Browsing Doctoral Degrees (Geography) by Issue Date
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A critical analysis of current approaches to SMME development and support within the eThekwini Municipal Area.
(2009)Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) are considered to be the engines of growth of any economy. In the light of recent economic events and the recession that is surging rapidly across the globe, more and more attention ... -
Participatory forest management (PFM) discourse in South Africa : ecological modernisation in the developing world.
(2009)There is growing recognition internationally of the shift in natural resource management away from top-down, technocratic management towards participatory approaches that incorporate local communities and other stakeholders ... -
The use of spatial analysis and participatory approaches in strategic environmental assessment (SEA) : identifying and predicting the ecological impacts of development on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast of South Africa.
(2010)The high pressures for coastal development, translated as prolific land cover transformation, coupled with the weaknesses of management to protect the environment has led to the gradual deterioration of environmental ... -
The remote sensing of papyrus vegetation (Cyperus papyrus L.) in swamp wetlands of South Africa.
(2010)Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus .L) swamp is the most species rich habitat that play vital hydrological, ecological, and economic roles in central tropical and western African wetlands. However, the existence of papyrus vegetation ... -
Globalisation, development and community-based tourism in developing countries : a case study of Pondonland, Eastern Cape.
(2010)Contemporary globalisation in developing countries is circumscribed by neo-liberal development approaches, while community-based development seeks to create alternative development strategies. This thesis brings together ... -
Communities' perceptions and assessment of biodiversity conservation strategies : the case of protected areas in Kenya.
(2010)Protected areas in Kenya constitute 7% of the total land area with over 75% of wildlife in the country being found on private or communal land. Wi th one of the highest population growth rates in the world and facing a ... -
The potential for using remote sensing to quantify stress in and predict yield of sugarcane (Saccharun spp. hybrid)
(2010)South Africa is the leading producer of sugarcane in Africa and one of the largest sugarcane producers in the world. Sugarcane is grown under a wide range of climatic, agronomic, and socio-economic conditions in the country. ... -
Environmental management in the hotel and lodge sector in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2013)The tourism industry has emerged as one of the key economic drivers in Africa and remains as one of the few growth industries in the world. The industry has well-documented, significant socio-economic and environmental ... -
A socio-economic and spatial investigation into the health implications of air pollution in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2013)There is increasing recognition of the links between air pollution and human health. Epidemiological studies have shown that there are numerous air pollutants that are associated with indoor energy use and with the ... -
An analysis of the impacts of human activities and management strategies on wetland processes in southern Zimbabwe.
(2015)Wetlands are one of the most productive ecosystems in the world, as they provide benefits to humans and the environment. Despite their value, wetlands are being degraded at an unprecedented rate. Whilst explanations have ... -
Unemployment in South Africa : in search of a spatial model.
(2015)Consistent high unemployment perpetuates inequalities in the South African society. The 2014 growth expectation for the South African economy is 1.5 per cent and this will most certainly not be enough to reduce unemployment. ... -
Sustainable agriculture among subsistence farmers in Swaziland : a study of adoption and practice of conservation agriculture at Shewula.
(2015)The study comprises five separate but related research papers intended to document the introduction and adoption of conservation agriculture in Swaziland and the status of crop cultivation in this country. It further ... -
The legacy impacts of the 2010 Fifa World Cup in Africa : case studies of stakeholder and soccer fans' perceptions in Cameroon and Nigeria.
(2013)The hosting of sport events, especially large-scale and mega-events, is deemed to be an important component of promoting development in relation to economic and social aspects in both developed and developing contexts. ... -
City-to-city learning in urban strategic planning in Southern Africa: unearthing an underground knowledge economy.
(2016)Despite international evidence strongly suggesting the need for urban strategic planning, most African governments still continue to under-invest in the establishment of bottom-up strategic planning frameworks. The seriousness ... -
The dynamics of urban water service delivery capacity and the implications for household food security in Gweru, Zimbabwe.
(2016)Water is a resource on which all human activities, in both rural and urban environments, are anchored. Due to limited social security in developing countries and associated challenges, water is relied upon directly, and ... -
Intertidal salt-marsh foraminifera as sea-level indicators : lessons from the South African coastline.
(2016)Microfossils of the group foraminifera are widely used as robust, high-precision sea-level proxy indicators associated with salt marshes. These microfossils exhibit vertical zones related to elevation across the intertidal ... -
Remote sensing of wetland tree species in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2016)The impact of global change is expected to result in changes in the distribution and composition of species. Coastal swamp and mangrove forests are some of the most threatened forest types in the world. Remote sensing is ... -
Rural livelihoods and adaptation to climate variability and change in Chadereka Ward 1 in Muzarabani rural district, Zimbabwe.
(2017)Climate variability and change has become a major concern locally and globally that has negative impacts on the sustainability of livelihoods as well as socio-economic and environmental well-being. There is also widespread ...