Linking Green Product, Process, and Finance Innovations to Firm Competitive Performance: Insights from Namanve Industrial Cluster, Uganda

Ahabyoona, Faith Mugisha and Mugisha, Henry and Lumu Emmanuel Roy, Muyingo and Bisaaso, Rita (2025) Linking Green Product, Process, and Finance Innovations to Firm Competitive Performance: Insights from Namanve Industrial Cluster, Uganda. Journal of Business and Social Sciences, 2025 (33). pp. 1-5. ISSN 2805-5187

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Abstract

This study examined how green product, process, and finance innovations influence the competitive performance of manufacturing firms in Uganda’s Namanve Industrial Cluster. Guided by Porter’s Green Innovation Theory and Financial Innovation Theory, it argues that environmentally driven innovations enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness when supported by effective financial mechanisms. Using a cross-sectional survey design and quantitative approach, data were collected from 51 of 54 targeted firms (response rate = 94.4%). Correlation results showed significant positive associations between green product (r = .465**, p < .01), process (r = .546**, p < .01), and finance innovations (r = .749**, p < .01) with competitive performance. Hierarchical regression indicated that these variables jointly explained 67% of the performance variance, with green finance exerting the strongest predictive effect (β = .521, p < .01). The study concludes that green finance amplifies the performance impact of product and process innovations and recommends integrating circular economy practices and financial incentives to enhance sustainable competitiveness

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Green Product, Process, Finance Innovations, competitive performance, Uganda
Subjects:	D History General and Old World > DT Africa G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HG Finance
Depositing User:	Unnamed user with email masilah.mansor@newinti.edu.my
Date Deposited:	14 Dec 2025 05:13
Last Modified:	14 Dec 2025 05:13
URI:	http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/id/eprint/2257

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