Essays about: "solutions for poverty in south africa"

Found 4 essays containing the words solutions for poverty in south africa.

1. 1. Activating primary school learners : sustainability education in South Africa

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Ezgi Ercan; [2012]
   Keywords : environment; active learning; eco-schools; experiential education; John Dewey; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Although education is considered as one of the most effective approaches in terms of addressing sustainability challenges and formulating solutions, traditional education methods remain inadequate in this regard. This is because these methods are based on passive and teacher-centred approaches to learning. READ MORE

3. 2. Clean and Affordable Energy for Heating Water - Impacts and Feasibility of Solar Water Heaters in Lwandle, Cape Town

   University essay from Kulturgeografiska institutionen

   Author : Merja Laakso; [2011]
   Keywords : Solar water heater; Clean energy services; Energy Poverty; Impact assessment; Urban environmental management; Bronw-grey-green agendas;

   Abstract : In Cape Town, South Africa, households' acces to modern and clean energy services needs to be increased. However, use of coal-powered electricity stresses the environment and power cuts create an urgent need to reduce the demand. READ MORE

4. 3. Improving Power Infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Integrated Role for the Mining Industry?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Anton Smit; [2011]
   Keywords : Mining; electricity; sustainable development; demand side management; resource dependency; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Sub-Saharan Africa suffers from a severe infrastructure deficit, particularly in the power sector and this is broadly recognised as a barrier to poverty alleviation, economic growth and sustainable development in the region. At the same time, the region is rich in natural resources and the mining sector, which already makes a significant contribution to national economies is currently expanding and this growth is expected to continue. READ MORE

5. 4. "The Baby of the Government" : a case study of the implementation of the Massive Food Production Programme and genetically modified maize into smallholder farming in rural South Africa

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Anna Nilsson; Hanna Karlsson; [2008]
   Keywords : rural development; development programme; smallholders; genetically modifed crops; South Africa; poverty;

   Abstract : Massive Food Production Programme (MFPP) is a development programme initiated by the South African state with the aim of increasing the agricultural production and generating economic development. The initial plan of the programme was to improve the quality of life in rural areas by changing the smallholders' agricultural techniques and make them adopt methods of industrial agriculture and modern seed varieties. READ MORE