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An Outcomes evaluation of the women promoting constitutionalism through advocacy project implemented by Emthonjeni Women’s forum.
No full textAn outcomes evaluation of the women promoting constitutionalism through advocacy project implemented by Emthonjeni Women’s Forum.
The Women Promoting Constitutionalism through Advocacy Project was a donor funded and implemented by Emthonjeni Women’s Forum over a period of one year (2015-2016).The project areas included nine wards from Umguza Rural District. The project sought to equip women areas included nine wards from Umguza Rural District. The project sought to equip women with advocacy skills that would enable them to claim their constitutional rights, effectively participate in community development processes and exercise their right to hold public official accountable.
The change strategies of the project included constitutional advocacy training workshops, public accountability forums, information dissemination through distribution of quarterly newsletters and establishment of community action groups traditionally known as imithombo. The purpose of this outcomes evaluation is to assess the progress made towards the achievement of the project. Therefore the evaluation focused on the strategic immediate and intermediate outcomes with the aim of examining the changes that were brought about by the project in the lives of women in Umguza Rural District. The evaluation also sought to assess how strategic partnerships with various stakeholders such as Civic Society Organization (CSOs) and government institutions contributed to the achievement of project outcomes.
The evaluation employed a qualitative research methodology in its design because of the need for an in-depth inquiry into the changes brought about by the project. The research questions were informed by OECD/DAC five evaluation criteria of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency impact and sustainability. This is the criteria against which findings of the evaluation are presented. These findings indicate an increase in effective participation of the women in community development initiatives, more women taking up leadership positions in development committees and an increase in advocacy campaigns in project areas
Creative ways of using Esl to name children
No full textThe study examines English names which second language speakers give their children. The names may be English but have a distinct African flavour such as No Please and Talknomore hence the term Afro English. The study interrogates the background of over sixty names collected over a period of ten years. The researchers conclude that ESL speakers of all linguistic groups exercise creativity when they choose English
names .Furthermore the study reveals that the less educated the parents are, the more creative they get to be in name choice
Process Evaluation of World Vision Zimbabwe Behaviour Change Programme: a Focus on HIV/AIDS Service Demand Creation in Insiza District
No full textThe purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of the Behaviour Change Programme implemented by World Vision Zimbabwe. A case of HIV/AIDS and SRH services demand creation in Insiza District of Matabeleland South Province. The study was guided by four objectives: to determine how inter-personal communication influences Behaviour Change; to examine the association between inter-personal communication information dissemination and HIV/SRH and GBV services utilization; to analyse the relationship between interpersonal communication and Behaviour Change Programme outcomes; to identify some of the challenges and barriers of implementation of the Behaviour Change Programme.
Four data collection methods were employed namely: review of literature, interviews for key informants and programme staff, focal group discussions for programme volunteers and selfadministered questionnaires for community members.
The study established high awareness of Behaviour Change programme being implemented and HIV/SRH services available in Insiza District. Noted was that the information dissemination on HIV/AIDS and SRH issues was through Behaviour Change Facilitators and other cadres from MoHCC and CBOs in the District. Despite the comprehensive exposure to information, the results towards positive sexual behaviour change are rather sluggish. Uptake of services is however showing a positive upward trend despite the reservations displayed by the community members to fully utilize the referral system implemented by the BCFs at community level. There seem to be no agreed guidelines on how the implementer should engage the service providers to fully commit to making the referral system should be structured and monitored.
The study recommended that there should be agreed guidelines on how the referral system works between the BCFs and service providers. These guidelines should be agreed between the implementing agent and service providers. Furthermore, the implementer should attend to concerns of its programme cadres (BCFs) and go beyond just information dissemination to incorporate a livelihoods component to the programme. This will go a long way in keeping especially the youths from negative behaviours and empower them in establishing incomegenerating initiatives. The
implementer should also structure its programme content in such a way that it caters for the needs of various population groups including youths, people with disabilities and sex workers
An assessment of the role of the African Union (Au) in combating Al Shabaab terrorism in Somalia; 2006-2016
No full textThe study sought to evaluate the impact of the African Union (AU) in combating Al Shabaab terrorism in Somalia and proffer recommendations on how the AU’s counter-terrorism mission could lead to peace and stability in Somalia. The study was prompted by the escalating incidents of terror attacks and activities which include suicide bombings, killings of civilians, military assaults and destruction of property. This research was accomplished through qualitative methods of data collection and analysis, namely e-mailed questionnaire, textual analysis and in-depth interviews. Findings from this research reveal that the AU has played a fundamental role in bringing the military and political achievements so far in Somalia after a long period of anarchy. Security has greatly improved. AU mission to Somalia, AMISOM, has ousted Al Shabaab from urban centers including the capital city Mogadishu and other small settlements in Somalia. An interim government and some administrative institutions are in place and efforts for restoring peace in the country are underway. Despite the achievements, findings also reveal that Al Shabaab continues to launch attacks on AMISOM bases, for example El Adde recently, on restaurants, beaches etc and has changed tactics to asymmetric attacks using guerrilla tactics. The findings have also indicated AMISOM’s major challenge of inadequate funding to increase equipment and human resources to continue fighting and securing liberated areas as well as blocking Al Shabaab’s supply routes and sources. In light of the setbacks and challenges encountered by the AU’s mission to Somalia, several recommendations have been proffered for the African Union to ensure sustainable peace, security and economic development in Somalia and the whole East African region
An Investigation into the Efficiency of Utilization of Artificial Game Water Supplies by Wildlife Species in the North Eastern Kalahari Region of Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe
No full textAn observational study was carried out to determine the efficiency of utilization of artificial game water supplies and the demand for water by wildlife species at selected water points in the North Eastern Kalahari region of Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. Six water points were randomly selected from the two distinct vegetation types. Data was collected from May to November 2005 and this included borehole yield, evaporation and seepage rates as well as wildlife water consumption. Analysis of variance was then carried out in a two level nested design to analyse the data using the GENSTAT 7th edition statistical package software. The study showed that they were significant differences (p<0.001) in the borehole yield, evaporation, seepage and the amount of water consumed during different times of the year and at water points within the different vegetation types. The study has shown that the amount of water pumped by a borehole will meet the dry season water requirements of wildlife species early in the dry season but will fail as the dry season progresses. It is recommended that pumping of water begins early in March and that as the dry season progresses there is need to supplement water supply at certain water points
Trade and growth nexus in Zimbabwe: quantifying the economic implications of joining the Tripartite Free Trade Area: paper presented at the Midlands State University and University of Venda conference on Economic Integration, Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development held at Midlands State University, Zimbabwe on the 14th-16th October, 2015
No full textZimbabwe, just like many other developing countries, engages and participates in various regional trade arrangements (RTAs) as one building block in a key strategy towards trade-led growth. This paper sought to analyse the medium to long-range implications of Zimbabwe joining the Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) from that perspective. The empirical evidence shows that a more open trade regime under the TFTA contributes more to the country’s aggregate economic growth than under the SADC and COMESA FTAs only. However, the study also notes that the level of protectionism towards third parties in the country is still very high and exceptions to free trade with regional trade partners are frequent. Moreover, joining a FTA is not an end in itself. In order to enjoy and exploit the full benefits from its regional integration efforts, Zimbabwe needs to fully utilize its existing trading arrangements under the SADC and COMESA agreement
Assessing the influence of inbound logistics on company performance: a case of Browncast steel company (Pvt) Ltd.
No full textThe research study is about inbound logistics on company perfomance. The researcher aimed at determining the influence of Logistics Information management on lead time, assessment on the effects of inventory management policies on reducing stock outs, influence of transport system should be used on product delivery and inventory costs that are incurred and affects profitability of the company. The research was carried out at Browncast steel merchant company a member of steel merchant in Zimbabwe Steel Industry. Major arguments highlighted issues on the influence of inventory costs shows that some cost of capital tied up should be used for other purposes, information, materials and inventory should flow from the steel supplier in a less cost and faster way. The research relied on descriptive research design aided by exploratory design. A sample size of 82 respondents was used, 24 employees and 58 steel suppliers. An average questionnaire response rate of 87% was achieved. Interviews were also administered to top management. Both probability and non-probability sampling to achieve unbiased results. Both primary and secondary data was from inbound logistics textbooks, interviews, questionnaires, company financial reports enabling validity of the research. Major findings concludes that storage space costs influence inventory costs on company profitability and unutilized space maybe rented out. The use of 3 to 4 tonnes sizes of delivery trucks proved small as they determine the influence of transport therefore 5 tonne trucks may be used, information technologies facilities like internet should be adopted for quick movement of information and maximize inventory postponement policy
An investigation into prevalence of verbal harassment among students of Gokwe North District with particular reference to Chireya zone
No full textThis study was carried out to explore the prevalence of verbal harassment among students of Gokwe North District with particular reference to Chireya zone. The researcher used a descriptive survey design in this research. The research was based on a sample of twenty-four student who participated in a focus group discussion, thirty-five teachers who answered questionnaires and from these thirty-five teachers, eight class teachers responded to an interview and these participants were drawn from four randomly selected rural day secondary schools in Gokwe North’s Chireya zone. All the participants were selected using the simple random and stratified random sampling. The main findings of the study were that verbal harassment is prevalent among students of Gokwe North Chireya zone. The study revealed different forms of verbal harassment whose perpetrators students themselves and teachers, and these are scolding, threatening, name calling, making nasty comments, whistling, spreading malicious runours and discriminating comments. It was also concluded from the findings that the contributory factors to verbal harassment in the area studied were family background, poverty, gender gap, lack of adequate resources, disability, lack of guidance and counseling, identity crisis, culture differences, spreading of malicious rumous, jealousy and ignorance. It was also concluded in the study that verbal harassment made victims feel uncomfortable, humiliated, unloved, offended, disappointed, angry, harsh, can head to hatrage for life, leads to school absenteeism, affects class participation, concentrations, performance, increase dropout and children lost trust in the teacher. Basing on the findings, the study recommended schools to be conducive and friendly enough so that information regarding verbal harassment is reported to them, put in place systems that will protect learners who report cases of verbal harassment and, purchase sufficient furniture for the students. Schools should have a set of rules and regulations that guide all actions, and schools should take guidance and counseling as a subject seriously
Workplace romance: rationale for human resource practitioners’ intervention. a case of a local authority in Zimbabwe
No full textAbstract,Workplace romance is a reality in many organizations, both at a global scale and in the Zimbabwe context but according to Powell and Foley (1998) it is also a subject that is rarely talked about by scholars evidenced by meagre scholarly literature. In this regard the high frequency in which these relationships occur has not been quite proportionate to the minimal attention that Zimbabwean H.R practitioners have given the subject of workplace romance. In this light, it is fundamental to explore workplace romance in a Zimbabwean context so as to further understand this phenomenon. Ariani et al. (2011) emphasize that H.R leaders should think more broadly and strategically about managing workplace romance. Furthermore, the scholars argue that the H.R leaders should be at the heart of managing workplace romance by taking ownership of and accountability for the challenging task of managing risks and rewards of workplace romance. This research study explored the forms of workplace romance in a local authority in Zimbabwe and the role played by Human Resource Practitioners in managing it. A sample size of 27 respondents was drawn from a sample frame of 73 employees who make up the staff compliment of personnel at the headquarters that houses the administrative departments of the local authority. Moreover, the research endeavour was qualitative in nature, making use of semi-structured interviews and semi-structured questionnaires as primary sources of data as well as company material and various literature as secondary data sources. The qualitative approach was resourceful in the research in as far as providing a rich, comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the subject under study
Enhancing quality in primary, secondary and tertiary education “pay the teacher extra in order to pass.†the provision of incentives in secondary schools versus the enhancement of quality of education in Zimbabwe.
No full textThe Zimbabwean education system has deteriorated gradually over the past years leading to the introduction of incentives in the school system around 2009.These incentives were meant to be a strategy
of retention of staff in schools after the high exodus for greener pastures to neighbouring countries of teachers, especially those in the Science and Maths departments. The focus of this paper is to explore
whether this system of incentives has been effective in the education sector in Zimbabwe. Defining incentives
is a complex process, not to mention implementing them, therefore it is the researcher’s intention to focus
on the incentives system and how it has been implemented in our schools, in light of the fact that schools
are graded differently;former group A, mission, rural day, urban day and so on. Has the system been equal
to all teachers or equal to some? How about school heads and education administrators? This was a desktop as well as qualitative study, using questionnaires and interviews to gather data