity, and regulatory frameworks regarding the effectiveness of EGP. Data collection was done through a single method; namely, quantitative. A sample of 44 employees and 10 key informants were selected through random and purposive sampling. The key informants comprised the CAO, procurement manager, and IT manager. Data collection tools comprised the questionnaires and interviews. SPSS analysis was employed in data analysis. Ethical considerations included confidentiality and informed consent. It is expected that there would be some time, financial constraints, and uncooperative respondents; solutions have sought ways to overcome each of these challenges. A total of 44 respondents, comprising employees and top management, were used to collect data through questionnaires and interviews. The response rate was 100%. Description of demographic characteristics was done for respondents, while the role of technological infrastructure, organizational capacity, and regulatory frameworks on account of EGP implementation were assessed through descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The results revealed that the technological infrastructure, organizational capacity, and the regulatory framework significantly influence the implementation of EGP, which explains 63.9% of the variance in the model. EGP effectiveness in MDLG can improve significantly by enhancing the above-mentioned aspects. Based on this research, this study has identified the most important factors for successful EGP as: technological infrastructure, organizational capacity, and the regulatory and institutional framework. Results show that continuous access to the internet, IT equipment, leadership support, training of employees, and cybersecurity controls are significant in smoothly implementing EGP systems. From this premise, the study concludes by recommending digital infrastructure development, review of regulatory frameworks, and organizational readiness as the points that can give further impetus to the progress of EGP. Further areas of research are also suggested, such as the impact of EGP on procurement outcomes and comparative effectiveness at the local government level.