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An investigation of ICT project management techniques for sustainable ICT projects in rural development /Pade, Caroline Ileje. January 2006 (has links)
Thesis (M.Com. (Information Systems)) - Rhodes University, 2007.
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Poverty alleviation through the development of subsistence harvesters at Ngqushwa MunicipalitySunduza, Nosipho Gloria January 2017 (has links)
The broad objective of the study was poverty alleviation through the development of subsistence harvesters at Ngqushwa Municipality. The research objectives were to explore - ways of advancing from being subsistence level producers, opportunities available to these harvesters, if they, (subsistence harvesters), want to be commercialized and what actions do they need to take to become successful businesses. The study was conducted in the the coastal area of Ngqushwa Municipality. The researcher conducted face-to-face interviews with 2 key informants. The respondents provided information on the marine species harvested by the subsistence harvesters of the Ngqushwa Municipality and the type of tools they use for harvesting. They mentioned how subsistence harvesters could advance from subsistence level to producers, about opportunities available to these harvesters, and what actions they need to take if they want to become successful businesses. The key informants also informed the researcher that subsistence harvesters are now classified as Small Scale Fisheries and informed about villages that engage in subsistence harvesting within the Ngqushwa Municipality area. 15 subsistence harvesters were randomly sampled in Polar Park, Qolweni, Gcinisa and Wesley villages which fall under the Ngqushwa Municipality. These harvesters shared their willingness to move from subsistence to commercial fisheries. The use of storytelling interviews (4 subsistence), was also used by the researcher to get more information about their experiences and challenges. The survey was conducted over 7 days. One day in June, 2016 and 6 days in September, 2016. The total number of people interviewed was 21, made up of 2 key informants, 15 subsistence and 4 story telling interviews. The results showed that the community of subsistence harvesters is very discontented because they do not benefit from the sea and the marine resources although they live near the ocean. They also believe that in 22 years of democracy there is no way forward from the government. They are irate as they have witnessed the top down management style from the government. The current subsistence harvesters have little or no formal school education, (23% with no formal schooling at all, 23% with high school education between grades 8 - 12). Without the educational and skills programs from the government the subsistence harvesters will not be able to grow and create further employment opportunities for the rest of the community of Ngqushwa Municipality. The following recommendations have suggested that co-management must come from the community. It must not be people from parliament who do not feel the pain the communities are suffering. The top down approach should stop and a bottom up approach should be implemented, which will allow decisions to be made by the communities involved in harvesting. The government only needs to monitor. They (Government), have good policies, but are they are not monitored. The harvesters need training from the government. There is a need for the formulation of a development forum with learned people, churches, community leaders, young people, women, disabled, and the fishing community all represented. There is also need of support in terms of equipment, boats and education. The government needs to conduct training on fisheries and business management and provide financial support and assistance with business plans.
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The role of rural agriculture in improving household food security : the case of Nkwalini-Bafazi in ElliotdaleSolani, Noncedo Reinnet January 2014 (has links)
The problem that is researched relates to the tendency of rural people to abandon agriculture in favour of wage employment and non-agricultural informal activities, and the existence of large areas of underutilized arable land in rural communities. This study explored the specific role of agriculture in the rural communities. The need to improve the quality of life of rural households through the promotion of agriculture and industry gave rise to the implementation of the Siyazondla Homestead Food Production Programme. In this strategy it is envisaged that vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities and food security for all will be achieved. The main research question underpinning this study relates to the role of rural agriculture in Nkwalini-Bafazi in meeting the set objectives of the project; such as improving household food security; equipping farmers with necessary skills in order to promote agricultural productivity. The research question can further be captured in these two queries: i) other than the reasons already known for the decline of agriculture in rural areas of South Africa (e.g poor extension services, poor soils, lack of market and so forth); what other fundamental reasons may be there for the poor performance of agricultural production in the communal areas? ii) What role, positive or negative has the government and its agencies played in respect to agricultural development in communal areas. The study, through qualitative methodology, sampled households in Nkwalini-Bafazi who are part of the Siyazondla Food Production Programme. The study investigated the role of agriculture in improving the livelihoods of rural people; and what strategies are required to promote agriculture so as to make contributions for future policy directions. Although this programme has been successfully initiated, from the findings of the study it is evident that beneficiaries are facing many challenges. It is crucial for the South African government to implement mechanisms to ensure that farmers will obtain incentives for farming activities, promotion of food security and rural local economic development, in order to redress the imbalances of the former apartheid regime.
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An evaluation of integrated development planning in Joe Gqabi District Municipality in the Province of the Eastern CapeDanyela, Mawethu Sidwell January 2011 (has links)
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Integrated Development Plan of Joe Gqabi District Municipality. The research instruments used in the study included the interview schedule and the questionnaire for both focus group and individual research participants. Research participants included the Community Development Workers (CDW's), Municipal officials, organised community structures, community representatives, ward councillors and ward committees, and interviews with representative groups. The research has revealed that there was non-involvement of the private sector and other social partners in the planning of the municipal programmes. There was also no practical integrated planning among the Local, Provincial and National spheres of government, as well as, a lack of alignment between the Integrated Development Plan, budget and Service Delivery and Implementation Plan. In conclusion, the IDP process needed to be as inclusive as possible to cater for the needs of all the communities and speed up service delivery.
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Participation of rural communities in development policy and practice : the South African experience and its relevance for RwandaBangwanubusa, Theogene 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MA)--Stellenbosch University, 2002. / ENGLIAH ABSTRACT: Several indispensable variables for effective community development include, among others:
development skills, networking and partnership, and community participation in the development
project life cycle. The study aimed to derive relevant lessons about these factors for Rwanda from
the South African community development experience.
A literature study was first undertaken on key concepts such as participation, rural community,
development, and policy and practice. Literature on principles and policies guidelines for
community development in both the South African and Rwandan contexts was also reviewed.
Within the perspective of comparative analysis, the socio-political and historical backgrounds of
both countries served as the basis of criteria for selecting four case studies. From South Africa,
three case studies were selected from both the apartheid and post-apartheid periods. One postapartheid
study was regarded as unsuccessful and one was successful. The third is a successful
ongoing case that straddles the apartheid and post-apartheid periods. From Rwanda, a postgenocide
ongoing case was selected on the grounds of its perceived success. A comparative
analysis was undertaken of practical results and the South African experience provided actual
relevance for Rwanda in specific ways.
In complete contrast to the current view that community driven development depends on the
political context, the study shows that it depends rather on a number of objective principles for
active community participation. What is demonstrated is that community driven development
cannot be adequately supported by the developer-centred, consultation, and blueprint approaches
because they fail to inspire active community participation. Nor can community participation be
seen merely as cheap labour or superficial involvement. Instead, it implies empowering the
community with development skills that enable people to acquire more choices and gain control
of their community life.
To achieve such empowerment, the study stresses the need for a shift toward the bottom-up
approach to the planning and implementing of rural-based development projects. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Verskeie onmisbare veranderlikes vir doeltreffende gemeenskapsontwikkeling sluit, onder
andere, die volgende m: ontwikkelingsvaardighede, netwerk en vennootskap, en
gemeenskapsdeelname aan die lewensiklus van die ontwikkelingsprojek. Die studie het gepoog
om relevante lesse omtrent hierdie faktore vir Rwanda af te lei uit Suid-Afrika se ondervinding
ten opsigte van gemeenskapsontwikkeling. 'n Literatuurstudie oor sleutelbegrippe soos
deelname, landelike gemeenskap, ontwikkeling en beleid en praktyk, is eers onderneem.
Literatuur oor beginsels en beleidsriglyne vir gemeenskapsontwikkeling in sowel die Suid-
Afrikaanse as Rwandese omgewings is ook bestudeer. Binne die perspektief van vergelykende
analise, het die sosio-politiese en historiese agtergrond van albei lande gedien as die basis van die
kriteria waarvolgens vier gevallestudies gekies is. Drie Suid-Afrikaanse gevallestudies is uit die
apartheids- en die post-apartheidsera gekies. Een post-apartheidstudie is as onsuksesvol beskou
en een as suksesvol. Die derde geval is 'n suksesvolle, voortgaande een uit die apartheidsera en
daarna. Uit Rwanda is 'n voortgaande geval uit die era na die volksmoord op grond van sy
sigbare sukses gekies. 'n Vergelykende analise van die praktiese resultate is onderneem, en die
Suid-Afrikaanse ondervinding het op spesifieke maniere wesenlike toepassings vir Rwanda
verskaf.
In algehele teenstelling met die huidige opvatting dat gemeenskapsgedrewe ontwikkeling afhang
van die politieke omgewing, wys hierdie studie dat dit eerder van 'n aantalobjektiewe beginsels
vir aktiewe gemeenskapsdeelname afhang. Wat gedemonstreer word, is dat gemeenskapsgedrewe
ontwikkeling nie voldoende deur ontwikkelaargesentreerde, konsultasie- en bloudrukbenaderings
ondersteun kan word nie, aangesien hulle nie daarin slaag om aktiewe gemeenskapsdeelname te
inspireer nie. Net so kan gemeenskapsdeelname nie bloot gesien word as goedkoop arbeid of
oppervlakkige betrokkenheid nie. Dit impliseer eerder die bemagtiging van die gemeenskap met
ontwikkelingsvaardighede wat mense in staat stelom meer keuses te bekom en om beheer oor
hulle gemeenskapslewe te verkry.
Die studie beklemtoon dat, ten einde hierdie bemagtiging te bereik, daar 'n skuif moet plaasvind
na die benadering waar die gemeenskap betrokke is by die beplanning en implementering van
landelikgebaseerde ontwikkelingsprojekte.
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Infrastructure project finance in Asia.January 1996 (has links)
by Leung Ada Nga Ting, Tsang Hin Kwok. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1996. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 96-104). / ABSTRACT --- p.ii / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iii / LIST OF FIGURES --- p.vi / LIST OF APPENDICES --- p.viii / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS --- p.ix / Chapter / Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter II. --- NEW WORLD DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD --- p.3 / Introduction --- p.3 / Thesis --- p.3 / Company Background --- p.5 / Entrance into the Power/Infrastructure Business --- p.8 / The Spin-off of New World Infrastructure Ltd. (NWIL) --- p.9 / The Group's Strategy On Its Infrastructure Investments --- p.13 / Major Dates / Events --- p.14 / Analysis --- p.17 / New World's Project-Financing Structure --- p.17 / "Possible Reasons Underlying The ""Suboptimal"" Project-Financing Structure" --- p.19 / Strong Financial Affordability --- p.20 / Lack Of Access To External Project Debt Financing --- p.20 / Policy Not Welcome Use Of External Debt --- p.22 / The Structure Is Really Not So Suboptimal After All --- p.23 / Infrastructure Development As Only A Chinese Investment Vehicle --- p.24 / A Very Unique Set Of Arrangements At The Project Level --- p.34 / Extension Of Joint Venture Terms --- p.35 / PRC Joint Venture Partner Directly Bears The Losses Suffered By The Group --- p.35 / Renegotiation Of Revenue Terms To Ensure Repayment Schedule --- p.36 / Priority & Guaranteed Repayment Schedule On New World's Principal And Interest Payments --- p.36 / Limited Or No Responsibilities For Cost Overruns Or Delays --- p.39 / Guaranteed Minimum Revenues --- p.40 / Market Interpretations Of New World's Infrastructure Venture --- p.41 / Conclusions --- p.43 / A Final Assessment --- p.44 / Concluding Words --- p.45 / Chapter III. --- HUANENG POWER INTERNATIONAL INC --- p.47 / Introduction --- p.47 / Thesis --- p.47 / Company Background --- p.48 / HIPDC --- p.48 / The Formation of HPI --- p.48 / The Reorganization of HPI --- p.50 / Asset Transfer --- p.51 / Debt Transfer --- p.51 / Combined Offering (IPO) --- p.52 / Post-Offering Ownership --- p.53 / Major Events --- p.55 / Analysis --- p.57 / The New Tariff Setting Regulatory Policy And Its Advantages --- p.57 / Old Tariff Structure --- p.57 / New Tariff Structure --- p.58 / Tariff Rate Tied Into The Net Fixed Assets --- p.59 / The Result Of The NFA-Tied Rate Calculation --- p.61 / Other Features Of The Pricing Policy Include The Following: --- p.62 / A Capital Structure That Reduces Risk --- p.62 / Reviewing The Performance of HPI --- p.65 / An Analysis of The Performance of HPI's Stock Price --- p.65 / No Dividends Policy --- p.65 / Lack Of Confidence In The Chinese Government --- p.65 / Environmental Factors --- p.66 / Financing Good News --- p.66 / Downward Revisions In Earnings Forecasts --- p.67 / Conclusions --- p.68 / Concluding Words --- p.69 / Chapter IV. --- "SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS" --- p.70 / APPENDICES --- p.73 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.95
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The importance of strategic conceptualisation for sustainability of Local Economic Development (LED) ProjectsMothapo, Lehlagare Jonathan January 2003 (has links)
Thesis (M.Dev.) -- University of Limpopo, 2003 / Refer to document
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An exploration of sustainability problems in community gardens with specific reference to Pfukani Community Garden Project in Greater Giyani Municipality of the Limpopo ProvinceChecha, Samuel Mafemani January 2003 (has links)
Thesis (M. Dev.) -- University of Limpopo, 2003 / Refer to document
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The implementation of the Local Economic Development Strategy by the Greater Tzaneen Municipality in LimpopoMalele, Lebogang Ernest January 2018 (has links)
Thesis (M.Dev.) --University of Limpopo, 2018 / The aim of this study is to investigate and assess the effectiveness of Greater
Tzaneen Municipality in implementing LED strategies in rural communities.
Although the concept of Local Economic Development has been studied and
widely debated in South Africa, the present study intends to determine the extent
to which the implementation of LED strategy by Greater Tzaneen Municipality
contributes towards improving the livelihood of communities for sustainable local
economic development. In other words, the study purports to develop a more
holistic understanding of the dynamics of local economic development efforts.
This is a mixed method study in which elements of qualitative and quantitative
approaches to collect, analyze, validate and interpret data were used.
Quantitative design was used to profile respondents and do some statistical
analysis of the population. The quantitative design used was in the form of a
semi-structured survey questionnaire to acquire statistical data. Since the study
is heterogeneous, stratified random sampling was used for the quantitative
design whereby ward councillors, ward committees, project leaders and
community stakeholders (n= 60) participated. For the qualitative aspect of the
study face-to-face interviews schedule was used in order to construct the reality
from the interviewees‟ world and to gain more in-depth dynamics and
complexities by virtue of being the more natural form of interaction with
respondents. Key municipal officials directly involved in LED and those who have
more knowledge and information concerning LED implementation were identified
by means of purposive sampling technique (n=10).
The findings revealed that even though Greater Tzaneen Municipality on average
is on the implementation side, there are some factors that hinder it from
achieving the 100% LED strategy implementation. Even though policies are in
place, it appears like LED strategies have produced very few success stories for
various reasons country wide which among others includes lack of capacity
within municipalities, financial constraints and poor and incorrect implementation.
The other challenge is that communities regard LED as employment creation by
municipalities and should not be viewed only as creating economic benefits, but
as playing a vital role in poverty alleviation and therefore should have a strong
social focus. As per the constitutional mandate Section 152 (1), (2) and Section 153 LED
should be an integral part in the planning activities of municipalities across
departments and not be afterthought. The process should clearly reflect
participation by all wards and their respective communities, local economic
growth, poverty alleviation and job creation as well as prioritizing human
development initiatives.
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Sustainability of poverty relief projects: an evaluative case study of Madumeleng Community Bread Making Project in Greater Letaba Municipality in Limpopo ProvinceSeshoene, Molimisi Evans January 2011 (has links)
Thesis (M. Dev.)-- University of Limpopo, 2011. / Sustainability of poverty relief projects: an evaluative case study of Madumeleng community bread making project in Greater Letaba Municipality in Limpopo Province This mini-dissertation was conducted on a community poverty alleviation project that was implemented by government through the Department of Social Development at Madumeleng village. Madumeleng is a village in Bolobedu(Modjadji) under the Greater Letaba Municipality in Mopani District. The Greater Letaba Municipality is one of the rural municipalities in the district of Mopani. The project was identified by the community members as a flagship towards addressing poverty within the village and eventually in the municipal area. The project was initiated by a group of women who started as volunteers. Their objective was to make the project big and viable within the society. The women had wishes also that the project should eventually create more jobs for the community members and thereby contribute in alleviating poverty and unemployment. The above resonates well with the objective of government and in particular the Department of Social Development in funding these projects. The study was ignited by the fact that after all the efforts by government to provide funding and ensure that the project members are capacitated, still the project collapsed. The project could not last longer than it was expected and this was the main reason for the study. The study should contribute in surmounting some factors which might have contributed into the collapse of the project. Government should also be able to draw lessons from the study to improve on the approach when they fund future projects.
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