Tag: Development

Assessment of Women Participation in Rural Development and Their Contribution towards Education of Maasai Girls in Simanjiro District, Tanzania

Assessment of Women Participation in Rural Development and Their Contribution towards Education of Maasai Girls in Simanjiro District, Tanzania

Diana L. SendekaMukulat Secondary School, Arusha Districtsendekadiana@gmail.com Paul Raphael KitulaSaint Augustine University of Tanzaniakitula07@gmail.com Abstract: The study assessed women participation in rural development and its contribution towards the education of Maasai girls in Simanjiro district. Specifically, the study aimed to determine the influence of this participation on education access among Maasai girls and investigated the…

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Efficacy of Elitism on Implementation of Public Work Initiatives: A Case of Kazi Mtaani in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya

Efficacy of Elitism on Implementation of Public Work Initiatives: A Case of Kazi Mtaani in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya

Susan Ndong – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii UniversityMildred Lumayo – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii UniversityCaleb Akuku – Department of Business Administration, Kisii University Email: sue.ndong@yahoo.com Abstract: The implementation of public works initiatives without due consideration of elitist contexts leads to unsustainable consequences. Kenya’s Kazi Mtaani falls in…

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The Use of Digital Media in the Development of Arithmetic Skills in Lower Primary in Tanzania

The Use of Digital Media in the Development of Arithmetic Skills in Lower Primary in Tanzania

Ambwene Nazarius Kilungeja, Theresia Julius Shavega & Janeth KigobeThe Open University of TanzaniaEmail: Kilungejaambwene@gmail.com Abstract: This study explored the use of digital media (videos, digital games) in the development of arithmetic skills (number identification, addition, subtraction) in a lower primary (standard one and standard two) in Tanzania. The hypothesis assumed a statistically significant linear relationship…

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Pandemic Outbreak Impact on Library Electronic Resources Development: A Case of One University in Zimbabwe

Pandemic Outbreak Impact on Library Electronic Resources Development: A Case of One University in Zimbabwe

Nomazulu Mhlophe TshongweSolusi University, ZimbabweEmail: mhlophen@solusi.ac.zw Abstract: Covid 19 brought about challenges as well as opportunities to libraries of the world. It is also critical to note that the strength the library had in terms of technology, innovation and skills before Covid 19 was the one that enabled it to rise above the abnormal learning…

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Teachers’ Perspectives on the Development of 21st Century Skills in Early Childhood Development

Teachers’ Perspectives on the Development of 21st Century Skills in Early Childhood Development

Nomatter Manzunzu & Joyce MaeraMidlands State UniversityFaculty of EducationDepartment of Educational Foundations, Primary Education & PedagogyEmail: manzunzun@staff.msu.ac.zw/ maeraj@staff.msu.ac.zw Abstract: The study focusses on teachers` perspectives on the development of 21st century skills in Early Childhood Development (ECD). The study was motivated by mixed reactions by various teachers on the competency-based curriculum. A qualitative approach was…

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Effect of Relationship Building Strategy on the Sustainability of Women-led Development Projects in Uasin Gishu County

Effect of Relationship Building Strategy on the Sustainability of Women-led Development Projects in Uasin Gishu County

Johnathan Kimeli Bii – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii UniversityPeter Gutwa Oino – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii UniversityCaleb Akuku – School of Business and Economics, Kisii University Email: jbkimeli@gmail.com Abstract: With the rapid increasing population, Kenya is faced with a critical challenge of food production, unemployment and poverty.…

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Interventions in Place and How They Affect the Sustainability of Cotton Production and Development in Kisumu County, Kenya

Interventions in Place and How They Affect the Sustainability of Cotton Production and Development in Kisumu County, Kenya

Omollo Rose Agina Atieno, Peter Gutwa Oino & Godfrey UngayaDepartment of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies,School of Arts and Social Sciences, Kisii UniversityEmail: roseagina@yahoo.com Abstract: Cotton farming in Kenya, particularly around Lake Victoria, once flourished, producing about 100,000 bales annually and supporting numerous families. However, production has significantly declined, raising concerns about sustainability. This study…

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Relationship between Abstinence from Retrogressive Sociocultural Practices and Secondary School Students’ Levels of Moral Growth and Development

Relationship between Abstinence from Retrogressive Sociocultural Practices and Secondary School Students’ Levels of Moral Growth and Development

Jennifer Koskey, Catherine Amimo & Edward MookaUniversity of Eastern Africa, Baraton, KenyaEmail: koskeyjennifer@gmail.com Abstract: Education is one way to impart moral consciousness in individuals. One of the marks of moral growth is abstinence from retrogressive socio-cultural beliefs and practices. The study investigated the relationship between reasons given by teachers and students for abstaining from retrogressive…

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Corporate Wisdom System Development and the Influencing Role of Organisational Context: A Case Study of MTN Eswatini

Corporate Wisdom System Development and the Influencing Role of Organisational Context: A Case Study of MTN Eswatini

Kule Julius Warren, Happyson Bimha & P.G. DlaminiDepartment of Business Administration, Faculty of CommerceUniversity of Eswatini Abstract: In today’s highly competitive and dynamic business environment, organisations that aim to excel rely on organisational knowledge, intelligence and experience to drive their strategic planning, decision making and implementation processes. To transform organisational wisdom into value creating activities,…

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Integrating Organizational Behaviour Models in Good Governance for Sustainable Development of Educational Institutions in Tanzania: Fact or Fiction?

Integrating Organizational Behaviour Models in Good Governance for Sustainable Development of Educational Institutions in Tanzania: Fact or Fiction?

Karoli John Mrema, PhD Department of Educational Management and Policy Studies, College of Education, University of Dodoma karolymrema@gmail.com Received November 15, 2018; Revised February 17, 2019; Accepted March 10, 2019 Abstract: This paper investigated the integration of organizational behaviour models in good governance for sustainable development of educational institutions in Tanzania. The study was conducted…

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