Browsing Masters Degrees (Development Studies) by Title
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"We don't wait for things to be handed to us" : assessing the effectiveness of a self-help group approach in empowering women in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2007)The need to empower women responds to the growing recognition that, especially in developing countries, many poor women lack control over resources and the self-confidence or opportunity to participate in decision-making ... -
Who gives to international charity : a profile of individual donors in the USA.
(2009)A small proportion of American charitable donors give to international causes. Aid to developing countries constitutes a large part of this charitable sector. By studying donors who make contributions to causes outside the ... -
Women and livelihoods : a qualitative study of the impact of land acquisition on livelihood strategies for female land beneficiaries in KwaZulu-Natal Province.
(2009)This study considers the relationships between women and land amongst female land owners in two communities within KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Motivated by the lack of qualitative data surrounding women as land beneficiaries, ... -
Women in sex work in the Durban CBD : towards a broader understanding of poverty.
(1999)No abstract available. -
Women's experiences of maternal and child health (MCH) and family planning (FP) services : a case study of Cato Manor in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2006)The increasing recognition that millions of women and children die every year as a consequence of the poor health of the mother coupled with inadequate care before, during, and after delivery, has highlighted the importance ... -
Women’s perspectives and experiences of climate change with specific focus on drought in Kwa-Ngwanase, KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa.
(2018)Climate change and drought are increasingly being discussed in South Africa, with many places being affected by the lack of seasonal rainfall. South Africa has some of most progressive policies in the world, yet most of ... -
Worker participation at the workplace with special reference to Dunlop Tyre Manufacturing Company in Durban.
(2002)The South African Labour Market still lacks significant numbers of workers in spheres of decision-making. As a result the employers have been severely criticised by the trade union movement for not adopting worker ... -
Youth and employment : an analysis of South African government youth policies with a focus on eThekwini Municipality.
(2009)The youth transition is not just a critical time for an individual but also to one’s family, the greater society and economy. The category “youth” in simple terms can be regarded as the transition in the life cycle from ... -
Youth perceptions of multiple sexual partnerships in the context of HIV/AIDS : a case study of students at Evelyn Hone College, Lusaka, Zambia.
(2006)Multiple sexual partnerships play a very significant role in the spread of HN with epidemiologists suggesting that these partnerships possibly drive the epidemic. According to epidemiological evidence, a reduction of these ... -
Youth perceptions of the role of copper mining in development on the Zambian copperbelt.
(2014)Copper is the mainstay of the Zambian economy. From the inception of mining activities in the 1920s, it has accounted for the majority of the country‟s exports and foreign earnings. However, most people are of the view ... -
Youth small business development as a strategy for job creation and sustainable livelihood in the case of Umzimkhulu Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2018)The world is confronted by a huge deficit in youth job creation while the population bulge is increasing at an alarming rate. Economies across the globe are not meeting the desired development goals of ensuring employment ... -
Youth understanding of sexuality and sexual relationships in Dududu, southern KwaZulu Natal.
(2004)This research study aimed at investigating the understanding the rural youth have about sexuality and sexual relationships. The study begins with the literature review related to youth sexuality and sexual relationships. ...