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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". ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...