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Digital financial inclusion : revisiting poverty theories in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution / / David Mhlanga
| Digital financial inclusion : revisiting poverty theories in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution / / David Mhlanga |
| Autore | Mhlanga David |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer International Publishing, , [2022] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (363 pages) |
| Disciplina | 332 |
| Collana | Palgrave Studies in Impact Finance |
| Soggetto topico |
Finance - Data processing
Financial services industry - Data processing |
| ISBN |
9783031166877
9783031166860 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910627283303321 |
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Economic Inclusion in Post-Independence Africa : An Inclusive Approach to Economic Development / / edited by David Mhlanga, Emmanuel Ndhlovu
| Economic Inclusion in Post-Independence Africa : An Inclusive Approach to Economic Development / / edited by David Mhlanga, Emmanuel Ndhlovu |
| Autore | Mhlanga David |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2023.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2023 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (383 pages) |
| Disciplina | 338.96 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | NdhlovuEmmanuel |
| Collana | Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development |
| Soggetto topico |
Africa - Economic conditions
Economic development Africa - Politics and government African Economics Development Studies African Politics |
| ISBN | 3-031-31431-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | 1. Introduction: Theorising Economic and Social Inclusion in Post-Independence Africa -- 2. Economic Inclusion: Transforming the Lives of the Poor and How to Make Economic Inclusion Work in Africa?- 3. Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Its Effects on Social and Political Inclusion in Africa -- 4. Social Inclusion Interventions for Africa Towards Sustainable Development and Shared Prosperity -- 5. The Impact of Digital Financial Service Taxes and Mobile Money Taxes on Financial Inclusion and Inclusive Development in Africa -- 6. The Political Economy of Financial Inclusion for Smallholder Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa -- 7. Digital Financial Inclusion and Digital Financial Literacy in Africa: The Challenges Connected with Digital Financial Inclusion in Africa -- 8. Post-Independence Development and Financial Inclusion in Africa: Case Studies and the Way Forward to Support Further Financial Inclusion -- 9. The Future of Financial Inclusion -- 10. On the Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment to West African Countries: Does Political Risk Matter?- 11. Comparative analysis of socioeconomic change and inclusion in Ghana: A gendered empirical analysis using Ghana Living Standards 1988 and Ghana Socioeconomic Panel Survey 2019 -- 12. Rethinking Financial Inclusion for Post-Colonial Land Reform Beneficiaries in South Africa -- 13. Peasant Financial Inclusion for Inclusive Development in Zimbabwe -- 14. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions for Financial Inclusion of the Excluded: What are the Challenges?. 15. Women Empowerment in The South African Agri-Business: Opportunities and Constraints in The Gauteng Province -- 16. Gender Inclusive Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Stem) Fields in Post-Independence Zimbabwe -- 17. Policy Alternatives for Strengthening Women's Representation in African Local Authorities: Insights from Zimbabwe -- 18. The Digital Economy, Digital Financial Inclusion and Digital Taxation in the Industry 4.0: A South African Perspective -- 19. Digital Transformation in the Healthcare Sector: The Role of Artificial Intelligence for Inclusive Long -Term Care Around the World, Lessons for Africa -- 20. Economic and Social Inclusion in Post-Independence Africa A Conclusion. |
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FinTech and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development [[electronic resource]] : The Role of Smart Technologies in Achieving Development Goals / / by David Mhlanga
| FinTech and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development [[electronic resource]] : The Role of Smart Technologies in Achieving Development Goals / / by David Mhlanga |
| Autore | Mhlanga David |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2023] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, : Springer Nature Switzerland, : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, 2023 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (433 pages) |
| Disciplina | 338.9270285 |
| Collana | Sustainable Development Goals Series |
| Soggetto topico |
Financial engineering
Economic development Technological innovations International finance Machine learning Financial Technology and Innovation Economic Development, Innovation and Growth Economics of Innovation International Finance Machine Learning |
| ISBN | 3-031-37776-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Part I. Introduction and background -- 1. FinTech and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development: The Role of Smart Technologies in Achieving Development Goals -- 2. Exploring the Evolution of Artificial Intelligence and the Fourth Industrial Revolution an Overview -- 3. Financial Technology (FinTech) an Introduction -- 4. A Historical Perspective on Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals -- Part II. Advancing the sustainable development goals (sdgs) with fintech and artificial intelligence -- 5. Fintech and Artificial Intelligence in Addressing Poverty, Towards Sustainable Development -- 6. The Role of Fintech and AI in Agriculture, Towards Eradicating Hunger and Ensure Food Security -- 7. Financial Technology, Artificial Intelligence and The Health Sector, Lessons Are We Learning on Good Health and Well-Being -- 8. Financial Technology, Digital Transformation, and Quality Education in the Fourth Industrial Revolution -- 9. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Making Transport, Safer, Cleaner, More Reliable and Efficient in Emerging Markets -- 10. FinTech and Climate-related Challenges in the Fourth Industrial Revolution -- 11. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the Power Sector -- 12. Block Chain for Digital Financial Inclusion Towards Reduced Inequalities -- 13. The Power of Smart Technologies for Global Partnership for Development -- 14. Fintech and Financial Inclusion: Application of AI to the Problem of Financial Exclusion What Are the Challenges -- 15. FinTech for Sustainable Development in Emerging Markets with Case Studies -- 16. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Sustainable Development Case studies in Emerging markets -- Part III. conclusion and policy recommendations -- 17. Conclusion on FinTech and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development: The Role of Smart Technologies in Achieving Development Goals. |
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| Cham, : Springer Nature Switzerland, : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, 2023 | ||
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa : Exploring the Development Implications of Smart Technologies in Africa
| The Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa : Exploring the Development Implications of Smart Technologies in Africa |
| Autore | Mhlanga David |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer, , 2023 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (387 pages) |
| Disciplina | 338.96 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | NdhlovuEmmanuel |
| Collana | Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development Series |
| ISBN | 3-031-28686-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Acknowledgements -- About the Book -- Contents -- About the Editors -- About the Contributors -- Chapter 1: The Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa: An Introduction -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Its Developments -- 1.3 The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Development in Africa -- 1.4 Volume Outline -- 1.5 Conclusion -- References -- Part I: Background to the Fourth Industrial Revolution -- Chapter 2: Making Sense of the Fourth Industrial Revolution: An Overview of the Potential Impact on Africa -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Literature Review and Theoretical Background -- 2.2.1 The Fourth Industrial Revolution -- 2.3 Empirical Literature Review -- 2.4 What Are the Potential Repercussions of Industry 4.0 in Africa -- 2.5 Job Losses and the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa -- 2.6 Inequality and the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa -- 2.7 Security and the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa -- 2.8 Identity, Voice, and Community in the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa -- 2.9 Conclusions and Policy Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 3: After Being Left Out of the First, Second, and Third Industrial Revolutions, Is Africa Finally Prepared for the Fourth Industrial Revolution? -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Review of Important Literature -- 3.2.1 First Industrial Revolution -- 3.2.2 Second Industrial Revolution -- 3.2.3 Third Industrial Revolution -- 3.2.4 Fourth Industrial Revolution -- 3.3 What Is the Fourth Industrial Revaluation? -- 3.3.1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) -- 3.3.2 The Internet of Things (IoT) -- 3.3.3 Blockchain -- 3.4 Frameworks for Assessing Readiness for the Fourth Industrial Revolution -- 3.5 The Empirical Literature -- 3.5.1 Several Factors That Can Affect How Prepared Africa Is for the 4IR.
3.5.2 Strategies for Overcoming Key Challenges Facing Africa to Be Competitive in the 4IR -- 3.5.3 Strategic Plan 1: Human Capabilities -- 3.5.4 Strategic Plan 2: Developing Infrastructure -- 3.5.5 Strategic Plan 3: Policymaking -- 3.6 Conclusions and Policy Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 4: Goals of Social Policy in the Fourth Industrial Revolution from a Developmental Context in Africa -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Its Developments -- 4.2.1 The Four Industrial Revolutions -- 4.3 The Challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution -- 4.4 Social Policy Literature -- 4.5 The Goals of Social Policy in the Twenty-First Century -- 4.6 Inclusive Growth and Development -- 4.7 Digital Inclusion for Development -- 4.8 Cybersecurity for Development -- 4.9 Gender-Sensitive Development Policies -- 4.10 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 5: The Potential of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to Promote Economic Growth and Development in Africa -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Theoretical and Empirical Perspective -- 5.2.1 Economic Growth and Development -- 5.2.2 The Fourth Industrial Revolution -- 5.3 Empirical Literature -- 5.4 The Potential of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to Promote Economic Growth and Development in Africa -- 5.5 The Fourth Industrial Revolution for Agriculture in Africa -- 5.5.1 Precision Farming -- 5.5.2 The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Education in Africa -- 5.5.3 The Fourth Industrial Revolution for Health in Africa -- 5.5.4 Drug Development -- 5.6 The Fourth Industrial Revolution for Manufacturing in Africa -- 5.6.1 Lean Manufacturing -- 5.6.2 Intelligent Manufacturing -- 5.7 The Fourth Industrial Revolution for Energy in Africa -- 5.7.1 Grid Management Through Smart Grids -- 5.7.2 Energy Efficiency in Homes -- 5.7.3 Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings. 5.7.4 4IR for Mining in Africa -- 5.8 The Fourth Industrial Revolution for Public Administration in Africa -- 5.9 The Fourth Industrial Revolution for Transport and Telecommunications in Africa -- 5.9.1 Intelligent Transport Systems -- 5.9.2 Autonomous Driving Systems -- 5.10 Conclusions and Policy Recommendations -- References -- Part II: Smart Technologies in Financial Matters -- Chapter 6: A Machine Learning Approach for Predicting Emissions Based on GDP: A Case of South Africa in Comparison with the United Kingdom -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Definitions of Terms -- 6.2.1 Climate Change -- 6.2.2 The Environmental Kuznets Curve -- 6.2.3 Artificial Intelligence -- 6.2.4 Machine Learning -- 6.3 Empirical Literature Review -- 6.4 Methodology -- 6.4.1 Polynomial Regression Models -- 6.4.2 Artificial Neural Network Models -- 6.4.3 Critical Points for Zero Emissions -- 6.4.4 Other Machine Learning Models -- 6.4.5 Cross-Validation -- 6.5 Data Analysis and Results -- 6.5.1 Data Description -- 6.5.2 South Africa: GDP and Emissions Data -- 6.6 Discussion -- 6.7 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 7: The Role of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Improving Health Outcomes in Africa During and After the Pandemic: What Are We Learning on the Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals? -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 COVID-19 in South Africa -- 7.3 Machine Learning -- 7.4 Empirical Literature Review -- 7.5 Methodology -- 7.6 Data -- 7.7 Results and Discussion -- 7.8 South Africa COVID-19 Case Study: Discussion -- 7.8.1 Clinical Integration -- 7.8.2 The Lessons That Can Be Learned from Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Concerning Sustainable Development Goals -- 7.9 Conclusion and Recommendation -- 7.9.1 Strengths -- 7.9.2 Limitations and Improvements -- References. Chapter 8: Mobile Money Services and Sustainable Development Effect in Africa -- 8.1 Introduction and Background -- 8.2 Mobile Money Services, Financial Inclusion, Social Inclusion, and Sustainable Development Articulation -- 8.2.1 Mobile Money Services in Africa -- 8.2.2 Financial Inclusion -- 8.2.3 Social Inclusion -- 8.2.4 Sustainable Development -- 8.2.5 Financial Inclusion and Social Inclusion in Africa -- 8.3 Mobile Money Services, Financial Inclusion, and Social Inclusion in Africa -- 8.4 The Effect of Mobile Money-Driven Financial Inclusion and Social Inclusion on Sustainable Development in Africa -- 8.5 The Criticism of Mobile Money Services and Their Contribution to Sustainable Development -- 8.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9: The Nexus Between Blue Ocean Strategy and Organizational Performance of SMEs in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Era -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Literature Review -- 9.3 Theoretical Framework -- 9.4 The Fourth Industrial Revolution -- 9.5 Importance of SMEs in the Zimbabwean Economy -- 9.5.1 The Need for Blue Oceans in the Context of SMEs -- 9.6 Empirical Literature -- 9.7 Methodology -- 9.8 Results and Discussion -- 9.8.1 Reliability Statistics -- 9.8.2 Normality Checks -- 9.8.3 Spearman Correlation and Regression Analysis Results -- 9.9 Conclusion -- 9.9.1 Implications of the Study -- 9.9.2 Limitations and Future Research Directions -- References -- Chapter 10: Digital Entrepreneurship, Taxation of the Digital Economy, Digital Transformation, and Sustainable Development in Africa -- 10.1 Introduction and Background -- 10.2 Digital Transformation -- 10.2.1 The Digital Economy and Digital Transformation in Africa -- 10.2.2 The Digital Economy and Digital Entrepreneurship in Africa -- 10.2.3 The Digital Economy, Digital Transformation in Business, Digital Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development in Africa. 10.3 Tax Legislation Applicable to the Digital Economy and Digital Services in Africa -- 10.3.1 Digital Services Taxes (DSTs) in Africa -- 10.3.2 Indirect Digital Services Taxes in Africa -- 10.3.3 Services Subject to DSTs (Both Direct and Indirect) -- 10.3.4 Digital Financial Services Taxes -- 10.4 Implications of Taxing the Digital Economy -- 10.4.1 The Effect of Taxing the Digital Economy on Digital Transformation, Digital Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Development -- 10.4.2 Effect on Digital Entrepreneurship and Small Businesses -- 10.4.3 Digital Economy Taxes and Investment in Digital Businesses -- 10.4.4 Effect of Digital Economy Taxes on Digital Inclusion, Digital Financial Inclusion, and Sustainable Development -- 10.4.5 Other Challenges Affecting Digital Transformation and Digital Entrepreneurship in Africa -- 10.5 Conclusion -- References -- Part III: Smart Technologies in Governance -- Chapter 11: New Public Service Reform, Good Governance, and Governance of Digital Innovation in Africa -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Digital Innovation in the Public Sector in Africa -- 11.3 New Public Service Reform -- 11.4 Good Governance -- 11.5 The Necessity for Innovation in the Public Sector in Africa -- 11.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 12: Harnessing State Capability in Embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Is Zimbabwe Prepared? -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 State of Zimbabwe's Economy in the 4IR -- 12.3 The Fourth Industrial Revolution in Context -- 12.4 Capabilities of Governments in the Fourth Industrial Revolution -- 12.5 Capabilities of the Zimbabwean Government to Thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution -- 12.5.1 Technology and Innovation -- 12.5.2 Policy Making -- 12.5.3 Human Capital Skills -- 12.5.4 Infrastructure Development -- 12.5.5 Political Will -- 12.6 Conclusion -- References. Chapter 13: Digital Transformation and Social Change in Africa: Issues in Technology Governance and Social Participation. |
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| Cham : , : Springer, , 2023 | ||
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Post-Independence Development in Africa : Decolonisation and Transformation Prospects
| Post-Independence Development in Africa : Decolonisation and Transformation Prospects |
| Autore | Mhlanga David |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing AG, , 2023 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (396 pages) |
| Disciplina | 338.96 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | NdhlovuEmmanuel |
| Collana | Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development Series |
| ISBN | 3-031-30541-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Acknowledgements -- About the Book -- Contents -- About the Editors -- About the Contributors -- Chapter 1: Introduction: Theorizing Development in Post-independence Africa -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Interrupted Development -- 1.3 Conceptual and Theoretical Debates on Development -- 1.4 Debating the Development Status in Africa -- 1.5 Volume Outline -- References -- Part I: Development Historicization and Theorizations -- Chapter 2: Unearthing the Nexus Between Development Theories and Underdevelopment in the Post-independence Africa -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Development in the African Context: A Conceptual Analysis -- 2.3 The Status of Development Theory -- 2.3.1 The Modernization Theory -- 2.3.2 The Dependency Theory -- 2.3.3 The African Renaissance Theory -- 2.4 Conclusion and Policy Implications -- References -- Chapter 3: Post-Independence Sustainable Development in Africa and Policy Proposals to Meet the Sustainable Development Goals -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Review of Important Literature -- 3.2.1 The Concept of Growth, Development, and Sustainable Development -- 3.2.1.1 Economic Development -- 3.2.1.2 Sustainable Development -- 3.2.1.3 Sustainable Development Goals -- 3.2.1.4 Africa Union's Agenda 2063 and SDGs -- 3.3 Empirical Literature Review -- 3.4 Post-Independence Development Measures in Africa: Facts and Figures -- 3.4.1 Human Development in Africa -- 3.4.2 Poverty Facts and Figures in Africa -- 3.4.3 Poverty Data in the World and Africa -- 3.4.3.1 Demographic Indicators of Sustainable Development in Africa -- 3.4.3.2 Population Growth -- 3.4.3.3 Infant Mortality in Africa -- 3.4.3.4 Life Expectancy in Africa and the Rest of the World -- 3.5 Policy Proposals for Africa to Attain the SDGs -- 3.5.1 Africa Should Deal with Corruption -- 3.5.2 Africa Should Also Deal with Violence and Conflict.
3.5.3 Africa Should Also Consider Developments of the Fourth Industrial Revolution Seriously -- 3.5.4 Prioritizing Agriculture Is Critical for Africa to Attain the SDGs and Achieve Sustainable Development -- 3.6 Prioritizing Infrastructure Development in Africa -- 3.7 Conclusion and Policy Recommendation -- References -- Chapter 4: Decolonization of Development in Early Post-independence Africa -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Rethinking Development in Africa -- 4.3 Post-independence Politics and Development Theories -- 4.3.1 The Socialist Thought -- 4.3.2 Philosophical Consciencism -- 4.3.3 African Humanism -- 4.3.4 Kagisano -- 4.3.5 Free Market Economy -- 4.4 Socioeconomic Development Realities in Africa -- 4.5 Towards Working Together to Achieve Development -- 4.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: Navigating a Tight Rope Between African Philosophy and Economics: Will the African Union Sustain the Spirit of Ujamaa in the Advent of COVID-19? -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Unpacking the Origins of the African Spirit of Ujamaa -- 5.3 Ujamaa and African Institutions -- 5.4 Theoretical Postulations -- 5.4.1 Convergence -- 5.4.2 Intergovernmentalism -- 5.4.3 Neoliberalism -- 5.5 Ujamaa and the COVID-19 Context -- 5.6 A Case Study: Russia-Ukraine Conflict -- 5.7 Towards a Resolution -- 5.8 Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Development Politics and Practice in Africa -- Chapter 6: Impact of Regional Trade Agreements on Economic Growth: An Econometric Analysis -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Literature Review -- 6.3 Methodology -- 6.4 Discussion of Results -- 6.4.1 Presentation of Results of the Augmented Gravity Model -- 6.4.2 Post-estimation Test -- 6.5 Discussion of Results of the Regression Models 1-4 -- 6.6 Conclusion and Recommendations -- References. Chapter 7: Livelihood Activities in Post-Independent Africa: A Closer Look at the Impact of Chikorokoza Illegal Mining on the Education System in Zimbabwe -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Review of Important Literature -- 7.2.1 The Mining Sector of Zimbabwe -- 7.3 Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining of Gold in Zimbabwe -- 7.4 The Rise of Chikorokoza as a Livelihood Activity -- 7.5 Empirical Literature Review -- 7.6 Research Methodology -- 7.7 Findings -- 7.7.1 Chikorokoza Versus Education -- 7.7.1.1 School Dropouts -- 7.7.1.2 Teenage Pregnancies -- 7.7.1.3 Violence -- 7.7.1.4 Teachers Joining Chikorokoza -- 7.7.1.5 Sexually Transmitted Infections -- 7.8 Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 8: Institutional Capacity Challenges for Policy Research Analysis (PRA) in Zimbabwe: A Comparative Study of State and Non-state Policy Institutions -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Conceptual Orientation -- 8.2.1 Institutional Capacity -- 8.2.2 Policy Research -- 8.2.3 Policy Analysis -- 8.3 Theoretical Framework -- 8.3.1 Institutional Theory -- 8.4 Research Findings and Discussion -- 8.4.1 Key Stakeholders in PRA in Zimbabwe's Land Reform Policy -- 8.4.2 Ministry of Lands and Rural Resettlement (MoLRR) -- 8.4.3 Policy Research Analysis Non-Governmental Organisations/Civil Society Organisations, and Zimbabwe's Land Reform Policy -- 8.4.4 Women and Land Zimbabwe (WLZ) -- 8.4.5 Ruzivo Trust -- 8.4.6 State Universities -- 8.4.7 The 2003 Presidential Land Review Commission -- 8.4.8 International NGOs (INGOs) -- 8.5 Institutional Capacity Challenges for Policy Research Analysis in Zimbabwe's Land Policy: Empirical Evidence -- 8.5.1 Relationship Between Institutional Capacity and Policy Research Analysis in Zimbabwe -- 8.6 Challenges with Institutional Capacity in Policy Research Analysis in Zimbabwe -- 8.6.1 Political Factors. 8.6.2 State-Civil Society (NGOs) Mistrust and Policy Research Analysis -- 8.6.3 Undue Political Interference in the Selection of the Members of Commissions of Inquiry -- 8.6.4 Corruption -- 8.6.5 Funding Gaps -- 8.6.6 Inaccessibility of Government Documents -- 8.6.7 Human Resource Constraints -- 8.6.8 Information Technology Constraints -- 8.7 Ways of Improving Institutional Capacity for Policy Research Analysis in Zimbabwe -- 8.7.1 Prioritising Research-Related Funding -- 8.7.2 Building Policy Capacity Through Training and Education -- 8.7.3 Establishing Policy Research Analysis Departments in Relevant Ministries -- 8.7.4 Strengthening of Interactions Between Policy Research Analysis Institutions and Government -- 8.7.5 Enhancing Government-Private Sector Partnerships for Policy Research Analysis -- 8.7.6 Accessibility of Relevant Government Documents -- 8.7.7 Involving of Parliament in Appointments and Reporting Procedures of the Land Commission -- 8.8 Conclusion -- References -- Part III: Development as a Painful Process -- Chapter 9: Development-Induced Displacement: A Call for Ethical Considerations in Africa -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Literature Review -- 9.3 The Trolley Problem -- 9.4 Development-Induced Displacement in Zimbabwe -- 9.5 Development-Induced Displacement and the Trolley Problem -- 9.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10: Health and Healthcare Delivery in Zimbabwe: Past and Present -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Healthcare Delivery in Zimbabwe -- 10.3 Trends in Selected Health and Health Delivery Indicators for Zimbabwe -- 10.3.1 Maternal Health -- 10.3.2 Child Health -- 10.3.3 Major Causes of Morbidity and Mortality in Zimbabwe -- 10.3.4 Health Worker Density -- 10.4 A Snapshot of Healthcare Financing in Zimbabwe -- 10.5 Strategies to Improve Health and Healthcare Delivery in Zimbabwe -- 10.6 Conclusion -- References. Chapter 11: Contested Landscapes: Politics of Space and Belonging in Land-Use Planning in Bvumba Forest Along the Zimbabwe-Mozambican Border -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Contextual Background -- 11.2.1 Location and Topography -- 11.2.2 Geology and Climate -- 11.2.3 Vegetation -- 11.2.4 Historical Land Use -- 11.2.5 Politics of Space and Belonging as Discourse -- 11.3 Review of Important Literature -- 11.4 Reframing Alternative Discourse Over Resource Struggles -- 11.5 Conclusion and Policy Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 12: Post-independence Reforms and Policies in Zimbabwe -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Post-independence Intervention Strategies -- 12.3 The Reform Era -- 12.4 Transitional Stabilisation Programme and Vision 2030 -- 12.5 Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 13: Tourism Receipts, Education, and Income Inequality in Selected South African Provinces -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Literature Review -- 13.2.1 Stylized Facts on Inequality and Tourism in the Selected Provinces -- 13.3 Methodology -- 13.3.1 Data Description -- 13.3.2 Panel Unit Root Test -- 13.3.3 Estimation Technique -- 13.4 Empirical Results -- 13.5 Conclusion and Policy Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 14: Dam Projects, Modernity, and Forced Displacement: An Analysis of the Role of Local Institutions in Surviving Marginalization Among the Tokwe Mukosi Displacees in Zimbabwe -- 14.1 Introduction and Background to the Study -- 14.2 Forced Displacement in Zimbabwe: A Postcolonial Overview -- 14.3 Conceptualizing Local Institutions -- 14.4 Methodology and Methods -- 14.5 Results and Discussion of Findings -- 14.5.1 From "Victims" to Survivors: The Role of Local Institutions in Evading Social Marginality at Tokwe Mukosi -- 14.5.2 Strategic Essentialism, Local Institutions, and the Struggle to Become. 14.5.3 Identity Markers, Local Institutions, and Survival Among the Displaces. |
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| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing AG, , 2023 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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