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The paradox of decentralization in Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)It was the purpose of this study to demonstrate that the government of Namibia has been seeking to adopt structures and procedures that will contribute to the realization of general national development. Decentralization ... -
Participation as a developmental strategy: a critical appraisal of women’s access to participation and experiences in local government structures in the Mazowe rural district council in Zimbabwe.
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Despite the adoption of participatory models which emphasize full and meaningful participation of vulnerable groups such as the youth, women and children, local governments are not immune to the high levels of inequality ... -
Participation development in social funds: A case study of the Peruvian Social fund
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Social Funds are a type of intervention whereby development agencies transfer control over project resources and decision-making to community groups and other local actors who formulate and implement those projects based ... -
Participatory approach an opportunity or a hurdle to water reforms: " Experiences from save catchment council, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)For generations, participation has been a mainstay of academic writing and teaching. By the 1970's, the policy statements of the major international donors and implementing agencies all emphasize the importance of ... -
Participatory development in social funds: a case study of the Peruvian Social Fund
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)This research aims to assess the role of Social Funds' organizational and institutional characteristics for community participation processes in development projects. The research is based on a case study of the Peruvian ... -
Participatory monitoring and evaluation for improved service delivery: The case Of C3 notification system in site C Khayelitsha
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Participatory monitoring and evaluation today, gives a whole new approach to participation. Local communities can now fully participate and be involved from the initiation of a project or from the beginning of a project, ... -
Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation in the provision of sanitation services in a South African Informal Settlement: A Case study of Isiqalo Area, in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The study investigates the efficacy of participatory monitoring and evaluation about sanitation service delivery rendered by the City of Cape Town in the Isiqalo informal settlement. The problem is that though the ... -
Passive versus active applications of industry exchange traded funds (ETFs) : an empirical investigation on the S&P Global 1200 Index
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The notion of market efficiency posits that stock prices fully reflect all available information in a timely manner. The efficient market hypothesis (EMH) proposed by Fama (1970) systematically rules out the profitability ... -
Patient perceptions of the quality of public healthcare in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The South African democratic government is mandated by the constitution to provide quality healthcare services to the citizens of the country. Therefore, healthcare in South Africa is considered as a basic human right. ... -
A pedagogical analysis of the post-graduate programme in the school of government at the university of the Western Cape (UWC) with special reference to the South African qualification authority.
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The pedagogical situation. A friend who taught me right from wrong and weak from strong That's a lot to learn, what can I give in return" (cited in Berube' 1995). The "pedagogical situation", assesses the post-graduate ... -
A pedagogical analysis of the postgraduate programme in the School of Government at the university of the Western Cape (UWC) with special reference to the South African qualification authority
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)A friend who taught me right from wrong and weak from strong That's a lot to learn, what can I give in return" (cited in Berube' 1995) The.pedagogical situation,, assesses the post-graduate programme of the School of ... -
People’s understanding of TB in a setting of high HIV/TB prevalence: case studies in Gugulethu Township, Western Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Tuberculosis (TB) infection is present in many people but it is sometimes latent until one’s immune system is compromised. As such, it increasingly manifests in people, especially those whose immune system has been compromised ... -
The perceived impact of effective compensation designs and personal values on employee commitment within different brands in an organization
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)An organization ultimately requires its employees to be committed and loyal. In order for organizations to keep up and increase their performance. It is preferable for organizations to have employees who are commitment to ... -
The perceived impact of effective compensation designs and personal values on employee commitment within different brands in an organization
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)An organization ultimately requires its employees to be committed and loyal. In order for organizations to keep up and increase their performance. It is preferable for organizations to have employees who are commitment to ... -
The perceived influence of digitalisation and digital transformation of the human capital function on employees’ engagement levels and intention to quit within a large retail corporation in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)This study was motivated by the need for enquiry into the perception of employees operating within a fast-paced retail environment and having to navigate the complexity of a digitalised Human Capital Function. Employees ... -
Perceived organisational support, organisational commitment and turnover intentions amongst employees in a selected company in the aviation industry
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)A large body of research on staff turnover report that intention to leave the organisation is one of the key predictor’s to staff turnover (Chen & Francesco, 2003; Steel & Lounsbury, 2009). Researchers agree that when ... -
Perceived organisational support, organisational commitment and turnover intentions amongst employees in a selected company in the cash industry
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Globally and in South Africa turnover has been identified as a major challenge in organisations. An examination of the literature revealed that perceived organisational support (POS) and organisational commitment can ... -
The perceived psychosocial and economic impact of load-shedding on employees in selected small micro medium enterprises
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Access to electricity is essential in human lives. It is used globally, though some individuals have restricted availability. People and most organisations need electricity daily for advancement in their lives. The power ... -
The perception of women regarding career barriers within a municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal region
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The aim of this research study was to assess the existence and impact of career barriers on women in a municipal environment and to understand whether career salience explains some of the differences in the perception of ... -
Perceptions and experiences of health care workers on the use of electronic medical records at two health centres in Livingstone, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Health information systems (HIS) have much to offer in managing healthcare costs and in improving the quality of care for patients. However, the adoption of HIS can cause problems to health professionals in terms of ...