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SDG08 Decent work and economic growth: Recent submissions

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Empowering up-and-coming Ghanaian artists through mentorship in the creative industries for economic development and cultural heritage preservation

Holman, Kweku Mensah (2024-10-31)

This study sought to develop a model of empowering up-and-coming artists by enhancing their participation in Ghanaian creative industries, assisted through the mentorship programme led by cultural pioneering visual arts ...
A framework of macroeconomic drivers of foreign divestment in African Countries

Maduane-Komape, Refilwe (2024-01)

The act of foreign divestment (FD) is an inescapable decision undertaken by multinational enterprises (MNEs). However, the consequences of macroeconomic variables on FD are yet to be thoroughly examined. Furthermore, despite ...
Challenges and opportunities for coal communities in a just transition: towards a transition underpinned by environmental justice

Moeng, Kholofelo (2024-09)

To respond to the global crisis caused by climate change, South Africa is embarking on a Just Transition towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy. The transition is premised on a decarbonisation process undertaken ...
Building integrated and inclusive rural economy in South Africa: critical perspectives from the Morebene community in Limpopo province

Rathaha, Radipatla Thomas (2024-07-01)

This is a mixed-method research that examined the prospects of building integrated and inclusive rural economies in South Africa. The study has taken an Afrocentric perspective to defining processes of building integrated ...
Developing a framework for the adaption of lean manufacturing principles for state-owned entities in South Africa

Thango, Unathi (2024-02-02)

Imagine a South Africa where state-owned entities (SOEs) not only drive economic growth but also deliver impeccable services to citizens, all while operating efficiently and sustainably. Unfortunately, this vision is ...
Purchasing and supply competency framework – a South African perspective

Grebe, Themari (2024-06)

The internal support function of purchasing and supply management has evolved into a strategically important human-centric discipline on which a business’s effectiveness is strongly dependent. In South Africa there is a ...
Global private sector philanthropy in the developing world: the giving motives of international private foundations to South Africa’s development landscape

Takalani, Hulisani Herman (2023-11)

There is a growing interest in the role of the private sector in international development cooperation. Global development commitments, including the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), call for the private sector ...
Exploring the lived experiences of black employees regarding psychological contracting within the context of African knowledge systems

Mahadulula, Lutendo Bushy (2024-02)

Purpose of the study: The general aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences of African black employees (male and female) about psychological contracting within the context of African knowledge systems. The ...
A framework for enhancing accessibility of finance from microfinance institutions to women-owned small and medium enterprises

Gavhumende, Kudzanai (2024-02-05)

Women-owned small and medium enterprises have contributed to the world’s economic growth and employment creation. However, a financing gap has persisted as most of such enterprises struggle to access finance from microfinance ...
Employability of development studies graduates under the fourth industrial revolution

Tshoteli, Lovedelia Lerato (2024)

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) will not only affect the economic and educational spheres but also the social fibre of our communities. This calls for a concerted effort to ensure that the country and its people are ...
Macro and micro-economic determinants of the mining companies’ share returns

Moyana, Simbarashe (2023-11-08)

The study examined the macro and micro-economic determinants of the mining companies’ share returns. The system-driven generalised methods of moments was employed to analyse panel data comprising ten listed mining companies ...
Exploring employee perceptions of the psychological contract, employee motivation and retention in the South African motor industry

Nara, Sailesh (2024-02-27)

The historical roots of the employment relationship date back to early civilisations, marked by individuals seeking expertise in exchange for rewards. Unspoken expectations between parties often shape the dynamics of this ...
An environmental management accounting information framework for greener decision-making in the petroleum industry: The case of Nigeria

Kehinde, Azeez Busayo (2023-12-31)

There has been an increase in environmental issues across national and international boundaries over the past few decades, with a long history in the Nigerian petroleum industry. The petroleum industry is among the leading ...
Practices of cost sharing in the higher education system of Ethiopia: the challenges, retrospections and repercussions

Debashu Haile Desta (2023-04-05)

The purpose of this study was to investigate cost-sharing practices in Ethiopia's higher education system (HES). To do this, the study examined a variety of cost-sharing models applied to education, how students evaluate ...
Socio-economic factors that affect livestock herd size : a case study of smallholder cattle farmers in Lepelle-Nkumpi municipality, Limpopo

Modiba, Matjatji Lucia (2024-05-17)

The study was conducted at Lepelle-Nkumpi Municipality in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The main objective of the study was to determine the socio-economic factors affecting cattle herd size in the study area. The ...
A conceptual framework for trust-based voluntary tax compliance in South Africa

Mangisa, Lindiwe Wezizwe (2024-06-26)

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) constitute the majority of businesses in emerging economies. However, tax authorities find it challenging to trace SMEs, which results in continuous tax non-compliance. Enforced ...
Exploring the relationships between foreign direct investment, foreign aid and economic growth : evidence from Africa

Wehncke, Francois Cornelius (2021-11-08)

Focusing on African economic panel data from 1990-2018, this study set out to analyse the relationships between foreign direct investment (FDI), official development assistance (ODA) and economic growth. Specifically, the ...
The nexus between official development assistance, foreign direct investment and economic growth in selected African countries

Moloi, Vincent Muziwakhile Mbongeleni (2022-09-20)

Government alone cannot fund all national projects from its limited financial resources. Oftentimes, capital has to be drawn from other sources, both domestically and externally. Domestically, funds can be raised from ...
The nexus between financial inclusion, financial stability and economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

Meshesha Demie Jima (2023-02-03)

Scholars and several global and international development agencies have been advocating the importance of financial inclusion for financial stability, social welfare improvement and sustainable economic growth. Within this ...
The relationship between occupational stress, job satisfaction, organisational commitment and job performance within three technical universities in Ghana

Abiemo, Martin Kwasi (2024-03)

This research, the first of its kind, focused on the relationship between occupational stress (OS), job satisfaction (JS), organisational commitment (OC), and job performance (JP) at three Ghanaian technical universities, ...

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