ABSTRACT Knowledge, attitude and practice of health care workers have a greater impact on proper waste segregation globally. Therefore, in this paper it was essential to explore the knowledge, attitude and practice of HCWs on waste segregation in Namibia. The aim of the study was to explore the knowledge, practice and attitude of health care workers on waste segregation at Windhoek Central Hospital (WCH) and Intermediate Hospital Katutura (IHK), Khomas region and to propose interventions for ...
ABSTRACT The study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the decentralisation policy on service delivery in the education sector in the Kavango region. The findings revealed that there is a little understanding of the decentralisation policy among research participants. The study found that the insignificant changes noticed mostly on handling and processing of financial matters as well as decision-making on finance issues. Meanwhile there are still a delay in providing educational good an...
ABSTRACT This study aims at determining the major factors and causes that hinder the smooth implementation of the Decentralized Built Together Programme in the City of Windhoek, examining how and whether the needs and concerns of low-income groups of society are addressed and met effectively. Findings of the study reveal that the beneficiaries, while appreciating the existence of the DBTP, are experiencing major frustrations with regard to the programme. Frustrations are largely the result of...
Abstract Workers, individually, are too weak and not capable of having their demands met at their workplaces hence the need for a union to take advantage of the power that comes with unity and collectivism. This being the case, one recognizes as many would, the need of an effective collective bargaining unit. Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) is one of the largest trade unions which recruits its members from the, public service and parastatals. Its effectiveness in representing its members...
TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT ...................................................................................................................................... i ACKNOWLEDGMENT .................................................................................................................. iii DEDICATION .................................................................................................................................. v DECLARATION ..............................................
ABSTRACT: For generations, Customary/Community Courts have played a vital role in the resolution and settlement of disputes among community members. Traditional leaders have been instrumental both as law-makers and as enforcing judges of the customary law observed by the majority of the population of the area under their jurisdiction. Usually chiefs and specific headmen are empowered to hear and determine law and custom brought before them by the residents within their respective areas of jur...
ABSTRACT This study examined the organisational attitude to performance appraisal practices in the Tanzania public sector. Specifically, the study examined the employee’s feelings towards Open Performance Review System (OPRAS), the management attitude towards OPRAS and how OPRAS practices are implemented in the organisation. The research undertaking was limited to only one public institution the National Insurance Corporation, at its headquarters in Dar es Salaam. The findings of the study ...
ABSTRACT Local governments are the nearest tier of governments to the citizens and therefore represent instruments of responsibility and accountability to local communities, and constitute a means for delivering public policies and public services more efficiently because they are more aware of local problems and the policies needed to resolve them. The history of local government in Tanzania mainland has been on and off due to daunting and difficult adventure. This is to say, it was introduc...
ABSTRACT The study sought to assess the availability and functionality of secondary school facilities in Tanzania. A descriptive research design was employed whereas Rungwe district was used as a case study. A sample of 10 public and private schools were used. It utilized a sample of 152 participants whose responses were collected through the survey, interview and observation. Secondary data were collected from school records, documents, journals, books and internet. The data were given both ...
ABSTRACT The study aimed to assess the extent of local participation in Community-Driven Development Projects (CDDPs), in four villages of Mundemu, Ibihwa, Chikola and Mtitaa all in Bahi District Council. The objective of the study was to, among other objectives, determine if the beneficiary community is involved in development as a parameter of participation in the CDDPs. The variables that were measured to assess community participation in the CDDPs are who gets involved, how they get invol...
ABSTRACT The teaching environment is a vital factor towards provision of quality education and the contribution of SEDP is expected to be an important addition to improve the teaching environment in Tanzania secondary schools. The study aimed at assessing the contribution of Secondary Education Development Programme (SEDP) to the improvement of teaching-learning environment in Tanzania by using public secondary schools in Dodoma municipality as a case study. The literature reviewed has reveal...
ABSTRACT Unemployment in Tanzania is a problem that has brought severe impacts on lives of many youths. The rapid growth of labour force and the inability of the economy to generate enough jobs for youths is a time bomb which is being left undiffused and is likely to explode and shatter peace and economic growth that the country has been enjoying since independence. This problem has and continues to draw great attention of national, international bodies and scholars in looking for solutions. ...
ABSTRACT This study aimed at assessing the contribution of employee training to performance of local government authorities in Tanzania using Shinyanga municipal council as a case study. A mixed method design was used. Questionnaires and interviews were used for data collection in which seventy- four (74) questionnaires were distributed to respondents. The findings of the study show that the majority of the respondents understand the importance of training in their work performance. The worke...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the factors that are associated with teachers’ job satisfaction and motivation. The study was carried out in Kwimba District in Mwanza Region. The study had the following objectives: To identify the kind of job satisfaction and motivation aspects that teachers are most satisfied with working in Public Secondary Schools in Kwimba, to determine whether teachers differ in their job satisfaction and motivation in relation to the type of school a...
ABSTRACT Revenue generation by local governments towards the development of their respective areas in recent times has been identified as a major challenge. In view of this, the study aims at assessing the revenue generation processes and strategies adopted by the District Assemblies to generate revenue, in addition to the challenges encountered in these processes in order to recommend measures to improve the system. To achieve the above, the study adopted the qualitative case study approach...