Browsing School of Government by Author "School of Government"
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Curriculum 2005: challenges facing teachers in historically disadvantaged schools in the Western Cape
De Waal, Trevor Garfield (University of the Western Cape, 2004)The quest for change in the new South Africa on political , economical and social frontiers were primarily directed at entrance into the global markets, establishing democracy and leveling the playing fields amongst South ... -
Decentralization in Namibia: a case study of the Hardap Regional Council
Tsamareb, Clemensius (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The main objective of this study was to examine how the process of decentralization has affected the rendering of essential services in Namibia, through a case study of the Hardap Region. The main aim of this research was ... -
Developmental local government: a study of public participation of the Integrated Development Planning Process of the City of Cape Town.
Mac Kay, Johny (University of the Western Cape, 2004)Community participation is relevant to every sector of development, for example, education, health, housing, water and sanitation, agricultural development and conservation. The assumption is that public participation is ... -
The effects of poor implementation of housing policy in the Western Cape: a study case of Khayelitsha Site C
Bidandi, Fred (University of the Western Cape, 2007)The ANC government came to power in 1994 and has had to come to grips with many economic, social and political challenges it inherited from the apartheid regime. A majority of the people were marginalized and subjected to ... -
Enhancing service delivery at local government level: challenges and recommendations for the City of Cape Town
Nabe, Thembela W. (University of the Western Cape, 2000)No abstract available. -
An evaluation of the development of rural enterprises in China since 1978
Li, Jingjing (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The central government has attached great importance to the development of rural enterprises in China. As a result, rural enterprises have developed rapidly and become an important part of the national economy. The primary ... -
An evaluation of the role of the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) Botswana
Matlhare, Boitshoko (University of the Western Cape, 2006)In this research report, I evaluate the role of the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) which was established by the Government of Botswana in 1994 to play a major role in the fight against corruption and ... -
An examination of housing development in Khayelitsha
Zonke, Thanduxolo Felix (University of the Western Cape, 2006)In this report, housing development and perticipation of communities are examined. Although houses have been build in certain areas of Khayelitsha , there is a slow delivery and there is a lack of public involvement in ... -
An examination of the implementation of an ecological sanitation project as an instrument of the Environmental Sanitation Policy of Ghana: the case of Kumasi Metropolis
Ekuful, Joyce (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The generation of large volumes of solid and liquid wastes in urban and periurban areas of Ghana is a big problem for the people and government of Ghana. It contributes to the outbreak of many diseases in the country such ... -
Explaining the determinants of contractual inefficiencies: the case of water provision in Saltillo, Mexico
Soto-Vázquez, Abdelali (University of the Western Cape, 2006)Public-private partnerships to provide services are a relatively new policy initiative in Mexico, and have shown contrasting results. This research has endeavored to analyze the possible determinants behind the failure, ... -
An exploratory study into the benefits of the new health care system in South Africa, with specific reference to health care providers in the Western Cape
Van Driel, Adrian Edgar (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The research explored the new health care service vehicle of South African with special reference to health service providers in Western Cape Department of health for the period 1995-2001. A study was made of the District ... -
An exploratory study on the planning and design of a future e-voting system for South Africa
Masuku, Wiseman Khethokwakhe (University of the Western Cape, 2006)This study focuses on the future role and nature of an e-voting system for a future electoral system in South Africa. The study is of the view that rapid technological advancement and opportunities may contribute to efficient ... -
Financial Management and Budget Reform implementation and constraints in the public sector since 1994: The Case of the health sector
Parker, Shahkira (University of the Western Cape, 2007)This research report examines the factors associated with facilitating and constraining the implimentation of financial management and budget reforms in the public sector using the Health Sector (National and Provincial ... -
Financial reporting and the public finance management act (PFMA) in the Western Cape
Roman, Allan Donovan (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The study focused on financial reporting in the public sector with the view to understanding the impact of the present financial management system in South Africa is adding value to the measurable outcomes-based objective ... -
Foreign training of academic staff and capacity building in higher education institutions in Rwanda
Kayitankore, Bernard Narcisse (University of the Western Cape, 2006)During the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, not only physical assets were eroded but more importantly, human capital were destroyed and left the country living hardly on qualified personnel at almost all levels of the economy to ... -
From pavement entrepreneurs to stock exchange capitalists: the case of the South African black business class
Maseko, Sipho Sibusiso (University of the Western Cape, 2000)The evolution of policy regarding the black bourgeoisie -- Issues in the struggle for black capitalism -- The roles and effects of NAFCOC (National African Federation Chamber of Commerce) and FABCOS (Foundation of Business ... -
Governance, management and Implementation challenges of Local Economic Development (LED) in Khayelitsha
Ngxiza, Sonwabile (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Development should not be viewed as just a project but must be understood as an overarching strategy with a thorough implementation plan and specific targets as well as review mechanisms. All different spheres of government, ... -
Government intervention in the Malaysian economy, 1970-1990: lessons for South Africa
Simpson, Ralph Arthur (University of the Western Cape, 2005)This study examined the role the Malaysian government played in developing the Malaysian economy as a means to eliminating poverty and inequality and explored the lessons South Africa can learn from Malaysia's development ... -
The impact of foreign aid on government fiscal behaviour: evidence from ethiopia
Dinku, Yonatan Minuye (University of the Western Cape, 2009)The effectiveness of foreign aid in bringing economic and social development is mired in controversy. However, despite the controversial debates on its effectiveness, poor countries of the world have been receiving and ... -
The implementation of skills-development legislation in the Western Cape: a study of the Naval Dockyard Simon's Town
Orgill, Claude Derek (University of the Western Cape, 2007)This study investigated the extent to which skills development is implemented within the naval dockyard Simon's Town within the context of the NSDS and the various forms of legislation. In March 2001 the Department of ...