University of Zimbabwe Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The institutional framework for tackling a ‘wicked problem’: The Zimbabwe Anti-corruption Commission’s fight against corruption, (2005-2017).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-04)Corruption is a very serious issue in the world and has had negative repercussions on a country’s economy. While some developed countries have managed to prevent and combat it, African countries including Zimbabwe have ... -
Assessing the institutional capacity for e-Government in the Telecommunications sector in Zimbabwe: The case of POTRAZ.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017)The level of e-government in most African states including Zimbabwe is considered low compared to other Continents. The country lacks institutional mechanisms for ICTs integration into the country’s development strategies. ... -
Policy implementation dynamics in Zimbabwe’s indigenisation and economic empowerment policy: The case of Zimplats Mhondoro-Ngezi-Chegutu-Zvimba Community Share Ownership Trust (2012-2016).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017)This study sought to explore the implementation dynamics in Zimbabwe’s indigenisation and economic empowerment policy, with particular reference to the Zimplats Mhondoro-Ngezi-Chegutu-Zvimba Community Share Ownership Trust ... -
African human rights architecture in the 21st century: The case of the SADC tribunal and its effectiveness in addressing human rights.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-02)This research was premised on the effectiveness of African human rights architecture in the 21st century with a special focus on the SADC Tribunal. It aimed at scrutinising and evaluating regional principles guiding human ... -
Institutional arrangements for climate change governance in SADC countries: The case of South Africa and Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-05)This study sought to analyse and interrogate institutional arrangements for climate change governance in the SADC region with South Africa and Zimbabwe as cases. The researcher engaged 10 key informants; 8 in Zimbabwe and ... -
An analysis of the fiscal potential of the informal sector on Zimbabwe’s revenue base: The case of Glenview home industries.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2014-02)The need to attract resources to boost Zimbabwe’s revenue base from the informal sector has attracted debates within the academia, development advocates, revenue administrators, donor agencies, among others. There is general ... -
The resurgence of Russia as a superpower and its implications for security in east Europe: A 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, ... -
The impact of state policy on international treaties: A case study of Zimbabwe’s failure to ratify the Rome statute.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-02)This study centres on the International Criminal Court as a supranational body that affects the formulation and implementation of state foreign policy. As such, the ICC would be the major unit of analysis in this research, ... -
Mothering experiences of lesbian women in Harare, Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017)This study provides a Sociological and Anthropological understanding of how lesbian women accomplish and negotiate their mothering journeys in Zimbabwe given the fact that they are operating outside the idealised family ... -
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 ...