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The purpose of this study, is to contribute to economics research capacity development in South Africa by informing AERC's institutional strategy. The study examines existing and planned research capacity, identifies priority macroeconomic research issues as perceived by the South African research and policy communities and recommends ways in which South Africa might be involved in AERC's research and training programmes.

What makes theological education "theological"? A South Arican story on the iniegrity of theological educationDavid Tracy claims that the contemporary emergence of a sociological imagination is as crucial for theological self-consciousness as the earlierrise of historical consciousness among theologians. The authors are of the opinion that the rapid and fundamental social changes in South African society over the past few years have accelerated this "emergence of a sociological imagination"...

What makes theological education "theological"? A South Mrican story on the iniegrity of theological education David Tracy claims that the contemporary emergence of a sociological imagination is as crucial for theological self-consciousness as the earlier rise of historical consciousness among theologians. The authors are of the opinion that the rapid and fundamental social changes in South African society over the past few years have accelerated this "emergence of a sociological...

EDITOR,—In Rwanda's genocide of 1994 most of the country's doctors were killed or went into exile. Sadly, some participated in the murder of their fellow citizens. Before 1994 basic medical cover was available throughout the country, supported by the churches; the country depended on Belgium for further medical education. Now many people have no access to medical services and the hospitals are functioning with no or few medical staff and negligible resources. Throughout the country hospitals that survived …

RETURN TO ISSUEPREVNewsNEXTLearning Chemistry At A Distance: The South African ExperienceThe University of South Africa's distance-learning programs offer the chance to earn degrees in sciences, arts at reasonable cosLOIS EMBERView Author Information C&EN WashingtonCite this: Chem. Eng. News 1996, 74, 15, 45–48Publication Date (Print):April 8, 1996Publication History Published online12 November 2010Published inissue 8 April 1996https://doi.org/10.1021/cen-v074n015.p045Copyright © 1996...

Increasing evidence indicates the relative importance of transaction costs in international market penetration by LDC manufactured goods exporters. This paper identifies the sources and nature of these costs and recommends policies capable of helping LDC exporters overcome transaction cost‐based obstacles to such exports. Data for the analysis are from questionnaires addressed to samples of manufactures exporters and trading intermediaries in Egypt.

Racial identity development is the focus of increasing attention in counseling and services (Cross, Parham & Helms, 1991; Helms, 1990; Parham, 1989; Phinney, 1990). Smith (1989) contended that racial identity is a key component of psychosocial adjustment and necessary for the health of all individuals. Racial identity development may be defined as the process through which an individual examines the psychological (sense of belongingness and commitment), (awareness, knowledge, and acceptance...

Control engineering education is provided to students in South Africa at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, starting with elementary courses at the third or fourth year of bachelor's degree programs. Master's degree courses are given on diverse subjects that reflect both the needs of local industry and the academic interests of departmental staff. The article outlines the options available at various universities. With the advances made in applicable control theory the master's...

Labor market productivity of education is analyzed by race and compared to investment levels. While investment was highly favorable to whites, more detailed analysis shows interesting allocations within racial groups by type of schooling. Per capita and total investment in general secondary education of black South Africans is neglected relative to university and technical education of the same group, and university subsidies appear inequitable even within the black population. Comparisons...

The democratic education of African American students was compared to that of White students by exploring the relationship between their participation in high school activities and their levels of civic and political engagement as adults. Focusing on the informal political socialization of students, the study examined the racial differences in the types of activities in which students are involved, such as government and vocational clubs, who is involved in them, and whether these...

In this thesis, an assessment is made of the performance of the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) derived from coarse resolution data from the NOAA AVHRR sensor, with particular reference to mapping and monitoring of drought and vegetation in East African vegetation and climatic conditions. Methods for analysing time series of satellite data are investigated. By studying the empirical relationship between long term averages of rainfall and NDVI, a strong spatial relationship is...

This analysis of the circumstances of alcohol and other drug use among African‐American students at a predominantly White university indicated that the majority of these students drank in a responsible manner. Other drug use was almost nonexistent. Strong peer disapproval was exhibited toward drug users and alcohol abusers. Counselors dealing with such problems must be cognizant of the multicultural aspects of these behaviors.

In a survey using colour-flow echocardiography and a portable generator, of one thousand one hundred fifteen children, three had clinical and echocardiographic evidence of rheumatic heart disease giving a prevalence rate of 27/1000. Sixty nine (6.2%) of the children examined had trivial mitral regurgitation (TMR). Of these, three had associated trivial aortic regurgitation. Isolated trivial aortic regurgitation was not seen. Four children had isolated mild-moderate regurgitation of the...

This study examines literacy strategies used by Black teachers who aimed to create an environment in which African‐Canadian pupils could develop literacy skills as well as learn their social histories and personal identities as children of African heritage. The study site, located in a low‐income area of Ontario, Canada, was a school with a student population that was 80% Black. The data for the study were drawn from interviews with teachers about their pedagogy and from participant...

Labor law reform in South Africa unintentionally precipitated the rapid growth of a powerful black trade union movement and institutionalized collective bargaining in the 1980s. Despite the political crisis, the Independent Mediation Service of South Africa helped to disseminate the culture and practice of negotiated order, developed in industrial relations, to the broader society and national politics. As a result of the negotiated transition, the new democratic order is characterized by...

Labor law reform in South Africa unintentionally precipitated the rapid growth of a powerful black trade union movement and institutionalized collective bargaining in the 1980s. Despite the political crisis, the Independent Mediation Service of South Africa helped to disseminate the culture and practice of negotiated order, developed in industrial relations, to the broader society and national politics. As a result of the negotiated transition, the new democratic order is characterized by...