Browsing Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences e-Theses Collection by Title
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The effectiveness and effieciency of the special court for Sierra Leone in dealing with sexual war crimes : IHL AND IHRL perspectives
(2014-07-21)This dissertation assesses the effectiveness and efficiency of the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL), in implementing International Human Rights Law (IHRL) and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) principles in sexual ... -
The effectiveness of E-government systems towards enhancing service delivery in Zimbabwe’s local government sector: The case of Harare City Council (2010-2017).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2018-04)The adoption of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in public governance is an important stride in ameliorating bureaucratic pathologies marring the effectiveness of local government institutions. In this regard, ... -
The effectiveness of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in advancing technical cooperation between Zimbabwe and Japan (1980 – 2012)
(2013-11-15)This study examines the effectiveness of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), as an implementing agency of the government of Japan in advancing technical cooperation between Zimbabwe and Japan (1980-2012) to ... -
The effectiveness of the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) in fostering economic growth in least developing countries: The case of Zambia from 2005 to 2015.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-06)The study evaluates the effectiveness of the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) on fostering economic growth in Least Developed Countries particularly on Zambia from 2005 to 2015. The study accounts for the economic ... -
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, ... -
Effectiveness of the lead farmer approach in the dissemination of soil fertility management technologies
(2016-05)This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Lead Farmer Approach (LFA) as a soil fertility management and information dissemination approach. Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies were used to generate data. ... -
Effectiveness of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty in the maintenance of international peace and security: The case of Iran.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015-03)This study focuses on the effectiveness of the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty in the maintenance of international peace and security, using Iran as a case study. The Treaty came into force in 1970 and its major aim is ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Emergent sexual practices among internally displaced persons in Chingwizi.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-11)The main purpose of this study was to uncover the emerging sexual practices among internally displaced persons in Chingwizi. The construction of the Tokwe-Mukosi dam in Chivi district had led to the displacement of people ... -
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 empirical investigation of foreign aid effectiveness in reducing poverty in some selected SADC countries: 2005-2013
(2017-06)Historically, aid flows from the developed to developing countries have been economically justified for reducing poverty either through directly targeting the poor or indirectly via economic growth. This present study ... -
Environmental impact assessment (EIA) process in small-scale mining sector: Awareness, perceptions and environmental management strategies in Mudzi district, Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2018-11)This thesis explores EIA in the small-scale artisanal gold mining sector in order to understand awareness, perceptions and environmental management strategies in Mudzi district, Zimbabwe. The study adopted a mixed methodology ... -
An evaluation of cash transfer programmes in Zimbabwe as a strategy to reduce poverty: a case study of Mercy Corp’s cash transfers programme in Sakubva high density suburb, Mutare
(2014-07-17)The study aimed at looking at the effectiveness of cash transfers programmes being conducted by Mercy Corp’s in Sakubva, Mutare. The study came in the background that this a new way of assisting vulnerable households, ... -
An evaluation of cyber diplomacy against the threat of cyber crime: The case of the US prism programme leak
(2016)The field of diplomacy and that of international peace and security are twin fields in constant flux and turmoil because of the latent dynamisms underlying the activities which make them worthwhile. Existing and emerging ... -
An evaluation of cyber diplomacy against the threat of cyber crime: The case of the USA prism programme leak.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2014-02)The field of diplomacy and that of international peace and security are twin fields in constant flux and turmoil because of the latent dynamisms underlying the activities which make them worthwhile. Existing and emerging ... -
An evaluation of the adequacy of child protection services for unaccompanied refugee and asylum-seeking children in Zimbabwe: A case study of Tongogara Refugee Camp.
(2019-11)This qualitative study explored the extent to which services on offer at Tongogara Refugee Camp are meeting the bio-psychosocial requirements of unaccompanied minors. During their flight from conflict zones to places of ... -
An evaluation of the effectiveness of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in resolving intra- state conflicts in West Africa (2012- 2013)
(2014-07-21)Confronted with political crises, undemocratic governments, civil strife and droughts, African sub-regional organisations have experienced growing challenges in resolving these problems. The Economic Community of West ... -
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 ... -
An evaluation of the performance management system at state-owned institutions of higher learning in Zimbabwe: The case of Harare polytechnic.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2014-02)This study evaluated the performance management system (PMS) of Harare Polytechnic, a state owned institution of higher learning. The study sought to evaluate (assess effectiveness and efficiency) of the PMS at Harare ...
