ABSTRACT The study is on the Survival Strategies employed by Local NGOs (LNGO) in Gweru in the face of reduced donor-funding. This document might help Gweru LNGOs to evaluate their survival strategies. Qualitative research method has been employed through face to face and semi structured interviews as well as document analysis. 5 out of about 40 Gweru LNGOs have been selected using convenience sampling. NGO by NGO approach was used on data presentation and analysis. Findings have shown that...
Abstract Microfinance programs such as ISALs has become an imperative tool in empowering rural poor people by reducing poverty levels across the globe. The assumption is that by inculcating a culture of saving and improving their access to credit, rural poor people will be able to establish income-generating activities that is aimed at reducing poverty through enhancing agricultural productivity at all levels. Literature has shown that as a result of its affordability and accessibility, the ...
ABSTRACT The research study investigates the nature of domestic violence and the reasons for the continuous increase in Gweru urban. The study focused on the lived experiences among the victims of domestic violence. Factors noted causing the increase of domestic violence are misinterpretations of equal rights and the Domestic Violence Act, the patriarchal systems, cultural norms and also the adverse economic situation in the country. It examines the effects of domestic violence on socio-econ...
ABSTRACT The indigenous forest resources formed the basis of rural people’s livelihoods since time immemorial. The importance of these indigenous forest products led to their commercialization in different parts of the world. This study focused on the impact of the commercialization of indigenous forest products on rural livelihoods in Hurungwe North. A number of indigenous forest products have been commercialized. These include a variety of products that are being sold as food, medicines...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of child marriage on girl’s educational rights. The study managed to look at the factors that have contributed to child marriages. In as much, the researcher also looked at how these causes of child marriage have been an obstacle to girl’s attainment of education hence suppressing their education rights. The study also looked at the effects of child marriages on girl’s education rights; these include poor academic performance...
Abstract This study seeks to evaluate the contribution of irrigation farming to food security in Zimbabwe with particular attention to Chikomba district. A mixed methodology that includes both qualitative and quantitative methods was used in the collection of data. Questionnaires, interviews and direct field observations were used as data collection tools. This study identified the crops grown in the irrigation schemes, it also determines the level of productivity and an evaluation on the c...
ABSTRACT The study critically analysed the impact of taxation on investment and development. Desk research was employed with data being sourced from books, publications and the internet. The study was aimed at examining the impact of taxation on investment in Zimbabwe; to determine whether the extent of cross sectional allocation of resources through tax revenue has impacted on the level of development in Zimbabwe and to establish measures that can be adopted for taxation to be an aid of eco...
Abstract The study highlights the growing dependence on entrepreneurship in the form of the informal sector and its sustainability as a substitute to the formal sector. In Zimbabwe’s current economic situation formal employment has become a luxury with most of society turning to the informal sector for survival. Programs by both government and NGOs have been established to train people to be entrepreneurs as a substitute for formal employment. As a sample, the study is focused on the Epwo...
ABSTRACT This research sought to investigate the impact of Kurera/Ukondla youth fund on youth empowerment in Warren Park. The researcher further explored how the government and other youth based institutions can assist youths to reach their full potentialities. The researcher has deliberated on the role of the government in meeting the needs of the youths in Warren Park and in Zimbabwe at large. Youths face different problems in Zimbabwe such as unemployment, underemployment, lack of access ...
Abstract As the debate on the impact of global climate change goes on at global and regional scale, climate change impacts are already being felt at local level. This research aims at exploring impacts of climate change on smallholder farmers’ livelihood in ward 10 of Zaka District of Zimbabwe. Specifically the study seeks to: determine climate change manifestations; evaluate household-level impacts of climate change on smallholder farmers’ livelihoods and lastly; to investigate the exte...
ABSTRACT The main objective of the study was to assess the contribution of EMA towards sound wetland management in Harare Urban. Wetlands have been threatened by a number of factors in Harare . It has been established that in the presence of various laws in the management of wetlands in Zimbabwe, wetlands continue to be under threat .Environmental laws have not been adequate in efforts to manage wetlands in Harare Urban. The study targeted the EMA and residents. The researcher has analysed t...
ABSTRACT This study is an investigation into the effectiveness of livelihood projects as a strategy in reducing Gender Based Violence (GBV). The study explored and highlighted the major causes of GBV, the livelihood options for women, the relationship between GBV and livelihoods and the extent to which livelihood projects as a strategy have reduced GBV and empowered women using the case study on Nyanga, Ward 27. The major causes of GBV are poverty, lack of economic independence among women, ...
ABSTRACT This study examined the impact of mining on the environmental rights of the people of the Mapanzure area in Zvishavane. Zvishavane district is located along the great Dyke belt, which is a hub to many valuable minerals such as chrome, diamonds, platinum and gold. The abundance of mineral deposits has attracted many mining companies to establish their operations in the area. Illegal artisanal miners are also dominant in the area. Mapanzure community is one of the areas that have been...
Abstract This study is a qualitative study which explored the experiences of female leaders in Manicaland Province in an attempt to establish challenges related their socio-cultural beliefs and practices. Zimbabwe is a patriarchal society that upholds male values, and this is the context female leaders have to operate in and excel. There are cultural and societal expectations that have an impact on female leaders considering that cultural values give them a subordinate position while men are...
Abstract In Zimbabwe, the unemployment rate has grown to high levels prompting the youths to resort to the informal sector through SMES as a means of livelihood. This study sought to assess the impact of SMEs in promoting sustainable livelihoods for the youths in Bindura Urban. The mixed research methodology was employed. The study revealed that there are various opportunities such as income, enterprenual skills exchange and low cost labour production that could promote sustainable livelihoo...