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The challenge of sustainable land-based local economic development in poor communities of South Africa: The case of Groblersdal, Northern Cape.Parker, Gail Denise January 2004 (has links)
This research investigated whether local economic development interventions necessarily improve the livelihoods of poor communities. More specifically, the goal of this thesis was to explore some of the reasons why land-based economic development interventions often struggle to meet their main objective of improving the livelihoods of local poor people.
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Community forestry and rural livelihoods : a case study of the contribution of natural resources to livelihoods of rural communities in the Northern Province, South AfricaMasutha, Takalani (Takalani Henry) 03 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MScFor)--Stellenbosch University, 2002. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Government of South Africa is faced with a mammoth task of redressing the
imbalances of the past apartheid policies in the rural areas of the country. The
Government has developed policies and programmes aimed at alleviating poverty in
these areas. The Government has also realised the vital role that natural resources play in
the livelihoods of rural people. The vision of Community Forestry as stated in the
Forestry White Paper (GOSA, 1996), is to contribute to social and economic upliftment
of all people, especially those in the rural areas, by promoting the sustainable utilisation
of natural resources.
The study was conducted in three rural villages in the Northern Province of South Africa.
The three villages were chosen because of their closeness to the Kruger National Park,
their remoteness and lack of infrastructure that could provide employment to the
villagers. The villages were investigated using Rapid Rural Appraisal techniques and
semi structured interviews with households and key-informants.
The study reports on the pattern and structure of livelihoods and institutions that govern
access to and control of natural resources in the woodlands that surround the three
villages. It reports on the vital contribution that natural resources generate to livelihoods
of the village communities by providing goods for fuel, shelter, food and medicines
which are unavailable or unaffordable elsewhere for many households.
The study also reports on the decline in the dependency of the communities on natural
resources and the lack of cooperation between village communities and the Kruger
National Park authorities, which may lead to serious management problems in the area.
Lastly, recommendations based on the study findings, that may bring about possible
economic and social upliftment of the communities in the three villages are put forward. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die Suid Afrikaanse Regering staan voor die reuse taak om ongelykhede wat in die verlede onder
die apartheids beleid in die landelike gebiede van die land tot stand gekom het, te herstel. Die
huidige Regering het 'n beleids en programstelsel ontwikkel met die doelom armoede in die
gebiede te verlig. Verder het 'n besef ontwikkel van die integrale rol wat natuurlike hulpbronne
in die lewensonderhoud van mense uit landelike gebiede speel. Die visie van gemeenskaps
bosbou, soos uiteengesit in die Forestry White Paper (GO SA, 1996), is om deur middel van die
bevordering van volhoubare gebruik van natuurlike hulpbronne, 'n bydrae te lewer tot die sosiale
en ekonomiese opheffing van alle mense, maar spesifiek die in landelike gebiede.
Die studie is uitgevoer in drie landelike dorpies in die Noordelike Provinsie van Suid-Afrika.
Die spesifieke dorpies is gekies a.g.v. beide hulle nabyheid aan die Nasionale Kruger Wildtuin
sowel as hul afsondering en tekort aan infrastruktuur, wat werksgelenthede aan die inwoners kan
verskaf. Die dorpies is bestudeer m.b.v. die Rapid Rural Appraisal tegniek en semigestruktureerde
onderhoude met huishoudings en sleutel-informante.
Deur middel van die studie word verslag gelewer op die lewensonderhouds patroon en strukture
van huishoudings, sowel as die instellings wat toegang tot en gebruik van natuurlike hulpbronne
beheer in die boslande rondom die drie dorpies. Dit dui die lewensbelangrike ondersteuning wat
natuurlike hulpbronne aan huishoudings in die gemeenskap verskaf aan. Die ondersteuning word
gevind in die vorm van materiaal vir vuurmaakhout, skuiling, kos en medisyne wat elders
onbeskikbaar of onbekostigbaar is vir baie huishoudings.
Verder word verslag gelewer oor die dalende afhanklikheid van gemeenskappe van hierdie
natuurlike hulpbronne en die tekort aan samewerking tussen dorpsgemeenskappe en die bestuur
van die Nasional Kruger Wildtuin. Dit mag wel tot bestuursprobleme in die nabye toekoms lei.
Laastens word voorstelle, gebaseer op die bevindinge soos bespreek in die studie, gemaak wat
mag lei tot die moontlike sosiale en ekonomiese opheffing van die gemeenskappe in die drie
dorpies.
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A needs assessment for an employee assistance programme (EAP) for the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry in the Northern ProvinceBell, Nadene Joy 31 January 2003 (has links)
The aim of the study is to design a needs assessment data collection instrument; administer it to a representative sample of employees in the department; and to analyze the findings in order to make recommendations regarding the design of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF) in the Northern Province.
The literature review concentrates on the design and application of needs assessments for EAPs.
A data collection instrument, the SAGENA was designed, piloted and then trans,ated into the major languages spoken by DWAF employees in the region, and content is given.
Out of the total population of 7,381 employees, a stratified, random sample of DWAF employees was selected for the study. A total of 550 employees completed the questionnaire, which represented a 7,45% sample with a 93% response rate.
The findings showed that 97% of employees felt that an EAP would have a positive impact on their well-being and work performance. The majority said they would use counselling for themselves (71%) as well as for referring colleagues and subordinates (67%). The most prevalent problems (financial problems, retrenchment, retiring and HIV fears etc.) and least prevalent problems of employees are reported in the study as well as employees' preferences for various forms of EAP services. Finally recommendations are made regarding the design of an EAP for DWAF: Northern Province. / Social Work / M.A.(Socal Science)
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Guidelines for alternative caregivers to enhance attachment with the traumatised childNieuwoudt, Judith 06 1900 (has links)
This thesis focuses on the development of Gestalt guidelines for alternative
caregivers to enhance attachment with the traumatised child. The researcher
made use of the intervention research process, consisting of six phases. For the
purpose of this study of limited scope, the intervention research process was
completed up to step one of the fourth phase. The target group in this study was
alternative caregivers of traumatised children where attachment difficulties
existed. `Alternative caregivers' refers to people who provide care to these
children, either on a voluntary basis or professionally. Focus groups, field notes
and observation were used as data collection method, and Creswell's spiral was
used to analyse data. Not all aspects regarding attachment were covered in this
study and only relevant Gestalt principles were discussed. Gestalt guidelines with
an observational system were finally developed. The views of the respondents,
those of experts and a literature review were incorporated into the guidelines, as
well as some functional elements of existing treatments. / Practical Theology / M. Diac. (Play Therapy)
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Guidelines for alternative caregivers to enhance attachment with the traumatised childNieuwoudt, Judith 06 1900 (has links)
This thesis focuses on the development of Gestalt guidelines for alternative
caregivers to enhance attachment with the traumatised child. The researcher
made use of the intervention research process, consisting of six phases. For the
purpose of this study of limited scope, the intervention research process was
completed up to step one of the fourth phase. The target group in this study was
alternative caregivers of traumatised children where attachment difficulties
existed. `Alternative caregivers' refers to people who provide care to these
children, either on a voluntary basis or professionally. Focus groups, field notes
and observation were used as data collection method, and Creswell's spiral was
used to analyse data. Not all aspects regarding attachment were covered in this
study and only relevant Gestalt principles were discussed. Gestalt guidelines with
an observational system were finally developed. The views of the respondents,
those of experts and a literature review were incorporated into the guidelines, as
well as some functional elements of existing treatments. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M. Diac. (Play Therapy)
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Capacity building for general assistantsSekgota, Mmabatho Raesetja Catherine 11 1900 (has links)
A study was conducted to explore the impact on change which a process of participatory research has on capacity building for the general assistants within the Northern Province in terms of the mission statement of the Office on the Status of Women between July 1997 and September 1998. The mission of the office is as
follows: " ... to establish mechanisms and procedures that will move the province towards gender equality, thereby empowering women to have equal access to opportunities and resources which will enhance their quality of life". The target group for Office on the Status of Women is women within the government service irrespective of race and socio-political status. These general assistants were said to be the "left behind" group when issues affecting women like National and International Women's Days are celebrated. Themes of concern were identified and addressed. / Social Work / M.A. (Social Science (Mental Health))
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Capacity building for general assistantsSekgota, Mmabatho Raesetja Catherine 11 1900 (has links)
A study was conducted to explore the impact on change which a process of participatory research has on capacity building for the general assistants within the Northern Province in terms of the mission statement of the Office on the Status of Women between July 1997 and September 1998. The mission of the office is as
follows: " ... to establish mechanisms and procedures that will move the province towards gender equality, thereby empowering women to have equal access to opportunities and resources which will enhance their quality of life". The target group for Office on the Status of Women is women within the government service irrespective of race and socio-political status. These general assistants were said to be the "left behind" group when issues affecting women like National and International Women's Days are celebrated. Themes of concern were identified and addressed. / Social Work / M.A. (Social Science (Mental Health))
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The effect of cooperative learning on the development of learners' science process skills: a case studyRapudi, Mashapa Alpheus 30 June 2004 (has links)
This study was motivated by the lack of in-service training in cooperative learning and science process skills whereas both are emphasized in the new natural sciences curriculum. The aims of the study were to determine the influence of cooperative learning on the development of science process skills.
Two classes were selected from two rural schools for inclusion as case studies of this research. These classes were taught using the Jigsaw and Group Investigation methods of cooperative learning respectively. Pre- and post-tests were administered on the two classes and the influence of these methods on learners' achievement on four process skills were determined. Mixed results were found with regard to the influence of the two cooperative learning methods on the development of learners' process skills of observation, controlling variables, graphing and experimenting. / Educational Studies / M. Ed. (Natural Science Education)
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The effect of cooperative learning on the development of learners' science process skills: a case studyRapudi, Mashapa Alpheus 30 June 2004 (has links)
This study was motivated by the lack of in-service training in cooperative learning and science process skills whereas both are emphasized in the new natural sciences curriculum. The aims of the study were to determine the influence of cooperative learning on the development of science process skills.
Two classes were selected from two rural schools for inclusion as case studies of this research. These classes were taught using the Jigsaw and Group Investigation methods of cooperative learning respectively. Pre- and post-tests were administered on the two classes and the influence of these methods on learners' achievement on four process skills were determined. Mixed results were found with regard to the influence of the two cooperative learning methods on the development of learners' process skills of observation, controlling variables, graphing and experimenting. / Educational Studies / M. Ed. (Natural Science Education)
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Tsoga O Itirele : a reflection on a participatory action research processNtsoane, Dikeledi Regina 01 1900 (has links)
The report is about participatory action research with caregivers at the 'Tsoga 0 ltirele" centre for the mentally disabled. It was a process where the caregivers were involved in a series of action, plan and reflection in researching their situation. The facilitation process assisted the caregivers to look at their problems at the centre
and improve service delivery in caring for the mentally disabled children. Several meetings were held where action, plan and reflection took place. Caregivers decided on their own when to meet and discuss issues that concerned them. They planned what needed to be dealt with and took collective action to address these needs.
The facilitation process enabled caregivers to research their own problems, embrace errors experienced and recognise progress. People Centred Approach, Community Development and Participatory Action Research complemented one another in capacitating caregivers. Through it they learned to improve their own programmes and to run their meetings, improve marketing skills and fundraising. / Social Work / M.A. (Social Science (Mental Health))
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