Browsing Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences by Author "Bayat, Amiena"
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Assessment of poverty and inequality trends in the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria: Evidence from the General Household Survey of Nigeria
Jaiyeola, Afeez Olalekan (University of the Western Cape, 2018)The high rate of poverty in Nigeria has reached alarming proportions. Despite average economic growth rates of 6 percent between 2004 and 2010, the incidence of poverty has remained high, increasing from 54.7 percent in ... -
An assessment of the implications of agoa on the South African poultry industry
April, Zuko (University of Western Cape, 2021)As a signatory to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) agreement, a preferential trade agreement (PTA) with the United States, South Africa derives several benefits. PTAs grant access to certain products from ... -
The association between socioeconomic factors, alcohol use and alcohol-related outcomes in South Africa
Govera, Hemish (University of Western Cape, 2021)This thesis researched the relationship between alcohol consumption, socioeconomic characteristics and alcohol-related harms such as subjective health status, chronic health conditions and mental health status in South ... -
Chronic and transitory poverty in Nigeria: Evidence from the Nigerian general household survey
Ohuegbe, Sandra Chiemeziem (University of Western Cape, 2021)Poverty in Nigeria has always been examined as a static phenomenon, although empirical studies established that, rather than being static, the poverty levels of individuals can change over time and people can enter and ... -
The economic impact of FinTech in the South African banking industry: A case of digital disruption
Mungai, Kinyanjui (University of the Western Cape, 2019)The Fourth Industrial Revolution has provided new opportunities to tackle problems in health, education, transport and many other sectors. In the financial sector, new financial technology (FinTech) is providing new ways ... -
Evaluating the impact of facility and household-level factors on early learning development in Philippi, Western Cape
Madyibi, Siphe (University of Western Cape, 2021)Early learning opportunities in South Africa are both inaccessible and unequal in quality due to facility and household-level factors. With minimal resources, Early Childhood Development (ECD) facilities in poor communities ... -
Examining social entrepreneurship as a solution to addressing and reducing youth unemployment among disadvantaged youth in Cape Town
Malgas, Nicola (University of the Western Cape, 2022)Youth unemployment is a global problem but is particularly acute in South Africa, with the unemployment rate for youth aged 15 to 24 years currently exceeding 70%. Traditional ways of creating employment are failing to ... -
Exploring social capital and its contribution to student success at the University of the Western Cape
Dollie, Wiedaad (University of the Western Cape, 2022)Development in education has been a focus area for decades, with theorists and researchers pursuing ways in which to understand the varying outcomes achieved in the South African higher education landscape. This is ... -
The impact of spatial inequality on financial inclusion in South Africa
Bodlani, Lelethu Lithakazi (University of Western Cape, 2021)Inequality in South Africa has long been recognised as one of the most salient features of our society. Despite many efforts by the government to reduce inequality since our democratic transition in 1994, progress has been ... -
Inflation targeting, South Africa and the Great Recession: An alternative perspective
Bestenbier, Liansky (University of the Western Cape, 2017)Described by Mohr (2008:1) as "one of the most hotly debated economic issues in South Africa", the inflation rate is underpinned by its impact on the average South African. A rapid increase in the cost of goods and ... -
Infrastructure investment in Sub-Saharan Africa: Opportunities, risks and prospects for economic development
Mphigalale, Tshifhiwa Victor (University of Western Cape, 2020)There is considerable theoretical and empirical research devoted to the study of infrastructure investment and development and how they relate to economic growth. There is also evidence in developed economies that their ... -
Investigating institutions and policies shaping smallholder farming in South Africa: A case study of the Nkomazi area, Mpumalanga province
Nhleko, Millicent (University of the Western Cape, 2022)The agricultural sector plays an important role in the economy, globally. For developing countries, particularly rural areas, smallholder farming has become an active livelihood strategy. However, poverty and household ... -
Investigating school-level and out-of-school factors influencing the performance at selected secondary schools in the Eastern Cape Province, Amathole west district
Kohli, Nontandazo (University of the Western Cape, 2023)Education is considered vital not only for personal development but also for community development and the social development and economic prosperity of countries. The quality of basic education in post-apartheid South ... -
The Relationship between mental health and socioeconomic status : depressive symptoms among adults in South Africa
Mungai, Kinyanjui (University of the Western Cape, 2016)Mental disorders are estimated to be experienced by one out of three South Africans in their lifetime. (Stein, Seedat, Herman, Moomal, Heeringa, Kessler & Williams, 2009:3). Empirical studies indicate, that people, who are ... -
School readiness and community-based early childhood development (ecd) centres in low income communities: Examining the case of Gugulethu, Western Cape Province
Chikwanda, Miriam (University of the Western Cape, 2022)South African children’s access to ECD facilities has significantly improved over the years. However, persistent negative learning outcomes nationally call into question whether children are being adequately prepared for ... -
Social capital and developmental outcomes : a case study of black communities in Cederberg and Matzikama municipalities in the mid-2000s
Bayat, Amiena (University of the Western Cape, 2015)Transforming economic growth into tangible benefits for poor communities appears to have frustrated development practitioners and policy makers. Despite the net positive growth achieved between 1994 and 2014 the face of ... -
The Relationship between Conspicuous Consumption and Poverty in Developing Countries: Evidence from South Africa
Madyibi, Siphe (University of the Western Cape, 2017)For many years the word poverty was synonymous with deprivation and the inability to satisfy basic necessities. According to Alkire and Santos (2014:257), about 1.67 billion people in developing countries lived below the ... -
Trends in Household Consumption Expenditure among the Six Geopolitical Zones in Nigeria
Jibril, Ghazali Ado (University of the Western Cape, 2018)This study examined the trends in household consumption expenditure among the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria within the context of Engel's law of consumption. The study specifically set out to achieve the following ... -
Women in leadership in public healthcare: A case study of women in leadership in the Klipfontein Mitchell’s plain sub structure
Johnson, Fagmeeda Carelse (University of the Western Cape, 2022)Women have been progressing in the workforce over the last few decades in many countries. There has been an increase of women employed from many sectors of society in various fields in private and public sector environments. ...