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Theory-based evaluation, logic modelling and the experience of SA non-governmental organisations

Wildschut, Lauren Patricia (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study examined the origins and development of theory-based evaluation (TBE) and the logic models associated with this approach. This was done in order to better understand the roots and evolution of ...
Water services education and training needs of councillors in the Local Government Development Agenda (LGDA)

Tsibani, Fumene George (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study describes and analyses the water governance and developmental water services education and training needs of councillors in water services authorities (WSAs) in the Northern Cape Province in ...
Research funding and modes of knowledge production : a comparison between NRF-funded and industry-funded researchers in South Africa

Luruli, Ndivhuwo Mord (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The changing South African policy context since 1994 (new science and innovation policies), and institutional changes at the National Research Foundation (NRF) have had an effect on different funding ...
Post-war state-led development at work in Angola : the Zango housing project in Luanda as a case study

Croese, Sylvia (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation is a case study of the Zango social housing project in Luanda, the capital of the southern African state of Angola. Through an examination of the Zango project, which was born on the ...
A responsive evaluation approach in evaluating the safe schools and the child-friendly schools programmes in the Limpopo province

Mabasa, Layane Thomas (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study focuses on the use of a responsive evaluation approach in evaluating programme implementation: Safe Schools and the Child Friendly Schools Programmes. A case study design was adopted for use ...
Journalism education in universities : the global and local migration of concepts between discipline and practice

Du Toit, Jeanne Erica (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study deals with the relationship between university-based journalism education and journalism as a social practice. It is argued that the construction of this relationship can be better understood ...
Local responses to a travelling model of crime prevention and crime management : community policing in Stellenbosch, South Africa

Pfigu, Tinashe (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The mention of any form of crime in South Africa for the most part invokes fear of both an unknown or known perpetrator who may strike at any time and inflict harm to one’s body and property. Through ...
Churches as providers of HIV/AIDS care : a normative and empirical study

Ferreira, Clive J. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There is, as yet, no cure for HIV/AIDS, a disease that has affected South African society profoundly. While antiretrovirals (ARVs) are now available and have stemmed the tide of AIDS deaths, medicines ...
The current relevance of populist history in schools : the attitudes of Cape Town youth to history

Bam, June Catherine (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis exanunes whether the historical consciousness of grade 10 youth would increase should there be an intervention facilitated for this purpose, that is that they would show a heightened ...
Plaaslike magsopset teoretisering : 'n sintetiese bydrae as gids vir die ontleding van Suid-Afrikaanse plaaslike magsopsette

Zaaiman, Stephanus Johannes (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: 1. Aim of study The main aim of this study is to collect and evaluate the different ways of the theorizing of local power configurations and to assemble the elements thereof in a theoretical framework. ...
An assessment of the extent of empowerment through community participation : a Kwazulu-Natal rural development comparison

Gumbi, Themba Aaron Philemon (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to assess the extent of the relevance and success of the empowerment model in facilitating and promoting rural development in South Africa. The assumption was that through ...
Youth leadership development programs in Africa : assessing two case studies

Balt, Marcelle (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The central focus of this thesis is Youth Leadership Development programs in Africa. These programs are viewed within the context of the circumstances the youth currently face in their lives, and also ...
Research at Technikons : the journey from apprenticeship training to technological degrees

Erasmus, Anna Wouterina (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis presents the findings and conclusions of the function of research in the technikons’ journey from apprenticeship training to technological degrees. The analysis and interpretation of primary ...
Local government and sustainable human development: local government as development agent in the promotion of local economic development

Noble, Hugo Robert (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The research report investigates the theoretical foundation of the understanding of decision-makers at local government level of the term "development", with specific reference to local government as ...
Contribution of the Participatory Forest Management (PFM) intervention to the socio-economic development in the Southern Cape Forests : a retrospective approach

Holmes, Tania Natasha (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF) maintains that its people-centred Participatory Forest Management (PFM) program contributes to rural poverty eradication through provision of employment, ...
Exploring the efficacy of community-based natural resource management in Salambala Conservancy, Caprivi Region, Namibia

De Kock, Melissa (Melissa Heyne) (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study is titled “Exploring the efficacy of community-based natural resource management in Salambala Conservancy, Caprivi Region, Namibia”. Salambala was one of the first four conservancies to be ...
'n Kwalitatiewe ondersoek na huweliksgeweld teenoor wit Suid-Afrikaanse mans

Rautenbach, Etienne Aubrey (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation looks at husbands as victims of family violence at the hands of their spouses. Four white Afrikaans speaking persons from Pretoria were interviewed in case studies focusing on the ...
Gender differences in the publication productivity of South African scientists

Prozesky, H. E. (Heidi Eileen) (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation is aimed at describing gender difference in publication productivity among South African academic authors, and to develop an understanding of possible reasons for these differences. It ...
Local government service provision and non-payment within underdeveloped communities of the Johannesburg Unicity : service providers' and consumers' perspective

Netswera, Fulufhelo Godfrey (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South African local government literature suggests a historical problem of municipal non-consultation in services identification and provision that goes hand-in-hand with community non-participation in ...
"Methodological and epistemological challenges for the chiropractic profession in health care - a study of the history, status quo and future of research and clinical practices."

Myburgh, Corrie (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-10)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Although a legitimate provider of manipulative therapy, chiropractic largely functions outside mainstream health care in South Africa. A narrow research focus, poor institutional representation and ...

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