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This thesis intended to comparatively analyze the factors that affect the implementation of the ethical code of conduct in the public sector. The study was conducted in two government institutions which were purposively selected and the main focus was on how the code is implemented, its enforcement practices, the organizational (both internal an... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2022
Author: Gundo, Gloria Apouzer Supervisor(s): Asiyati Lorraine Chiweza , Dan BanikThis study is a political economy analysis of Development Budget in Mzimba District. The study employed a qualitative research design and used several data collecting tools for analysis. The tools used included review of documents, key informant interviews and Focus Group discussions. This approach enabled me to assess roles of critical players ... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Matope, Rebecca Liwawa Supervisor(s): Asiyati Lorraine Chiweza , Michael ChasukwaThis study aimed at assessing gender budgeting in local government authorities in Malawi particularly at Blantyre City Council, Luchenza Municipal Council, Mangochi Town Council and Mwanza District Council. The objectives of the study were to analyze the policy relating to gender budgeting; to assess gender budgeting implementation strategies; t... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2019
Author: Mpeusa, Fredrick Macdonald Beaton Supervisor(s): Asiyati Lorraine Chiweza , Happy KayuniThis study has examined the effectiveness of the strategies that the public service has put in place to address Gender Based Violence (GBV). Using qualitative methodology, individual interviews were conducted. Data was analysed through open coding. The study revealed that most institutions use Terms and Conditions of Service which do not explain... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2019
Author: Mwalwanda, Ellen Supervisor(s): Asiyati Lorraine Chiweza , Tanja WintherThis study is about decentralization and Corruption in Malawi. It looks at the role of Political decentralization in facilitating corruption in Malawi by drawing on experiences from three local Assemblies of Lilongwe City, Dedza Town and Nkhotakota District. In doing so the study also explores the link between decentralization and corruption in ... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2010
Author: Minofu, John Andrew Benjamin Supervisor(s): Asiyati Lorraine ChiwezaThis thesis aims at establishing the effects of absence of councillors on the promotion of participation and accountability, the key tenets of good governance that are espoused in the Malawi National Decentralisation Policy, Local Government Act of 1998, and the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi. The thesis focuses on the extent to which th... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2010
Author: Chasukwa, Michael Heinrick Mgowa Supervisor(s): Asiyati Lorraine ChiwezaThis thesis focuses on the effects of high incumbency turnover of Members of Parliament on representation. Malawi has one of the highest turnover rates of incumbent members of parliament in Africa. Studies from established democracies indicate that high incumbency turnover aids representative democracy as new members bring innovation and quality... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2009
Author: Alfazema, Clemence Chiposa Supervisor(s): Asiyati Lorraine ChiwezaThis study assessed the influence of constituency service of Members of Parliament (MPs) on community development in the Blantyre rural east and Phalombe south constituencies. The study was informed by the observation that studies on constituency service have mainly focussed on the influence of community service on re-election into office. Accor... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2023
Author: Chimutu, Vanessa Rita Supervisor(s): Michael Chasukwa , Asiyati Lorraine ChiwezaThis study seeks to assess the effects of downsizing on surviving employees’ organisational commitment and job security with TNM as a case of reference. This followed the observation by Kurebwe (2011) revealing that most survivors were worried about their future and how long they were going to keep their jobs within the reduced organisation. Thi... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Yowani, Yohane Supervisor(s): Tiyesere Mercy Chikapa , Asiyati Lorraine ChiwezaThe study investigated effective delivery of Human Resource Management (HRM) responsibilities by line managers in commercial banks in Malawi. The following five objectives were employed in order to understand line managers’ effective delivery of HRM responsibilities; (1) identification of Human Resource Management responsibilities delivered by l... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2017
Author: Kaonga, Annette Ngasimenye Supervisor(s): Japhet Bakuwa , Asiyati Lorraine ChiwezaRural households in Malawi have various livelihood strategies which have long term effects on household food security. This study explains the role of livelihood strategies on rural household food security in Malawi. The study further searches for reasons for the disparities in household food security in rural areas. Based on household level dat... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2012
Author: Ng'ambi, Winfore Darson Kasanda Supervisor(s): Patrick Kambewa , Asiyati Lorraine ChiwezaShortage of land is a major contributor to poverty and food insecurity in Malawi. This problem is deep and more severe in female headed than male headed households. In order to address this problem, the Government of Malawi is implementing the Community Based Rural Land Development Project (CBRLDP), using a new approach to land redistribution ba... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2011
Author: Phiri-Kumwenda, Beatrice Patricia Supervisor(s): Paul Kishindo , Asiyati Lorraine ChiwezaAwards
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