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The link between gender inequality and food security among female students at tertiary institutions in South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
This study explores the nexus between gender inequality and food security
through the lens of female students at tertiary institutions in South Africa. It
aims to highlight the gendered dimensions of the political, ...
Nutritional capabilities of young people not in employment, education or training (NEETs) in Langa, Western Cape, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
The opportunities and challenges faced by young people who are not in any kind of
employment, education or training (NEETs) are under-reported by scholars in the field of
development. In this regard, what NEETs in South ...
The impact of agricultural subsidies on the policy of agricultural exports in South Africa within the context of WTO jurisprudence
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
The aim of the research is to establish how trade distorting agricultural subsidies have
impacted South Africa’s agricultural exports. The research will explore trade distorting
subsidies and how South Africa’s trade ...
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 ...
Student food security and the role of food aid programs at the University of the Western Cape.
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
Background: Food insecurity is a phenomenon affecting many developed countries, among them susceptible to food insecurity are tertiary students. Food insecurity affects the livelihoods of students and is a global problem. ...
An assessment of food security interventions for people living with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral treatment at household Llvel in the Khomas Region, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
In the era of AIDS, food and nutrition are becoming more of a priority for many households and communities. This is more so now that treatment is available for people infected with HIV and AIDS. Food and nutrition are ...
Access to safe food in South Africa as a human rights imperative
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
The aim of this study is to examine laws and policies relating to food safety in South Africa, specifically with regard to labelling requirements in the food industry. It is hoped that this research will serve as a pointer ...
Development impact of agricultural projects on smallholder farmers: A case study from the Fadama iii project in Ebonyi state, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Nigeria has over 100 million people living below the US$1.90 poverty line. Most of these poor
people are rural smallholder farmers. Agricultural interventions are ongoing to alleviate poverty
and food insecurity amongst ...
Mapping Urban Food Security in Delft: A Bottom Up Perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Food security is a complicated phenomenon that consists of the intersections of food and people, and
the cultures that people create around food. In general, food security research is concerned with how
people access ...
Isolation and characterisation of leaf endophytic bacteria from weed plants for enhancing salinity stress tolerance in Brassica napus
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
In an ever changing environment, plants are constantly challenged by various abiotic stresses such as salinity, which limits global crop production. This directly affects food availability for the global population, which ...