Browsing Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences e-Theses Collection by Title
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Institutions governing the management of thatching grass, emerging practices and implications for livelihoods: The case of ward 26, Nyabira resettlement area, Zvimba district.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2018-12)The study focused on institutions governing the management of thatching grass emerging practices and implications livelihoods in Ward 26, Nyabira, Zvimba District. The community of Nyabira is one of the very few left ... -
INTERNATIONAL LABOUR STANDARDS AND THE COMPLEXITIES OF THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM: COMPLIANCE CHALLENGES FOR ZIMBABWE
(2013-11-22)This dissertation examines the compliance challenges of the government of Zimbabwe with its international commitments to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) supervisory system. The major objectives of the dissertation ... -
Intervention programs designed for children living and working on the street: The case of Simukai Child Protection Program.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015-06)There are a number of organizations implementing intervention programmes for children in Zimbabwe. Their projects and programs have been well documented in literature. Though there is considerable evidence of these ... -
Investigating an effective de-dollarisation strategy for Zimbabwe (August 2015 to May 2017)
(2017-06-24)The main aim of this study was to investigate an effective de-dollarisation strategy for Zimbabwe and establish the probability of successfully dollarisation. The study is motivated by a background of piecemeal interventions ... -
An investigation into the effects of corruption on national development in sub-Saharan Africa: the case of Zimbabwe (2000-2014).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015-04)The causes and effects of corruption have been discussed to a significant extent all over the world. The fact that corruption exists in frighteningly large levels within Sub –Saharan Africa makes it mandatory for researchers ... -
An investigation into the effects of corruption on national development in sub-Saharan Africa: The case of Zimbabwe (2000-2014).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015-04)The causes and effects of corruption have been discussed to a significant extent all over the world. The fact that corruption exists in frighteningly large levels within Sub –Saharan Africa makes it mandatory for researchers ... -
An investigation into the efficacy of diamond beneficiation as a fiscal resource mobilisation strategy: The case of Zimbabwe
(2016)Diamond mining is a highly contested area in the world, more so in Zimbabwe, while diamond beneficiation remains even more enigmatic. While some developed countries have managed to convert their natural resource riches ... -
An investigation into the knowledge levels, attitudes, beliefs and practices of evangelical and pentecostal christians in Zimbabwe regarding HIV and AIDS prevention strategies
(2017-06)This study is an investigation into the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices of Pentecostal Christians regarding HIV prevention strategies. This chapter presents and explains the background, justification, problem ... -
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), ... -
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 INVESTIGATION INTO THE OBSTACLES FACED IN THE CONCLUSION OF ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS (EPAs) AND IMPLICATIONS FOR EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICAN STATES (ESA)
(2013-11-22)Economic engagements between the European Union (EU) and some developing countries within the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) region have been characterised by exploitative traits to the advantage of the former. This ... -
An investigation into the psychosocial implications of Oculocutaneous Albinism. a case study of Manicaland Albino Association.
(2014-07-21)The study sought to investigate the psychosocial implications of oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) among members of the Manicaland Albino Association in Mutare urban. The study was anchored on four objectives that were: to ... -
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 ... -
An investigation into the role of parliament in making development aid more effective: The case of Ugandan parliament
(2016)This is a desk study of the institution of parliament and parliamentarians role in making development aid more effective in aid recipient developing countries. The Uganda parliament has been used as case study. Official ... -
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 investigation into the socio-economic factors that promote urban agriculture in Zimbabwe: The case of residents of Sakubva Chisamba Singles in Mutare City.
(2013-06-05)This study aimed at investigating the socio-economic factors that promote urban agriculture. As such, the study sought to establish the prevalence of urban agriculture, explore the socio-economic factors that promote urban ... -
An investigation of determinants of financial inclusion in Zimbabwe: A demand-side perspective.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-05)Developing countries especially in Sub-Saharan Africa including Zimbabwe face low levels of financial inclusion. The purpose of this study was to establish the demand-side determinants of financial inclusion in Zimbabwe. ... -
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 ... -
Irregular repeat migration among unaccompanied children in Plumtree
(2017-06)The number of repeat irregular child migrants has been on the increase since the turn of the century. These children leave their homes to migrate into neighboring Botswana without legal travel documents through undesignated ... -
Irregular repeat migration among unaccompanied children in Plumtree
(2014-03)The number of repeat irregular child migrants has been on the increase since the turn of the century. These children leave their homes to migrate into neighboring Botswana without legal travel documents through undesignated ...
