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Title: Regional inequalities in the process of Nigeria's development : socio-political and administrative perspective
Creator: Aka, Ebenezer O.
Date: 1995
Collection: Journal of Social Development in Africa
Description: The paper examines the administrative policies and political actions of the earlier administrators in Nigeria. The account reveals that regional inequalities in the country evolved during the one hundred years 1861-1960 of British Colonial Administration. Nonetheless, the activities of various ethno-linguistic groups and petite bourgeoisie especially after political independence in 1960 reinforced and even aggravated the regional inequality formation. The policy recommendations in this paper...
Show moreThe paper examines the administrative policies and political actions of the earlier administrators in Nigeria. The account reveals that regional inequalities in the country evolved during the one hundred years 1861-1960 of British Colonial Administration. Nonetheless, the activities of various ethno-linguistic groups and petite bourgeoisie especially after political independence in 1960 reinforced and even aggravated the regional inequality formation. The policy recommendations in this paper call for individual and regional equity based on consensual sociopolitical and economic policies which are likely to promote a change that is desirable. Such policies include: people-centred development strategies for sustainable growth, distributive measures geared toward employment and income generation, abatement of ethnocentrism and the creation of regional balance through administrative decentralisation.
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Title: Index : volume 9 (1994) and volume 10 (1995)
Date: 1995
Collection: Journal of Social Development in Africa

Title: Some new titles from Hans Zell Publishers - 1995
Date: 1995
Collection: Journal of Social Development in Africa
Description: Advertisement about new books from Hans Zell Publishers

Title: Apprenticeship systems and the creation of employment opportunities
Creator: Kishindo, P.
Date: 1995
Collection: Journal of Social Development in Africa
Description: This article examines the difficulties of extending literacy training, adult education and vocational training to out-of-work youth within the context of Malawi. The central argument of this paper is that unless the mass of illiterate and semi-literate youths are given practical skills to enable them to earn a livelihood, their employment and earning prospects are bleak. Without gainful employment these out-of-school youths will be unable to escape the poverty trap. An apprenticeship scheme,...
Show moreThis article examines the difficulties of extending literacy training, adult education and vocational training to out-of-work youth within the context of Malawi. The central argument of this paper is that unless the mass of illiterate and semi-literate youths are given practical skills to enable them to earn a livelihood, their employment and earning prospects are bleak. Without gainful employment these out-of-school youths will be unable to escape the poverty trap. An apprenticeship scheme, linked to the functional literacy programme is advocated as a means for skills training. Under the scheme a learner would be attached to an experienced artisan or craftsman to learn a trade or craft by direct observation and practice.
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Title: Book reivew : Housing risks and homelessness among the urban elderly
Creator: Chisanga, B.
Date: 1995
Collection: Journal of Social Development in Africa
Description: Review of: Sharon M. Keigher (ed). Housing risks and homelessness among the urban elderly. New York: Haworth Press, 1991

Title: Crisis as challenge : counselling counsellors, persons living with HIV/AIDS and survivors
Creator: Crowley, Michelle L.
Date: 1995
Collection: Journal of Social Development in Africa
Description: The following paper focuses upon the crises and challenge facing all South Mricans as the AIDS pandemic escalates. Itbriefly discusses the broader implications of the pandemic for the economic and social well-being of the South African population at large, and then attends to issues associated with the counselling of persons living with mv, the counselling of counsellors and the counselling of the survivors of families and groups affected by AIDS-related deaths. The paper first distinguishes...
Show moreThe following paper focuses upon the crises and challenge facing all South Mricans as the AIDS pandemic escalates. Itbriefly discusses the broader implications of the pandemic for the economic and social well-being of the South African population at large, and then attends to issues associated with the counselling of persons living with mv, the counselling of counsellors and the counselling of the survivors of families and groups affected by AIDS-related deaths. The paper first distinguishes between reality-based concerns and transference responses for persons with HN, and suggests that counselling these persons is supportive rather than dynamic in its focus. Thereafter various countertransference responses are identified. The paper suggests that counsellors will themselves require counselling and support if their continued involvement in the counselling and care of persons with mv is to be assured. Finally, the possibility of large scale delayed and complicated grief reactions among the population at large, as a result of multiple and continuous losses of friends and family to AIDS-related deaths, is addressed. The paper evaluates possible intervention strategies for dealing with the pandemic and argues that while education programmes are laudable, more emphasis will need to be placed upon dealing with the crisis at hand. The training of counsellors and caregivers, as well as bereavement counselling of the population at large will thus need to take priority. The paper concludes that while AIDS is a devastating and tragic pandemic that will affect all levels of our society, the pandemic also offers an opportunity to rebuild and reintegrate South Africa's shattered 'community of communities'.
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Title: The role of social protection in the socioeconomic development of Uganda
Creator: Ouma, Stephen O. A.
Date: 1995
Collection: Journal of Social Development in Africa
Description: This article examines issues concerning social protection in the context of the socioeconomic development of Uganda. The author emphasises the critical importance of social protection in a situation where the previous support provided by the extended family and kinship systems has broken down. The erosion of traditional forms of social protection has been exacerbated by political turmoil, violence and HIV/AIDS, which have created serious insecurity in the country. Although there is great need...
Show moreThis article examines issues concerning social protection in the context of the socioeconomic development of Uganda. The author emphasises the critical importance of social protection in a situation where the previous support provided by the extended family and kinship systems has broken down. The erosion of traditional forms of social protection has been exacerbated by political turmoil, violence and HIV/AIDS, which have created serious insecurity in the country. Although there is great need for moderm social security schemes to protect the population, in reality only the formal sector is protected through the Provident Fund, which also has its own weaknesses. The author proposes the development of innovative development policies and programmes and a strengthening of traditional forms of social support systems, along with a more comprehensive social insurance scheme.
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Title: List of books received, abstracting services, advertisements, notes for contributors
Date: 1995
Collection: Journal of Social Development in Africa

Title: Book reivew : The situation of the elderly in Botswana
Creator: Molamu, Louis
Date: 1995
Collection: Journal of Social Development in Africa
Description: Review of: Frank Jarle Bruun, Mbulawa Mugabe, Yolande Coombes (eds.). The situation of the elderly in Botswana. Gaborone: University of Botswana, National Institute of Development Research and Documentation; Oslo: University of Oslo, Centre for Development and the Environment, 1994

Title: Book reivew : Research with a view to implementation by D.J. Gouws
Creator: Boland, Robert G. A.
Date: 1995
Collection: Journal of Social Development in Africa
Description: Review of: D.J. Gouws. Research with a view to implementation. Pretoria: HSRC, 1994

Title: Inequality and underdevelopment : issues for a social development curriculum
Creator: Dlamini, Phiwase Marilyn, 1950-
Date: 1995
Collection: Journal of Social Development in Africa
Description: Previous governmental policies in South Africa created a situation where institutional poverty fostered inequality and divisions on a racial, gender and class levels. The author examines the context of social work practice in this country with this historical legacy in mind. He points out that previous social work roles were compromised by the fact that social wolkers were forced to operate within this inequitable system and assist people in adapting to the status quo. Following the recent...
Show morePrevious governmental policies in South Africa created a situation where institutional poverty fostered inequality and divisions on a racial, gender and class levels. The author examines the context of social work practice in this country with this historical legacy in mind. He points out that previous social work roles were compromised by the fact that social wolkers were forced to operate within this inequitable system and assist people in adapting to the status quo. Following the recent changes new roles are called for under the Reconstruction and Development Programme. The paper traces the context of social wolk practice in South Africa and the contradictions faced by social workers between the service function and the social control function. It outlines a mtionale for a social development curriculum in a country that seeks to redress the economic and political injustices of the past
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Title: Periodica Islamica
Date: 1995
Collection: Journal of Social Development in Africa
Description: Advertisement for international contents journal Periodica Islamica

Title: Editorial
Date: 1995
Collection: Journal of Social Development in Africa

Title: Rural-urban migration and socioeconomic development in Ghana : some discussions
Creator: Twumasi-Ankrah, Kwaku
Date: 1995
Collection: Journal of Social Development in Africa
Description: This article considers the situation regarding rural-urban migration within Ghana, suggesting that migration has the effect of precipitating major social and behavioural change. The nature of Ghanaian urbanisation is examined together with the motivational factors that cause many to leave their rural homes. A distinction is made between those "committed urbanites" who readily adaptto urban life and the "situational urbanites" who experience greater problems in adjustment to the city....
Show moreThis article considers the situation regarding rural-urban migration within Ghana, suggesting that migration has the effect of precipitating major social and behavioural change. The nature of Ghanaian urbanisation is examined together with the motivational factors that cause many to leave their rural homes. A distinction is made between those "committed urbanites" who readily adaptto urban life and the "situational urbanites" who experience greater problems in adjustment to the city. Following this discussion certain policy implications are then examined, including that of fertility control, models of development and protection of the status of the rural communities in the face of a 'brain drain' to urban areas.
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Title: Cover, publication data, content, advertisement
Date: 1995
Collection: Journal of Social Development in Africa

Title: A peoplecentred perspective on peoplecentred community development
Creator: Louw, Humarita
Date: 1995
Collection: Journal of Social Development in Africa
Description: This article uses the concept of 'peoplecentredness' to stress the fact that development requires that the people themselves - who are meant to be the beneficiaries of development initiatives - be placed in the forefront and fully involved in any projects or programmes which aim to assist them. The authors see this people centred perspective as providing a new paradigm which is vital in the process of learning, growth and development If empowerment of local people is to be achieved, this...
Show moreThis article uses the concept of 'peoplecentredness' to stress the fact that development requires that the people themselves - who are meant to be the beneficiaries of development initiatives - be placed in the forefront and fully involved in any projects or programmes which aim to assist them. The authors see this people centred perspective as providing a new paradigm which is vital in the process of learning, growth and development If empowerment of local people is to be achieved, this requires their complete participation - which implies sharing and working together and most importantly, for outsiders working with them, to trust their skills and abilities. The authors stress that development can only take place when agencies provide the services that people really want, rother than imposing pre-conceived policies and programmes on people.
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Title: Book reivew : State and resistance in South Africa, 1939-1965 by Yvonne Muthien
Creator: Deve, Thomas Muchineripi
Date: 1995
Collection: Journal of Social Development in Africa
Description: Review of: Yvonne Muthien. State and resistance in South Africa, 1939-1965. Aldershot: Avebury, 1994

Title: Book reivew : Culture in Africa
Creator: Deve, Thomas Muchineripi
Date: 1995
Collection: Journal of Social Development in Africa
Description: Review of: Raoul Granquist (ed). Culture in Africa. Uppsala: Nordiska Afrikainstitutet, 1993

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