University of Zimbabwe Social Sciences Research: Recent submissions

Now showing items 181-200 of 1958

    • Poverty dynamics in Zimbabwe 

      Manjengwa, Jeanette; Chimhowu, Admos; Matema, Collen; Nyelele, Charity (School of Social Work (SSW), University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1993-02-22)

    • Impact of structural adjustment programme on agricultural economic activities and systems in a rural economy: the case of Shamva District 

      Matanda, Margaret; Jeche, Petronella (Institute of Development Studies (IDS), (UZ), 1998)
      This study is part of a comprehensive study evaluating the impact of the economic structural adjustment programme (ESAP) on the rural economy in Zimbabwe. This empirical study reviews micro level changes occurring in the ...

    • The structural adjustment economic reform programme and urban poverty in Malawi 

      Kutengule, Milton (School of Social Work (SSW), University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1993-02-22)
      This paper discusses the impact of the structural adjustment policies that Malawi has implemented since 1981, on the urban poor. It recognizes the fact that lack of comprehensive data on income and expenditure patterns in ...

    • Structural adjustment: Zimbabwe 

      Kasere, Claudius (School of Social Work (SSW), University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1993-02-22)
      The post-independence era in Zimbabwe saw the expansion of social services, such as Health and Education, in an attempt to correct the historical imbalance of services available to the indigenous population. This meant ...

    • Structural poverty and female prisoners - implications for fieldwork - the case of Lesotho 

      Crawley, Brenda Kipenzi-Joyce; Molapo, Lea (School of Social Work (SSW) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1993-02-22)
      This paper addresses the case of female prisoners incarcerated in the Female Prison in Maseru, Lesotho. Attention is given to the link between structural poverty and its impact on female prisoners. The increasingly negative ...

    • Proposed World Bank low income housing project for Mbabane and Manzini -1993 

      Khumalo, Thandi F. (School of Social Work (SSW) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1993-02-22)
      This paper examines the nature and extent of low-income housing problems in Swaziland. The focus will be on a proposed low-income housing project by the World Bank for Mbabane and Manzini. The paper discusses land tenure ...

    • Urban poverty, intervention strategies and the role of social work in the framework of structural adjustment: concepts, approaches and experiences 

      Dawa, Gabriel L. (School of Social Work (SSW) (UZ), 1993-02-22)
      Structural adjustment and economic reform have been at the centre of the policy agenda in many African countries since the early 1980s. In an era of scarce resources, African policy-makers have the task to reconcile what ...

    • The diagnosis and treatment of impending coronary thrombosis 

      Divaris, Anthony (Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University College of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe), 1955-09)

    • Environment, natural resources and poverty reduction: capturing and sharing the gains of natural resources exploitation 

      Manjengwa, Jeanette (Institute of Environmental Studies (IES), University of Zimbabwe., 2012-11)
      This Chapter identifies the various natural resources that are used for household food consumption, livelihoods, and commercially. There is potential for these resources to be used more effectively and the Chapter explores ...

    • Market liberalization in Zimbabwe: the case of subsidies, 1980- 1987 

      Davies, R. (Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension (DAEE), University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1988)
      The foundations of the current Zimbabwean economy were, to a great extent, laid in the 15 years following the Unilateral Declaration of Independence (1965 to 1980). During this period, there was considerable industrial ...

    • Looking for an appropriate method for engaging the underclass 

      Clarke, S.J.G. (School of Social Work (SSW), University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1993-02-22)
      The extent and nature of urban poverty in some of the developed economies has given rise to many conflicting analyses of its causes and consequences. Some approaches to the issue have been based more on political and ...

    • The Lutheran World Federation's Cattle Rehabilitation and Development Programme 

      Chavhunduka, Dexter M. (Centre for Applied Social Sciences (CASS) ; University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1989)
      As a form of introduction I will give some very crude statistics relating to the Communal Lands in order to highlight salient features of the geographical and socioeconomic environment of our target groups. The communal ...

    • The Zimbabwean political economy and education, 1980- 1982 

      Foley, Griff. (Department of History, University of Zimbabwe., 1982-08)
      In this paper an attempt will be made to sketch major political, economic and educational developments in Zimbabwe since independence. Although the conclusions and the recommendations here are stated definitely they are ...

    • Livestock ownership and inequality with particular reference to cattle: the case of some communal areas in rural Zimbabwe 

      Chipika, Stephen (Centre for Applied Social Sciences (CASS) ; University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1989)
      The main objective of this paper is to demonstrate the extent of inequality in livestock ownership patterns, particularly in respect of cattle, from a selected number of districts in Zimbabwe. For the purpose of this ...

    • The sickle-cell phenomenon 

      Brain, Peter (Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University College of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe), 1956-02)

    • Household consumption and poverty in Zimbabwe 

      Manjengwa, Jeanette; Chimhowu, Admos; Kasirye, Ibrahim; Chingarande, Dominica; Masunda, Wiseman; Kujinga, Krasposj (Institute of Environmental Studies (IES), University of Zimbabwe., 2012-11)
      Based on the Moving Zimbabwe Forward (MZF) survey of nearly 3,500 households, this Chapter discusses the magnitude and key determinants of poverty in Zimbabwe. Qualitative research is used to complement the survey findings ...

    • Factors that determine use of the counselling centre by students of a Nigerian institution of higher learning 

      Bolu-Steve, F.N.; Ogungbade, O.K. (Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 2016-03)
      Students of tertiary institutions are faced with diverse challenges and these range from academic to socio-economic ones. A trained counsellor should he well-equipped to help students deal with their challenges. The study ...

    • Polygons: a study of labour turnover 

      Bell, Evelyn M. (Department of African Studies, University College of Rhodesia., 1963)
      The field work for the study was done during the period May-June 1959, and, though many of the conditions prevailing in the factory at the time have remained constant, there have been over the past two years some minor ...

    • Zimbabwe's economy and the causes of the crisis 

      Chimhowu, Admos; Manjengwa, Jeanette; Feresu, Sara (Institute of Environmental Studies (IES), University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 2010-10)
      In a modest way this report seeks to generate debate and add to contemporary discussions on how to stabilize and develop Zimbabwe with a particular focus on a pro-poor agenda. The idea is not to argue for a narrow poverty ...

    • Effects of market liberalization on food security in Tanzania 

      Amani, H.K.R.; Kapunda, S.M.; Lipumba, N.H.I.; Ndulu, B.J. (University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications/ Michigan State University (MSU), 1988)
      During the past decade, Tanzania has faced an unprecedented economic crisis, characterised by severe balance of payments disequilibrium, high inflation, and large government budget deficits. Population has grown more rapidly ...