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The relationship between poverty and disability has continued to be contentious and relevant as it contributes to policies addressing the needs of disabled people. Yet, this remains complex and under-researched in the context of developing countries. The literature on disability has used isolated elements of the livelihood capitals: natural, human, physical, financial, and social capital. This article seeks to fill this gap by bringing evidence from the study undertaken in Hawassa, Ethiopia,...

Abstract Climate change has emerged as one of the greatest challenges faced by the world today. Adverse impacts of climate change are visible across sectors like agriculture and other natural resources due to increasing average temperature and changing weather patterns. Africa constitutes around 13% of the global population but contributes the least (around 2%) to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally. Concerning the global climate vulnerability index, Africa is most impacted (around 21%)...

Although organizations are started for the purpose of achieving some set objectives, this is not always the case with performance being cited as one of the challenges facing them today. Theological training institutions that are affiliated to Africa Inland Church have not been spared from this challenge of under-performance. Some of the areas that these theological training institutions have not performed well are in the declining number of students joining them and lack of reward system for...

Abstract Namibia is the most arid country in sub-Saharan Africa characterized by the existence of two deserts, the Namib and the Kalahari. However, though being arid, agriculture still plays a critical role in Namibia’s economy, which includes both crop and animal production. Furthermore, the country is endowed with vast marine resources, with its marine waters being equivalent to two-thirds of Namibia’s terrestrial environment. In the face of climate change and a growing population, there...

The purpose of this research was to conduct an analysis of the challenges faced in the teaching and learning of Textiles in the primary school curriculum in Masvingo district Zimbabwe. The study was informed and guided by two theories namely the concerns-based adoption model (CBAM) and the pragmatist’s theory. A qualitative case study design was employed to allow for naturalistic methods of data collection. The study was conducted at five selected primary schools in Masvingo district,...

This chapter is part of a doctoral study, and it explores the possible factors that hinder and impede student transition from the conventional schools to an open and distance learning (ODL) schooling system. The study was driven by the notion that change in the learning environment could be one of the possible factors having an impact on students’ ability to integrate into the distance learning environment. The research design was an exploratory case study that follows both qualitative and...

The reason for conducting this research was to find out the strategies/ approaches which the teachers use in class to teach language.These strategies are the ones that play a major role in influencing the learner's performance.The main objectives of the study, in this case, were: To come up with the approaches used in the teaching of the English language, the difficulties the teachers face when using these strategies, and to find out the influence that the teaching strategies impact on the...

Domestic and international crops and livestock trade remain fragile among Zimbabwean smallholder farmers. Commercial crop-livestock integration in climate change vulnerable areas is low and sparsely documented. Practice, knowledge, and attitude indicators influencing participation of smallholder farmers in crop-livestock integrated platforms as a hedge against climate change-induced risks and uncertainties were assessed. A survey with 240 farmers in Insiza district, Matabeleland province,...

Somalia is one of the most drought prone countries both in Africa and globally. Drought events usually develop gradually unnoticed, causing tremendous effects on both agriculture and environment. This study evaluated the spatio-temporal variations of drought occurrences in Somalia for the period between 1980 and 2015 as quantified by Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI). The intensities, frequencies and trends of drought occurrences were analyzed using SPEI for the...

Research on the resilience of young people who were raised by substance-abusing caregivers is limited. This study aims to explore the internal interactional processes between nonhuman systems and young adults raised by alcohol-abusing caregivers in Lesotho. Multiple in-depth interviews were conducted and a draw-and-write technique applied with 15 university students, six of whom described having interacted with diverse nonhuman systems in their environment. A grounded theory analysis...

Ponte Academic JournalOct 2021, Volume 77, Issue 10 RESULTS-BASED MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF TEACHERS: EXPERIENCES OF TEACHERS IN ONE DISTRICT OF ZIMBABWEAuthor(s): Belinda Rindai Musodza ,Neziwe MapangwanaJ. Ponte - Oct 2021 - Volume 77 - Issue 10 doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2021.10.5 Abstract:The success and effectiveness of a performance evaluation system is dependent not only on its design, but also largely, on the implementation process, that is, a well-designed evaluation system...

Transformational leadership transforms motivates, encourages the aspirations of the followers. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of principal’s individual consideration on students’ performance at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) in public secondary schools in Makueni County, Kenya. The objective that guided the study was to: Establish influence of the principals’ individualized consideration on students’ academic success at K.C.S.E in...

Few would challenge the proposition that employability skills are fundamental for success in the workplace. Yet much evidence suggests the skills mismatch and hiring talent is of great concern to employers around the globe. When it comes to ‘hard’ data with reference to employability skills in the Tanzanian context, there is a dearth of empirically verifiable statistics from an academic standpoint. The study takes up this challenge to investigate perceptions of 314 graduates on the role of...

Abstract The aims of this chapter are to seek answer, through a document review, case studies, and thematic content analysis, to which direction Southern Africa should take in the face of climate change and to suggest a framework for adaptations by communities experiencing climatic events. Acknowledging that the fundamental set of ideas provided by indigenous knowledge (IK) works best at a small scale, the chapter argues for the need to seriously value IK-based response practices in the...

Abstract The aims of this chapter are to seek answer, through a document review, case studies, and thematic content analysis, to which direction Southern Africa should take in the face of climate change and to suggest a framework for adaptations by communities experiencing climatic events. Acknowledging that the fundamental set of ideas provided by indigenous knowledge (IK) works best at a small scale, the chapter argues for the need to seriously value IK-based response practices in the...

The change in global structure regarding labour demand has, in recent years, led to a strong shift towards high-skilled workers. This trend has become a contributing factor towards increasing unemployment rates in South Africa. Consequently, work integrated learning (WIL) has been introduced in the curriculum of South African universities of technology (UoTs) to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-life industry experience. To learn the contribution of WIL in improving the...

Abstract Africa’s urban morphology is expected to develop at a steady rate between 2020 and 2050. Population growth, rising urbanization rates, growing energy consumption, and industrialization are only a few of the reasons causing these changes. Likewise, waste production is projected to rise from 125 million tons in 2012 to 244 million tons annually by 2025. Around 60.0% and 80.0% of African waste is made up of organic material, which is a viable methane source. Fly tipping, free disposal,...

Monitoring and evaluation of the National Early Childhood Development (ECD) Policy framework in Kenya which has been in place since the year 2006 accompanied by a service guideline is important in promoting its implementation.The extent to which the policy is implemented would have a direct pairing with the quality of early childhood service delivery.The purpose of this study was to investigate the levels of monitoring and evaluation in implementation of the National Early Childhood...