Keeping decentralisation in check: An exploration of the relationship between municipal audit outcomes and levels of service delivery in South African local government by Craig, Stephanie Ella

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A model for the utilisation of networks and leveraging of the economic benefits of migration capital in emerging markets by Chunnett, Wanda Ingrid

“…It took the form of an inductive study of behavioural attributes to which a critical realist epistemology has been applied, using network theory and the lens of “desirable difficulties” within the context of social, economic and migration capital. …”
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The interplay between historical trauma, substance use disorders, appetitive aggression and the link with violent crime among young male adults in conflict with the law in South Af... by Whiting, Sean

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(re)Constructing the way we build - Skills Development Centre in Delft by Soeker, Imaad

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Culture, participation and the right to development: the pastoralist dilemma - the Karamoja case study

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An investigation of the relationship between mental health and recidivism among incarcerated youth offenders in South Africa: the role of substance use by Shishane, Kwanele

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Social representations informing discourses of young leaders: a case study of Tanzania by Salles-Haussler, Valeria Cristina

“…As a member of the team of trainers of the first YLTP, I was invited to lead its end-of.programme evaluation, the results of which left open questions regarding the relationship between Tanzanian history and cultural contexts, and the choice of curriculum and method of the YLTP. …”
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An assessment of the Egyptian government's use of public service announcements for development communication by El Marsafawy, Ghada

“…This study examines the use of Pub-lic service announcements by the Egyptian government in order to communicate its 2030 development goals. A content analysis of television PSAs (N=69) has been con-ducted assessing the content and context of those PSAs comparing them to the crite-ria of effective PSAs. …”
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A Capability Approach to Understanding the Intersections between Language, Educational Opportunities, and Identity in South Africa: A Xhosa Speaking Youth Perspective by Gonthier, Oceane

“…Learners' transitioning to using and learning in a colonial language, and the role languages plays in youth education and development are the root cause of many challenges, including poor academic performance, unequal access to opportunity, social exclusion, and challenging identity formation. …”
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Financial technology and financial inclusion in Zambia by Mwela, Mwaba

“…It is a widespread topic globally, with the potential to severely reduce poverty and the gender gap in developing countries. One area that can drive the financial inclusion agenda is digitization. …”
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Engaging the Egyptian diaspora for development: Egyptian government policy and knowledge transfer by Iman, Dawood

“…Viewed within the context of an increasingly transnational world, diasporas have become crucial development actors for their respective home countries contributing to the transfer of essential financial, social, and human capital. …”
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How student teachers construct and use phronesis to enhance their professional development

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Socio-ecological factors in talent development in cricketers in a diverse society by Dove, Mary Ann

“…Introduction: In recent years, there has been a move to understand the environment and context in which athletes develop. South Africa’s unique context provides an opportunity to understand how environmental factors could influence talent development in cricket. …”
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A systemic exploration of risks in mobile application development projects and environments by du Plessis, Ashlea

“…Purpose - The aim of this research is to develop an understanding of the most common risks encountered during mobile application development projects and identify the interrelationships that exist between these risks to highlight the core risk drivers that negatively impact these projects and outcomes. …”
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Principals' instructional leadership perspectives on teacher professional development in township schools

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Development of a software application for statistical analysis of photovoltaic plant performance by Fast, Sven

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The development and rise of Islamic State (IS) and the violence it manifests : a theoretical perspective

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Renewable energy infrastructure development in rural South Africa: An evolutionary analysis by Lombard, Andrea

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The effect of recent legislation on the draft planning and development bill for the Western Cape by Ogle, Fiona Jane

“…It is control rather than development orientated. In order to provide a context for examining the effect of recent legislation on planning law, a brief summary of existing legislation will be set out.…”
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The energization of KwaBhaza : a case study in rural energy and development by Kloot, Bruce

“…While the approach to off-grid electrification and distributed energy services tends to emphasise the technical aspects of delivery (Kotze 1998), this work provides some insight into the anthropological aspects that hinder the implementation of such initiatives. In this context, 'anthropological aspects' do not refer to cultural conditions in the field but rather the anthropology of development, expressed as a holistic examination of the project and a critical assessment of the development framework within which it operates. …”
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