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Algorithmic decision-making and the law
(Department for E-Governance and Administration, Danube University Krems, 2020)The Fourth Industrial Revolution is reshaping the world we know dramatically and is characterised by a close interaction between the biological, digital and physical spheres. Digital technologies are impacting all facets ... -
Food system transformation : integrating a political–economy and social–ecological approach to regime shifts
(2020-02)Sustainably achieving the goal of global food security is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. The current food system is failing to meet the needs of people, and at the same time, is having far-reaching ... -
Developing and implementing an effective framework for cooperative governance and Local Economic Development (LED) in South African local government
(Megatrend University, 2022-05)The lack of a comprehensive institutional framework to promote joint participation in the development of local economies has hampered grassroots development efforts in South African communities. The majority of the South ... -
Corridors of Clarity: Four Principles to Overcome Uncertainty Paralysis in the Anthropocene
(2020-11)Global environmental change challenges humanity because of its broad scale, long-lasting, and potentially irreversible consequences. Key to an effective response is to use an appropriate scientific lens to peer through the ... -
The legal public–private partnership framework and policy implementation in Uganda
(2020-10)Background: This article is based on a multidimensional empirical research study investigating aspects of the suitability of the public–private partnership environment of Uganda for road infrastructure development. The ... -
An analysis of South Africa public entity performance using biomatrix systems thinking theory : a case of South African water boards
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The performance of South Africa’s water boards as public entities is increasingly receiving both private and public attention. Firstly, this is due to their character as service-orientated entities expected ... -
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). ... -
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
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The study analysed the role of rural development initiatives in promoting sustainable and effective development in the Eastern Cape, using a case study of Intsika Yethu Municipality (IYM). The main research ... -
Determining a sourcing approach to infrastructure asset maintenance : a case study in the City of Cape Town: assessing the insourcing and outsourcing approach
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The purpose of this study is to determine a sourcing approach to infrastructure asset maintenance in the City of Cape Town. A favoured sourcing approach is largely influenced by the underlying aims surrounding ... -
Analysis of the challenges faced by municipalities in implementing municipal property rates Act no 6 of 2004 : the case study: three local municipalities within the Dr Kaunda District Municipality in North West Province, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The Municipal Property Rates Act No 6 of 2004 was promulgated and came into effect on 2 July 2005. To this end, all municipalities in the Republic of South Africa were required to conform with the Act. The ... -
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 ... -
Applying a Realist Evaluation approach to identify key considerations that successfully enables expansion of Project LEO
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Innovasie en tegnologie is die dryfkrag agter die sakewêreld, die samelewing en die manier waarop ons werk, en die wêreld bly al vinniger verander. Demokratiese beginsels, billikheid, gelykheid en ... -
Transforming the accounting profession through Thuthuka : an outcome-based evaluation of the Thuthuka Bursary Fund programme as implemented at Stellenbosch University
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Transformation is not dependent on financial forces alone and therefore a more holistic approach to transformation is required. The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) realised that ... -
Applying a Realist Evaluation approach to identify key considerations that successfully enables expansion of Project LEO
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Innovation and technology drive business, society and the way in which we work, with the world constantly changing at an increasing rate. Democratic principles, fairness, equality and sustainability have ... -
Designing guidelines for sustainable housing : what we learn from the development of the green building sector in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Housing is one of South Africa’s major challenges, amplified by the unprecedented rate of demand and constrained capacity for delivery. Public and private practitioners in the housing sector tend to respond ... -
An evaluation of the effectiveness of public participation in environmental impact assessments : a Namibian case study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Public participation plays an important role in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process in allowing the public an opportunity to be involved in the process and to provide input regarding proposed ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Child labour in mining in India and the DRC : two case studies
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Child mining is an environmental issue because mining is an environmental issue and children occupy and utilise the environment. As part of the fulfilments of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), there ...
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