Influence of Interest Rates Determinants on the Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya

This study sought to investigate the influence of interest rate determinants on the performance of commercial banks in Kenya. Interest rates are the major economic factors that influence the economic growth in an economy...

The Precursor for Enhanced Rate of Individual Socio-Empowerment in a Funded Youth Group. Is it Access to Credit or Group Support System?

The unemployment and poverty has remained to be a major challenge in the world despite heavy investment directed towards youth and women empowerment initiatives. In doing so most Government and international organization...

Olive-Growing in Italy: Economic and Multifunctional Aspects

Olive-growing in Italy represents a particularly qualified and appreciated field in food-processing productions. The relevant interrelations with the history, landscape, environment and culture of our country make olive-...

Islamic Banking: An Appraisal of Insolvency Hazard 

Local Authority Public Accounts Committee in Botswana: An appraisal

This paper discusses the Local Authority Public Accounts Committee (LAPAC) that was established in 1999 but started operational work in August 2000 and, therefore, produced its first report in March 2002. Prior to its fo...