Browsing Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences ETDs by Issue Date
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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 analysis of the state of preparedness by civil protection committees in Zimbabwe: A case of the Beitbridge Civil Protection Committee’s management of the 2000 Cyclone Eline in Beitbridge.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2010-03)The purpose of Civil Protection Committees is to assist protect lives of people in all corners of Zimbabwe. These committees are governed by the Civil Protection Act and are in existence in each district. The researcher‘s ... -
An investigation into the social factors influencing adolescents who intent to join Christian life to susceptibility to HIV and AIDS: A case study of Nharira Catholic mission in Chikomba district.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2012-02)The aspect of the susceptibility and spread of HIV and AIDS is the most daunting and topical issue today .The 21st century has been daunted by the pandemic and the rate at which it is spreading is increasingly high, However, ... -
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 ... -
NYIKA VANHU: THE LAND IS THE PEOPLE: An Examination of Natural Resource Management in Zimbabwe’s Communal Lands
(2012-07-30)It is generally agreed that for the sustainable management of natural resources to be effective a degree of de-centralisation to local level is an essential requirement. This simple axiom conceals a multitude of conflicting ... -
UNDERSTANDING SOCIO-ECONOMIC OUTCOMES OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS OVER ACCESS, USE AND MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN ZIMBABWE: A CASE STUDY OF ZUNGWI VLEI (ZVISHAVANE DISTRICT)
(2012-07-31)The role of modern technology in economic transformation and sustainable development of Africa has been a subject of debate amongst theorists. Two dominant schools of thought have come up namely pro-modern technology and ... -
HIV and AIDS: An analysis of community coping strategies with special reference to Mutambi Ward community of Zvishavane, Zimbabwe
(2012-08-30)The impact of HIV and AIDS on Mutambi Ward in Zvishavane District of Zimbabwe was assessed between May 2004 and October 2006. The study was undertaken using focus group discussions, questionnaire surveys, use of key ... -
The Challenges of The HIV and AIDS Pandemic Among Informal Settlements – A Case Study of Hatcliffe Extension in Harare, Zimbabwe
(2012-08-30)This research was a descriptive study on the challenges of the HIV and AIDS pandemic in informal (slum) settlements, case studying the Hatcliffe Extension slum in Harare, Zimbabwe. With slums identified as areas of high ... -
The self-image of adolescent street children in Harare.
(2012-09-14)The present study sought to explore the relationship between street childhood and adolescent self-image. In Zimbabwe, there has been a rise in street children population in the urban centres. The current study investigated ... -
The World Trade Organisation and Developing Countries: The Case of Zimbabwe
(2012-10-01)This study gives a critical analysis of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and developing countries in general and Zimbabwe in particular. This study makes an assessment of the achievements and obstacles in regulating ... -
Stepparenting: A comparative study of community perceptions towards stepparenting, stepparents’ personal experiences and coping strategies used by rural and urban stepparents: The Case of Gutu and Harare
(2012-10-01)Much has been said in the media and documented about stepparents elsewhere. However, little is known about the psychological experiences of stepparents caring for stepchildren in Zimbabwe. Most of the research that has ... -
An investigation into the nature and extent of economic exploitation of street children in Zimbabwe: A case study of Harare Central Business District
(2012-11-06)The exploitation of street is among the social problems in Zimbabwe. This study had five objectives, these were: to determine the basic characteristics of working street children in Harare Central Business District (CBD), ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
A study on the challenges faced by children infected with HIV: the case of children on the SOS children’s villages community outreach programme (Glen View, Glen Nora and Budirio)
(2013-05-27)The aim of the study was to establish the challenges faced by HIV infected children. The objectives of the study were to ascertain health, education and psychosocial needs and problems of children infected with HIV, to ... -
Housing land allocation in Kadoma: Implication for low-cost housing provision
(2013-05-27)This paper reviews housing land supply and land allocation strategies and practices in Kadoma. Inadequate supply of and inequitable access to serviced land is the most important factor limiting the supply of housing to low ... -
An investigation into the nature and extent of economic exploitation of street children in Zimbabwe: A case study of Harare Central Business District
(2013-06-04)The exploitation of street is among the social problems in Zimbabwe. This study had five objectives, these were: to determine the basic characteristics of working street children in Harare Central Business District (CBD), ... -
An Evaluation of the Impact of Domestic Water Supply and Challenges faced by Women in Rural Zimbabwe: A Case Study of Sigangatsha and Malaba wards of Matobo District
(2013-06-04)Water for domestic purposes is a scarce resource in the rural areas of Sigangatsha and Malaba wards, and the group mostly affected by this scarcity is women. This dissertation focused three objectives and the first objective ... -
MAINSTREAMING GENDER INTO ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: An Examination of the Strategies of Urban Women in the Informal Sector‟s Livelihoods: A Case Study of Harare.
(2013-06-04)Despite that a number of central government ministries and local authorities and non-state sector agencies have adopted a number of policies and strategies to address urban poverty, women prevalently continue to dominate ... -
Elderly Women’s Perceptions of People Living with AIDS under their Care: Case Study of Makumbi Mission/Zimbabwe
(2013-06-04)This study was undertaken at Makumbi Mission to assess elderly women’s perceptions on people living with AIDS under their care. Recommendations for improvement were made to all stakeholders. The study assessed the traditional ...
