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Browsing School of Public Management and Administration (SPMA) by Title
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Phate, Malinopi Moloiatsana Caroline
(University of Pretoria, 2017)
Public administration is concerned with the implementation of governmental policies to enhance efficient and effective service delivery to the public. Delivery of efficient and effective public services is not only the ...
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Madumo, Onkgopotse Senatla; Kimaro, Josephine Rogate
(International Institute for Private, Commercial and Competition Law, 2021-12)
Countries across the world advocate for the usage and benefits of the Fourth Industrial
Revolution (4IR). 4IR sets the pace for artificial intelligence, increased utilisation of the
internet, and digital technologies in ...
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Maki, Mzoxolo
(University of Pretoria, 2010-08-04)
The study investigates to what extent would the introduction of the Basic Income Grant (BIG) address poverty in South Africa. The BIG, which was recommended by a government led Taylor Committee of Inquiry into a Comprehensive ...
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Ijeoma, Edwin Okey; Ronald Brown Institute for Sub-Saharan Africa Business Conference (2nd : 2008 : Addis Ababa, Ethopia)
(University of Pretoria, 2008-08-21)
Paper presented at the 2nd Ronald Brown Institute for Sub-Saharan Africa Business Conference, 21-23 August 2008, Sheraton Hotels, Addis Ababa, Ethopia.
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Fourie, D.J. (David Johannes)
(Association of Teachers in Public Administration, 2011-09)
Public reform in developing countries shows characteristics of inefficiencies,
lack of political will and public funds. Globalisation has shaped concepts of
economic growth and determined perceptions of governance. ...
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Matshego, Masellane Caleb
(University of Pretoria, 2011)
The current Government of South Africa faces many challenges emanating from the legacy of the policies of the pre-1994 apartheid era and the earlier periods. One of these challenges is the skewed distribution of agricultural ...
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John, Simon
(University of Pretoria, 2016)
In South Africa, the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999) is a piece of
legislation that is flexible and adaptable compared to the repealed Exchequer Act (Act No. 66
of 1975), which was prescriptive ...
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Van Dijk, Hilligje Gerritdina
(South African Association for Public Administration and Management, 2009-10)
The war for talent rages! This statement has echoed through public and private organisations worldwide and the end is not in sight. Contemporary public organisations have been plagued by its inability to attract, develop
and ...
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Thornhill, Christopher
(South African Association for Public Administration and Management, 2007-11)
Globalisation as a trend is an accepted phenomenon. The European Union,
African Union, United Nations and its affiliates as well as sectoral and
supra national structures attest to this statement. South Africa is a ...
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Carstens, Marthinus Jacobus
(University of Pretoria, 2007-06-06)
Please read the abstract (Summary) in the section 00front of this document
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Lubinga, Stellah N.; Mukuku, D.
(Association of Teachers in Public Administration, 2021-12)
The purpose of this article is to analyse South Africa’s progress on the 17
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since the adoption of the goals in
2015 and to propose a way forward. The article is based on a desktop ...
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Lubinga, Stellah N.; Maramura, Tafadzwa Clementine; Masiya, Tyanai
(OpenED Network, 2023-03)
The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) adoption in South Africa in
higher education institutions (HEIs) has yet to be consistent. Despite
the extensive literature on the possible contributions of technology
to learners’ ...
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Omotoye, A.M.T. (Abiodun Marumo Tito); Holtzhausen, Natasja
(Wiley, 2025)
The advocacy coalition framework (ACF) has provided a sound theoretical lens to better understand dynamic and complex policy issues for over three decades. Yet, its application in non-Western contexts remains scant. This ...
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Makgalancheche, Wilson Mokete
(University of Pretoria, 2007-04-04)
The research investigate the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) from a leadership and governance perspective in the African public services. The research was initiated with a historiography to map out efforts that were ...
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Thornhill, Christopher
(African Consortium of Public Administration, 2013-09)
Most articles and books attend to the practising of the public administration and
management in countries with stable well established governments and career
public offi cials. It is assumed that a government is operating ...
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Lubinga, Stellah N.; Nhede, Norman Tafirenyika; Mangai, Mary S.; Maruma, Tafadzwa Clementine
(University of Kwazulu-Natal, 2022-12)
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many governments opted to use agile methodologies to tackle various challenges. Policymakers did not follow the normal protocol of policymaking and governance; instead, they adopted a ...
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Chitiga-Mabugu, Margaret; Kandiero, Tonia; Ngwenya, P.
(Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa, 2008-03)
This paper empirically investigates the impact of agricultural trade reform in South
Africa. Using UNCTAD’s Agricultural Trade Policy Simulation Model (ATPSM),
the study investigates two specific scenarios that capture ...
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Kraai, Sonya Delene
(University of Pretoria, 2018)
This study examines oversight and accountability in relation to good governance in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. It also explores the implementation of the separation of powers governance model since its inception ...
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Leburu, Mercedes Chawada
(University of Pretoria, 2017)
Many policies and programmes geared toward eliminating poverty have been formulated, as the government of South Africa believes that the poorest of the poor need a social safety net which all municipalities ought to provide. ...
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Seabi, Mpho Shadikana Felicity
(University of Pretoria, 2020)
The study examines the implementation of the performance management system by the City of Tshwane (CoT) Metropolitan Municipality using a qualitative content analysis of strategic documents published during the period ...