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This study aimed to explore the case study of Brno city regarding smart city models. We analyzed Brno considering smart and sustainable city elements, i.e., smart mobility/public transport, smart technology, smart people, smart governance, smart economy, smart living, and smart environment based on transport, energy, and environment referred herein as the smart city and sustainability model. Therefore, we investigated a case study of Brno city in the Czech Republic. We used qualitative techniques such as case study, exploration, observation, and description. We analyzed and comprehended the trends in the various features of smart city and sustainable development of the city of Brno. The findings showed that Brno city is doing its best to maintain smart city models through its governance organs and structures. The city is also working hard to improve some of the aspects that are still lagging. The ongoing developments and the future ones are based on strategic planning for both the short term and long term such as Brno2023, Brno2030, and Brno2050. It was found that Brno has a very well-planned transport system and is integrated with other aspects such as technology, energy, such as the electricity that moves the trolleybuses and trams, and environment. We strongly conclude that even though Brno city still struggles to achieve total sustainability, it is still a model and reflection of a smart and sustainable city. Finally, we noted that Brno city has very good plans and vision the “DNA” of a smart city. However, the implementation still suffers political willingness.
Jitka Fialová; Dastan Bamwesigye; Jan Łukaszkiewicz; Beata Fortuna-Antoszkiewicz. Smart Cities Landscape and Urban Planning for Sustainability in Brno City. Land 2021, 10, 870 .
AMA StyleJitka Fialová, Dastan Bamwesigye, Jan Łukaszkiewicz, Beata Fortuna-Antoszkiewicz. Smart Cities Landscape and Urban Planning for Sustainability in Brno City. Land. 2021; 10 (8):870.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJitka Fialová; Dastan Bamwesigye; Jan Łukaszkiewicz; Beata Fortuna-Antoszkiewicz. 2021. "Smart Cities Landscape and Urban Planning for Sustainability in Brno City." Land 10, no. 8: 870.
The study addresses sustainable development in the forest and recreational park of Germia in the Capital City of Kosovo. The park serves the residents and other visitors’ socioeconomic and environmental needs, such as leisure, sports, meditation, and biodiversity and ecological roles. Sustainable management and the development of natural resources are a development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs. The study used the contingent valuation method to assess willingness to pay for the sustainable management and development of Germia forest and recreational park, given the values it serves the people. The study surveyed 208 respondents about their opinions on the willingness to pay for the sustainable management and development of the forest and recreational park. The results showed that 56% were willing to pay for recreational services, while 44% were against it because they were not satisfied with the park’s services. The majority (62%) were also willing to pay for this service in tax from their salaries. This showed that an average percentage of people were willing to pay for the sustainable management and development of the forest and recreational park. Therefore, this study serves as a basis for future similar studies and policy decisions for park development.
Azdren Doli; Dastan Bamwesigye; Petra Hlaváčková; Jitka Fialová; Petr Kupec; Obed Asamoah. Forest Park Visitors Opinions and Willingness to Pay for Sustainable Development of the Germia Forest and Recreational Park. Sustainability 2021, 13, 3160 .
AMA StyleAzdren Doli, Dastan Bamwesigye, Petra Hlaváčková, Jitka Fialová, Petr Kupec, Obed Asamoah. Forest Park Visitors Opinions and Willingness to Pay for Sustainable Development of the Germia Forest and Recreational Park. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (6):3160.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAzdren Doli; Dastan Bamwesigye; Petra Hlaváčková; Jitka Fialová; Petr Kupec; Obed Asamoah. 2021. "Forest Park Visitors Opinions and Willingness to Pay for Sustainable Development of the Germia Forest and Recreational Park." Sustainability 13, no. 6: 3160.
Charcoal and firewood fuel biomass utilization is thought to be the main cause of deforestation in Uganda. Moreover, the practice of utilizing charcoal and wood fuel in Uganda is said to impact the health of many women and children in the region. The goal of this study was to comprehensively analyze charcoal and wood fuel utilization processes in Uganda and sub-Saharan Africa and the environmental and socioeconomic dynamics and implications. The study equally intended to model out some possible improvements to wood fuel use while conserving natural forests. Both qualitative and qualitative approaches were used to study the charcoal and wood fuel energy situation in Uganda. The study collected field data (sample size: 199) which was subjected to descriptive analysis. The findings show that over 90% of households in Uganda and the sub- Saharan region use firewood and charcoal wood fuel, and that this fuel use creates social and environmental hazards. Our findings are also in agreement with numerous empirical studies showing that firewood and charcoal biomass are among the major causes of deforestation in Uganda and the sub-Saharan region. Ceteris paribus, we propose the adoption of Improved Eco-Stoves (ICE), which not only enable comprehensive combustion but also lessen the quantity of firewood used by more than 60%, together with policy decisions on the government of Uganda, given peoples willingness to take on alternative energy sources such as gas and electricity.
Dastan Bamwesigye; Petr Kupec; Georges Chekuimo; Jindrich Pavlis; Obed Asamoah; Samuel Antwi Darkwah; Petra Hlaváčková. Charcoal and Wood Biomass Utilization in Uganda: The Socioeconomic and Environmental Dynamics and Implications. Sustainability 2020, 12, 8337 .
AMA StyleDastan Bamwesigye, Petr Kupec, Georges Chekuimo, Jindrich Pavlis, Obed Asamoah, Samuel Antwi Darkwah, Petra Hlaváčková. Charcoal and Wood Biomass Utilization in Uganda: The Socioeconomic and Environmental Dynamics and Implications. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (20):8337.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDastan Bamwesigye; Petr Kupec; Georges Chekuimo; Jindrich Pavlis; Obed Asamoah; Samuel Antwi Darkwah; Petra Hlaváčková. 2020. "Charcoal and Wood Biomass Utilization in Uganda: The Socioeconomic and Environmental Dynamics and Implications." Sustainability 12, no. 20: 8337.
This study assesses the wood waste generation, its management practices, and its effects on the forests in Ghana. The rate of logging in Ghana has increased and this can be attributed to the increase in the establishment of Sawmilling companies in the country. Increased in the installation of sawmilling companies has increased the sawn timber production. The use of outmoded milling machines has led to an increase in waste generation. An increase in production has led to an increase in the annual allowable cut in the country, which has overrun the limit of sustainable forestry. A qualitative research method was employed for the research work. A well-structured questionnaire was administered to the study to solicit the views of the wood industries about wood waste generation and its management practices. The study population comprised of 50 sawmilling companies. From the data collected, it was observed that most of the timber production companies do not know how to manage the waste generated and the waste is left un-utilized. In general 80% of the timber production companies responded that they have an idea of wood waste management but do not have the technical know-how to manage the waste. It was observed that 80% of the timber production companies do not manage the waste they generate during their operations. Wood shavings, sawdust, wood slabs, offcuts, branches, and others are left un-utilized. From the observations made in the visited sawmills, chunks of waste are generated on the site. The fact that the wood which is un-utilized (waste) and the wood, which is utilized as sold products, are equal in cost to the company which highlights the poor material and cost-efficiency. Wood industry materials and cost efficiency, together with waste management practices and their contribution to deforestation in the country, are discussed.
Obed Asamoah; Suvi Kuittinen; Jones Abrefa Danquah; Ebo Tawiah Quartey; Dastan Bamwesigye; Charles Mario Boateng; Ari Pappinen. Assessing Wood Waste by Timber Industry as a Contributing Factor to Deforestation in Ghana. Forests 2020, 11, 939 .
AMA StyleObed Asamoah, Suvi Kuittinen, Jones Abrefa Danquah, Ebo Tawiah Quartey, Dastan Bamwesigye, Charles Mario Boateng, Ari Pappinen. Assessing Wood Waste by Timber Industry as a Contributing Factor to Deforestation in Ghana. Forests. 2020; 11 (9):939.
Chicago/Turabian StyleObed Asamoah; Suvi Kuittinen; Jones Abrefa Danquah; Ebo Tawiah Quartey; Dastan Bamwesigye; Charles Mario Boateng; Ari Pappinen. 2020. "Assessing Wood Waste by Timber Industry as a Contributing Factor to Deforestation in Ghana." Forests 11, no. 9: 939.
The study reviewed and examined reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) in East Africa. At the helm of Deforestation at its biting implication by the early 2000s, REDD+ was first suggested as a prospective climate change moderation arrangement in 2005 at the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNCCC) at the CoP11 in Canada. The basic idea herein was to reduce the increasing loss of forests due to deforestation as well as mitigate climate change as signs were vivid at the time. REDD+ would introduce initiatives to sustain carbon distribution, biodiversity, and stakeholder livelihoods. Developed countries lead in the support of these efforts. Using Literature review and content analysis approaches, the study investigates REDD+ projects in East Africa; Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. A considerable level of work has been done as per the findings. However, a lot needs to be put in place since East Africa solely depends on wood biomass for household fuel which is a major cause of deforestation and forest degradation. Keywords: afforestation, alternatives, climate change, deforestation, East Africa, emission control, re-afforestation, REED+, wood fuel
Dastan Bamwesigye; Azdren Doli; Petra Hlavackova. REDD+: An Analysis of Initiatives in East Africa Amidst Increasing Deforestation. European Journal of Sustainable Development 2020, 9, 224 -237.
AMA StyleDastan Bamwesigye, Azdren Doli, Petra Hlavackova. REDD+: An Analysis of Initiatives in East Africa Amidst Increasing Deforestation. European Journal of Sustainable Development. 2020; 9 (2):224-237.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDastan Bamwesigye; Azdren Doli; Petra Hlavackova. 2020. "REDD+: An Analysis of Initiatives in East Africa Amidst Increasing Deforestation." European Journal of Sustainable Development 9, no. 2: 224-237.
Uganda is richly endowed with flora and fauna. Until the early 2000s, most of the types of vegetation have remained natural/virgin forests and shrubs until recent years, when human activities have damaged them. Understanding the different ways that people value such endangered forest resources is very important. The main hypothesis in our study is that willingness to pay (WTP) for forest existence value and sustainability depends on the preference for the same values. In addition, we examined socioeconomic characteristics, such as sex, education, and household incomes, which could influence the WTP for forest existence value and sustainability. We carried out field questionnaire interviews with the aim of ascertaining Willingness to Pay (WTP) for forest existence. The WTP values were in a range between 1 and 200 USD based on the contingent valuation method (CVM). A sample with a size of 203 was interviewed in selected towns and villages in Uganda, and the data collected were subjected to statistical analysis. The cross-tabulation of the expressed preferences illustrates that 81.9% of the representative sample are willing to pay for forest existence value and sustainability. We concluded that the willingness to pay for forest existence significantly depends on the preference for forest existence values and sustainability. Our results equally express that the mean WTP in this region is 15 USD per year and that over 60% are willing to pay this amount. The socioeconomic determinants’ results demonstrate heterogeneity and that over 90% of the respondents are willing to pay for forest existence, conservation, and sustainability.
Dastan Bamwesigye; Petra Hlavackova; Andrea Sujova; Jitka Fialova; Petr Kupec. Willingness to Pay for Forest Existence Value and Sustainability. Sustainability 2020, 12, 891 .
AMA StyleDastan Bamwesigye, Petra Hlavackova, Andrea Sujova, Jitka Fialova, Petr Kupec. Willingness to Pay for Forest Existence Value and Sustainability. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (3):891.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDastan Bamwesigye; Petra Hlavackova; Andrea Sujova; Jitka Fialova; Petr Kupec. 2020. "Willingness to Pay for Forest Existence Value and Sustainability." Sustainability 12, no. 3: 891.
The objective of this paper was to give an overview of the expressed preference (EP) techniques of environmental valuation. These methods offer estimation of the value of a resource not necessarily willingness to pay (WTP) or willingness to Accept (WTA) compensation rather upper and lower values. The method of measuring individuals’ willingness to pay is usually based on contingent valuation method (CVM). This research focuses on defining, categorizing, and applicability of various environmental valuation techniques that have been and can be applied in attaching value to a given resource using expressed/Revealed preference methods. The study serves as a supplementary synthesis and discussion to the board of knowledge of resource valuation methods. More specifically, selected methods to discussed herein include; contingent valuation method, hedonic pricing model, travel cost method, trade-off game method, the costless-choice method, Delphi method, Replacement Cost Method, Relocation Cost Method, Opportunity cost method, and Cost-benefit Method. In the last part, applicability of the methods is fully illustrated to support future studies on resource valuation.
Dastan Bamwesigye. Expressed Preference Methods of Environmental Valuation: Non-Market Resource Valuation Tools. 2019, 1 .
AMA StyleDastan Bamwesigye. Expressed Preference Methods of Environmental Valuation: Non-Market Resource Valuation Tools. . 2019; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDastan Bamwesigye. 2019. "Expressed Preference Methods of Environmental Valuation: Non-Market Resource Valuation Tools." , no. : 1.
For decades, transportation has been considered as a link to all aspects of life worldwide. In this case, the world’s natural environment, social well-being and economic development all usually depend on transportation systems. In most cases, safe, clean, sustainable and equitable transport systems help countries, especially in cities and urban centers, to thrive. However, a wide range of research shows that transportation systems in most of the cities and urban areas are unsustainable. In fact, some of these transportation systems are considered to be a threat to the environmental, social and economical aspects of future generations. In this perspective, therefore, changing such trends in transportation requires the collaboration of various stakeholders at regional, national and international levels. In this paper, therefore, a wide range of definitions of sustainable transport are discussed. More so, some of the aspects of smart transport for modern cities such as cycling and the role of women in sustainable transport were explored. With the aim of getting to the core of the subject, cases of women in bicycle transport, especially in the Netherlands and Germany compared to Kenya and Uganda are equally elucidated. Although not fully outlined, the idea of smart cities and sustainable transport have heterogeneous characteristics globally as discussed herein.
Dastan Bamwesigye; Petra Hlavackova. Analysis of Sustainable Transport for Smart Cities. Sustainability 2019, 11, 2140 .
AMA StyleDastan Bamwesigye, Petra Hlavackova. Analysis of Sustainable Transport for Smart Cities. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (7):2140.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDastan Bamwesigye; Petra Hlavackova. 2019. "Analysis of Sustainable Transport for Smart Cities." Sustainability 11, no. 7: 2140.
Dastan Bamwesigye; Petra Hlavackova (Czech Republic). An Analysis of Social Ties: Coffee Value Chain in Uganda. Researchers World : Journal of Arts, Science and Commerce 2019, X, 33 .
AMA StyleDastan Bamwesigye, Petra Hlavackova (Czech Republic). An Analysis of Social Ties: Coffee Value Chain in Uganda. Researchers World : Journal of Arts, Science and Commerce. 2019; X (1):33.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDastan Bamwesigye; Petra Hlavackova (Czech Republic). 2019. "An Analysis of Social Ties: Coffee Value Chain in Uganda." Researchers World : Journal of Arts, Science and Commerce X, no. 1: 33.
This research study focused on an investigation into the factors contributing to the dropout of children with disabilities (CWD) in rural schools in Uganda with a case study of Ntungamo District. Questionnaires interviews were carried out by the research team. The data collected was compiled and analyzed. Findings indicated that majority of the respondents were in agreement that social and economic needs of children with disabilities is the major factor that contributes to the drop out of children with disabilities from rural schools. Other outcomes show that shortage of staff in schools contributes to drop out of children with disabilities, poor teachers attitudes towards the disabled children, poor government policies, hatred and discrimination against the disabled children, absence of morale by teacher's, lack of special equipment for teaching children with special needs was also averagely supported. The study recommends that the Government of Uganda and the responsible ministry put aspects of inclusion of all children into consideration, and also provide the necessary financial support as well as intensifying long life learning programs for special needs teachers with focus on primary education among other levels. Further comprehensive research ought to be of paramount importance in understanding challenges facing CWD.
Dastan Bamwesigye; Petra Hlavackova. An Assessment of Problems of Primary School Children with Disabilities in Uganda. Sociology and Anthropology 2018, 6, 876 -883.
AMA StyleDastan Bamwesigye, Petra Hlavackova. An Assessment of Problems of Primary School Children with Disabilities in Uganda. Sociology and Anthropology. 2018; 6 (12):876-883.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDastan Bamwesigye; Petra Hlavackova. 2018. "An Assessment of Problems of Primary School Children with Disabilities in Uganda." Sociology and Anthropology 6, no. 12: 876-883.
Dastan Bamwesigye. FIREWOOD AND CHARCOAL PRODUCTION IN UGANDA. 17th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM2017, Energy and Clean Technologies 2017, 1 .
AMA StyleDastan Bamwesigye. FIREWOOD AND CHARCOAL PRODUCTION IN UGANDA. 17th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM2017, Energy and Clean Technologies. 2017; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDastan Bamwesigye. 2017. "FIREWOOD AND CHARCOAL PRODUCTION IN UGANDA." 17th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM2017, Energy and Clean Technologies , no. : 1.