Browsing Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences by Author "School of Government"
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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 ... -
Idealised land markets and real needs: the experience of landless people seeking land in the Northern and Western Cape through the market-based land reform programme
Tilley, Susan Mary (University of the Western Cape, 2009)This thesis interrogates the claim that resource-poor, rural land seekers can acquire land through the land market which constitutes the central mechanism of land redistribution in South Africa's market-based land reform ... -
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 ... -
Infrastructure policy reforms and rural poverty reduction in Ghana : the case of the Keta Sea Defence Project
Garr, Ewald Quaye (University of the Western Cape, 2010)This mini-thesis seeks to understand why infrastructure projects fail to contribute effectively to poverty (rural) reduction. The thesis assumes that though infrastructure provision can impact positively on rural poverty ... -
Is the composition of staff within Tygerberg administration in terms of employment equity, representative of the demographics of the Western Cape from 05/01/2000 - 31/12/2001?
Masembate, Vivienne Mtombizodwa (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The shift from an ethnocentric, monocultural society to a more inclusive and democratic society should be accompanied by a national policy providing equal access to resources in a proactive, affirmative manner. This can ... -
Land reform process in Namibia: a study of the impact of land reform on beneficiaries in Otjozondjupa region, Namibia
Geingob, Phillipus (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The Government of Namibia has been responsible for facilitating the resettlement of destitute and landless people since its independence in 1990. The provision of resettlement is a very contentious issue in Namibia. The ... -
Livelihoods and HIV /AIDS: a case study of Nhamoinesu Village, Zaka District, Zimbabwe
Makonese, Loveness (University of the Western Cape, 2007)The Human Immune Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) isa pandemic that has worsened the plight of vulnerable communities and environments in Africa. It is estimated that 40,3 million adults and ... -
Mission impossible? Linking humanitarian assistance and development aid in political emergencies in Southern Africa: The case of Mozambique between 1975-1995
Thusi, Thokozani (University of the Western Cape, 2001)The aim of this research is to highlight both the conceptual and practical factors that constrain attempts to link humanitarian assistance and development aid in political emergencies in Southern Africa by using the case ... -
The paradox of decentralization in Namibia
Riruako, Hoze (University of the Western Cape, 2007)It was the purpose of this study to demonstrate that the government of Namibia has been seeking to adopt structures and procedures that will contribute to the realization of general national development. Decentralization ... -
Participatory development in social funds: a case study of the Peruvian Social Fund
Costella, Cecilia V. (University of the Western Cape, 2010)This research aims to assess the role of Social Funds' organizational and institutional characteristics for community participation processes in development projects. The research is based on a case study of the Peruvian ... -
Performance management in developmental local government: a search for an effective and workable approach
Moodley, Nishendra (University of the Western Cape, 2003)No abstract available. -
Perspectives on the implementation of the performance management and development system in the department of social development in Eastern Cape
Makas, Siphiwo Seymour (University of the Western Cape, 2011)This research report, explores the challenges contributing to a non-effective implementation of performance and development management system at the Department of Social Development in Eastern Cape. My argument is that ... -
Perspectives on the socioeconomic impact of privatization policy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mukenge, Bulelwa (University of the Western Cape, 2010)This study investigates the challenges facing the management of public enterprises in the Democratic of Congo. The study is based on the hypothesis that poor performance by state-owned enterprises in the Democratic Republic ... -
Policy perspectives and an analysis of evaluation methods for selected EC-financed projects
Soeltenfuss, Jan (University of the Western Cape, 2006)This research proposed to look at quality standards of evaluations in economic and financial respect undertaken on behalf of the European Commission in order to assess the performance of its development assistance in a ... -
The political economy of South African foreign direct investment in Mozambique: a case study of Mozal and its implications for development in Mozambique and Southern Africa
Pretorius, Leon G. (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The MOZAL aluminium smelter in Maputo is the largest-ever foreign direct investment in Mozambique. South Africa's state-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) owns 24% shares in MOZAL and the Development Bank of ... -
Post settlement challenges for land reform beneficiaries: three case studies from Limpopo Province
Manenzhe, Tshililo Justice (University of the Western Cape, 2007)This thesis presented a study of post-settlement experiences of land reform beneficiaries, with a focus on three case studies from Limpopo Province. Since 1994, the South African government has implemented a land reform ... -
Privatisation and deregulation policies in South Africa
Mfuku, Nkosana (University of the Western Cape, 2006)This research report examined the key policies of globalisation namely, privatisation and deregulation of services and also their implication on the Tri-partite alliance. Because they have impacted negatively on major ... -
Privatisation of prisons and prison services in South Africa
Ntsobi, Mfanelo Patrick (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The privatization of public prisons has caused much controversy in South Africa as well as internationally. However, it should be noted that the level of resistance to privatisation within the South African context has ...