An assessment of the perceptions of residents on the governance of relocations in Okalongo settlement in Northern Namibia
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Date
2024
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University of Namibia
Abstract
The main aim of the study was to determine the different roles performed by those
involved in the relocations carried out in the Okalongo Settlement. Additionally, it aimed
to investigate the level of their involvement in the process and examine their expectations
for the new arrangements. The researchers successfully collected and analyzed data by
using a combination of methodologies. The study asked specific questions about the
contributions made by stakeholders to the relocations and aimed to understand the various
ways in which stakeholders participated in the relocation process within the Okalongo
Settlement. Lastly, it sought to examine how well different stakeholders followed the
established relocation procedures in Okalongo. A mixed-method approach was used to
collect and analyze the data. The findings of the study showed that while some
stakeholders fulfilled their assigned roles in the relocations, others did not fulfill their
responsibilities adequately. Additionally, although a majority of stakeholders actively
participated in the relocation process, some residents expressed dissatisfaction. The study
also revealed that 62.5% of participants believed that stakeholders had adhered to the
relocation procedures, while 53.5% agreed that stakeholders had followed these
procedures. However, a significant percentage of 78.39% remained neutral about the
adherence of stakeholders to the relocation procedures. Furthermore, a substantial 83.0%
of respondents disagreed that communication with stakeholders was effective
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A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of master in arts in development studies
Keywords
Replacement, Governance, Stakeholders, Inhabitants, Opinions, Reimbursement