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TOWARDS ACHIEVING QUALITY EDUCATION
IN POST COLONIAL ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGES
AND OPPORTUNITIES: A CASE STUDY OF
BANKWE CLUSTER IN MBERENGWA
The thesis presented to the Zimbabwe Open University grew out of the concerned efforts and
contributions of multiple actors who made their contributions some without knowing the
significance of their participation. I am especially indebted to my…
contributions of multiple actors who made their contributions some without knowing the
significance of their participation. I am especially indebted to my…
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BOARD APPOINTMENT PROCESSES AND THEIR IMPACT ON CORPORATE PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC ENTITIES IN ZIMBABWE
The purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of appointment systems for public entity boards in Zimbabwe in enhancing meritocracy, given the contribution of the parastatals
to the national economy. Most public entities in Zimbabwe…
to the national economy. Most public entities in Zimbabwe…
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STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELLING OF UBIQUITOUS LEARNING AT ZIMBABWEAN SCHOOLS
The study tested the application of structural
equation modelling (SEM) to ubiquitous learning of selected
Zimbabwean schools. The purpose of this study was to explore
the effect of diffusion factors toward ubiquitous learning in
Zimbabwe. The…
equation modelling (SEM) to ubiquitous learning of selected
Zimbabwean schools. The purpose of this study was to explore
the effect of diffusion factors toward ubiquitous learning in
Zimbabwe. The…
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STRATEGY FOR A SUSTAINED QUALITY DELIVERY MODE OF ODL PROGRAMMES FOR
MASSIVE ENROLLMENTS AND E-LEARNING: THE CASE FOR ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
The market dynamics in distance education has precipitated phenomenal growth opportunities in enrollments and
e-learning. The purpose of the paper was to develop a strategy for sustained quality delivery mode of distance
education progammes that…
e-learning. The purpose of the paper was to develop a strategy for sustained quality delivery mode of distance
education progammes that…
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QUALITY MATERIALS SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DISTANCE LEARNING: THE CASE FOR NIGERIA AND ZIMBABWE
Zimbabwe is rich in human capital and natural resources, and is poised to achieve sustainable growth and development
mainly through human capital development. The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of open and distance learning
(ODL) in…
mainly through human capital development. The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of open and distance learning
(ODL) in…
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PEDAGOGIC POSSIBILITIES OF ICTS AND TECHNOLOGY AFFORDANCES IN AN INCREASINGLY NETWORKED ENVIRONMENT IN SUPPORT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The research project seeks new opportunities/ directions of learning and teaching in an increasingly
networked world, and how they can benefit people in developing countries in support of sustainable
development. The research agenda is aimed at…
networked world, and how they can benefit people in developing countries in support of sustainable
development. The research agenda is aimed at…
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IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
(ICTS) ON MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS (MDGS):
CONTEXT FOR DIFFUSION AND ADOPTION OF ICT INNOVATIONS IN
EAST AND SOUTHERN AFRICA
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) impact all the millennium development goals
(MDGs), especially in eradicating extreme poverty and hunger. The correlation between ICTs and high
economic growth has not been well researched in most…
(MDGs), especially in eradicating extreme poverty and hunger. The correlation between ICTs and high
economic growth has not been well researched in most…
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AFRICAN CONTEXT FOR TECHNOLOGICAL FUTURES FOR DIGITAL
LEARNING AND THE ENDOGENOUS GROWTH OF A KNOWLEDGE
ECONOMY
The Southern African countries, embodied as the Southern African Development Community (SADC)
region, face sustainable development problems and low global competitiveness. Innovation in the
education sector presents a promissory note that can…
region, face sustainable development problems and low global competitiveness. Innovation in the
education sector presents a promissory note that can…
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PEDAGOGIC POSSIBILITIES OF ICTS AND TECHNOLOGY AFFORDANCES IN AN INCREASINGLY NETWORKED ENVIRONMENT IN SUPPORT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The research project seeks new opportunities/ directions of learning and teaching in an increasingly
networked world, and how they can benefit people in developing countries in support of sustainable
development. The research agenda is aimed at…
networked world, and how they can benefit people in developing countries in support of sustainable
development. The research agenda is aimed at…
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KNOWLEDGE FRONTIERS FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN ZIMBABWE
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STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE TEACHER MOTIVATION IN SATELLITE
SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE RESETTLEMENT AREAS OF MATABELELAND
NORTH PROVINCE
The main purpose of this study was to determine strategies to improve satellite school teachers’
performance and their job satisfaction in the resettlement areas of Matabeleland North Province.
The study was guided be the following three…
performance and their job satisfaction in the resettlement areas of Matabeleland North Province.
The study was guided be the following three…
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PERCEPTIONS AND ATTITUDES OF PARTICIPANTS TOWARD URBAN GARDENING. A CASE STUDY OF NUTRITION GARDENS IN MUCHEKE TOWN, MASVINGO
The main objective of the study was to determine participants’ attitude and perceptions towards urban gardening.
Characterising the participants and determining the challenges and benefits obtained from urban gardening were
also objectives of the…
Characterising the participants and determining the challenges and benefits obtained from urban gardening were
also objectives of the…
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A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF CHALLENGES OF SUSTAINABILITY
IN THE OPERATIONS OF ANGOLAN NON-GOVERNMENTAL
ORGANISATIONS (NGOs): A CASE STUDY OF ACTIVITIES OF NGOs SAVE
THE CHILDREN AND FUNDAÇÃO YME, FROM 2000 TO 2010
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have gained an important role in development co-
operation during the last two decades. The development funding channelled through NGOs has
increased and the number of NGOs engaged in development activities,…
operation during the last two decades. The development funding channelled through NGOs has
increased and the number of NGOs engaged in development activities,…
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THE PERFORMANCE OF MARKETING AGENTS IN CHIBUKU INCLUSIVE VALUE CHAIN IN BEIRA, MOZAMBIQUE BY FERNANDO FERREIRA ALVES
The study was aimed at building and driving actual and potential Chibuku beer marketing agents
towards an inclusive value chain, for performance and income improvement and lifting them from
low livelihoods. The purpose was to include the marketing…
towards an inclusive value chain, for performance and income improvement and lifting them from
low livelihoods. The purpose was to include the marketing…
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PREDICTING THE SPATIAL DETERMINANTS OF HUMAN–ELEPHANT
CONFLICT IN HWANGE DISTRICT
This study predicted the spatial determinants of human-elephant conflict in Victoria Falls town,
Hwange West communal area and the resettlement areas of Don Rovin, Mubiya and Kalala. The
study covered an elephant range of 4377km2. The…
Hwange West communal area and the resettlement areas of Don Rovin, Mubiya and Kalala. The
study covered an elephant range of 4377km2. The…
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CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF FINANCIAL MISMANAGEMENT IN MUDZI DISTRICT’S PRIMARY SCHOOLS
This study, ―Causes and Effects of Financial Mismanagement in Mudzi District‘s Primary
Schools.‖ is a doctoral thesis conducted in Mudzi District, Mashonaland East Province
between 2018 and 2022. The study's goal was to look at the issues that…
Schools.‖ is a doctoral thesis conducted in Mudzi District, Mashonaland East Province
between 2018 and 2022. The study's goal was to look at the issues that…
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HANDBOOK OF RESEARCH ON
IN-COUNTRY DETERMINANTS
AND IMPLICATIONS OF
FOREIGN LAND ACQUISITIONS
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MOVING THE CENTRE WITHOUT CONFLICT; GENDER
AND VIRTUAL EMPOWERMENT IN HIGHER
EDUCATION: THE VIRTUAL EMPOWERMENT MODEL
IN HIGHER EDUCATION
There is a wide gap between women’s access to education and women’s empowerment in a patriarchal society. In
addressing marginalization, women in Southern Africa have made significant achievements and have excelled in a variety of fields,
including…
addressing marginalization, women in Southern Africa have made significant achievements and have excelled in a variety of fields,
including…
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ENHANCEMENT OF ACCESS AND INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS IN ZIMBABWE
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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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SHUTTING THEM OUT: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION IN ZIMBABWEAN POLITICS - A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
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THE EFFECT OF SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENT STRATEGIES ON OPERATIONAL
PERFORMANCE OF HUMANITARIAN ORGANISATIONS IN ZIMBABWE DURING THE
COVID-19 PERIOD
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted the supply chains, and this created acute
shortages of materials and products in both local and global markets. This situation demanded
humanitarian organisations to implement supply chain resilient…
shortages of materials and products in both local and global markets. This situation demanded
humanitarian organisations to implement supply chain resilient…
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THE FUNCTIONS OF LEADERSHIP IN ADMINISTRATIVE INSTITUTIONS
The basic concept and principle of the hierarchy, that is, scalar factor, binds together the
different units and levels of the organisation with a continuous chain of authority; and the essence of this
principle is the delegation of authority
different units and levels of the organisation with a continuous chain of authority; and the essence of this
principle is the delegation of authority
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THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL STUDIES
Due to the amount of uncertainty in public policy – making, the idea has taken shape that public policy should be studied to
better comprehend its various facets, that is, the input to and output of policy, and also the participants and factors…
better comprehend its various facets, that is, the input to and output of policy, and also the participants and factors…
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ORGANISATION AND ORGANISING IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Public administration scientists and scholars who are advocates of the generic view are agreed
that the elements, administrative process consists of six elements. One of such is organisation which forms the
focus of attention in this article. What…
that the elements, administrative process consists of six elements. One of such is organisation which forms the
focus of attention in this article. What…
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