• An evaluation of an out of school program to increase access to education for children in the rural areas of Zimbabwe 

  Tokotore, Rujeko (University of the Free State, 2017-02)

  After independence, Zimbabwe made significant progress in providing access to education for almost all children. The policy environment for supporting education for all is positive as the country is party to the all the ...

• An assessment of the Swaziland Vision 2022 strategic plan: opportunities and challenges 

  Shongwe, Thulie (University of the Free State, 2017-01)

  Achieving sustainable development and sustainable improvement in the quality of life of the people is the ultimate goal of each and every government in the world. However, this requires setting up a plan of action to ...

• Livelihood challenges in a rural growth point: the case of Ondobe, Namibia 

  Namabanda, E. M. (University of the Free State, 2019-02)

  Widespread poverty and high levels of inequality are among the biggest challenges facing developing countries. This has led to the migration of numerous people from rural areas to urban centres in a search for better ...

• Smallholder agriculture and food security in the City of Tshwane Municipality 

  Ramanyimi, N. D. (University of the Free State, 2019-01)

  The study aims to investigates the role of smallholder agriculture contributing to food security system using resources within the area of City of Tshwane Metro municipality with special focus on the rights to agriculture ...

• The South African Women Entrepreneurship Network (SAWEN) programme in the Free State: a capability approach 

  Molefe, P. G. (University of the Free State, 2019-02)

  This study evaluates the capacity of SAWEN in empowering women entrepreneurs in the Free State. The study adopted the human development informed capability approach to determine the capabilities, functionings and aspirations ...

• The impact of organisational support on small-scale farming: a case study of DAPP Namibia's farmers' clubs in the Kavango Region, Namibia 

  Ilyambo, Benjamin (University of the Free State, 2019)

  The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of organisational support on small- scale farming, with a specific focus on Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) Namibia’s climate smart agriculture-led Farmers’ ...

• The unintended consequences and spatial implications of mining downscaling in South Africa - a case of mining in Merafong City local municipality 

  De Lange, Anri (University of the Free State, 2019-02)

  Abstract not available

• The role of smallholder farmers' cooperatives in rural development: a case of Umgungundlovu District Municipality, Kwazulu-Natal 

  Malomane, Mmemogolo Aaron (University of the Free State, 2019-01)

  This study investigates the contribution of smallholder farmers’ cooperatives in improving the socio-economic conditions of rural communities, focusing on uMgungundlovu District, KwaZulu-Natal Province. A qualitative ...

• The effects of mine downscaling (and closure) on the socio-economic development of mining communities: the case of Oranjemund 

  Ndeleki, Christerline N. (University of the Free State, 2018-12)

  The research investigates the socio-economic effects, associated with mine downscaling (closure) and understanding community perceptions, risks and opportunities in Oranjemund. Oranjemund is a mining town under transformation, ...

• From welfare to community development - the role of local congregations as agents of development in the Mangaung metropolitan area 

  Bezuidenhout, Lynette (University of the Free State, 2019-01)

  Local Christian churches have been identified as development partners needed to address the challenges of poverty and inequality in South Africa. Leaders of local congregations influence the manner in which these congregations ...

• Large-scale land acquisitions and their impacts on the livelihoods of displaced communities: a case study of the Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone community 

  Chinyemba, Bridget Ngambo (University of the Free State, 2019-02)

  Large-scale land acquisitions (LSLAs) are on the rise in Zambia and throughout the Sub-Saharan region. LSLAs provide economic benefits to host countries and contribute to the reduction in rural poverty. A study was conducted ...

• Communication mechanisms and community participation in the planning and implementation of community development projects: a case study of a girls' education project in Malawi 

  Pemba, Phillip Robert (University of the Free State, 2019-01)

  Top-down development approaches seldom yield sustainable development. Development programmes, projects and processes ought to embrace effective community participation to be inclusive and sustainable. This has resulted in ...

• A policy analysis of Swaziland's preparedness for the implementation of free secondary education (FSE) 

  Mamba, Velaphi (University of the Free State, 2019-05)

  The end of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in 2015 resulted in an expanded global effort to increase efforts at fighting poverty, eliminating inequality and protecting the planet. Consequently, an ambitious global ...

• Multi-dimensional student poverty at a South African university: a capabilities approach 

  Ruswa, Anesu Sam (University of the Free State, 2018-11)

  The thesis contributes to work in the conceptualisation and measurement of multidimensional student poverty in South Africa through exploring and measuring multidimensional student poverty at one South African university. ...

• Democratic capabilities research: an undergraduate experience to advance socially just higher education in South Africa 

  Martinez-Vargas, Carmen (University of the Free State, 2018-08)

  Universities are complex institutions that need to be in constant questioning and iteration to improve and serve the larger society. Nevertheless, the latest protests in the South African higher education institutions are ...

• Universities in regional development: knowledge transfer in a less favoured region 

  Fongwa, Neba Samuel (University of the Free State, 2013-06)

  English: This dissertation is an exploratory study aimed at increasing the theoretical and empirical understanding of knowledge transfer from a university to its region. The study builds on the increased emphasis on the ...

• Quality as human development: a case study of teaching and learning in Zimbabwean universities 

  Mukwambo, Patience (University of the Free State, 2016-12)

  English: The study contributes to work in conceptualising quality in higher education teaching and learning. Most studies focusing on quality have been from a human capital standpoint, with little examination of quality ...

• Exploring the lives and educational aspirations of marginalised migrant youth: a case study in Johannesburg, South Africa 

  Mkwananzi, Wadzanai Faith (University of the Free State, 2017-03)

  English: As the migration phenomenon gains momentum, South Africa processes high volumes of refugee applications, particularly from neighbouring countries. One of the largest groups migrating is that of youths, in search ...

• The sociology curriculum, pedagogy and capabilities formation: a case study in two South African universities 

  Manyonga, Bothwell (University of the Free State, 2016-12)

  English: The study addresses how the sociology curriculum and pedagogy interact to enhance or constrain students’ capabilities and more broadly, human development. More specifically, the research is focussed on how curriculum ...

• South African housing policy and housing policy research: theoretical discourse in the post-apartheid era 

  Venter, Anita (University of the Free State, 2017-02)

  English: The aim of this thesis is to provide an integrated epistemological analysis of the theoretical discourse on housing policy and research implementation relevant to the South African context. Chapter 1 comprises ...

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