Masters Degrees (Development Studies)
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Evaluation of the approach of eThekwini Municipality in delivering low income housing in the context of urbanisation.
(2017)Urbanisation is a powerful force that has radically altered and shaped the form and development of urban areas in the 21st century. In the South African context, the demise of apartheid had a significant influence on the ... -
Stokvel groups as a poverty reduction strategy in rural communities : a case of uMlalazi Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2017)Stokvels are social gatherings formed by a group of people who share the same bond and have the same goal. Generally, these social networks are formed by friends, relatives, neighbours and colleagues with the aim of saving ... -
Shaping hydropolitics in Durban : community activist strategies in Chatsworth.
(2017)This study is an attempt to better understand the strategies adapted by local community organizations to challenge hydropolitics in the city of Durban. In the debate of hydropolitics in Durban two very different images ... -
Assessing parents perceptions and participation in early childhood development programs : a case study of Bekezela Creche.
(2018)This study examined the accessibility of early childhood development programs and parents’ participation in these programs. The case study undertaken was Bekezela Crèche situated in Maphumulo with a focus on its early ... -
Race and participation in coastal governance : the case of the eThekwini golden mile competency group.
(2018)In recent years, there has been a heightened global interest in coastal governance and management. The focus has been on development of policies, administrative regulations and on expert analysis to address coastal management ... -
Self-help economic empowerment amongst women in Blaauwbosch, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2017)The end of poverty can only be achieved by adopting a holistic approach to poverty reduction that will not only focus on the income or monetary dimensions of poverty, but also address other dimensions of poverty such as ... -
Are endogenous organisation development approaches relevant in enhancing the performance of automotive firms in South Africa? An examination of the experience of selected Durban-based firms.
(2017)Automotive manufacturing is one of the most important manufacturing sectors in South Africa and globally. This study sought to identify the different endogenous Organisational Development approaches that Durban-based ... -
Higher education at the precipice : financing higher education: a stakeholders’ perspective at Howard College.
(2017)The #FeesMustFall campaign of 2015 was a result of social dynamics which placed South African universities between a rock and a hard place. The fixing of the problem revolves around National Student Financial Aid Scheme ... -
An analysis of water conservation education methods and practices and their effect on water usage in the case of Durban’s eThekwini municipality.
(2017)This study focuses on water conservation and awareness, through the use of water education. The eThekwini Municipality of Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is the location chosen for observation, due to the long ... -
The impact of a lack of water and sanitation on women in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2017)Water is a primary source of all life and is important to all human beings. It is an intricate and necessary resource in the continuation and well-being of all humans. According to Van Houweling (2012) water is an integral ... -
The politics of water delivery in the Phatheni District, Richmond.
(2017)Water security and the provision of water services is a critical issue, particularly in rural areas of the developing world. Understanding water management and the technical provision of water has been the major focus of ... -
The experiences of individuals receiving food parcels in KwaDabeka, Durban : a hand out or hand up?
(2016)The number of people living in poverty and dealing with chronic hunger continues to sit at incredibly high levels across Sub-Saharan Africa. There are a large number of non-governmental organisations working with various ... -
Exploring the bottom-end of recycling value-chains : a case study of waste pickers in eThekwini Municipality.
(2016)The bottom-end of global economic value-chains represents some of the harshest working conditions in the world. The aim of this dissertation is to study the bottom-end of recycling value-chains in eThekwini Municipality, ... -
Gender and the precariousness of producing and selling indigenous vegetables : a case study of farmers in Northern KwaZulu-Natal.
(2017)The cultivation and consumption of indigenous vegetables in rural communities, over successive generations, has been an integral livelihood strategy of both households and communities to ensure food security and concomitantly ... -
The transmission of poverty and inequality in Zambia.
(2016)The Zambian economy has experienced economic growth averaging about 7.3 percent for over a decade and a Gross Domestics product (GDP) of about US $ 29 Billion. However, this economic growth has had no real effect on most ... -
The linkages between informal savings and credit mechanisms (stokvels) and commercial banks.
(2016)In low-income countries such as those found in Africa the financial sector is often divided into two parts; the formal and informal sector. Previously the latter was believed to cater for that segment of the population ... -
Exploring transformation in local government in a time of environmental change and thresholds: a case study of eThekwini municipality.
(2018)Despite significant efforts over more than forty years, the challenge of achieving global sustainable development remains. This is becoming more urgent in light of new science that highlights the extent to which human ... -
Stakeholder’s perceptions of using ecological infrastructure in addressing flood risks : the case study of the Emnambithi/Ladysmith Local Municipality.
(2016)Recent research on integrated flood management decision making has revealed that economic, environmental, and social science aspects need to be holistically considered in flood risk management. For example, Borrows (2006) ... -
Exploring the gains of local businesses within the hospitality industry during an event : the case of the Top Gear Festival.
(2014)Top Gear is a long-running television programme now shown in over 50 countries with international versions of the show created. It has recently branched away from television and started live stunt shows and weekend car ... -
Municipal water in South Africa : the relationship between access, quality and childhood diarrhoea.
(2014)Access to drinking water is a basic human right. Water is also a vehicle for the transmission of a number of communicable diseases. To reduce the risk of disease, water accessed must also be of a good quality, from a ...
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