Browsing Humanities by Subject "Sustainable development"
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Community economic development strategic framework for poverty alleviation in local government in a rural South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Poverty is a global phenomenon and is observed to be the greatest challenge in the 21st century (Serageldin, 2000; Martin, 2007:1; Ortiz-Ospina, 2017). It plagues both developed and developing nations (Ferreira, Lakner and ... -
Corporate social responsibility towards mental health care in South African mining communities
(North-West University, 2009)Mining activities have impacted on the health and safety of mining communities for many decades. Despite the economic contributions of mining to its surrounding communities, there is also a huge amount of environmental ... -
Developing a corporate personality measuring instrument based on an established CSR framework
(North-West University, 2011)The increasing amount of power and potentially negative impacts that corporations exert within society has become a growing concern for many people. In response to this and due to the changing role of business in society, ... -
Developing a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework for the diamond mining industry in Zimbabwe : the case of Mbada Diamonds Company
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a growing concept in Africa and in Zimbabwe in particular. The CSR concept is also disputed and varying in execution and attainment of outcomes in relation to contexts and within ... -
Enhancing resilience of women to hazards through mainstreaming gender into Disaster Risk Reduction policies in Botswana
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The absence of a gender perspective in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is a matter of serious concern for both research and practice. This is despite overwhelming evidence that women are disproportionately affected by ... -
The management of potable water supply : the case of Mkhwanazi Tribal Authority
(North-West University, 2011)This mini–dissertation addresses the management of the potable water supply in the Mkhwanazi Tribal Authority's area of jurisdiction. The main objectives of the study were to determine the organisational structures and ... -
The state, civil society and underdevelopment : the case of Zimbabwe
(North-West University, 2011)This thesis examines the relationship between the state and civil society in Zimbabwe. The relationship between the state and civil society is discussed under the categories of the concepts democratisation, good governance ... -
Towards a tripartite partnership for sustainable development in the Rustenburg platinum region
(North-West University, 2006)Development has always been problematic especially in the mining sector where it often takes place at a rapid pace. Not only is the physical environment influenced but other aspects such as legislation and the relationship ...