An exploration of the perceptions of young unemployed graduates in Lusaka, Zambia, of the factors contributing to their unemployment by Mungule, Maureen

“…On the part of government, they were to sensitize the graduate youth on and promote access to programmes that promoted youth employment, to provide and promote equal access to employment opportunities in all the sectors of the economy, to improve the macro-economic policies to attract foreign investment, to promote economic growth, to be able to conduct monitoring and evaluation of internship programmes, and to inculcate an entrepreneurship spirit and skills in the youth of the country. …”
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Is renewable engery a suitable investment choice for South African non-bank institutional investors? by Molewa, Kholofelo

“…The implications of this study are therefore crucial in helping set the basis for the development of future theories around this and related topics. …”
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An exploration of the experiences and business related aspirations of youth running their own informal hair salon businesses in Gugulethu, Cape Town by Ramafikeng, Likenkeng Adelinah

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Challenges faced by NPOs providing services to refugees and asylum seekers in the Cape Town Metropolitan area by Reiss, Chloé

“…Further awareness initiatives, community mobilisation and social cohesion programmes are required. These findings inspired some recommendations for further research as well as for NPOs, which include lobbying for the establishment of a Central Migrant Help Desk; enhancing access to psychological services; developing more social cohesion programmes and further facilitating access to basic social services. …”
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Towards Integrated Business and Partnership Models for Universal Energy Access in Kenya and Rwanda by Pailman, Whitney Lisa

“…Forty-nine semi-structured interviews were conducted with key stakeholders in the off-grid energy sectors in Kenya and Rwanda, including mini-grid developers, stand-alone solar companies, international development partners, industry associations, the national utilities and Ministries of Energy. …”
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A case study of Non-Governmental Organisations' (NGOS) responses to food insecurity in Matabeleland, Zimbabwe by Ndlovu, Nompilo

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Exploring the potential for a community-schools model to reduce school violence by Barling, Monique

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The nature and utilisation of the stock of social capital among the youth in selected areas in the Western Cape Province, South Africa by Petersen, Virginia Lenore

“…These interventions and programmes have to take into account the constitutional dispensation of the human rights culture which requires consultation and a responsive government in respect of the poor and vulnerable. …”
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Comparative assessment of matching grants and microcredit interventions in improving livelihood of peasant farmer in Mazabuka District, Zambia by Kabengele, Godfrey

“…Financing peasant farmers using sustainable and effective approach can reduce poverty level significantly among peasant farmers. Development Institutions and government deploy various financing models to fund peasant farmers as a means of intervention to alleviate poverty. …”
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Cross cultural understanding and volunteer tourism : the role of sending organisations in fostering cross-cultural understanding by Furusa, Rutendo

“…Both these organisations are involved in the facilitation of development programmes in disadvantaged communities in Cape Town.…”
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Supplier Development framework analysis in South Africa's upstream oil & gas sector by Peinke, Laura

“…In this research report, findings have been presented from 15 detailed interviews conducted with Transnational Corporations, local SMEs, government departments, industry associations, small business support organisations, and international respondents involved in supplier development programmes within the Oil & Gas sector. …”
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Business incubators in Zambia: A study of the impact on small business enterprises by Kasase, William K

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A critical examination of the concept of welfare dependency: its assumptions, underlying values and manifestation in social policy, internationally and in South Africa by Di Lollo, Adrian

“…In South Africa, for example, the concept has been used in opposition to developing a universal Basic Income Grant (BIG). With the aid of case studies focusing on recent social welfare developments in South Africa, Australia and Brazil, this study attempts to critically analyse the term "welfare dependency" to determine which social values and assumptions inform the concept. …”
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SMME access to finance in South Africa by Ndjwili-Potele, Khotso

“…The challenge of development in South Africa is to increase employment, broaden distribution of wages and enhance skills of all workers, but particularly those workers disadvantaged by apartheid. …”
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Exploring private sector challenges in financing ppps in botswana by Masuga, Therisanyo

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Exploring youth participation in community development organisations in the Western Cape by Matsela, Tebatso

“…Another recommendation is for the adoption of the Positive Youth Development approach in community and youth development programmes/strategies across the country.…”
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Promoting regional trade in the SADC region: identifying opportunities for manufactured exports from South Africa to Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe by Moodliar, Loshini

“…Furthermore the development of a market intelligence database, training programmes, a cohesive marketing strategy for the country's capabilities and a regional value chain approach are recommended. …”
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An exploratory study of parent involvement in early childhood development centres in Masiphumelele, Cape Town by Dube, Primrose Sikhanyiso

“…This study explored parent involvement in Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in Masiphumelele, Cape Town. …”
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Savings culture in South Africa: A safety net or an empty net? by Sekhosana, Sesi

“…However, South Africa is still facing a low savings rate compared to other developing countries. The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors that inhibit South Africans from having a culture of saving. …”
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Communication and its impact on enterprise financial sustainability by Kapepula, Annie

“…Moderating and Intervening variables identified include ; global financial environment ,operating environment, policy position of donor funding states, donor funding policies, goals and objectives, structure of donor funding towards development programmes and projects and CEO charisma and communication attributes. …”
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