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Showing 1 to 20 of 22 for “"City of Windhoek"”.
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Analysing the effects of debt financing on fiscal sustainability of the City of Windhoek
Municipalities' capacity to stay financially viable will determine their long term viability. Well-managed municipalities provide evident positive outcomes that are critical to guaranteeing the continued provision and maintenance of high-quality, affordable services for all residents in their …
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An assessment of the decentralised Build Together Programme in the City of Windhoek from 1999 until 2004
… and causes that hinder the smooth implementation of the Decentralized Built Together Programme in the City of Windhoek, examining how and whether the needs and concerns of low-income groups of society are addressed and met effectively. Findings of the study reveal that the beneficiaries, while …
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An Assessment of the decentralised build together programme in the city of Windhoek from 1999 until 2004
… and causes that hinder the smooth implementation of the Decentralized Built Together Programme in the City of Windhoek, examining how and whether the needs and concerns of low-income groups of society are addressed and met effectively
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Exploring factors contributing to strategic plan implementation (IBP 2011-2016) failure at the City of Windhoek local authority, Namibia
… having well formulated strategic plans, the rate of failure to implement strategic plans remains high. There’s a need to better understand the relevant failure factors that influence implementation’s outcomes. It is generally accepted that failure to implement is indeed a of formulation. …
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Understanding the spatial dynamics of informal settlements: A spatial analysis case study of Oohambo DHA Nehale in the city of Windhoek
… urban planners. Understanding spatial dynamics of informal settlements may therefore be a key for future success in their effective management. This research explores the possibilities offered by the advancement in Geo-Information science and spatial analysis to improve the understanding of …
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Public engagement in sustainable urban development: From engagement to co-creation through a smart city approach, Windhoek, Namibia
The City of Windhoek plays a unique role in the social and economic success of Namibia, as the center of international networks and where the government sits, this places a significant responsibility on national and local authorities to sustain the population. Globally, 55% of the world’s …
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An investigation into the availability of urban lad and its implications on national security of Namibia: A case study of Windhoek (Khomas region)
The main aim of this thesis was to investigate the availability of the urban land and its implication for national security in Namibia using the case study of Windhoek (Khomas Region). The City of Windhoek has been faced with the problem of slower pace of allocating affordable land and servicing …
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Living with disabilities in Windhoek
The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the magnitude of discrimination or abuse committed against people with disabilities in the city of Windhoek, with special attention on exploring the general perceptions held by people regarding this phenomenon. Incidence levels of discrimination …
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Analysis of seasonal variation in dietary composition and behaviour of wild chacma baboons (Papio ursinus) in two habitats of different human influence around windhoek, central Namibia
Diet composition of an organism gives a holistic picture of what an organism forages on in its environment to maximize energy intake for all its essential activities that contribute to survival and successful reproduction. Chacma baboons have the ability to modify their broad omnivorous diet and …
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Review and gap analysis of Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) in Windhoek, Namibia
… a global water crisis. As a consequence, cases of drought have been reported worldwide especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to climate change, urbanisation adds strain to infrastructure as well as water supply and the management of water resources. As a result, most developing countries …
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Identifying factors contributing to the delay of project timelines in public- private partnerships for housing development projects in Namibia
… gained widespread acceptance as a method of housing provision in several nations. The joint venture strategy is used in the majority of PPP housing development projects, which allows the local government to retain control over planning and development while utilizing the private partner's …
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Mass media, lifestyle and young adults’ (un)reflexive negotiation of social and individual identities in Windhoek
The rapidly growing presence of old and new media in postcolonial Namibia, particularly from the decade after the turn of the Millennium, has significance for cultural and identity transformations in the country. Formerly entrenched social identities, shaped by restrictive colonialism and …
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Urban accupuncture: Architecture as a catalyst for environmental and water conservation in the context of the Kilimanjaro Informal Settlement
… establish an approach to dealing with the issue of waste contamination and water conservation in the natural and urban landscapes of the riverbed, its rivers' edges and its man-made peripheries. This research locates itself at the northern boundary of the city of Windhoek along a stretch of …
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An investigation into the factors that limit SME's access to business advisory services: A case study of the Windhoek Incubator Centre
Despite the existence of many SMEs, there are several factors that limit SMEs from accessing business advisory services. In Namibia, the problem facing SMEs in accessing advisory services is not different from other countries. This study sought to investigate the factors affecting SMEs’ access to …
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Colonial architecture as heritage: German colonial architecture in post-colonial Windhoek
The rapid post-Independence development of the city of Windhoek, Namibia; and the ensuing destruction of a substantial number of German colonial buildings in the capital city, prompted speculation as to why these buildings are inadequately protected as heritage – and whether they are, in fact, …
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Stakeholder Management in the Upgrading of the Informal Settlements of Windhoek
… across the whole country and the growth of the informal settlements is threatening to overtake the country. The Namibian Government has launched various programmes to address the ever-increasing housing crisis. However, these initiatives have fallen short of their objectives, and as a …
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An ecohydrological impact assessment in urban areas
… in developing countries. More than half of the global population currently lives in urbanised areas with an increasing tendency. The growth of cities results in a significant loss of vegetation cover, soil compaction and sealing of the soil surface which in turn results in high surface …
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Exploring community-led total sanitation as a mechanism to eliminate open-defecation: A case study of Havana informal settlement in Windhoek, Namibia
… Total Sanitation can improve access to and use of latrines in the Havana informal settlement as opposed to the current model of subsidised ablution facilities. Namibia has made tremendous strides in improving sanitation, particularly in formal urban areas. However, access to better sanitation …
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Assessment of the impact of community library services: a case study of Khomas region, Namibia
… from the apartheid era through the provision of a cohesive system aimed at offering free access to library services to equip users with necessary knowledge and skills for lifelong learning and support education. However, community libraries are under scrutiny to demonstrate their value to …
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