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Showing 1 to 20 of 62 for “"socio-economic challenges"”.
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Exploring the key socio-economic challenges facing youth refugees in the Western Cape
This study explored the key socio-economic challenges facing youth refugees in the Western Cape. The study was carried out on a purposive sample of twelve youth refugees. In addition, six key informants from various institutions working with refugees in the Western Cape were also interviewed. The …
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The influence of socio-economic challenges on the learning experiences of Information and Corporate Management third year students : a case study in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Submitted in fulfilment of the academic requirement of Masters of Management Science in Administration and Information Management, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2018.
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An identification and analysis of the socio-economic challenges children from rural areas face in the pré-university cycle in the Mocuba District, Zambézia Province, Mozambique
… of this research, therefore, was to outline the challenges learners from rural areas face in accessing what has been described as the ESG2 (Escola Secundária geral do Segunda Grãu) cycle. This research focussed on a specific school within the Zambézia province.
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Economic Partership Agreeements and Regional Integration: A Case Study of the Southern Africa Customs Union and the Southern African Development Community
… to propel them into a new era of development and economic prosperity. Within an African context, the importance of regrouping countries was further strengthened by the need to deconstruct the artificial borders that had been imposed, and thus became a post-colonialism mantra. The belief in the …
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Investigating the relationship between ESG factors and firm performance in socially challenged jurisdictions relative to developed jurisdictions
… firm performance for firms in jurisdictions with socio-economic challenges versus firms in developed jurisdictions. For this research work, South Africa was used as a proxy for a jurisdiction with socio-economic challenges and Australia was used as a proxy for a developed market. Given …
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Exploring Social Assistance Policy's Role In Alleviating Poverty In Post-Apartheid South Africa
… used by the South African government to tackle socio-economic challenges. This study analysed the social assistance policy's role in alleviating poverty in post-apartheid South Africa. Applying Sen's capability approach, the study explored the role played by the social assistance grants in …
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System Dynamic Analysis to Evaluate the Socio-Economic Impact of the Energy Transition of Singapore to Achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2050
… but the plan focuses mainly on the technological challenges that the country needs to overcome to achieve the goal. A System Dynamic model that captures the economy, energy & GHG emissions, and labor market of Singapore was developed to help understand the potential socio-economic challenges that …
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An investigation into the poverty situation of the Hai/Om people resettle at Okongo constituency in the Ohangwena region
… The main findings of the study were household socio-economic challenges, social development changes including service delivery and welfare, political changes. It is concluded that Government and its structures should facilitate adequate funding to the Hai // Om people, to help them to develop, …
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An investigation into the poverty situation of the Hai//Om people resettled at Okongo constituency in the Ohangwena region
… The main findings of the study were household socio-economic challenges, social development changes including service delivery and welfare, political changes. It is concluded that Government and its structures should facilitate adequate funding to the Hai // Om people, to help them to develop, …
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The role of the institutional environment as a barrier or an enabler to entrepreneurial and innovation activity; the case of the South African green economy industry
… addressing these issues to promote sustainable economic growth in South Africa. The study recommends a more coordinated effort by all stakeholders to target pertinent socio-economic challenges specific to South Africa's context.
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Investigating Academic and Psychosocial Outcomes of First-Generation African American Postsecondary Students who completed Early College Access Programming: A Qualitative Case Study
… case study examines both the benefits and challenges faced by first-generation African American students who have completed early college access programming (ECAP). Not all children have equal access to higher education, therefore educators have been trying to bridge the gap in education …
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Understanding the variability and predictability of seasonal climates over West and Southern Africa using climate models
… be predicted is crucial in addressing various socio-economic challenges in Africa. However, how to improve the capability of the dynamical models of the climate system in reproducing the regional seasonal climate variability and in replicating the role of various atmospheric circulation …
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A Formative Evaluation of the Dream Toolkit component of the Be the Dream Programme
… African context where youth struggle with many socio-economic challenges including poverty, youth unemployment, alcohol and drug abuse, teenage pregnancies, violent behaviour and high school dropout. These programmes aim to promote personal and interpersonal development outcomes for at-risk …
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Analysis of gully erosion as a hydro-geomorphological hazard in Thulamela Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa
… poses significant global environmental and socio-economic challenges, worsened by deforestation, overgrazing and climate change. This study examines gully erosion as a hydro-geomorphological hazard in Thulamela Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa. The aim of this research was to …
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How political decentralization in the outermost regions of the European Union lead to their economic success in the securing of structural funds
… Communications. Despite EU recognition of their socio-economic challenges, their levels of socio-economic development continue to be among the EU’s lowest. As subnational political units, on the other hand, the Outermost Regions have political representation in both their member states as well as …
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An impact investing and blended finance framework for foundations to leverage impact capital
… solutions. These solutions address key socio-economic challenges of inequality, unemployment and poverty using investing for impact strategies and blending models. However, this is an opportunity not yet exploited in South Africa despite traction abroad. By developing case studies of six …
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Caught in the Crossfire: Exploring Impacts on Young Adults in Russo-Ukrainian Conflict Zones
This study explores the psychological, socio-economic, and cultural impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on young adults (aged 18-40), with a focus on how these factors influence resilience and coping mechanisms. Through a comprehensive literature review, semi-structured panel interviews with …
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An analysis of the socio-economic security challenges of urbanisation on the livelihood of the residents of Havana and Greenwell Matongo informal settlements of Windhoek, Namibia
… Matongo informal settlements, to Windhoek, pose socio-economic challenges of urbanisation. These challenges are various security challenges such as unemployment, poverty, crime and the negative effect on the environment. Therefore, it is important to recognise that migration, in excess, is both a …
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Proposed spatial development framework and precinct framework for George, Western Cape
… and unemployment. The spatial configuration and socio-economic concerns were triggered by the 'historical development trajectory' during the Apartheid Era alongside with infective urban management policies and practices during the post-Apartheid period. These innumerable patterns of spatial …
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A Theory and Process Evaluation of the Yabonga GAP Year Student Programme
… highly vulnerable and faced with a multitude of socio-economic challenges, particularly lack of resources and job opportunities, poverty, and drug and alcohol abuse. Youth development programmes play a crucial role in addressing these challenges by providing at-risk youth with psycho-social …
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