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Linking natural resource governance to rural livelihoods and wildlife conservation : a case study of Mufunta game management area, Zambia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Governance is as much about steering actors and institutions as it is about their coordination. By focusing on Protected Area (PA) governance structures in Mufunta Game Management Area (GMA) the study ... -
The law and economics of potential competition in digital markets
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: This research aims to explore how authorities in different jurisdictions respond to potential competition in the online automotive classifieds platform markets. This is done by means of a review of cases ... -
Is the law irrelevant...? : an institutional analysis of road safety outcomes
(2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: This thesis aims to investigate the interaction between formal and informal institutions, and the enforcement thereof with the aim of developing an understanding of how to design holistic policy interventions ... -
Investigating the micro-processes of change used by grassroots individuals and organisations to embed sustainability in South African education
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: As we enter the Anthropocene, an era marked by the significant degradation of the environment and living systems, many are pointing to the role of education in preparing the next generation to adequately ... -
Interpretation of an artificial neural network as a black box model
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: In the field of machine learning, the main objective is generally to use machine learning models to study patterns and extract information from available data. The knowledge gained by the model can be used ... -
An integrated model of proactive behaviour : how to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: With the commencement of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the discipline of Industrial Psychology plays a critical role in determining how employees and organisations can survive and thrive in the new and ... -
The impact of socioeconomic factors on municipal fiscal health in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Municipal fiscal health and the measurement thereof has become a concern for governments and public administrators across the world. Significant episodes of fiscal stress experienced by the City of New ... -
The impact of farm input subsidies on women and children : evidence from Malawi
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Women and children remain the most vulnerable demographic groups in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, Farm Input Subsidy Programs (FISP) that have been shown to improve household welfare in SSA, could be ... -
Identifying temperature breaches and breaks in the export cold chain of fresh hake from Namibia (Walvis Bay) to Europe (Spain)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Global fish consumption has doubled over the last 50 years, as people have recognised the health benefits of fish as an excellent source of protein. European countries have an enduring appetite for fresh, ... -
How the distressed personality, job demands and resources relate to customer service agents' engagement and burnout
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Using the Job-Demands Resources (JD-R) model as a theoretical framework, this study proposes a model that investigates the influence of the distressed personality type (Type D), job overload (i.e. a job ... -
Foreign capital inflows, financial development and sectoral growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Growth in sub-Saharan Africa has not risen to the level required to match developmental needs. The situation has been deteriorated by the current Covid-19 pandemic, where it is estimated that over 2.82% ... -
Fiscal instruments and the elderly population in South Africa : a distributional analysis
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Saving an adequate amount of money to finance retirement spending is a growing issue that affects the elderly. In response to the incomplete retirement savings markets that the elderly face, national ... -
Exploring the role of cooperative governance in water resource management : a study of catchment management agencies in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Water is essential for all life on earth. Now, more than ever, water has to be conserved, developed, used and managed in a manner that is equitable and sustainable. South Africa put in place the National ... -
Exploring the experiences of food insecurity among urban poor households in Maseru : a case study of Thibella settlement
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Lesotho is faced with pressing food insecurity challenges. The challenges are addressed with geographical bias, responses to food insecurity are directed to rural communities. This is fostered by the ... -
Exploring the effects of job crafting on the engagement and burnout of South African primary school teachers during the coronavirus pandemic
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Over time, the industrial and educational psychology literature has continuously shed light on the negative aspects of the teaching occupation in South Africa. Through these studies it has been found that ... -
Exploring community & ecosystem-based adaptation through resilience theory : referencing a Lesotho case
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The impacts of climate change will be felt by society and the environment, triggering the need for novel adaptation strategies suited to contexts which can be depicted as a social-ecological system (SES). ... -
Examining child health and nutrition inequalities in Tanzania
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: More than one-third of stunted children under the age of five reside in sub-Saharan Africa. Due to the multifaceted underlying causes of malnutrition, this has become a challenging situation to address. ... -
An examination of the psychometric properties of the Gameful Experience Questionnaire (GAMEFULQUEST) in an online training environment
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The South African corporate environment has experienced a significant digital, social, and economic upheaval provoked by the Covid-19 pandemic. Organizations have transformed and digitalized their practices ... -
An evaluation of the strategic environmental assessment (sea) as a tool for promoting sustainable development in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) has been developed as an Environmental Assessment (EA) tool for strategic decision-making and development planning. It is not intended to replace an Environmental ... -
An evaluation of the packaging logistics of an avocado supply chain : a global case study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The function of packaging is to contain, protect, apportion, unitise, provide convenience and communicate. Packaging is the most important interface between the logistics system and products, as it is ...
