Politics and Public Management Research Papers/Topics

The Contribution Of Youth Development Fund (Loans) Towards Employment Creation Aiming Youth In Zimbabwe From 2009 – 2014. A Case Of Mashonaland Central Province

Abstract Youths in Zimbabwe constitute a greater proportion of the total population and are the most marginalised group within the African societies in terms of resource distribution. Therefore, the government of Zimbabwe involves the youths in the economy by introducing the Indigenisation and Economic policy, which was supported by numerous programmes. To address the issue of unemployment the government decided to establish the Youth Development Fund in conjunction with the financial institu...

An Analysis Of The Elections In Zimbabwe And Their Implications To The 2018 Elections. A Case Of 2008-13 Elections.

ABSTRACT The determination of this research was to investigate the implications of the Zimbabwe‟s elections drawing the past experience focusing mainly on the 2008 and 2013 elections. From the case study and the whole research, limited information was gathered, since the implications are still an ongoing thing in the Zimbabwean political environment. It also comes at the heart of this research to scrutinise and to gather as much information that would fill the void by the analysis of a plet...

An Assessment Of Corporate Governance In Urban Local Authorities: Case Of City Of Mutare

ABSTRACT Corporate governance is blend of law, regulation and appropriate voluntary private sector practices which enables the organization to attract financial and human capital to perform efficiently. Generally corporate governance involves a set of relationship amongst the company’s management, its board of directors, its shareholders, its auditors and other stake holders. Corporate governance is the process carried out by a board of directors and its related committee on behalf of and f...

Analysis of Zimbabwe’s Diplomatic Communication Strategies from 1980-2008

ABSTRACT This dissertation makes an assessment of Zimbabwe’s Diplomatic Communication Strategies and analyse the impact exerted by these strategies on the political, social and economic welfare of the country.Over the years diplomacy has been regarded as a less important aspect of a country’s development since the way states and their subjects communicates to the outside world have been trivialised and thus side-lining the power of actions and the spoken word. Zimbabwe among other 3rd wor...

The Zimbabwe National Army And Their Mandate In Zimbawe: 1980-2015

Abstract With the remarkable decrease in the outbreak of large scale wars in the 21st century which traditionally has been regarded as the sole legitimate mandate of military organisations, armies have been facing difficulties on how they can articulate their roles in peacetime periods and remain relevant in situations where their very presence is challenged and questioned. In order to sustain the military institution and respond justifiably to these challenges, governments, policy makers and...

An assessment of the impacts of early marriages on Societal development. The case of Manicaland from 2010- 2016.

ABSTRACT In a way to enhance the eradication of early marriages in Zimbabwe the research was conducted on the impacts of early marriages on societal development. The research was conducted in Manicaland Province. The research objectives was to explain the causes of early marriages, impacts of early marriages, challenges faced in trying to eradicate early marriages as well as the effectiveness of legislative frameworks put in place to solve the problem of early marriages in Zimbabwe. It goes o...

Gender relations and Reproductive Health in Zimbabwe: An assessment of cervical cancer among teenage mothers in Hurungwe Ward 13

ABSTRACT Gender is one of the most important factors to consider in designing, managing and delivering reproductive health services. Yet gender may also be the least understood characteristic in terms of how women’s and men’s health needs differ and how those differences can be addressed. Adolescent mothers have been seen to be victims of gender disparities and as a result they have faced unprecedented health challenges such as STI infections and teenage pregnancies just to mention a few....

An Analysis of Democratic Transition in Zimbabwe and the Clamour for Leadership Renewal. A Case study Of Zimbabwe’s political Experiences and the Hegemony of ZANU PF From 2000-2013

ABSTRACT Political systems and processes in Zimbabwe have attracted much commentary and attention in the world over, with much attention hinged and fixated on elections and the amassment of political hegemony by ZANU PF despite ruling in a dire state of a crippled and plummeting economy that should be inciting social and political dissent. Elections are associated with vote rigging, political violence and unscrupulous political activities that range from appointment of party loyalist in key, ...

The Impact Of Citizen Activism On The Political Economy Of Zimbabwe. A Case Study Of Tajamuka/Sesjikile Campaign (2016-2017) In Beitbridge Town..

Abstract Through the use of qualitative and quantitative research, at large documentary review, this study focuses on the impact of citizen activism on the political economy of Zimbabwe. The study is based on Tajamuka/ Sesijikile campaign which embarked and still today offer efforts on organized action against the government of Zimbabwe under Zanu pf regime during 2016 to date. It is from the realization that current citizen activism in Zimbabwe has proved to be having a punch towards calling...

An assessment of the impact of e-government on service delivery in Zimbabwe’s public sector. The case of Home Affairs: Department of the Zimbabwe Republic Police from period 2005 – 2015

ABSTRACT The study was an assessment on the impact of e-government on service delivery in the public sector. The focus of the research was on how e-government has helped improve the service delivered by the Zimbabwe Republic Police from period 2005- 2015 and its other benefits thereof still to be uncovered as the use of e-government becomes popular in the police force. In this case, the study triangulated the research methodology due to mixed perceptions concerning e-government as an effectiv...

An Analysis Of The Impact Of Social Media As An Instrument Of Promoting Democratic Governace In Zimbabwe During The Period 2013-2016

ABSTRACT The research presents an analysis of the impact of social media as an instrument of promoting democratic governance in Zimbabwe during the period 2013-2016. Social media is a young phenomenon which has influenced the political, socio-economic sphere in the world. The background of the study gives a chronological history of social media in Zimbabwe. Social media websites such as facebook,twitter,youtube and various online blogs have arguably given a voice to individuals that would not...

Labour Voluntarism And Autonomy: The Future Of Employment Relations In Zimbabwe From 2000 To 2015.

Abstract Labour voluntarism and autonomy alludes to the free will and independence of workers in shaping work processes to influence desirable outcomes. The right to strike, the right to form voluntary trade unions and the right to voluntary collective bargaining underlie labour voluntarism and autonomy. Labour voluntarism and autonomy came as a response to capitalistic tendencies and racial prejudices in the colonial Zimbabwe. Nonetheless, the fight for voluntarism and autonomy involved all ...

An analysis of the land re-allocation programme in promoting economic empowerment in Zimbabwe’s rural areas. A case study of Mazowe District from 2000-2016

Abstract In the bid and desire to revise the uneven ownership of productive possessions so the coming of the land re-allocation programme which came in phases of implementation. The aim of this initiative is to increase the role played by the previously marginalised population in the mainstream economy and correct imbalances in land ownership construed as major cause of vulnerability and obstruction to economic growth and development of the larger population of Zimbabwe. The research was carr...

An analysis of the implications of Factionalism on economic development in Zimbabwe in the 21st century.

ABSTRACT Factionalism in Zimbabwe has always been an issue dating back to the pre-independence era, it has reaped many unbearable fruits in the 21st century .The struggle for power between the two main political parties ZANU-PF and MDC has seriously affected the economy. Factionalism contributed positively and negatively to the economic development of Zimbabwe. Its effects however are more negative than positive The causes of factionalism include issues to do with struggle for power ,violatio...

An Investigation Into The Impact Of The Disparity In Incentive Payment On The Psychological Contract Of Employees: The Case Study Of Midlands State University

Abstract The present study examined the investigation into the impact of disparity in incentive payment on the psychological contract of employees. The case of Midlands State University from January 2010- January 2014. A part of 81 part-time, full time and contract employees participated in this study. Results showed that incentives had a significant effect on one‟s job satisfaction, intention to remain and perceived organizational support. Additionally there is a significant interaction be...


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