Browsing Masters Degrees (International and Public Affairs) by Title
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The challenges and benefits of policy networks : a case study of labour policy implementation at the Centre for Criminal Justice.
(2010)This study investigates the challenges and benefits of policy networks. It focuses specifically on the experiences of the Centre for Crimlnal Justice, examining the challenges and benefits it experiences in its networks. ... -
The challenges of forest policy implementation on small-scale commercial timber growers : a case study of Forestry South Africa in the Midlands region, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2004)Timber forms an essential element of people lives especially those residing in rural areas. Most wood is used for fuel, building purpose; industrial uses include construction; mine props and paper products. Through ... -
Challenges to the provision of subsidised housing at Umlazi township, eThekwini Municipality : implications for policy.
(2014-11-10)South Africa is 19 years into its democracy since the installation of a democratic government in 1994. Whereas, this at first glance resembles political success, it may not prevail without challenges. At the present time, ... -
China South Africa relations : examining gains and hidden challenges in economic and diplomatic relations.
(2015)According to Samuel Huntington’s clash of civilizations whereby he gave a prediction that there will be a sudden decline of the Western economies and sudden rise of the Asian economies, paving a way for the Chinese dragon ... -
The China-South Africa relationship : an economic and political assessment of benefits and costs.
(2013)China’s massive growth has left her in need of new energy and raw materials sources to fuel her fast developing economy. Consequently, China has turned to the African region to meet such critical needs. To this end, China’s ... -
Conflict transformation in post-apartheid South Africa from 1994-2013.
(2013)With South Africa’s momentous transition to democratic rule in 1994, the Nelson Mandela administration significantly underscored the need to erect the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) as a mechanism to address the ... -
A critical analysis of public participation in the integrated development plans (IDP) of selected municipalities in some provinces (Gauteng, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape) in South Africa.
(2009)The dawn of democracy in South Africa saw a commitment from the African National Congress (ANC) government to address the ills of apartheid through establishing policies that would transform local government (Republic of ... -
A critical analysis of the policy advocacy role of civil society organisations in land reform issues : a case study of the Association for Rural Advancement in the Land Redistribution Programme in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2011)This study aims at exploring the policy advocacy role of civil society organizations in land reforms policy using the Association for Rural Advancement in KwaZulu-Natal as a case study, and focusing specifically on the ... -
A critical policy analysis of the Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development Programme in KwaZulu-Natal : a case study of the Sibonginhlanhla Communal Project.
(2004)This research project examines the Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development Programme (LRAD) in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in terms of a public policy framework, which includes policy implementation. In analyzing ... -
A critical policy of some of the policy issues facing the Department of Transport, and some of the implementation challenges experienced. A study of three programmes/strategies initiated by the Department of Transport: the Arrive Alive campaign, the points demerit system and the Road to safety 2001-2005 strategy.
(2004)This study is a critical policy analysis of some of the policy issues facing the Department of Transport, and some of the implementation challenges experienced. The policy analysis concludes that one cannot assess whether ... -
A critical review of public-private partnerships in the management of water services delivery : the case of Nelspruit.
(2006)This study sought to investigate the complexities and challenges posed by the adoption of a Private-Public Partnership (PPP) as a mechanism for delivering services in a South African local government context. The ... -
Decentralized spaces for change : a case study of the Lunerburg war room at eDumbe Local Municipality.
(2014-09-12)This research paper looked at a war room as a decentralized space for change through which public participation is to be enhanced and service delivery accelerated at a ward level. The Lunerburg community demarcated as ward ... -
Dialogue between the cross and the crescent : towards an effective peacebuilding strategy and transformation of religious conflicts in Nigeria.
(2014-12-08)Abstract available in PDF file. -
E-governance and its contribution to fostering good governance : a case study of e-governance in five African countries.
(2010)This research sets out to ascertain the application of e-governance in five selected African countries, (namely South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Ethiopia) and whether it has the potential to contribute to good ... -
An evaluation of the implementation of construction learnerships on the expanded public works programme : a case study of eThekwini Vuk'uphile I, KwaZulu-Natal
(2009)This study was based on the findings of an evaluation of the implementation of construction learnerships in the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The learnership programme in the EPWP (or Contractor Learnership ... -
An examination of the relationship between the African Union (AU) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) : the cases of Kenya, Sudan, Rwanda and Liberia.
(2015)This dissertation examines the relationship between the African Union (AU) and the International Criminal Court (ICC). The case studies of Kenya, Sudan, Rwanda and Liberia were used. These countries have had dealings with ... -
Examining the extent of participation by non-governmental organizations in the KwaZulu-Natal legislature since 1994.
(2001)This study entails an examination of the extent of participation by the non-governmental organisations in the legislative process of the KwaZulu Natal legislature. It aims to explore how far these NGOs have taken advantage ... -
An exploration of the implementation of the individual performance management system within local government : a case study of uMngeni municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2013)The transition to a democratic state brought many challenges for managing public finances in South Africa. One of the challenges was the critical political commitment by the new government to improve coverage and quality ... -
An exploration of the implications for Nigeria and South Africa of Nigeria's overtaking of South Africa as Africa's economic giant.
(2014)South Africa was said to have been overtaken by Nigeria as the biggest economy in Africa in April 2014. This study looks at how this will affect the newly crowned biggest economy and the recently dethroned second biggest ... -
The free basic electricity policy : a case study of policy implementation in the Msunduzi Municipality.
(2006)No abstract available.