Browsing Masters in Public Administration - MPA by Title
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Community participation in the recruitment of community health workers: a case study of the three community health worker programmes in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)This research investigates the nature and extent of community participation and involvement in the recruitment and selection processes for Community Health Workers (CHWs), primarily through detailed case studies of three ... -
A comparative case assessment of the development roles of MFIs in Uganda and Bangladesh
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The overall objectives of this thesis were to assess the theory and evaluate the development roles of MFIs in Uganda and Bangladesh. The study in particular focused on MFIs impact on poverty reduction, empowering women, ... -
A comparative study of NGOs in China and South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)This study focused on the similar and different roles that the non-government organization sector plays in the China and South Africa together with the challenges they face. -
Comparing anti-corruption strategies in South Africa's Western and Eastern Cape Provinces
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)In its new democracy, South Africa is busy making endeavours to transform and correct the wrongs and problems of the past. In the process it is vital that obstacles to development such as corruption in the public sector ... -
The complexity of coordination in Zimbabwe’s power sharing government (2009-2013) : the case of green fuel and restructuring of the Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)This study examines the challenges of coordination in Zimbabwe’s power sharing government (2009 to 2013) between ZANU PF and the two MDC formations in the implementation of policies that cross ministerial jurisdictions ... -
Cooperative enterprises as a solution to rural poverty and unemployment case studies of the Heiveld cooperative at Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape and Die Berg Vrugteverwerking at Piketberg in the Western Cape Province
(UWC, 2009)Historically, the poor have always been socially, politically and economically marginalized in society. The South African Government’s Cooperative Act 2005 presents a promising step in the right direction towards addressing ... -
A critical analysis of electricity distribution processes in Nigeria : a management perspective (2005 – 2015)
(University of the Western cape, 2016)Nigeria has been experiencing challenges in the distribution of power to the whole country in the past decades. As a result, more than half of Nigeria's population is affected by the ineffectiveness of the distribution of ... -
A critical analysis of the implementation of performance management system in the local government, with specific reference to O. R. Tambo District Municipality
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)The provision of quality services is important for the overall welfare of South Africans. However, the Apartheid legacy appears to have long lasting effects on the provision of quality services at local level, with a range ... -
A Critical Assessment of Decentralization as a Tool for Development: A Case Study of Cheha District, Ethiopia
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)Ethiopia is exercising decentralisation of the health system and thus this study assesses lessons learned about the experiences of the decentralization of institutions in heoretical terms. The problem investigated in this ... -
A critical assessment of the role of women in the implementation of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) exercise in Western Cape 2007
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A Critical Perspective on Community Empowerment: Cases of Selected NGOs in Ethiopia
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Empowerment is a catchword that has recently entered current development debate. Development is largely perceived as a process of building capacities hence empowering people to be able to handle their affairs. As such it ... -
Curriculum 2005: challenges facing teachers in historically disadvantaged schools in the Western Cape
(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 ... -
Dealing with violence against women in South Africa: A case study of the changing responses at the Saartjie Baartman centre for women and children in Cape Town (1999-2018)
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Against the backdrop of a pandemic of violence against women (VAW) particularly in the Cape Flats areas of Cape Town, this mini-thesis reviews the history and programmes of the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children ... -
Debt management and revenue–enhancing strategies : a case study of the Hospital Fees Department at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital for the period 2008 – 2012
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH), located in Cape Town, South Africa, is the only hospital in sub-Saharan Africa dedicated to children. It renders world–class public health-care services to sick children; ... -
A decade of performance management at local level : the case of the Saldanha Bay Municipality : 2005 to 2015
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)South Africa is plagued by municipal service delivery protest actions on a perennial basis. This observable fact is confirmed in the municipal audit reports of the Auditor General (AG) for the 2010-11 and 2011-12 financial ... -
Decentralization in Namibia: a case study of the Hardap Regional Council
(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 ... -
"The design of inclusive participatory systems in highly diverse societies : a case study on the usage of the C3 notification system in Langa, Cape Town"
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)In recent years the concept of public participation has been embraced by governments around the world to promote citizen involvement in decision making processes both to deepen local democracy and to ensure greater ... -
Developmental local government: a study of public participation of the Integrated Development Planning Process of the City of Cape Town.
(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 ... -
Disaster preparedness and administrative capacity of the disaster risk management centre of the city of Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)The occurrence of disasters around the world has in the past few decades increased at an alarming rate, which has necessitated an urgent need for mitigation strategies. As part of its planning and precautionary measures ... -
Effecacy of sport management processes and structures in Khayelitsha
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)The research seeks to investigate processes and structures presently in Khayelitsha so as to ascertain whether they are operating, in such a manner that sporting people and government can rely on them to strike the balance ...