Political Science And International Relations Research Papers/Topics

An Analysis Of Illegal Migrants Impact On Land Resources: A Case Study Of Mtwara Region, Tanzania

ABSTRACT This scientific task was conducted in Mtwara Region, with the intent of determining illegal migrants‘ impact on land resources since Tanzania is increasingly and incessantly in receipt of migrants from bordering countries and beyond. Some outsiders unceasingly come in quest of impermanent stay whereas others have advanced lastingly. Even though some have done so in accord with related laws, others have penetrated and inhabited the country without observing the apt legal prerequisit...

An Analysis Of The Impact Of Media On Youth Aggressive Behaviours In Tanzania, A Case Study Of Temeke Municipal Council In Dar Es Salaam

ABSTRACT The study has analyzed the impact of media on youth aggressive behaviours in Tanzania, a case study of Temeke district in Dar es salaam. It foc uses on the extent of aggressive behaviours on youth in Tanzania by watching TV, the trend of changing behaviours of the youth by watching TV and the possible ways that can be used to solve the problem. The study used a sample size of ninety people selected on the basis of scientific formula, and the responses saturation points‟ considerati...

Motivational Incentives And Delivery Of Immigration Service: A Case Of Zanzibar

ABSTRACT The objective of the study is to assess the impact of lack of motivational incentives on delivery of immigration services in Tanzania with Zanzibar as a case study. The study specifically intends to identify and assess the relevance of allowances given to immigration officers, to assess the magnitude of accommodation given to immigration officers and to examine the extent of transportation incentives provided to immigration officers for sustainable delivery of immigration services. T...

Decentralisation By Devolution In Tanzania: Participation Of Local Community In Planning And Delivering Social Services: A Case Study Of Dodoma Municipality

ABSTRACT This study was carried out in Dodoma Municipality. The objective of the study was to understand how local community participate in planning and delivering of social through decentralisation by devolution. A descriptive study with cross-sectional and non-experimental was used in order to assess the impact of the decentralization with a view to recommend improvements based on practical realities. Questionnaires, in-depth interviews and intensive documentary reviews were used for data ...

Assessment Of The Impact Of Non-Tariff Barriers On Customs Union Of East Africa Since 2005: A Case Of Tanzania

ABSTRACT  The study focuses on the poor implementation of the CU of EA in Tanzania since 2005.As EAC approached a decade, trade across the community was hampered by trade barriers and hence no significant growth in trade was witnessed. Therefore, the study aims to examine the impact of NTBs on CU of EA in Tanzania since 2005 specifically to examine the general awareness on NTBs to Tanzanian, to assess the roadblocks, weighbridge and customs clearance procedures and to identify strategies to ...

The Impact Of Trade Liberalization On Small And Medium Enterprises In Tanzania: A Case Study Of Urban District, Unguja

ABSTRACT This study examined the impact of trade liberalization in small and medium enterprises in Tanzania. The study addressed four objectives, which were, to examine the underperformance of SMEs in Tanzania, to assess the impacts of price control in Tanzania, to assess the impacts of the fluctuation of external tariffs on the development of SMEs in Tanzania; and to propose measures to improve the performance of SMEs in Tanzania. The data were collected through direct observation as well a...

The Oversight Role Of The House Of Representatives Of Zanzibar In Building Accountable Government

ABSTRACT In modern democracies, legislatures have numerous duties. As key states organs, they examine the legislative proposals in the process of their passage and are entrusted with overseeing executive’s responsibilities and to keep their eyes on government’s activities. Legislative committee system is the most critical structure that permits the members of legislators to divide up their labour and specialize in particular areas of activities. It is therefore the most significant legis...

Ecowas Intervention And Democratization In West African Sub-Region (A Study Of Gambia 2016 General Election)

Abstract Presidential elections were held in Gambia on 1 December, 2016. The incumbent, Yahya Jammeh, appeared confident of securing a fifth term in office. An army Lieutenant who became President of the Gambia after ceasing power in a bloodless coup d’état on 22 July 1994, President Jammeh was a quintessential African President-for-life. Behind a façade of regular presidential and parliamentary elections, President Jammeh maintained control of Gambia through the tried-and-tested techniqu...

THE UN MISSION IN POST-WAR LIBERIA SECURITY SECTOR REFORM AND TRANSITION: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS

ABSTRACT The research analyzes the Security Sector Reform in post-war Liberia under the auspices of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) and the United States Government, from 2003 until the transition of security responsibilities to the government of Liberia in 2016. The objectives of the research basically examines the capability of the security sector as it relates to the continuation and provision of national security post-UNMIL and most significantly, after a reformed security s...

SOFT POWER AND HARD POWER: AN ASSESSMENT OF OBAMA’S WAR ON TERRORISM

ABSTRACT The attacks of September 11 2001 on the United States triggered that country’s enormous efforts to counterterrorism in order to prevent the re-occurrence of that event on the soil of the United States. President George Bush Jr. responded to the attacks by excessive application of hard power with the objective of bringing the perpetrators to justice. President Obama coming into office in 2009 promised a departure from the United States excessive reliance on hard power application in...

PROVIDING BIRTH REGISTRATION FOR ALL IN GHANA: AN ASSESSMENT OF TARGET 16.9 OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 16

ABSTRACT In an effort to ensure universal access to basic human rights, essential social facilities such as healthcare, education, justice systems and financial institutions, and the planning of an overall development agenda, there is the need to provide official documentation of legal identity for all persons. Identity registration through birth registration and certification is regarded as the first document that serves as a form of legal identity for individuals at birth. As states in the ...

STATE BEHAVIOUR AND REBELLION IN WEST AFRICA: A CASE STUDY OF LA CÔTE D’IVOIRE

ABSTRACT This study appraised the impact of state behaviour on rebellion in La Côte d’Ivoire. It was occasioned by the continued recurrence of rebellion in that country, despite efforts at ensuring peace. Rebellion undermines political and socio-economic development; hence the need to investigate the extent to which state behaviour has contributed to rebellion in La Côte d’Ivoire. The research set out three objectives. First, it sought to examine the relationship between state behaviour...

AN ASSESSMENT OF LIBERAL DEMOCRACY IN THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICAN STATES: CASE STUDY OF GHANA AND BOTSWANA

ABSTRACT This study particularly focuses on the existing relationship between the practice of liberal democracy and socio-economic development in Africa. The concept and practice of liberal democracy is one that is widely popular in the international system and states continually strive to adhere to and uphold the values of liberal democracy. In as much as it is largely believed that Liberal Democracy goes a long way to affect the socio-economic development of states, this assertion is contra...

THE CHALLENGES OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN POST-CONFLICT AFRICA: A CASE STUDY OF SIERRA LEONE

ABSTRACT Wars and conflicts have been dominant in the history of the world, particularly in Africa for some time now. The Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) records that the continent of Africa experienced an approximately 630 state-based and non-state armed conflicts between 1990 and 2015. These conflicts have been caused by a multiplicity of factors and have negatively impacted the economic development of states. The youth have often been involved in these conflicts. Sierra Leone experien...

AN ANALYSIS OF IDENTITY AND CITIZENSHIP CRISIS OF THE ROHINGYA OF MYANMAR

ABSTRACT The Rohingya Muslims have been persecuted for numerous years without justification. This dissertation takes a look at their origin story, their plight over the years, various allegations leveled against them, and the response from the international community. An analysis of the Identity and Citizenship Crisis has also been carried out based on the Ontological Security Theory and recommendations have been made to address the plight of the Rohingya Muslims. The study finds that the pre...


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