Research Report

Skool Vir Openbare Bestuur & Beplanning : 2009

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Journal Articles (subsidised)

BRENT AC, HIETKAMP S, WISE RM, O'KENNEDY K. Estimating the carbon emissions balance for South Africa. E & M Ekonomie a Management 2009; 12(3) : 263-279.

BRENT AC, KRUGER WJL. Systems analysis and the sustainable transfer of renewable energy technologies: A focus on remote areas in Africa. Renewable Energy 2009; 34(2009) : 1774-1781.

BURGER A. Research support for masters students. The answer to improving methodoligical quality and increasing outputs?. Administratio Publica 2009; 17(4) : 94-115.

CROOKES DJ, DE WIT MP. An evaluation of tools for an assessment of cumulative effects in socioeconomic impact studies. Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management 2009; 11(2) : 311-329.

HABTEMICHAEL FS, CLOETE GS. The role of ICTs in reducing administrative corruption in the South African public sector. Administratio Publica 2009; 17(4) : 75-93.

MÜLLER JJ, ENRIGHT W. Multi-Stakeholder Processes towards establishing Water Management Agencies in South Africa. Administratio Publica 2009; 17(1) : 112-130.

NOBRE AM, MUSANGO JK, DE WIT MP, FERREIRA JG. A dynamic ecological-economic modeling approach for aquaculture management. Ecological Economics 2009; 68(12) : 307-317.

RABIE B, CLOETE GS. A new typology of mentoring and evaluation approuches. Administratio Publica 2009; 17(3) : 76-97.

WHITE R, MÜLLER JJ. Think globally, act locally: Policy implications of the climate change regime. Administratio Publica 2009; 17(2) : 143-159.

Books

DAVIDS I, THERON F, MAPHUNYE KM. Participatory development in South Africa. A Development Management perspective (2nd Edition). van Schaik, Hatfield, South Africa 2009:252 pp.

Chapters in Books

MÜLLER JJ. Environmental Governance in South Africa. In Environmental Management in South Africa, 2nd Edition, Juta, Cape Town, South Africa, 2009: 68-96.

THERON F, SAUNDERS J. Scientific writing skills and social research methodology: an introduction of basic techniques. In Participatory development in South Africa. A Development Management perspective, JL van Schaik, Hatfield, South Africa, 2009: 172-193.

THERON F, WETMORE SB. Appropriate social development research: an introduction to selected issues. In Participatory development in South Africa. A Development Management perspective, JL van Schaik, Hatfield, 2009: 155-171.

THERON F. Contextualising IDP: an opportunity for public participation in developmental local government. In Participatory development in South Africa. A Development Management perspective, JL van Schaik, Hatfield, South Africa, 2009: 135-151.

THERON F. Public participation as a micro-level development strategy: the principles and context for authentic and empowering development. In Participatory development in South Africa. A Development Management perspective, JL van Schaik, Hatfield, South Africa, 2009: 112-134.

THERON F. Reflecting upon micro-level development: an assessment of concepts, principles and strategies for change. In Participatory development in South Africa. A Development Management perspective, JL van Schaik, Hatfield, South Africa, 2009: 104-111.

Doctoral completed

ERASMUS WD. Development of Military Leadership: A Proposed model for the South African Defence Force. PhD, 2009. 277 pp. Promotor: Uys FM.

HABTEMICHAEL FS. Anti-corruption strategies in the South African Public Sector: Perspectives on the contributions of Complexity Thinking and ICT’s. PhD, 2009. 389 pp. Promotor: Cloete F.

VAN NIEUWENHUYZEN BJ. Financial literacy as core competency of South African military officers: a measurement instrument . PhD, 2009. 232 pp. Promotor: Schwella E.

Masters completed

MUTSIGWA JK. State-business partnership in poverty reduction : a case study of three public-private partnerships in Swaziland. MPhil, 2009. 125 pp. Studieleier: Khan F.

ADAMS V. Perceptions and Expectations of Regional Office Health employees regarding quality of internal Head Office service. MPA, 2009. 137 pp. Studieleier: Ketel BS.

BULLOCK S. Project proposal for Anglo Platinum to make a meaningful switch to G3 sustainable development reporting: A logical framework analysis. MPhil, 2009. 78 pp. Studieleier: Hamman R. Medestudieleier: Swilling M.

DLALISA WTM. Strategies for enhancing good governance in the South African Local Government. MPA, 2009. 100 pp. Studieleier: Burger APJ.

DU PREEZ J. Assessing M-Government Readiness within the Provincial Government Western Cape. MPA, 2009. 207 pp. Studieleier: Burger NM.

DU TOIT R. Developing a scorecard for sustainable transport : a Cape Town application. MPhil, 2009. 178 pp. Studieleier: Müller JI.

GERBER G. Environmental impact assessment, integrated development planning and the pursuit of sustainable development in South Africa : a critical reflection on the consideration of alternatives. MPhil, 2009. 181 pp. Studieleier: Müller JI.

GUYOT A. Spaces for enchantment and the unknown : fairy tales, complexity thinking and a search for new ways of dreaming. MPhil, 2009. 165 pp. Studieleier: Annecke E.

HAARHOFF KJ. Public Private Partnerships as an alternative service delivery option: A multiple case study of the Health Sector in South Africa. MPA, 2009. 158 pp. Studieleier: Uys FM.

JANSEN LP. Public reform within the SA export industry. MPA, 2009. 77 pp. Studieleier: Müller JJ.

KELLY C. Lower external input farming methods as a more sustainable-solution for small-scale farmers. MPhil, 2009. 201 pp. Studieleier: Haysom G.

LEDUKA M. Participatory Budgeting in the South African Local Government Context: The case of the Mantsopa Local Municipality, Free State Province. MPA, 2009. 122 pp. Studieleier: Theron F.

MANGOALE NT. Process Evaluation of Social Development Interventions of Working for Water Programme in Mamathola and Great Letaba Projects. MPA, 2009. 191 pp. Studieleier: Müller JJ.

MOLAPO SP. Community Vulnerability of Food Insecurity – the Case of World Food Programme (WFP) Food Aid programme in the Southern Lowlands of Lesotho. MPA, 2009. 104 pp. Studieleier: Müller JJ.

MUSPRATT-WILLIAMS A. Strategic thinking by non-government organisations for sustainability : a review of the logical framework approach. MPhil, 2009. 111 pp. Studieleier: Müller JI.

NDLOVU EG. The impact of management on learner performance: A case study of Nhlohenkulu Area. MPA, 2009. 114 pp. Studieleier: Uys FM.

OELSCHIG KC. The challenges of recruitment and selection: the case of Mangaung Local Municipality. MA, 2009. 100 pp. Studieleier: Rabie B.

OPPERMAN T. An Analysis of the sexual orientation discrimation framework in the Public Sector: The case of Stellenbosch Municipality. MA, 2009. 59 pp. Studieleier: Isaacs DN.

QWELE G. An Analysis of the Role of Labour Relations Practitioners as Change Agents: A Case Study on the Department of Defence. MPA, 2009. 148 pp. Studieleier: Burger APJ.

RONN H. An investigation into the Worldview of a selected group of Norwegian Army Cadets from a Complexity and Leadership Perspective. MPA, 2009. 142 pp. Studieleier: Schwella E.

SALO BC. A Shared Service Centre for Municipalities in the Overberg. MPA, 2009. 113 pp. Studieleier: Müller JJ.

SCHOLTZ L. A study to determine to what extent companies in South Africa are prepared to use corporate social responsibility as a developmental tool to alleviate poverty. MPhil, 2009. 125 pp. Studieleier: Fakir S.

SCOTT R. A critical analysis of public participation in the South African legislative sector. MPA, 2009. 61 pp. Studieleier: Schwella E.

SIBAYI DB. Assesing the Impact of the Structural Fragmentation in the Management and Conservation of Cultural Heritage. MPA, 2009. 102 pp. Studieleier: Müller JJ.

SIPHUMA ZR. An Assessment of the role of Public Participation in IDP- the Thulamela Municipality. MPA, 2009. 128 pp. Studieleier: Theron F.

SMIT G. Sustainable energy solutions for the residences of Stellenbosch University. MPhil, 2009. 206 pp. Studieleier: Swilling M.

TAYLOR AK. Sustainable Cities and Local Food Systems: A partnership between restaurants and farms in Portland, Oregon. MPhil, 2009. 90 pp. Studieleier: Foss A. Medestudieleier: Swilling M.

TEEK PM. An Analysis into the Implementation of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) as a Poverty Reduction Strategy in Namibia: Selected Case Studies. MPA, 2009. 187 pp. Studieleier: Meyer IH.

TUMBARE N. A step towards improving service delivery in local authorities: An internal communication assessment of Lilongwe City Assembly. MPA, 2009. 100 pp. Studieleier: Ketel BS.

VAN DER MOLEN KH. Developing a Coaching Model as an Approach to Improve Service Delivery in the Public Sector. MA, 2009. 224 pp. Studieleier: Schwella E.

WESCOTT HR. Individual philanthropy in post-apartheid South Africa : a Study of attitudes and approaches. MPhil, 2009. 111 pp. Studieleier: Swilling M. Medestudieleier: du Toit C.

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