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EXAMINING CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGIES: EVIDENCE FROM BEIRA CITY, MOZAMBIQUE
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Despite periods of economic growth and the implementation of various poverty reduction strategies by the Government and Non-Government organisations, urban poverty persists and constitutes a huge challenge in Mozambique. In recent years few research…
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RESOURCE RENT MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION: THE EFFECT OF NATURAL RESOURCE RENTS ON MANUFACTURING VALUE-ADDED IN ZIMBABWE
Zimbabwe stands at a crossroads: although its natural resources are vast, without deliberate policy, the country risks perpetuating boom-bust cycles rather than achieving broad-based industrialisation. Against this backdrop, this study examines the…
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STRATEGIES TO REVITALISE ZIMBABWE’S TRADE BALANCE
Zimbabwe has, for decades, consistently experienced trade deficits, positioning the country as a net importer. The study aims to determine the key factors that drive the trade balance and offer strategies to eliminate the trade deficit. Using data…
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KEY DETERMINANTS OF OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION IN ZIMBABWE’S STEEL FABRICATION AND ERECTION SECTOR
The researcher sought to establish key determinants of offsite construction (OSC) innovation within Zimbabwe’s steel fabrication and erection sector. The study, motivated by the lethargic adoption of offsite construction innovation techniques and…
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CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN IMPLEMENTING PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF THE GEO POMONA SOLID WASTE PROJECT IN HARARE, ZIMBABWE
This study examines the governance dynamics of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in urban infrastructure delivery, focusing on the Geo Pomona Solid Waste Management Project in Harare, Zimbabwe. Using a qualitative case study approach, the research…
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STAKEHOLDER PERCEPTION AUDIT OF OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION WITHIN ZIMBABWE’S STEEL FABRICATION AND ERECTION SECTOR
The researcher conducted a stakeholder perception audit of offsite construction innovation within Zimbabwe’s steel fabrication and erection sector, focusing on Harare. The study sought to assess stakeholders’ views on the current state, drivers,…
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CO-PRODUCING CLEAN CITIES: COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN URBAN HARARE
The study examined community participation in solid waste management (SWM) in Hatfield, a suburb of Harare, Zimbabwe, using co-production theory, participatory governance and political ecology as analytical frameworks. Data was collected from 140…
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURTESY BEHAVIOUR AND THE QUALITY OF WORK DELIVERED BY EMPLOYEES IN PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATION FIRMS IN ZIMBABWE
This study examined the influence of courtesy, a key dimension of organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB), on work quality within Zimbabwe’s public telecommunication sector. Drawing on OCB theory, the study utilised a mixed methods approach…
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ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF COMMERCE GRADUATES 2000 – 2015
TRACER STUDY
This study traced graduates of the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) Faculty of Commerce (FACOM) from year 2000 to year 2015 to assess curriculum relevance, graduate outcomes, and labour market alignment. A total of 150 self-administered questionnaires…
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YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT AND ITS PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC EFFECTS ON
CAREER DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF GOKWE RURAL COMMUNITY,
ZIMBABWE
This study sought to evaluate the effects of unemployment on youth career development in Gokwe Rural Community, Zimbabwe. Employing a mixed-methods explanatory sequential design, the research involved a population of 375 individuals, with a final…
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DATA-DRIVEN URBAN GOVERNANCE: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN
ZIMBABWEAN CITIES
The study investigated the opportunities and challenges associated with data-driven urban governance in Zimbabwean cities, focusing on Harare, Bulawayo and Mutare. It employed a qualitative, descriptive research design, drawing on document analysis…
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THE COST OF CORRUPTION IN A RESOURCE-CONSTRAINED COUNTRY: THE CASE OF
ZIMBABWE
Despite repeated reform efforts, corruption remains deeply entrenched across key institutions. Zimbabwe is now ranked 160 out of 180 in terms of the perceived levels of public sector corruption. Whilst the cost of corruption has remained un-assessed…
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A FRAMEWORK OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE SYSTEMS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF
STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES IN ZIMBABWE
Poor governance practices have remained entrenched in both the public and private sectors despite the adoption of various legal frameworks and institutional measures aimed at promoting corporate governance practices. A close analysis of the focus of…
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THE DETERMINANTS OF POOR SERVICE DELIVERY IN ZIMBABWE’S LOCAL
GOVERNMENT SYSTEM
This article, grounded in decentralisation theory, examined the determinants of poor service delivery in Zimbabwe’s local government system, against a backdrop of chronic underperformance and growing public discontent. Using a survey-based…
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COLLABORATIVE WATER GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL EQUITY: A SUB-SAHARAN
PERSPECTIVE
Access to water and sanitation services is a global crisis, however, it is more prominent in poor and disadvantaged communities, especially in developing countries. This paper adopts a qualitative discourse analysis approach to examine collaborative…
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THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN REVENUE MANAGEMENT IN ZIMBABWE
The government of Zimbabwe has continued with the economic management of protectionism since independence in 1980, which was being used by the former colonial government. The new black government embarked on huge expenditure on capital…
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THE EFFECT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES IN ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) represent a crucial component of the national economy in Zimbabwe, yet they are beset by systemic operational challenges that affect their performance and reputation. There have been concerns about the effectiveness of…
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EXAMINING MALFEASANCES BEHIND THE UNDERPERFORMANCE OF STATE ENTITY BOARDS IN ZIMBABWE
Public entities in Zimbabwe have been experiencing frequent corporate failures that are
attributed to endless scandals that include embezzlement of funds, unscrupulous rewarding of tenders and nepotism. The primary objective of the study was,…
attributed to endless scandals that include embezzlement of funds, unscrupulous rewarding of tenders and nepotism. The primary objective of the study was,…
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URBAN REGENERATION THROUGH COLLABORATIVE APPROACHES IN LOCAL
GOVERNMENT: CASE OF THE CITY OF HARARE
African cities, due to substantive urban growth, have faced the challenge of urban deterioration
which has contributed to city unattractiveness and low business opportunities over the years.
Previous studies have indicated that urban decay is a…
which has contributed to city unattractiveness and low business opportunities over the years.
Previous studies have indicated that urban decay is a…
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BUILDING RESILIENCE IN HUMANITARIAN ORGANISATIONS IN ZIMBABWE: THE
SIGNIFICANCE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN DISASTER
RESPONSE
The study aimed to assess the significance of Information and Communication Technology in
enhancing supply chain resilience and improve disaster response in humanitarian organisations
in Zimbabwe. The population for this study comprised 160…
enhancing supply chain resilience and improve disaster response in humanitarian organisations
in Zimbabwe. The population for this study comprised 160…
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DEBT AMNESTY FOR ZIMBABWE’S LOCAL GOVERNMENT: ISSUES, EFFECTS AND
IMPLICATIONS
This article that made use of the utilitarian framework of analysis, focused on Ignatius Chombo,
a former Zimbabwean Minister of Local Government, who issued an order granting debt
amnesty to residents of the 92 local government councils in the…
a former Zimbabwean Minister of Local Government, who issued an order granting debt
amnesty to residents of the 92 local government councils in the…
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INTERSECTING DIGITAL GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN
AFRICA
The advent of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the internet has
revolutionalised the manner in which governments and citizens interact as well as service
delivery models. Digital tools have the potential to promote sustainable…
revolutionalised the manner in which governments and citizens interact as well as service
delivery models. Digital tools have the potential to promote sustainable…
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EFFECTS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED COMPANIES IN ZIMBABWE
The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of corporate governance practices on the
financial performance of companies that were listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)
from 2014 to 2019. The major objectives of the study were to…
financial performance of companies that were listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)
from 2014 to 2019. The major objectives of the study were to…
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MIGRANTS, CRIMINALS AND STATE SECURITY
CONCERNS IN CONTEMPORARY SOUTH AFRICA: THE IMPLICATIONS OF LABELLING ON MIGRANT POLICY AND PRACTICE IN SOUTH AFRICA
This article discusses the policy aims of the South African Department of
Home Affairs (DHA) because it exposes foreign nationals, women and
migrants to differential treatment in South Africa today. The study involved
migrant labourers in…
Home Affairs (DHA) because it exposes foreign nationals, women and
migrants to differential treatment in South Africa today. The study involved
migrant labourers in…
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