Speaking for ourselves: autism and barriers to early intervention services in Cape Town by Bartlett, Kristin

“…Focusing on early intervention services is vital for the growth and development of children with disabilities, as early human development services and programmes for young children and families play a critical role in alleviating poverty and achieving social and economic equity. …”
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An Explorative Study on the Effects of The Fourth Industrial Revolution on Employment in Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises by Jacobs, Gabriella

“…This predicament will be exacerbated by the lack of reskilling and upskilling programmes meant to absorb those whose jobs would have been lost to automation. …”
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An exploratory study on the perceptions and experiences the of adolescent males about gender-based violence in their families and communities by Banzana, Mihlali

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"Understanding the costs and benefits of short term international volunteerism" : exploring the benefits and potential harms with regard to short-term international volunteer servi... by Hatane, Luann Mabakoena

“…An increasing interest in international volunteer service (IVS) has resulted in a large number of companies offering volunteers from developed countries the opportunity to work with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and service organisations in developing countries. …”
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The execution of corporate social responsibility strategies for "community" benefit: A case study of the South African mining industry and host communities in King Cetshwayo Distri... by Mbanjwa, Fani Lucky

“…Consultation needs to begin before any mine development takes place, not after the mine has begun operating, which is often the case. …”
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The township-based MSME's perspective: Understanding the challenges and benefits associated with DFI Business Development Services in South Africa by Thomas, Tayla

“…It is universally recognized that micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are extremely valuable in creating social and economic development. It is for this reason that many countries have adopted MSME development policies as part of their national development strategies. …”
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Exploring the perceptions of local residents regarding homelessness in the Strandfontein community by Chandler, Chernay

“…This is done through skills development workshops and reintegration programmes.…”
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The role of social capital on the sustainability of MSMEs based in the City of Johannesburg, South Africa by Sibelekwana, Viwe

“…Due to the paucity in research on social competence and entrepreneurship on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), it has been argued that there is a need for scholarly work to be undertaken in order to comprehend how manifestations of social capital in small business communities can unlock effective government and broader institutional involvement followed by a re-think of development programmes. Against this background, the aim of this study was to assess the role of social capital when extending development initiatives, particularly, financial interventions aimed to develop MSMEs based in the City of Johannesburg, South Africa. …”
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“A study of the reading practices of parents with young children in Mitchell’s Plain.” by Lister, Katherine

“…This study “A study of the reading practices of parents with young children in Mitchell’s Plain” was conducted through a sample of five early childhood development (ECD) centres in Mitchell’s Plain. The study adopted a sequential transformative mixed method research design. …”
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Living in Nyanga: an exploratory study on resilience among violence-affected male youth from a community in Cape Town by Dikeni, Viwe

“…The most important recommendation from the study is the need for resources for the community of Nyanga to help fund mentoring programmes for young boys, sporting initiatives to keep them occupied and teach them new skills, and visible community and police patrolling. …”
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Comparative Study on Racial Inequality in Higher Education in Brazil and South Africa by Souza, Eugenio Gabriela Fernanda

“…The study discovered that higher education system in Brazil had introduced new tools to promote access to education and reduce the dropout rate. Programmes such as the quota system, ProUni, Fies, Sisu and permanence policies were identified as being responsible for improving the indicators of racial equality in higher education in the period of study. …”
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Review of the competitive bid for PV in South Africa: is SA maximising job creation and value for money from its photovoltaic industy? by Mulcahy, Michael

“…Within the new, competitive bidding programme there were complicated surety, economic development, financing and structuring requirements. …”
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Examining the ecological risk and protective factors of substance abuse and its effects on educational and behavioural outcomes among high school learners: implications for a schoo... by Welby-Solomon, Janine

“…This multi-level intervention strategy will run parallel to the Life Orientation programme and will focus on multiple levels of psychosocial intervention strategies that will assist adolescents in dealing with substance use.…”
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Analyzing the influence of financing and governance on cross-sector social partnerships (CSSPs) value creation. A key focus on CSSPs involved in water sustainability in South Afric... by Makombore, Lizah

“…The study contributes to the growing literature on the financing and governance of CSSPs by providing robust evidence of the UMhlathuze Water Stewardship Programme (uWASP), a single case study with explicit financing mechanisms, capabilities, and governance mechanisms for the creation of value of a water sustainable ecosystem. …”
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Stay FLY - exploring impact measurement in NGOs funded by CSIs in South Africa: A case study on fun learning for youth (FLY) by Mokoena, Beverly

“…Countries are racing to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and NGOs play a critical role in advancing their achievement. …”
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Exploring the perceptions of rural youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) on factors that influence their employability by Tele, Azinga

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Three essays on resource and development economics in Sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from Senegal by Magbond, Kadoukpe

“…The latter is embedded within the first phase of the Emergency Programme for Community Development (PUDC I) implemented by the Senegalese Government. …”
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The Helderberg Basin: regional and local economic development issues by Teixeira, Catherine

“…The Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) has been described as an integrated, coherent socio-economic policy framework which seeks to mobilise all our people and our country's resources toward redressing the imbalances of apartheid and building a democratic, non-racial and non-sexist future. …”
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An analysis of the role of rural development initiatives in promoting sustainable and effective development in the Eastern Cape : a case study of Intsika Yethu Municipality by Sango, Nolubabalo

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