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Knowledge for a sustainable world : a Southern African-nordic contribution / / edited by Tor Halvorsen, Hilde Ibsen and Vyvienne R. P. M'kumbuzi ; contributors, Per Assmo [and twenty seven others]
| Knowledge for a sustainable world : a Southern African-nordic contribution / / edited by Tor Halvorsen, Hilde Ibsen and Vyvienne R. P. M'kumbuzi ; contributors, Per Assmo [and twenty seven others] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cape Town, South Africa ; ; Bellville, [South Africa] : , : African Minds : , : Southern African-Nordic Centre, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (258 p.) |
| Disciplina | 338.96807 |
| Soggetto topico | Sustainable development - South Africa |
| ISBN | 1-928331-05-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Frequently used acronyms and abbreviations; Introduction. The Southern African Nordic Centre and the Sustainable Development Goals: Opportunities for critical interventions; The political economy envisaged by the new SDGs; The need for an alternative political economy; The capturing of the academy; Multinational corporations and their role as global social actors; BRICS and knowledge; SANORD's contribution to developing an alternative; Global democracy, sustainability and work for all; Notes; PART I: CHALLENGES
Chapter 1 - Disability in southern Africa: Insights into its magnitude and natureDefining disability; Disability in southern Africa; An alternative data-collection method; Results; Discussion; Conclusion; Notes; References; Chapter 2 - Facilitating access to higher education for students with disabilities: Strategies and support services at the University of Botswana; The context; The University of Botswana; Research methods; Data analysis; Findings; Discussion and recommendations; Note; References Chapter 3 - Access and equity for students with disabilities at the University of Malawi: The case of Chancellor CollegeBackground; Theoretical and conceptual frameworks; Literature review; Research questions; Research design and methodology; Findings; Conclusions and recommendations; Notes; References; Chapter 4 - Promoting research in resource-challenged environments: The case of Malawi's Mzuzu University; Theoretical framework; Research incentives; The challenge of finding appropriate incentives; Justifying monetary incentives for academic research; Non-monetary incentives; Conclusion NotesReferences; Chapter 5 - 'The path of the mother is trodden by the daughter': Stepping stones for entry into the middle class in South Africa; Narratives and micro-storia; Theory and conceptual frameworks; Why the middle class matters: historical lessons and future prospects; Coping with patriarchy and apartheid: woman power in historical context; Towards transformation: politics and gender equality; Mothers and empowerment; Social and political preoccupations; Conclusion; Notes; References; Chapter 6 - Using solar energy to enhance access to ICTs in Malawi Malawi's national psyche: a commitment to sharing and an enthusiasm to participateElectricity generation and distribution in Malawi; General attitudes to ICTs; The development of a national ICT infrastructure and ICT education initiatives; Solar energy and rural development; Conclusion; Appendix; Notes; References; Chapter 7 - Software engineering in low- to middle-income countries; The role of ICT in achieving the SDGs; Continuous software engineering; Challenges for low- to middle-income countries; An agile software development model for low-income countries A recommended skills training programme |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910137410203321 |
| Cape Town, South Africa ; ; Bellville, [South Africa] : , : African Minds : , : Southern African-Nordic Centre, , 2015 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Knowledge for a Sustainable World : a southern African-Nordic contribution / / edited by Tor Halvorsen, Hilde Ibsen, Vyvienne R. P. M'kumbuzi
| Knowledge for a Sustainable World : a southern African-Nordic contribution / / edited by Tor Halvorsen, Hilde Ibsen, Vyvienne R. P. M'kumbuzi |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | South Africa : , : African Minds, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xi, 244 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Disciplina | 338.96807 |
| Soggetto topico |
Sustainable development
Education, Higher - Economic aspects |
| ISBN | 1-928331-06-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910557823003321 |
| South Africa : , : African Minds, , 2015 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Spatial Planning in Service Delivery : Towards Distributive Justice in South Africa / / by Hangwelani Hope Magidimisha, Lovemore Chipungu
| Spatial Planning in Service Delivery : Towards Distributive Justice in South Africa / / by Hangwelani Hope Magidimisha, Lovemore Chipungu |
| Autore | Magidimisha Hangwelani Hope |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2019.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2019 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (262 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina |
338.96807
338.968 |
| Soggetto topico |
Sociology, Urban
Human geography Human rights Urban Sociology Human Geography Human Rights |
| ISBN |
9783030198503
3030198502 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Part I: Creating the Stage for Interrogation.-Chapter 1: Spacial Inequality - An Introduction -- Chapter 2: South Africa in a Context -- Chapter 3: Hegemonic Global Influences on Service Delivery - A Theoretical Retreat -- Chapter 4: Methodological Considerations -- Chapter 5: Resilience in Service Delivery -- Part II: The Masquerade of a "Rainbow Nation".-Chapter 6: Exploring the Changing Context of Development in South Africa -- Chapter 7: The Development Ideology of South Africa as a Rainbow Nation -- Chapter 8: Re-living Socialism in a Neo-Liberal Dispensation -- Chapter 9: "We Have a Better Story to Tell." -- Chapter 10: The Spatial Implication of Service Generation -- Chapter 11: Citizen Participation in Planning: Balancing the Equation Between Equitable Involvement and Equitable Service Distribution -- Chapter 12: Addressing Quantitative and Qualitative Aspects of Service Delivery Through Spatial Planning -- Chapter 13: Reflections on Interactive Planning Decisions. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910337741803321 |
Magidimisha Hangwelani Hope
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| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2019 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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