Browsing Philosophiae Doctor - PhD (Development Studies) by Author "Institute for Social Development"
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Land tenure and rural livelihoods in Zambia: case studies of Kamena and St. Joseph
Chileshe, Roy Alexander (University of the Western Cape, 2005)This study explores how land and natural resources in rural communities are accessed, used, and managed in livelihoods. In particular it examines first, crop field tenure, and livelihoods in natural resources. Second it ... -
Poverty and government expenditure: an assessment of the impact of government expenditure and interventions on poor groups with a focus on Rwanda
Musahara, Herman (University of the Western Cape, 2004)In this thesis the author undertook a poverty and policy analysis. It is argued that it is important to understand the nature, magnitude and context of poverty before one can undertake an informed policy prescription. ... -
Social welfare policies and child poverty in South Africa: a microsimulation model on the child support grant
Dinbabo, Mulugeta Fitamo (University of the Western Cape, 2011)The study assessed the extent of child poverty in South Africa using five different policy scenarios, and modelled the impact on poverty and inequalities of people living in households with children using the Foster-Gree ...