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Strategic internal communication in international non-governmental organisations
The role and importance of international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) has increased with globalisation and the growth of global institutions. Not only do INGOs play a major role in aid delivery in developing countries, they also serve as the voice of the people in the growing global …
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Contributions of Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) to Students with Hearing Impairments in Mufindi District, Tanzania
This study sought to assess the contributions of nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) to students with healing impairments in inclusive secondary schools in Mufindi district, Tanzania. The objectives of the study were to identify the types of support given by NGO’s to students with hearing …
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A case study of Non-Governmental Organisations' (NGOS) responses to food insecurity in Matabeleland, Zimbabwe
… This study focuses on the response of two Non-Governmental Organisations to food insecurity in the rural Matabeleland provinces. The research aims are to: define poverty and food insecurity; understand the reasons behind the food insecurity crisis; describe the extent of poverty and food …
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Non-governmental organisations and poverty reduction in the north west and east regions of Cameroon
… Managers seeking their consent to use their organisations for this research. Purposive and Snowball sampling was used to select the study participants based on their links with the study NGOs. The study adopted the triangulation approach. The study found that selected NGOs programmes continue …
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The Present and Potential Role of Non-Governmental Organisations in Agricultural and Rural Development in Tanzania
Since the mid-1990s, there has been increased NGO involvement in development activities in Tanzania. This followed the beginning of socio-economic liberalisation policies from the mid-1980s and political pluralism in the mid-1990s. As Tanzania's economy is predominantly dependent on agriculture, …
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Effects of organisational policies and practices on job satisfaction among employees of international non-governmental organisations (INGOs)
Since International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) gained United Nations’ recognition in the 1950s, they have continued to grow in stature as key global players. Consequently, a lot of research attention has been devoted to the global influence of INGOs and the management challenges that …
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The use of mobile phones for human rights protection: the experiences of Zimbabwean Human Rights Non-Governmental Organisations
New technologies are emerging as a key part of the struggles for social change. In Africa, social change activists are increasingly relying on mobile phones to organise and mobilise protests for social change and to protect citizens from violence. Zimbabwe has experienced a long history of human …
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The post 1994 challenges facing non-governmental organisations providing services to children in the Cape Metropolitan, South Africa
This study investigated the challenges facing non-governmental organisations (NGOs) providing services to children in the Cape Metropolitan, South Africa in the post 1994 period. Of key concern to this study is how NGOs after the transition to democracy in 1994 are coping with the new structures, …
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An investigation into the implications of formally accrediting training offered by non-governmental organisations : a case study approach
… the implications of formalising previously non-formal NGO training were investigated. The literature suggested that there might be sociological, pedagogical and epistemological issues that would impact on the process. The sociological concerns centred on how formalisation might impact on the …
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The education of deaf children in Zimbabwe: the changing roles of non governmental organisations, the government and international organisations
… in detail the changing policies and provision of non governmental organisations, the government and international organisations. The thesis is divided into three sections. The first section examines the literature relating to deaf education in Zimbabwe. the role of international organisations and …
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A resource-based perspective on project management in non-governmental organisations (NGOs): a study of NGOs in Sri Lanka
… of areas, such as other NGOs, international non-profit enterprises, government and private sector led initiatives. As a result, NGOs have grown in both scale and sophistication as they seek to meet complex societal challenges along with increased demands for accountability and improved …
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An exploration of how non-governmental organisations market their skills training programmes to marginalised youth living in Cape Town
… one of the main contributions to this phenomenon is unemployment, largely resulting from low skills levels, lack of experience and minimal job opportunities. Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) play a vital role in bridging this gap by providing Skills Training Programmes (STPs) to broaden …
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The politics of local government and development in Sri Lanka: An analysis of the contribution of non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
… and local levels, have been proposed, but none have been fully implemented. The Sinhala nationalist parties and groups which have supported successive governments have generally rejected all decentralisation proposals. Moreover, the political elite has long been oriented towards and …
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Brazilian, Feminist Non-Governmental Organisations - a Force for Change: Constructing Citizenship through Health Sector Reform and Delivery of Reproductive Rights
This thesis examines the role Brazilian feminist institutions - NGOs and the National Council for Women’s Rights, created in the transitional period from dictatorship to democracy (1985-95) to represent the mass social movement of women - have played in transition politics, where their aim has been …
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Assessment of the Effective Human Resources Planning in International Non-Governmental Organisations: A Case Study of BBC Media Action Tanzania
… of human resources planning in International Non-governmental organisations particularly BBC Media Action which is located in Dar es Salaam city. Two problems were highlighted where BBC was faced with employee turnover and difficulty in getting required technical skills where in 2013/2015 14 …
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Innovative practice of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) working with out-of-school, unemployed youth in Cape Town : an exploratory study
… is an exploration of the innovative practice of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) that work with out-of-school, unemployed youth between the ages of 15 and 24 years in Cape Town. The current study meets three research objectives: describing the key characteristics of innovative practice; …
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An analysis of state-civil society relationships in Botswana : a case of the Women's Affairs Department and women non-governmental organisations
Interactions between the state and Non-governmental Organisations have been heightened globally. This has led to states engaging civil society more than ever before. However, tendencies to control NGOs by the state seem common in African countries. This dissertation seeks to examine relations …
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Investigating corporate governance practices and their impact on organisational performance in non-governmental organisations: An empirical study of the Namibia Red Cross Society
… to investigate corporate governance practices m non governmental organisations, a case study of the Namibia Red Cross Society. The study assessed the role of the Governing Board in ensuring proper internal control systems, assess the performance management tools used by the Board to enforce …
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The impact of withdrawal of international non-governmental organisations from public health facilities: A case study of Tsholotsho district, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe
International non-governmental organisations (INGOs) play a critical role in improving the capacity of health systems to deliver services in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), especially in fragile and conflict affected states (FCAS). Nonetheless, the sustainability of public private engagement (PPE) …
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The role of non governmental organisations in fostering women's economic empowerment and development in Cameroon : the case study of the Mbonweh Women's Development Association
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 122-131).
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