Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences: Recent submissions
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An analysis of trade facilitation implementation challenges in Southern African Development Community (SADC) 2000 to 2014.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015-03)The study analyses the factors that challenge the implementation of trade facilitation measures in Southern African Development Community (SADC) 2000 to 2014. The concept of trade facilitation is based on theories which ... -
Civil society and the African Union: A critical analysis of the policy contributions of civil society and its interactions with the African Union commission (2002-2015).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-01)This thesis analyzes the policy contributions and interactions of civil society organizations with the African Union (AU). The aim of this study is to get an understanding of the framework, methods and mechanisms used ... -
The resurgence of Russia as a superpower and its implications for security in east Europe: Case of Ukraine (2014-2016).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-06)This study discusses Russia’s resurgence or reawakening as a sovereign state with dominant status on the globe and its repercussions, effects or ramifications on security in Europe with particular focus on Ukraine. Thus, ... -
Factors leading to the low uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision in an urban setup: A case of Chitungwiza (Zengeza 2, 3 and 4).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-05)Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision in Zimbabwe is moving at a slow pace. Men are reluctant to get circumcised despite the fact that it reduces the chances of HIV infection. Due to high HIV prevalence rates in Zimbabwe, ... -
Rural livelihoods vulnerability and adaptation strategies in the face of climate change. A case of Mutoko Distict Chiwore ward 16A, Mashonaland East.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-06)Rural households have been grappling with various challenges due to developmental strategies which are skewed towards urban areas in most developing countries. Climate change has emerged as one of the major challenges with ... -
The impact of the International Monetary Fund on the development of South Africa.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2010)This paper looks at the relationship between the (International Monetary Fund) IMF and South Africa (SA) between the 1950‟s and 1980‟s. South Africa was still under apartheid rule with racial discrimination of the ... -
An application of the ‘issue attention cycle’ to the transport sector: The case of public transport accidents in Zimbabwe, 2000-2014.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015-02)The study presents the findings of the research on: the application of the Issue Attention Cycle to the policy agenda setting in the transport sector. The case study was on the policy problem of public transport accidents ... -
An analysis of the effects of tariffs and non-tariff barriers to trade: The case of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2012-04)The past years, has witnessed regional integration emerging as a common phenomenon amongst both developed and developing societies. The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has been a result of this quest for regional ... -
Significance of economic security in a changing global security context: The case of NATO initiatives, 2010- 2016.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-06)During the Cold War, security mainly revolved around high politics, issues of war, peace, nuclear arms, diplomacy and crisis management. Much emphasis was on the state as the all important referent object. Within this ... -
A critical assessment of the role of monitoring and evaluation systems in local authorities in Zimbabwe: The case of Norton Town Council (2012-2017).
(2019-10)This research is focused on the monitoring and evaluation systems used by local authorities in Zimbabwe . The Government of Zimbabwe has a policy document i n place that highlights the use of monitoring and evaluation tools ... -
The role played by international print media in shaping Anglo-Zimbabwe relations (1999–2005).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-10)This dissertation focuses on the role that international print media played in shaping Anglo- Zimbabwe relations between 1999 and 2005. International print media were accused of being imperialistic and giving a negative ... -
An analysis of the key drivers of women entrepreneurship in the Zimbabwe clothing retail sector: The case of women retailors at Long Cheng Plaza Harare metropolitan.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-10)For the past decade globally the Small and Medium Enterprise sector has been the driving force behind economic development. Women entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe has stood the test of time growing from mostly informal trading ... -
Church teachings , gender relations and women’s agency: A study of women in apostolic churches in Harare.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-10)It has often been argued that apostolic church teachings and practices are monolithic and overly constraining to women’s agency in life, particularly in the marriage process. This study adopts the sociological stance that ... -
Challenges faced by unemployed youths and their coping strategies (responses) to sustain livelihoods: Case study of Mbare.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-10)The study focuses on the challenges being faced by unemployed youths in Mbare as well as the various responses they engage in to sustain livelihoods and escape poverty in the face of unemployment and economic hardships. ... -
Impact of regional trade agreements on trade: A case of Zimbabwe. (2000 – 2014).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015)The study was aimed at analysing the impact of regional trade agreements on Zimbabwe’s trade using the augmented gravity model for the period 2000 to 2014. The trade agreements under study were Southern Africa Development ... -
Dynamics of fundamentalism and its impact on global security: The case of Al Qaeda (1989 – 2014).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2014-02)The research analyses Islam as a religion; what it really is and what it stands for and the dynamics of fundamentalism and the impact of Al Qaeda activities on international security. Al Qaeda and its affiliate have been ... -
Sexual and reproductive health issues among HIV positive adolescents in Gweru rural district.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016)The Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) needs of adolescents have been largely ignored to date by existing reproductive health services. Adolescents Living with HIV (ALHIV) face twin challenges of adolescence in general ... -
The life experiences of street children in Harare’s Central Business District, Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017)The present study sought to explore the life experiences of street children highlighting their vulnerability to sexual and physical abuse as they navigate their lives on the streets. The current study investigated street ... -
Southern African Development Community’s preparedness to deal with terrorism and extremism: The case of Zimbabwe 2008-2016.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016)The study is an investigation on the concern by some section of the Western European social commentators that sub-Sahara, including Zimbabwe, offers a conducive environment for terrorists’ safe haven’. Further complicating ... -
An assessment of child marriages in Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2018-08)In many societies, there is silence on issues of child marriages as they embrace it as part of their culture. The study was conducted among the girls age 15-17 years to assess the prevalence, patterns, factors and consequences ...
