Browsing Economic and Management Sciences by Subject "Vulnerability"
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Building resilience to climate risk in the agricultural sector through adaptation education using a climate-smart approach : the case of the Mooifontein region, North-West province
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Climate change has been identified as a high profile, environmental concern that threatens to cause extensive loss and hardship. There are two distinct responses to climate change, namely mitigation and adaptation. Much ... -
The management of potable water supply in Khuma Township, Matlosana Local Municipality
(2014)The birth of a non-racial democracy in South Africa brought many challenges such as the supply of potable water to all societies irrespective of their colour or even location. Migration of people from rural to urban has ... -
The management of potable water supply in Mogwase Township, Moses Kotane Local Municipality
(2014)The continuous population growth and the notable development of the mining industry have resulted in challenges for potable water supply in South Africa. The ever-increasing number of people migrating to urban areas has ... -
The social construction of risk among adolescent girls : a case study of Ntcheu and Salima Districts in Malawi
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The issue of gender has been a much talked about topic in spheres of relief and by disaster risk reduction practitioners. Disasters tend to affect the poorest and most marginalised people the hardest. Women and children ... -
Vulnerability as a multi-faceted phenomenon : a GIS-based data model for integrated development planning, environmental management and disaster risk reduction
(2015)People and the surrounding environment are affected by development. In striving to improve their livelihoods, people have through their development activities and exploitation of natural resources contributed to the ...