An evaluation of the social and economic impact of Non-Governmental 0rganisations in Namibia: A case study of Katutura youth enterprise centre and women’s action for development
| dc.contributor.advisor | Riruako, Hoze | |
| dc.contributor.author | Shililifa, Wycliff | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-03-25T06:39:29Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-03-25T06:39:29Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description | A Dissertation submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of philosophy in political and Administrative studies | |
| dc.description.abstract | Since gaining her independence, Namibia has witnessed steady growth in economic performance, expansion of industries and impressive expansion of social services. However, there remain wide disparities between income and wealth leading to extensive hunger and poverty. There has been an explosion of NGO activities aimed at alleviating poverty and reducing the gap between the poor and the rich, more importantly, shifting from welfare to sustainable skills development-oriented programmes directed at marginalised communities. Despite these developments, very little is known about the overall impact of NGO activities and very few details of specific project interventions are accessible in the public domain. This study is a meta critical evaluation of the socio-economic impact of the Katutura Youth Enterprise Centre (KAYEC) and Women Action for Development (WAD) training programmes on targeted youth in Namibia. This research unfolded within the context of the realisation that NGOs play a significant role in enhancing development among the youth in Namibia. A mixed methodological approach consisting of questionnaires, interviews and document analysis was employed to determine the effects of KAYEC and WAD training programmes on beneficiaries’ socio-economic development. The intellectual premise of this research was buttressed by viewpoints solicited from a sample of 100 students, comprising 25 participants from each of the four regions selected for this study. Structured questionnaires were administered with the selected participants, based on course, gender and age. Interviews were used to understand the impact of the training programmes as well as the challenges faced by beneficiaries of the KAYEC and WAD training programmes. The research employed descriptive and regression analysis to analyse the data. The results of the study established that KAYEC and WAD vocational and skills training programmes in bricklaying and plastering, ICT, office administration, needlework and tailoring contributed significantly to the socio-economic development of the beneficiaries. Moreover, the study reveals there is a significant improvement in financial status and improved access to social amenities (public buildings and other ii infrastructural facilities which are shared and become convergence spots for the local communities) as a result of the beneficiaries’ gainful employment after completing the training programmes. However, the results show a moderate impact on mechanic and horticultural skills | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11070/3982 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | University of Namibia | |
| dc.subject | NGO | |
| dc.subject | Socio-Economic impact | |
| dc.subject | Beneficiaries improved Economic | |
| dc.subject | Social status | |
| dc.subject | University of Namibia | |
| dc.subject | Namibia | |
| dc.title | An evaluation of the social and economic impact of Non-Governmental 0rganisations in Namibia: A case study of Katutura youth enterprise centre and women’s action for development | |
| dc.type | Thesis |