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    Commercialization and privatization
    (1999) Nambahu-Shixwameni, Loise P.
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    Land policy in Namibia
    (2000) Iita, Joseph S.
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    Affirmative action and black empowerment in tourism industry
    (2000) Haindongo, Shikwetepo
    No abstract by author in copy of thesis available at UNAM. The following is taken from the author's introduction:
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    Road sector reform in Namibia
    (2001) Shaetonhodi, John M.
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    A critical analysis of service delivery by local authorities in Namibia: a case of Katima Mulilo town council
    (2001) Muluti, Profysen S.
    The idea of the study came as a response to the magnitude increase of dissatisfaction by communities to the deteriorating services offered by local authorities in Namibia. Namibia attained independence in 1990, since then the legal foundation of local government was manifested in the Constitution. In 1992 the Local Authorities Act was enacted to establish and regulate local government activities. From this time different types of local authorities were established and proclaimed namely, municipalities, towns and villages. Hence, the study focused on service delivery by newly proclaimed towns using Katima Mulilo as a case. The study investigated service provision by the council of Katima Mulilo in six basic municipal services namely; housing, water and electricity provision, sewerage and refuse removal, roads and street maintenance. The community expressed pleasure in provision of the following services; housing and electricity provision. On the other hand they expressed displeasure with the provision of majority services understudy, such as, water provision, sewerage reticulation and refuse removal, roads and street maintenance. The Study discovered the cause for poor service delivery to the community by the council of Katima Mulilo. The Study identified the following aspects as obstacles to service delivery by Katima Mulilo Town Council namely; scarcity of resources (financial and human), inadequate infrastructure, corruption, government's delay in releasing allocated funds and administration inconsistency by the council. Finally, recommendations have been made that can enhance local government management in Namibia.
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    Restructuring Namibia's electricity supply system: Analysis of socio-economic benefits and challenges of the reform agenda
    (2002) Lameck, Festus
    The Government of Namibia (GoN) is in the process of reforming the country's electricity sector, to improve its economic, financial and technical efficiency in order for government's policy objectives to be met. Reforms being undertaken include promoting private sector investment into power generation, rationalizing the number of distributors, and transferring the responsibility for distribution in some areas to private operators. This study examines the restructuring agenda of the Namibian electricity supply system (NESS) and the socio-economic benefits and challenges that accrue from the introduction and implementation of such, from the perspectives of the various stakeholders in the reform initiative. The study specifically investigates whether there was opposition from some segments of the stakeholders and why that needed to e accommodated if the reform agenda were to be realised. The study found that political factors are the most important issues that determine the success or failure of the NESS restructuring initiative and as such need to be accommodated throughout the debate on the issue.Hence the conclusion that the restructuring agenda of the NESS needed to be considered within the overall development platform of the Namibian people and not be undertaken an isolation of other priorities that should be addressed if socio-economic develop for all is to assume meaning and become a reality.
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    Decentralization of basic education in Namibia
    (2002) Jankowski, Theo; ;
    Prior to and after independence until 1998, educational decentralization in Namibia was characterized by informal changes and not accompanied by legislation. The National Decentralization Policy was launched in 1998 and laws to this effect were enacted subsequently. This study specifically analyzes the design stage of the process. It further determines the primary criteria for decentralization and investigates impediments to the implementation of educational decentralization in Namibia. In conclusion the study found that a well designed policy for administrative decentralization is in place which is of paramount importance for successful implementation. However, with many stumbling blocks in the way and with much rhetoric but no action, the whole process urgently needs a serious kickstart
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    An assessment of the decentralised Build Together Programme in the City of Windhoek from 1999 until 2004
    (University of Namibia, 2004) Mulokoshi, Martha Shomaina
    This study aims at determining the major factors and causes that hinder the smooth implementation of the Decentralized Built Together Programme in the City of Windhoek, examining how and whether the needs and concerns of low-income groups of society are addressed and met effectively. Findings of the study reveal that the beneficiaries, while appreciating the existence of the DBTP, are experiencing major frustrations with regard to the programme. Frustrations are largely the result of a lack of information (including the need for marketing strategies regarding the programme), poor attendance of meetings and a general lack of interest shown by implementing officers. In the absence of annual programme reports, ill-informed assessments ofthe quality of the DBTP were made. Other negative factors include insufficient funds, lack of monitoring and evaluation units as well as poor financial control systems. The paper further argues that poor communication among councilors, implementing officers and beneficiaries have contributed to delays in the implementation of the programme. Finally, the study offers recommendations, hoping that they might assist the implementing officers in contributing to the successful development of the DBTP programme.
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    A study of the national resettlement policy in Namibia: A critical review of policy application and impact
    (University of Namibia, 2004) Shigwedha, Laina H.
    This study is a critical review of the implementation and effects of the National Resettlement Policy (NRP) in Namibia. The NRP is part of the National Land Policy (NLP), which has been implemented in this country since independence in 1990. Its purpose is to redress the colonial injustices of land distribution. This is a broad national review of policy implementation and its effects. Data was collected using questionnaires, interviews and literature search. The analysis of data integrated both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. From the results obtained, the study concluded that the implementation of the resettlement program is not progressing well. The willing-seller-willing-buyer has brought inefficiency and ineffectiveness in land redistribution. In addition, there is no master list for applicants. As a result, corruption is rife. The plots of 1 000 hectares each are insufficient for cattle and crop farming. Women are given less prominence in the resettlement process. Those who have benefited from the resettlement process are still engaged in traditional farming activities and this tends to limit their productivity. In light of these conclusions, the study recommends the amendment of the Land Reform Act to pave way for the abolition of the willing-seller-willing-buyer principle, which contributes to the problems of land acquisition. Instead, the government should design and introduce a heavy land tax system for absentee landlords so that they give up any excessive land they own. On the other hand, mechanisms should be put in place to fairly remunerate farmers who will be forced to give up their farms. At least 1 500 to 2 000 hectares should be allocated to each resettled farmer. Those who benefited from this scheme should be trained in land utilization. There should be constant consultations between communities and the resettlement directorate so that both parties value the resettlement process.
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    The political economy of the Namibe corridor
    (2004) Kulobone, Alberts Munyanya
    The Southern African Development Community (SADC) came into being after the Declaration and the Treaty to establish it was signed at the summit of Heads of States or Government on July 17, 1992, in Windhoek, Namibia. SADC replaced the Southern African Development Coordination Conference (SADCC), that had been in existence since 1980. At SADC's inception transport was seen as the most important area to be developed, on the grounds that, as the founding Lusaka Declaration of April 1, 1980 noted, without the establishment of an adequate regional transport and communication system, other areas of co-operation become impractical. Priority was to be given to the improvement of road and railway services into Mozambique, so that the landlocked countries of the region could transport their goods through Mozambican ports instead of South African ones. The principal objectives of SADCC were to reduce Member states' dependence, particularly on apartheid South Africa, to mobilize Member states' resources, in the quest for collective self-reliance, and to secure international understanding and support. This thesis deals with the political economy and potential development of the Namibe Corridor. The Namibe Corridor will link Lubango, Matala, Cassinga, Chamutete, Ondjiva and Santa Clara in Angola, and Oshikango, Ondangwa, Tsumeb and Otjiwarongo to Walvis Bay in Namibia. The corridor encompasses the port facilities in the ports of Namibe, Tombua and Walvis Bay. This is expected to usher in a new era of east-north economic integration, while also consolidating SADC's vision of a free trade area. The Republic of Namibia and that of Angola formally agreed to the creation of this important corridor on 17 May 1997(www.wbcg.com.na:2003). The completion of this corridor will be a milestone in south-south and regional co-operation, thereby attracting foreign investments and promotion of trade. It will provide for the West Coast that SADCC had attempted on the East Coast.
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