Browsing Humanities by Subject "Poverty"
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A community-based disability programme for rural areas
(North-West University, 2009)This study was conducted in the Heuningvlei community in the Kgalagadi District Municipality in the Northern Cape Province. This study was part of the "Tshwaragano Project" with the general aim of empowering the disadvantaged ... -
Developing a parenting skills programme to enhance the school readiness of Grade R learners in resource poor communities
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)This research project was aimed at developing a parenting skills programme to enhance the school readiness of Grade R learners. A lack of school readiness was identified as one factor contributing to the high number of ... -
The development and sustainability of small and medium enterprises : the role of the Department of Small Business Development
(North-West University, 2018)The development and sustainability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is a priority of the South African government since SMEs contribute significantly to economic growth and employment opportunities. Subsequently, ... -
The effect of the Lifeplan® programme on the psychological well–being of a rural community in South Africa
(North-West University, 2010)This study explored the effect of the Lifeplan® programme, an Africa Unit for Transdisciplinary Health Research (AUTHeR) initiative, on the psychological well–being of the rural community of Taung, in the North West ... -
Government social protection policy impact on elderly women headed households in rural Zimbabwe
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Government financed social protection for the poor vulnerable populations is an important social security instrument which ensures that vulnerable members of society do have a sustainable and resilient livelihood. Social ... -
Impact of street food vending on poverty and unemployment in the Mahikeng Local Municipality
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The main objective of this research is to investigate the impact of street food vending on poverty, livelihoods and unemployment in the Mahikeng Local Municipality (MLM). In addition, the study describes the socio-economic ... -
An integrated career management model for the Public Service : the case of North West Department of Cooporative Governance, Traditional Affairs and Human Settlements
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The democratic developmental Public Service requires technocrats, professionals and managers to address the country's challenges (Coats & Passmore, 2008; Ronn, 2010; Franks, 2015:55; De Wee, 2016). Occupations mentioned ... -
An investigation into prospects and challenges facing southern African countries in their quest to achieve the Millennium development goals, poverty reduction strategy : the case of South Africa
(2011)The research paper opens with the evolution of the Millennium Development Goals as a development framework. Having considered the evolution of the Millennium Development Goals, the paper then focuses on the socio-economic and ... -
An investigation into prospects and challenges facing southern African countries in their quest to achieve the Millennium development goals, poverty reduction strategy : the case of South Africa
(2011)The research paper opens with the evolution of the Millennium Development Goals as a development framework. Having considered the evolution of the Millennium Development Goals, the paper then focuses on the socio-economic and ... -
A reconfigured Local Economic Development Strategy for Local Government : the case of JB Marks Local Municipality
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The study topic was on a reconfigured LED strategy at local government: a case of JBMLM. JBMLM was used as a case study with focus on describing, analysing and interpreting a particular phenomenon. This was critical because ...