乌干达农业加工中小微企业(MSMEs)经营性质审计

J. Kigozi, E. Baidhe, I. M. Mukisa, C. Muyanja, Leatitiah Namubiru, Brenda Katarikawe
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农业加工微型、小型和中型企业(MSMEs)是乌干达制造业的一个组成部分。为了有效地促进中小微企业的产品认证,有必要充分了解其业务性质,以便采取适当的干预措施。这项研究评估了乌干达选定的中小微企业的业务现状。向入选的40家农业加工中小微企业的所有者、经理或主管发放了一份半结构化的纸质问卷,这些企业是在“增强农业加工业的权能,以满足当地和出口市场的数量和质量标准”项目下注册的,该项目被称为“EAPI项目”,旨在提高马凯雷雷大学学生的实践技能。问卷由七个部分组成,包括定量和定性问题,重点是(i)产品优化,(ii)原材料验证和储存,(iii)良好生产规范,(iv)测量和测试设备,(v)产品评估、展示和储存,(vi)废物和有害生物管理,以及(vii)基础设施和能源利用。结果表明,仅有23.7%的农产品加工中小微企业对标准有明确的了解。包装是最优化的参数(74.4%),其次是质地和感官性能(分别为59%和51.1%)。约74%的农业加工中小微企业在产品标签上申报原材料是合规的。结果表明,维持有效的医疗证明、人员的例行检查和提供防护装备排名较低,得分为1分(满分为10分)。文件不足是所有操作的交叉问题,但它是gmp的驱动因素。有必要通过持续的人力和机构能力发展项目,加强对乌干达国家标准局(UNBS)食品加工标准的理解和实践。
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An Audit into the Nature of Operations of Agro-processing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Uganda
The agro-processing Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) form an integral part of the manufacturing sector in Uganda. To effectively facilitate product certification among MSMEs, there is a need to fully understand the nature of their operations so that appropriate interventions can be put in place. This study assessed the status quo of operations at selected MSMEs in Uganda. A semi-structured paper-based questionnaire was administered to the owners, managers, or supervisors of the 40 selected agro-processing MSMEs enrolled under the project "Empowerment of the Agro-Processing Industry to meet the Quantity and Quality Standards for the Local and Export Market", a programme enhancing the practical skills of students at Makerere University dubbed the "EAPI Project." The seven-section questionnaire consisted of both quantitative and qualitative questions focusing on (i) product optimization, (ii) raw material verification and storage, (iii) good manufacturing practices, (iv) measuring and testing equipment, (v) product assessment, presentation, and storage, (vi) waste and pest management, and (vii) infrastructure and energy utilization. The results indicate that only 23.7% of agro-processing MSMEs clearly understood the standards. Packaging was the most optimized parameter (74.4%), followed by texture and sensory properties (59% and 51.1%, respectively). About 74% of the agro-processing MSMEs were compliant in declaring the raw materials on the product label. Results indicated that maintenance of valid medical certificates, routine inspection of personnel, and provision of protective gear ranked low, with a score of 1 out of 10. Inadequate documentation was a cross-cutting issue for all operations, yet it was a driver for GMPs. There is a need to strengthen the understanding and practice of Food processing standards from the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), in the agro-processing MSMEs through continuous human and institutional-capacity development programs.
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