Research Papers/Topics in Politics and Public Management

Torture and Inhuman Acts in Nigeria: What is the Nigerian Government's Response to Human Rights Violation and the Impact of the Democracy System of Government in the Life of Individuals?

Nowadays, many nations are promoting and seeking out the renowned form of government known as democracy. If it is indeed the case that democracy and human rights are incompatible in certain circumstances, it implies that the assurance of freedom, justice, and equality for all segments of society is ensured. Democracy serves as a mechanism to safeguard and uphold fundamental human rights, which are characterized by their virtuous nature, balanced approach, and appropriate level of moderation. ...

Ghana and China Country Comparison

Ghana is often regarded as a favorable nation within the West African region due to its successful transition to a democratic multi-party system in 1992. Ghana, situated in West Africa, was once recognized as the Gold Coast nation. Following its attainment of independence from Britain in 1957, Ghana emerged as the inaugural Sub-Saharan nation to liberate itself from the shackles of slavery and colonialism within the West African region. Nevertheless, Ghana has gained recognition as one of the...

Investigating the Role of Police Leadership in Promoting Ethical Behaviour: A Case Study of Kavango West Region

ABSTRACT Orientation: Police leaders are put in their position to steer the police’s goals through their subordinates. Any conduct exhibited by the Police Leaders are benchmarked by their followers. This means that the role of the Police Commanders in encouraging desirable behaviour remains imperative in policing practices Research Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the role of the police leadership in promoting ethical conduct within the police organisation, specifically in ...

PETER OBI: OHANEZE NDIGBO'S TRUMP CARD

As Ambassador Obiozor gears towards consensus building, he must realize that the country has been mired in misrule and is in dire need of emancipation. And, Ndigbo, having been starved of the opportunity to partake in the national cake, must be ready to make a grand entrance once the opportunity presents itself in 2023. This means that the candidate the socio-cultural association will endorse must be a person without baggage, but someone whose antecedents can endear the entire nation to his c...

Does Democracy foster Peace?

The paper generally seeks to unravel the elements that are conducive for the prevailing peaceful conditions in a state. Therefore, democracy has been put at the epicenter of this paper on whether it promotes peace or not....  Democracy originated more than 2,400 years ago in ancient Greece. The word “democracy” means “ruleby the people.” While this definition tells us that the citizens of a democracy govern their nation, it omits essential parts of the idea of democracy as practiced...

Effects Of Devolution On Maternal Health Care: The Case Of Level Four Hospitals In Nairobi City County, Kenya

Maternal healthcare is an integral part of the Millennium development goals. However, most developing countries have been experimenting with different types of interventions to increase access and utilization of maternal care services. Health care devolution was greeted with great anticipation in Kenya as a means of bringing services closer to the people. However, since the implementation of the recent devolution reforms, criticism has mounted, with evidence of corruption, poor management, la...

Determinants Of Education Wastage In Public Secondary Schools In Laikipia West District, Laikipia County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Despite many policies and strategies that have been developed to enhance secondary education in Kenya, wastage still remains a major concern. However, identifying what causes students to dropout is difficult because there is no single reason. Preliminary investigation by MOE (2010) shows that at the national level, dropout rates among students in public secondary schools in 2010 registered 9.5%. In Kenya, a few studies have been done on the determinants that lead to education wastag...

Strategies Teachers Use In Implementing Integrated English Curriculum To Improve Performance In Public Secondary Schools In Kisii South Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya

ABSTRACT The performance in English in KCSE in public secondary schools in Kisii South sub-county has remained dismal. Studies have emphasized the use of learner centered strategies of teaching in order to improve the performance in English. However, the studies have not fully addressed the specific learner centered strategies in teaching English. The study sought to fill this gap by examining the strategies teachers use in implementing the Integrated English curriculum. The study was guided...

Harmony or chaos? Beliefs and practices about conficts among naturalized refugee children in Tanzania

Abstract  The current study explored beliefs and practices on the main types and common causes of conficts among naturalized refugee pre-primary children in rural Tanzania. A region with highest number of naturalized refugees in Tanzania was purposively selected. A total of 12 children were involved in the focus group discussion; nine classroom teachers, and three school principals from three pre-primary schools were individually interviewed. To gain insights on home contexts, six parents wh...

An Evaluation Of Gender Mainstreaming Practices In Bungoma County In Kenya

The main aim of this study was to assess the gender mainstreaming practices in Bungoma County, which is one of the 47 devolved units of government in Kenya. To achieve the study objectives, the study adopted a descriptive survey design. The approach allowed for triangulation of methods in order to collect and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data for reliability and validity of the findings. The study population comprised of the employees of Bungoma County. Considering the huge ...

Political advertising in Zimbabwe: A critical appraisal of the MDCT’s 2013 election advertisements placed in the Daily News.

Abstract The study looked at MDC-T election campaign advertisements placed in the Dailynews before the July 31 2013 harmonized election. It focused on the advertisements that were placed in the Dailynews. The study sought to analyze how Zanu PF’s discourses against MDC-T were countered in the advertisements. It aimed to make an analysis of how signs and symbols were manipulated as a way of fighting the status quo. The paper was analysing the packaging of MDC-T advertisements. Data was ...

An Assessment On The Degree Of Local Government Discretion On Decision Making In Urban Local Authorities. A Case Study Of Kadoma City Council.

ABSTRACT This study sought to assess the degree of local government discretion in decision making in urban local authorities using Kadoma City Council as a case study. The study analysed the powers of urban local authorities and the constraints being faced in fostering quality services. A qualitative research design was used in this assessment. A sample of 40 respondents was chosen. The sample included the mayor, town clerk, councillors, directors, H.O.Ds and employees. Both secondary and pri...

An Analysis of the Impact of Terrorism on Human Security: The Case Study of Kenya Period 1990 - 2015.

ABSTRACT This study seeks to analyse the impact of terrorism on human security, a case study of Kenya in the Period 1990 – 2015. The deterioration in the levels of human security in Kenya as a result of terrorism is the fundamental problem underscoring this research study. Guided by the Frustration–Aggression–Displacement theory, as espoused by John Dollard 1961; and Leonard Berkowitz in 1969, this study understands a terrorist to be a frustrated individual seeking to remove the initial...

An Analysis On The Effects Of Multicurrency System To The Economy Of Zimbabwe. A Case Of Marange 2009- 2014

Abstract There are a number of reasons that led to the collapse of the Zimbabwean economy for almost a decade prior to February 2009. Zimbabwe experienced the dramatic rise of hyperinflationary which led millions of Zimbabweans abandoning the country to find greener pastures somewhere across the globe. In response to the chaotic hyperinflationary period that had defined the country’s economic environment, Zimbabwe adopted the Multi-Currency System (MCS) in January 2009. The purpose of ...

Democracy in Africa Is Either A Myth Or A Reality. An Analysis of Democracy And Democratization in Africa, A Case Study Of Zimbabwe

ABSTRACT As popular and mostly craved for as the most special and responsive form of governance and best form of political setup, democracy has caused quite a problematic predicament and dilemma in Africa. Criticisms have been directed at Africa‟s failure to fully comprehend democracy and its many tenets that have at most times been seen as undermined. Amongst the most crucial complaints by the International organizations and renowned International Criminal Court have been the underlying ac...


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