Browsing Political Science by Issue Date
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Peace building in practice : a study of operational factors using the Oxfam Canada peace building programme as a case study.
(2000)The central question of this study addresses the issue of the impact and effect of peace building interventions on the dynamics of peace and conflict. It takes as its context the process of rebuilding and reconciliation ... -
South African foreign policy in a post-apartheid, post-cold war era : a case of human rights versus national economic interests.
(2000)The clash between South Africa's dual need of a new political identity and economic viability reflects not only the difficulty in conducting a traditional foreign policy with a strong ideological overlay but also has ... -
HIV/AIDS in prison : the public policy challenge for South Africa.
(2001)In South Africa, both the number of people entering prison, and the number of people infected with HIV, are steadily increasing. While reliable statistics are not available on the number of HIV+ prisoners, the characteristics ... -
The transformation of South African foreign intelligence in a global context : resources, functions and case study.
(2001)The primary focus of this dissertation is the transformation of South Africa's foreign intelligence service. This transformation is seen in the light of the individual histories of the pre-1994 intelligence services (state, ... -
The quest for "flexible" trade unionism in post-apartheid South Africa : engaging neo-liberal hegemony.
(2001)The inauguration of Nelson Mandela as President of South Africa after the first-ever democratic elections, in many ways marked the end of official apartheid and the beginning of new times in the country's history. For the ... -
Regional conflicts and policy shifts in the post-apartheid era : impact of domestic politics on South Africa's foreign policy.
(2001)Despite its rhetoric about prioritising Africa and the need for an African Renaissance, South Africa's leadership is severely constrained by domestic political factors in its ability to engage and lead the continent. To ... -
Public accountability and transparency of parastatal organisations in South Africa : Umgeni Water as an illustrative case.
(2001)South Africa's public institutions are expected to conduct their activities in a way that satisfy the public interest to ensure the welfare of the people. In formulating public policies and in carrying out their duties, ... -
John Rawls, from the metaphysical "A theory of justice" to the quasi- political "Political liberalism".
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The Skills Development Act : an exploratory study of its perceived implications for companies in the service industry in Durban.
(2002)This project is a survey research work, which investigates the perceptions and implications of the Skills Development Act on the service industry in Durban. The study contained a qualitative and quantitative section, through ... -
The potential conflict between a just land reform policy and nation building : a case study of the cornfields community.
(2002)This study explores the government's current land refonn programme in the light of nation building. It is hypothesised that though the government means well by its introduction of the programme, the current land refonn ... -
Malawi's transition from neo-colonial rule : from a 'culture of silence to a clamour of voices?'
(2002)The phrase a 'culture of silence' is attributed to Jerry Rawlings in the late 1980s, at a time when he was military head of state in Ghana. The irony is that he appeared to be complaining about the 'culture of silence' ... -
Civil society and opposition politics in Nigeria (1985-1999).
(2002)This study investigates the role of civil society in the Nigerian polity between 1985 and 1999. The institutions that constitute civil society, particularly human rights organizations, professional groups, non-governmental ... -
The impact of foreign aid in sub-saharan Africa : problems and prospects.
(2003)At face value, foreign aid is generally extended either to contain crises situations or promote development. In Africa, it appears that foreign aid has failed on both counts. One crucial question being asked by experts is, ... -
The impact of foreign aid in sub-saharan Africa : problems and prospects.
(2003)At face value, foreign aid is generally extended either to contain crises situations or promote development. In Africa, it appears that foreign aid has failed on both counts. One crucial question being asked by experts is, ... -
Measuring press performance in upholding democracy : the case of the South African general election of 2004.
(2004)his project adopts a coherent framework developed to enable assessment of the performance of the press in upholding democracy. The framework was developed by Pippa Norris for a developed world context, but proved by this ... -
The international political economy of fishery management : the case of pirate fishing off the Senegalese coast.
(2004)In 2002, at the Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) a plan emerged to restore the approximately 60% of global fish stocks, which have been fished to the brink of destruction, to biologically sustainable ... -
Lesotho's transition to democratic rule : an era of "fragile" democracy.
(2005)Many in Lesotho had hoped that the 1993 elections would restore democratic rule and establish the political stability that had eluded the country since independence. The post-1993 transition to democratic rule created ... -
Assessing the implications of South Africa's commercial expansion in the rest of Africa.
(2005)No abstract available.