Essays about: "Swaziland"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the word Swaziland.

  1. 1. Costs and benefits of using the Rand as common currency in southern Africa

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Bettina Chlond; [2018]
    Keywords : monetary union; Rand; Common Monetary Area; South African Reserve Bank; Taylor Rule; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Do monetary unions between developing economies support sustainable economic development for the members? Previous research has only considered traditional research methods to examine costs and benefits of monetary unions in developing regions. This thesis applies new measures to determine how the operation of institutions encounters specific problems of developing economies for the case of the Common Monetary Area in southern Africa. READ MORE

  3. 2. Shining a light on soccer injuries in Africa : A descriptive and comparative Cohort study on soccer injuries in Rwanda and Swaziland

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Fysioterapi

    Author : Haris Becirbegovic; Niklas Svensson; [2018]
    Keywords : Soccer; Football; Injuries; Africa; Rwanda; Swaziland; Fotboll; Skador; Afrika; Rwanda; Swaziland;

    Abstract : Background/Problem definition There are few epidemiological studies on soccer injuries in Africa.The prevalence and variables linked to injuries needs to be recognized. Better mapping and knowledge about injury prevalence/incidence could play an important role in helping players sustain a career in soccer without major injuries. READ MORE

  4. 3. Understanding the Participatory Development approach to Solid Waste Management -A case study of Mnyamatsini, Swaziland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Maria Amosa Diamara Jäppinen; [2016]
    Keywords : Participatory Development; Participation; Community Participation; Solid Waste Management; Semi-Rural; Swaziland; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In the field of development studies, few concepts have gained as much prominence as the Participatory Development (PD) approach, which emphasizes on putting the poor and marginalized groups at the heart of development policy planning practices. Central to the PD approach is bottom-up management of development policymaking and practices, which considers learning, empowerment and local ownership as both a means to an end, and an end in itself. READ MORE

  5. 4. The power within empowerment - A study of the outreach work performed by Mentor Mothers in The Kingdom of Swaziland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

    Author : Matilda Berggren; Sanne Modin; [2014]
    Keywords : power; empowerment; Michel Foucault; contraceptive use; The Kingdom of Swaziland; Mentor Mother; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Authors: Matilda Berggren and Sanne Modin Title: The power within empowerment - A study of the outreach work performed by Mentor Mothers in The Kingdom of Swaziland Supervisor: Anna Angelin Assessors: Anna Meuwisse and Max Koch Our aim with this thesis was to identify potential barriers and potential possibilities in the work of Mentor Mothers. Through interviews with women working in the project of Siphilile, in the Kingdom of Swaziland, we were able to identify four different areas where barriers and possibilities became visible: practical conditions, health care, contraceptive use, and material resources. READ MORE

  6. 5. Contributing and protecting factors to moral distress : A qualitative study amongst nurses meeting patients with HIV/AIDS in primary healthcare in Swaziland

    University essay from Ersta Sköndal högskola/Institutionen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Maria Sandberg; Karin Zetterberg; [2014]
    Keywords : Moral distress; HIV AIDS; nursing; Swaziland; Moralisk stress; HIV AIDS; omvårdnad; Swaziland;

    Abstract : Background: Swaziland, a country in Sub-Saharan Africa, with an HIV prevalence of 26 % amongst 15-49 year olds. The nurses work conditions are heavily affected by the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS and of the increasing workload. READ MORE