Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences: Recent submissions
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A multi-stake holder approach to addressing public problems: The case of the cholera epidemic in Mutare 2008 -2009
(2018)The study examined the role of the multi-stakeholder approach in addressing public problems with special focus on the 2008-2009 Cholera epidemic in Mutare. This study hypothesized that ‘a multi-stakeholder approach is an ... -
The influence of culture on the implementation of the SADC protocol on gender 2008: A multi-case study on Namibia and Zimbabwe
(2016-05)This study examined the influence of cultural practices on the implementation of the SADC Protocol on Gender, with reference to Namibia and Zimbabwe (2013-2016). There were four objectives in the research, which examined ... -
A critical analysis of how the access to justice framework has supported the role of women empowerment in the international arena: customary law vis a vis international women's human rights, a brief analysis of CEDAW: The case of Zimbabwe and India
(2018)The research sought to examine how women globally have been empowered economically, socially, academically and legally from the Access to Justice Framework seeing there at times exists a glaring contrast in customary law ... -
An investigation into the relationship between trade openness and economic growth: A study of selected economies in the Sub-Saharan region (1990 – 2013)
(2018-03)The debate of trade openness and economic growth has been studied by many researchers and various conclusions have been made. This study attempted to add a voice to the debate by coming up with proxy measures for trade ... -
Deflation in Zimbabwe: Causes and risks
(2018)This study seeks to identify the determinants of the persistent deflationary pressures that continued to besiege the economy of Zimbabwe for the period January 2012 to June 2015. The study highlights the risks associated ... -
An analysis of the impact of coups on human security in Africa: The case of Central Africa Republic (CAR), 2013-2015
(2016-03)The overall objective of the research was to ascertain the impacts of the 2013 coup in CAR on human security. The research investigates the effects of the coup in CAR on all the seven elements of human security which are ... -
The efficacy of US military assistance to insurgent groups: The case of Syria (2013-2015)
(2018-01)The civil war in Syria started as demonstrations calling for political reforms. However, the handed response by the government forced the demonstrators to take up arms to counter the government’s actions. This result was ... -
An empirical investigation into the impact of public debt on economic growth: The case of Zimbabwe (1980-2014)
(2018-03)Zimbabwe’s public debt has been mounting yet the real growth rate has been on average declining. Could this possibly mean that the escalating public debt is hampering the real growth rate of Zimbabwe? This study investigates ... -
An analysis of the impact of cultural imperialism to regional economic integration initiatives: A case study of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)1992-2015
(2018-03)This research is premised on the hypothesis that lack of industrialisation has impeded Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states’ regional economic integration initiatives. It seeks to explain why this ... -
Indigenous knowledge and social experiences on cancer in Zimbabwe: A case study of Harare
(2017-10)Official statistical and anecdotal evidence in Zimbabwe indicates that the incidence of new cancer cases in the country is on the rise. Apparently, this rise in cancer cases has met a lethargic response from the government ... -
Assessing the socio-economic problems associated with invasive alien plants on rural agricultural productivity: A case of selected wards in Makoni district
(2018)Invasive alien plants any other ecological have effects that can translate into socio-economic problems if they interact with critical sectors of societal development. Developing countries are particularly susceptible ... -
Regional variations in childhood mortality in Zambia
(2018)Although Zambia has experienced reductions in childhood mortality over the years, wide gaps in childhood mortality rates still exist across the provinces within the country, warranting for a call for an equity focused ... -
Government spending and economic growth in Zimbabwe: A dis-aggregated analysis (1980-2014)
(2018)The study empirically examined the impact of various components of government expenditure on economic growth in Zimbabwe for the period 1980 to 2014. Government expenditure was broadly divided into three components: capital ... -
Sexual and reproductive health issues among HIV positive adolescents in Gweru rural district
(2018)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 ... -
A critical analysis of the efficacy of the intergovernmental authority of development in North Eastern African region peace initiatives: The case of study of South Sudan
(2018)This study examines the efficacy of IGAD in East African peace initiatives zooming on the conflict in South Sudan. The research problematized IGAD’s long involvement with peace resolution in South Sudan resulting in multiple ... -
Socio-economic determinants of livestock management strategies at the interface of rural and protected areas: A case of Hwange communal area, Ward 15
(2015-12)Livestock is key to the wellbeing of rural communities even those at the periphery of Protected Areas.Limited grazing opportunities in Hwange rural land drive people to exploit resources in bordering Hwange National Park ... -
Analysis of the impact of dollarisation on Zimbabwe’s international trade flows
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The impact of dollarisation on the gold mining sector of Zimbabwe
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Development and management of infrastructure and human settlements in the era of dollarisation in Zimbabwe: Why accountability to citizens and policy consistency matter
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Psychological contracts and organisational change: Zimbabwe’s journey through hell from hyperinflation to dollarisation
(University of Zimbabwe Publications, 2017-01)
