Magister Artium - MA / The trend in metropolitan planning is to provide overarching objectives for development, leaving detailed interpretation at the local level. The unspecific nature of these guidelines, however, coupled by the parochial interests of constituent local municipalities, can result in development that is unfavourable in terms of the metropolitan vision. The aim of this research was to consider a more detailed basis according to which the metropolitan plan for the Cape Metropolitan Area, the Metropolitan Spatial Development Framework (MSDF), could possibly be promoted. The approach was to focus on vacant land since this will be the target of future development.

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The purpose of this thesis was to examine the metropolitan regional planning programs of four case study areas in which one form or another of metropolitan governmental reorganization had occurred. The case studies selected are representative of four different types of areawide reorganization. Five federally funded planning programs, representing both physical and social planning, were selected as the basis upon which the case study planning programs would be evaluated. Within each of the four metropolitan regions the responsibility for each of the five planning programs was evaluated, along with the interrelationships between the various planning agencies. The compatibility of the case study organizations with the federal planning program criteria is the major determinant of the viability of the case study organizations as viable metropolitan regional planning bodies. / Master of Urban and Regional Planning

The study examines the role that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can play in order to make e-government possible in the metropolitan areas of the Republic of South Africa. The primary objective of the study was to investigate the current state of e-government in the metropolitan areas and any challenges that are encountered in rolling out e-government. Recommendations are made on how the challenges encountered can be addressed to speed up the implementation of e-government. The literature review on e-government focused on the definition of e-government and related terminology and examined the role it plays in the ordinary life of the citizens. Challenges facing e-government in South Africa and Africa in general were addressed through the literature review and the study also looked at how other technologically advanced countries have dealt the issues of e-governance to formulate the recommendations and any lessons to be learned. The study focused on ICT officials across eight metropolitan municipalities in the country. From a total of 160 questionnaires sent out to the different municipalities; 130 were returned of which103 were returned fully completed, 27 were rejected and the remaining 30 questionnaires were not returned by the participants. The completed questionnaires were then sent for statistical analysis to the North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus where they were tested for reliability of the data by using the Cronbach alpha technique. The mean and standard deviations of the responses were tested as well. The conclusions are based on literature, data analysis and interpretation. Recommendations are made from information gathered across the different topics associated with e-government in the study. In the recommendations, it is proposed that a base framework for e-government be crafted. This framework should include all key factors required for standardised, successful implementations. / MBA, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2015

The study examines the role that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can play in order to make e-government possible in the metropolitan areas of the Republic of South Africa. The primary objective of the study was to investigate the current state of e-government in the metropolitan areas and any challenges that are encountered in rolling out e-government. Recommendations are made on how the challenges encountered can be addressed to speed up the implementation of e-government. The literature review on e-government focused on the definition of e-government and related terminology and examined the role it plays in the ordinary life of the citizens. Challenges facing e-government in South Africa and Africa in general were addressed through the literature review and the study also looked at how other technologically advanced countries have dealt the issues of e-governance to formulate the recommendations and any lessons to be learned. The study focused on ICT officials across eight metropolitan municipalities in the country. From a total of 160 questionnaires sent out to the different municipalities; 130 were returned of which103 were returned fully completed, 27 were rejected and the remaining 30 questionnaires were not returned by the participants. The completed questionnaires were then sent for statistical analysis to the North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus where they were tested for reliability of the data by using the Cronbach alpha technique. The mean and standard deviations of the responses were tested as well. The conclusions are based on literature, data analysis and interpretation. Recommendations are made from information gathered across the different topics associated with e-government in the study. In the recommendations, it is proposed that a base framework for e-government be crafted. This framework should include all key factors required for standardised, successful implementations. / MBA, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2015

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This study explores the effectiveness of the Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad (MERS) in support of Distributed Operations in urban terrain. The Marine Corps is evaluating the Distributed Operations concept as a solution to new threats posed in current operations. In order to employ distributed tactics, a more effective and capable Marine Rifle Squad is needed. The MERS concept seeks to increase the effectiveness of the current rifle squad, enabling smaller, more lethal, and more survivable units. Those issues are explored using agent-based modeling and data analysis. The most significant finding is that the MERS must be evaluated as a system; factors cannot be analyzed in isolation. The two factors that most affect the effectiveness are survivability and lethality. Maximizing these two factors leads to the lowest friendly casualties, highest enemy casualties, and highest probability of mission success. Agent-based modeling provides the maximum flexibility and responsiveness required for timely insights into small unit combat.

This work compares two of the biggest opera houses – La Scala and the Metropolitan opera New York and focuses on its Opera Studios. The main goal is to collect as many information as possible and to get to know which one of these institutions provides better possibilities for beggining singers. Besides finding new information I have used my connections with current participants in these institutions, so I could compare their experiences with mine. I have found out two ways of getting into opera studios in general and got to a conclusion which one is more efficient for me personally. Besides practical tips, this work includes historical facts as well as data on notable operatic performers. My thesis should be primarily useful for singers who aspire to have an international carreer.

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