Browsing Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences by Subject "Development"
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An assessment of participatory monitoring and evaluation in NGOs: a case study of SOS children’s village, Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)This study is an assessment of participatory monitoring and evaluation in NGOs: a case study of SOS Children’s Village,Cape town, South Africa. The aim of the study is to examine the process of application of PM&E framework ... -
Assessment on the effects of village savings and loan associations (VSLA) on poverty reduction in Hawassa, Ethiopia
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Formal microfinance institutions have been an important tool in the fight against poverty in developing countries, but their reach for rural people and urban slum poor are limited. Following this, Village Savings and Loan ... -
Civil service reform and human resources management priorities in Mozambique
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)This study focused on the developments of Civil Service Reform (CSR) in Mozambique, and the priority issues pertaining to human resources management in the country. This research investigation performed an assessment of ... -
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 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 ... -
Delivery and democracy through civil society? The violence prevention through urban upgrading project (vpuu) and the safety sector of the proudly Manenberg organisation (pmo) in Manenberg, Cape town
(2013)Post-apartheid local government in South Africa has significant responsibilities in terms of redressing the socio-economic imbalances of the past, including basic service delivery and fostering local economic development. ... -
Domestic Gun Control Policy in Ten Southern African Countries
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)The proliferation of small arms and light weapons in southern Africa is wide spread, yet under researched. This research report sets out current debates with regard to small arms and domestic gun control and analyses the ... -
How does the National Housing Policy of South Africa promote economic justice?
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)Lack of adequate housing is a key feature of poverty in South Africa. After the first democratic election in 1994, Government has faced the challenge of reconstruction and development, particularly with regard to improving ... -
The impact of strengthening micro, small and medium enterprises in Indonesia :-A case study of the USCc-Satunama project-
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)In this mini-thesis, I explore what impact a particular project in Indonesia on strengthening micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has on economic development. I argue, firstly that the project makes a positive ... -
Implementing the New Parnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD): a study of the Economic and Corporate Governance Initiative (ECGI)
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)In this mini-thesis, I explore the New Partnership for Africa's Development's (NEPAD) Economic and Corporate Governance Initiative (ECGI). I argue that although this initiative is not the only means to, nor the end of ... -
Informal Settlement Upgrading in Cape Town: Understanding Participatory Governance in Ramaphosa Informal Settlement.
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)In recent years there has been a rise of informal settlements in Cape Town, and other parts of the country. Informal settlements are not a new phenomenon in South Africa, due to apartheid spatial planning and segregated ... -
Integrated development planning in Drakenstein municipality: issues and considerations
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The primary objective of this study is to critically examine the extent to which the Drakenstein municipality has achieved the principles spelt out in legislation and policy documents in relation to the implementation of ... -
The management of public-private partnerships in restructuring the South African marine industry towards sustainable development
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)In the dissertation entitled The Management of Public-Private Partnerships in restructuring the South African marine industry towards sustainable development the author explores the thematic study of sustainable development ... -
Prescribed asset requirements as a second best solution: the South African experience
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)This paper explores the feasibility and desirability of the South African Government imposing a policy of prescribed asset requirements on contractual savings. This would serve as a short-term measure to secure finance for ... -
The Relationship Between Climate Change and Food Insecurity In Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)According to the research conducted for this thesis, climate change has a potential to be a hazard to food security in not only South Africa, but also to most of Sub-Saharan Africa. The threat is presented in terms of ... -
The role of local non governmental organizations in poverty reduction in Rwanda: a case study of Butare province
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)Chronic poverty has always been described as one of the greatest structural problems facing Rwanda. The objective of the study was to examine to what extent local NGOs play and/or should play a role in poverty reduction ... -
The role of the local enterprise and skills development programme (LESDEP) in reducing youth unemployment and promoting sustainable livelihoods in the central region of Ghana
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Unemployment rates in Ghana are high, and the problem persists in developing countries, making it a significant economic problem for these economies. Unemployment generates severe economic and social issues such as poverty, ... -
The use of information and communication technology by emerging commercial farmers in their development in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Although many researchers have shown JCT can enable development it remains a great challenge to understand the link between ICT4D projects and the development of emerging commercial agriculture. There is a need to realize ... -
The viability of the South African National Development Plan and Amartya Sen's theory of ethical development
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)"Development" has emerged as a key word indicating the level of participation in and integration into the global economy of previously "under-developed" or marginalized countries, especially from the so-called "Third World". ...