Browsing Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences by Author "de Coning, Christo"
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An assessment of the implementation of the integrated development plan in the Stellenbosch Municipality
Crombie, Mogamad Sedick (University of the Western Cape, 2010)This study focuses on the assessment of the Implementation of the Integrated Development Planning (lOP) process in Stellenbosch. The relevance of the study is to investigate whether the lOP process has delivered on the ... -
An assessment of the performance appraisal process in the public sector : a comparative study of local government in the City of Cape Town (South Africa) and Hangzou city (China)
Chen, Xian (University of the Western Cape, 2011)This study found that the performance appraisal process, in particular, is an instrument of the performance appraisal system that contributes tremendous value to planning and implementation. The research found that the ... -
An assessment of the public sector planning process of the implementation of capital projects in the Ohangwena Region, Namibia
Jeremia, George Tileinge (University of the Western Cape, 2009)This research study focuses on the way the Namibian public sector plans and implements capital projects, mainly in the Ohangwena region, and the Ministry of Health and Social Services in general. The research results show ... -
A comparative case assessment of the development roles of MFIs in Uganda and Bangladesh
Kateshumbwa, Mwesigye Edgar (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, ... -
An exploratory study of inderstanding electronic government in facilitating intergovernmental relations to encourage cooperative governance in South Africa
Mayedwa, Mziwoxolo (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The study seeks to investigate the perceived lack of coordination, integration, and coherence among units of government as related to eGovernment. The nature of the study is qualitative with a focus on the use of eGovernment ... -
An exploratory study on the planning and design of a future e-voting system for South Africa
Masuku, Wiseman Khethokwakhe (University of the Western Cape, 2006)This study focuses on the future role and nature of an e-voting system for a future electoral system in South Africa. The study is of the view that rapid technological advancement and opportunities may contribute to efficient ... -
Gender equity and change management in the diversity equity department at the City of Cape Town.
Lewis, Priscilla-Anne (University of the Western Cape, 2009)The problem investigated in this study is that gender equity and change management in the City of Cape Town and in particularly the Diversity Equity and Change Management Department, has not been adequately assessed and a ... -
Governance and financial sustainability of NGO's in South Africa
Hendrickse, Rozenda Frandeline (University of the Western Cape, 2008)This study focused on governance and financial sustainability of NGO's in South Africa. The primary objective of the study was to evaluate existing governance and financial arrangements of NGO's, CBO's and CSO's with the ... -
Policy agenda-setting and the use of analytical agenda-setting models for school sport and physical education in South Africa
Desai, Anver (University of the Western Cape, 2011)This study focused on policy agenda-setting models for school sport and physical education in South Africa. The primary objective was to assess and propose options for improved agenda-setting by focussing on the use of ... -
Policy perspectives and an analysis of evaluation methods for selected EC-financed projects
Soeltenfuss, Jan (University of the Western Cape, 2006)This research proposed to look at quality standards of evaluations in economic and financial respect undertaken on behalf of the European Commission in order to assess the performance of its development assistance in a ... -
Privatisation of prisons and prison services in South Africa
Ntsobi, Mfanelo Patrick (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The privatization of public prisons has caused much controversy in South Africa as well as internationally. However, it should be noted that the level of resistance to privatisation within the South African context has ... -
The role of policy management units with particular reference to the PMU in the South African Parliament
Qwaka, Prince Siphiwo (University of the Western Cape, 2011)This study seeks to understand and examine the role of public policy units with a specific focus on the South African National Parliament Policy Management Unit (PMU). The problem being investigated is that of a lack of ... -
The role of regional councillors in consultation and communication regarding rural service delivery in the Oshana region of Namibia
Helao, Tuhafeni (University of the Western Cape, 2005)This study examined the role of regional councilors in consultation and communication regarding rural service delivery in Namibia, with specific reference to the Oshana region. The research includes a case study that ... -
The role of regional Igr institutions in decision-making in Santa Cruz -Bolivia
Valverde, Heidi Tatiana (University of the Western Cape, 2006)The research investigation explores the topic from the point of view of intergovernmental institutions and the regional (departmental) decision-making process in Santa Cruz- Bolivia. The purpose was to determine if these ... -
Self-organisation in the governance of disaster risk management in Bangladesh
Hossain, Mokter (University of the Western Cape, 2008)A disaster always means a huge death toll, displacement and inconceivable destruction for a poor country such as Bangladesh. Recently, Bangladesh has taken a holistic approach to prioritising interrelated activities and ... -
Villager self-governance in China: a case study of Luocheng county
Li, Jiansi (University of the Western Cape, 2005)This research report examined the implementation of villager self-governance in China, of which the election of village leader is the most distinct feature. Unlike previous studies of village self-governance, which focused ...