Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences: Recent submissions
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A critical examination of China’s Peaceful Rise` doctrine: The case of the South China Sea.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2013-04)This study seeks to delineate China’s ‘Peaceful Rise’ theory using the South China (SCS) region as a specific case study. The People’s Republic of China (PRC)’s claims to a ‘peaceful rise’ on the international arena are ... -
Rethinking the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) norm in promoting peace and security: Why in Libya and not Syria?
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015-03)The Responsibility to Protect (R2P) principle remains a useful norm for promoting peace and security and a call for international humanitarian intervention. The research traces the evolution of the responsibility to protect ... -
A critical assessment of the institutional, legislative and governance structure of Zimbabwe’s Sovereign Wealth Fund.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-02)This research assesses the institutional, legislative and governance structure of Zimbabwe’s Sovereign Wealth Fund. Though Zimbabwe’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Act takes into cognisance the Santiago Principles which are regarded ... -
Small holder farmers’ perceptions and adaptation on climate change: The case of Ward 6 Chipinge district.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-05)Agricultural production in Chipinge is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The study focused on understanding farmers‟ perceptions on climate variability and change and linking it to different strategies ... -
Diverse interests amongst multiple actors in REDD+ initiatives: challenges and opportunities for sustainable forest management in Kariba REDD+.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2014-12)Deforestation is a major contributor to climate change largely because people are cutting down forests for agricultural expansion, food, fuel and pastures and these forests act as carbon sinks. Tackling deforestation is ... -
Women parliamentarians and the case for their political relevance in Zimbabwe: Feminist perspectives (2005-2017).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-05)This study examines the political relevance of the participation of women parliamentarians in Zimbabwe. The study interrogates the capability, capacity, and effectiveness of women MPs in executing their political obligations ... -
Chinese engagement with Africa: Implications for Sinousa relations (1990 – 2010).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2013-04)The events following Tiananmen Square incident among other factors created the opportunity for China to establish a more prominent presence in Africa and in recent years, SINO-Africa relations have escalated. China seeks ... -
Zimbabwe’s foreign policy in a changing international context: Continuities and discontinuities.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-05)This research examines the extent to which Zimbabwe‟s foreign policy has continued on the same trajectory since the country‟s independence in 1980 and how it has adapted to the changing dynamics in the international ... -
The effectiveness of the ECOWAS counterterrorism strategy in combating terrorism in West Africa. The case of North Eastern Nigeria (2010-2015).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-03)Terrorism has emerged as a new, serious and fast growing threat to international peace, security and stability in the Economic Community of the West African States (ECOWAS) bloc in particular Nigeria. In North Eastern part, ... -
Permanent sovereignty over natural resources in developing countries: The case study of Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015-03)This study focused on the principle of Permanent Sovereignty over Natural Resources in developing countries focusing on the Zimbabwean case. The study was guided by the hypothesis that, the attainment of permanent sovereignty ... -
An investigation of the determinants and effects of corruption on economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (2005-2013)
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-05)This study investigates and compares causes and effects of corruption on growth for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) at aggregate and disaggregated levels. The theoretical and empirical debate on corruption and economic growth ... -
Small-scale resettlement farmers and small grain production: A case of Dick Huck resettlement area, Mount Darwin district.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-02)In Africa, small grain production has been depicted as the most viable way to reduce food insecurity that is being caused by climate change and variability. This study sought to explore small grain production in relation ... -
A critical analysis of the preparedness of urban local authorities in dealing with the problem of land invasions: The case of Chitungwiza: 2013-2017.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-06)The study is about the preparedness of Chitungwiza Municipality in dealing with the problem of illegal settlements. The prevalence of land invasions in urban local authorities has seen most of them struggling and failing ... -
Male rape in Zimbabwe! The lived experiences of male survivors: The case of Adult Rape Clinic at Parirenyatwa Hospital, Harare.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-05)This study analysed the lived experiences of male survivors of sexual violence perpetrated by women in Zimbabwe. It focused on the lived experiences of the adult male survivors who fall prey to female rapists. There are ... -
Conflict management in organizations! A case study of the role of ZIMTA in satisfying the needs of its constituency in Epworth- Mabvuku Tafara District.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-06)The education sector of Zimbabwe has encountered a number of conflicts. This research explores the issue of conflict management in organizations; specifically looking at the role of ZIMTA in satisfying the needs of its ... -
What determines health care utilization in Zambia?
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015)This study aims to ascertain factors that affect health care service utilisation in Zambia. The study is driven by the fact that despite Zambia recording impressive and improved health indicators for the period 2004 to ... -
The ‘Concept Urban Resilience’: Contextualising to Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019)This paper is an attempt to systematically conceptualise urban resilience with an intent to decipher how the meaning(s) apply to the Zimbabwean context. The paper draws from a gap that exists in literature regarding urban ... -
Streetscaping Beitbridge Central Business District for Public Space Quality Enhancement
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019)This study unravels processes and approaches towards external urban environment quality enhancement from a streetscaping standpoint using the case of Beitbridge Central Business District. It acknowledges that the built ... -
Urban Decay and the Resilience Factor in Bulawayo’s Downtown Precinc
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019)This paper provides an assessment of the impacts that urban decay has on the various urban activities and subsequently on the resilience of cities. This is against the background that despite being a matter of public concern ... -
Challenges and Opportunities Faced by Informal Traders at Murahwa Green Market, Mutare
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019)The paper problematises socio-economic challenges faced by informal traders in the case of Murahwa Green Market Mutare. The study draws global literature from Africa and Asia in order to show the socio-economic challenges ...
