An analysis of the challenges hampering the successful implementation of gender based violence policies: A case study of the Kavango East region of Namibia

dc.contributor.advisorLwendo, Sitali Brian
dc.contributor.authorLikando, Johanna M.
dc.date.accessioned2025-02-04T13:00:16Z
dc.date.available2025-02-04T13:00:16Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.descriptionA Thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Business Administration
dc.description.abstractThis study was aimed at analysing the challenges hampering the successful implementation of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) policies in Namibia using the Kavango East Region as the unit of analysis. The study employed a descriptive and case study research design. A semi-structured questionnaire and an interview guide were used as data collection instruments. Thirty-five (35) respondents were purposively and conveniently selected from key stakeholders (regional councillors, traditional leaders, and Church leaders, civil society, government ministries). The empirical data collected from respondents was analysed qualitatively using thematic and content analysis to complement documentary analysis of secondary data. The thematic presentation and discussion of the results was guided by the study research questions. The findings of study revealed that it was imperative to review the existing policies on GBV to accommodate emerging issues if radical change in reducing GBV is expected. The findings of the study further revealed that key stakeholders such as civil society organisations, traditional leaders, church leaders and community members were not fully engaged and involved in the design of appropriate measures that would ensure effective and efficient implementation of policies aimed at reducing GBV. Given the gap between GBV policy and practice, the study advanced key recommendations that hinge on, capacity building for various key stakeholders, adopting technology in reporting of GBV cases, developing strategies to enhance coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the policy implementation, creation of effective engagement platforms for communities, traditional and church leaders on GBV matters, and robust revision of the existing GBV policies and Action Plans
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11070/3936
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity of Namibia
dc.subjectGender based violence policies
dc.subjectKavango East
dc.subjectNamibia
dc.subjectUniversity of Namibia
dc.subjectImplementations
dc.titleAn analysis of the challenges hampering the successful implementation of gender based violence policies: A case study of the Kavango East region of Namibia
dc.typeThesis
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