Is being responsible sustainable in Tourism? connections and critical differences
- Authors: Saarinen, Jarkko
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Responsible tourism , Sustainable tourism , Sustainable development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/483527 , uj:43886 , Citation: Saarinen, J. Is being responsible sustainable in Tourism? connections and critical differences. Sustainability 2021, 13, 6599. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13126599
- Description: Abstract: Since the early 1990s, sustainability has formed a development paradigm for tourism. Recently, however, researchers and policymakers have shown considerable interest in the notion of responsibility in tourism. While responsible and sustainable tourism share many common elements, their ideological context and societal background may involve critical differences. The purpose of this review paper is to discuss the ideas of responsibility and sustainability in tourism and especially how they have emerged in tourism studies and activities, and what implications their differences may have for tourism development and its future practices and policies. Here, sustainable tourism is understood as being based on regulative structures involving multiple scales of policies and decisionmaking, while responsible tourism derives some of its core focus and practices from neoliberal governance with its emphasis on individualized and personalized behavior and decision-making. These different contextual backgrounds indicate why we should not automatically equate these two ideas in research, especially when thinking about how the growth-driven tourism industry could and should respond to global challenges in future. Furthermore, building on the structuration theory, the paper discusses how these two different approaches are often interconnected and can lead a way towards sustainable development in tourism.
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- Authors: Saarinen, Jarkko
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Responsible tourism , Sustainable tourism , Sustainable development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/483527 , uj:43886 , Citation: Saarinen, J. Is being responsible sustainable in Tourism? connections and critical differences. Sustainability 2021, 13, 6599. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13126599
- Description: Abstract: Since the early 1990s, sustainability has formed a development paradigm for tourism. Recently, however, researchers and policymakers have shown considerable interest in the notion of responsibility in tourism. While responsible and sustainable tourism share many common elements, their ideological context and societal background may involve critical differences. The purpose of this review paper is to discuss the ideas of responsibility and sustainability in tourism and especially how they have emerged in tourism studies and activities, and what implications their differences may have for tourism development and its future practices and policies. Here, sustainable tourism is understood as being based on regulative structures involving multiple scales of policies and decisionmaking, while responsible tourism derives some of its core focus and practices from neoliberal governance with its emphasis on individualized and personalized behavior and decision-making. These different contextual backgrounds indicate why we should not automatically equate these two ideas in research, especially when thinking about how the growth-driven tourism industry could and should respond to global challenges in future. Furthermore, building on the structuration theory, the paper discusses how these two different approaches are often interconnected and can lead a way towards sustainable development in tourism.
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Federalism and sustainable development in Nigeria
- Emmauel, Isaac Friday, Olaniran, Sunday Olawale
- Authors: Emmauel, Isaac Friday , Olaniran, Sunday Olawale
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Federalism , Sustainable development , Constitution
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/455461 , uj:40313 , Citation: Emmauel, I.F. & Olaniran, S.O. 2020. Federalism and sustainable development in Nigeria.
- Description: Abstract: Every nation adopts a political system that best suits its nature and context. Most heterogeneous states, including Nigeria, adopt federalism as a system of government. This system allows for the division of power and jurisdiction between the levels of government that make up the federation. Over time, it has been observed that Nigeria’s federalism is confronted with many issues that have triggered agitations and patriotic calls for a true practice of federalism by its citizenry. This study is aimed at highlighting the inherent flaws in the Nigerian federal system. Data were generated from official publications, reputable journals, newspapers, conference papers, and internet sources. These sources were augmented with direct observations from the practice of federalism in Nigeria. The content analysis method was used to analyse the data. The findings show that Nigeria is run on a single constitution, making the other tiers of government over-dependent on the federal government. These situations are contrary to what applies in true federalism. This paper recommends that Nigeria should have just two tiers of government: federal and state governments, each having a separate constitution. The federating units should control all the resources within their borders.
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- Authors: Emmauel, Isaac Friday , Olaniran, Sunday Olawale
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Federalism , Sustainable development , Constitution
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/455461 , uj:40313 , Citation: Emmauel, I.F. & Olaniran, S.O. 2020. Federalism and sustainable development in Nigeria.
- Description: Abstract: Every nation adopts a political system that best suits its nature and context. Most heterogeneous states, including Nigeria, adopt federalism as a system of government. This system allows for the division of power and jurisdiction between the levels of government that make up the federation. Over time, it has been observed that Nigeria’s federalism is confronted with many issues that have triggered agitations and patriotic calls for a true practice of federalism by its citizenry. This study is aimed at highlighting the inherent flaws in the Nigerian federal system. Data were generated from official publications, reputable journals, newspapers, conference papers, and internet sources. These sources were augmented with direct observations from the practice of federalism in Nigeria. The content analysis method was used to analyse the data. The findings show that Nigeria is run on a single constitution, making the other tiers of government over-dependent on the federal government. These situations are contrary to what applies in true federalism. This paper recommends that Nigeria should have just two tiers of government: federal and state governments, each having a separate constitution. The federating units should control all the resources within their borders.
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Mapping the landscape and structure of research on education for sustainable development : a bibliometric Review
- Hallinger, Philip, Nguyen, Vien-Thong
- Authors: Hallinger, Philip , Nguyen, Vien-Thong
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Education for sustainable development , Sustainability , Sustainable development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/431473 , uj:37230 , DOI:10.3390/su12051947 , Citation: Hallinger, P. & Nguyen, V.T. 2020. Mapping the landscape and structure of research on education for sustainable development : a bibliometric Review.
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- Authors: Hallinger, Philip , Nguyen, Vien-Thong
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Education for sustainable development , Sustainability , Sustainable development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/431473 , uj:37230 , DOI:10.3390/su12051947 , Citation: Hallinger, P. & Nguyen, V.T. 2020. Mapping the landscape and structure of research on education for sustainable development : a bibliometric Review.
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Survey of community livelihoods and landscape change along the Nzhelele and Levuvhu river catchments in the Limpopo Province, South Africa
- Musakwa, Walter, Wang, Shuai, Wei, Fangli, Malapane, Olgah Lerato, Makamule, Thomas Masala, Mavengahama, Sydney, Hongwei, Zeng, Wu, Bingfang, Zhao, Wenwu, Nesisa, Analisa Nyathi, Mashimbye, Zama Eric, Poona, Nitesh, Chakwizira, James, Gumbo, Trynos, Mokoena, Baleseng, Kaitano, Francis, Fundisi, Emmanuel, Yeni-Letsoko, Vuyiswa
- Authors: Musakwa, Walter , Wang, Shuai , Wei, Fangli , Malapane, Olgah Lerato , Makamule, Thomas Masala , Mavengahama, Sydney , Hongwei, Zeng , Wu, Bingfang , Zhao, Wenwu , Nesisa, Analisa Nyathi , Mashimbye, Zama Eric , Poona, Nitesh , Chakwizira, James , Gumbo, Trynos , Mokoena, Baleseng , Kaitano, Francis , Fundisi, Emmanuel , Yeni-Letsoko, Vuyiswa
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Landscape change , Livelihoods , Sustainable development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/415914 , uj:35161 , Citation: Musakwa, W. et al. Survey of community livelihoods and landscape change along the Nzhelele and Levuvhu river catchments in the Limpopo Province, South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: , Landscape change studies have attracted increasing interest because of their importance 29 to land management and sustainable livelihoods of rural communities. However, empirical studies 30 on landscape change and its drivers are often poorly understood, particularly, in small rural 31 communities in developing countries such as South Africa. The present study surveyed local 32 community livelihoods and perceptions of landscape change in the Nzhelele and Levuvhu river 33 catchments in Limpopo Province, South Africa. These areas have experienced land reform and are 34 also characterized by environmental degradation, poverty, inequality and environmental justice 35 concerns among other issues. Land cover maps derived from Landsat satellite imagery were used 36 for purposes of correlating and validating the survey data findings and results. The survey results 37 showed that education levels, working status and marital status have statistically significant effects 38 on community livelihoods (indicated by levels of income, p < 0.05). Maize, fruits and vegetables are 39 the main cultivated crop varieties in the study area, and these crops are mainly used for subsistence 40 to meet household self-consumption requirements..
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- Authors: Musakwa, Walter , Wang, Shuai , Wei, Fangli , Malapane, Olgah Lerato , Makamule, Thomas Masala , Mavengahama, Sydney , Hongwei, Zeng , Wu, Bingfang , Zhao, Wenwu , Nesisa, Analisa Nyathi , Mashimbye, Zama Eric , Poona, Nitesh , Chakwizira, James , Gumbo, Trynos , Mokoena, Baleseng , Kaitano, Francis , Fundisi, Emmanuel , Yeni-Letsoko, Vuyiswa
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Landscape change , Livelihoods , Sustainable development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/415914 , uj:35161 , Citation: Musakwa, W. et al. Survey of community livelihoods and landscape change along the Nzhelele and Levuvhu river catchments in the Limpopo Province, South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: , Landscape change studies have attracted increasing interest because of their importance 29 to land management and sustainable livelihoods of rural communities. However, empirical studies 30 on landscape change and its drivers are often poorly understood, particularly, in small rural 31 communities in developing countries such as South Africa. The present study surveyed local 32 community livelihoods and perceptions of landscape change in the Nzhelele and Levuvhu river 33 catchments in Limpopo Province, South Africa. These areas have experienced land reform and are 34 also characterized by environmental degradation, poverty, inequality and environmental justice 35 concerns among other issues. Land cover maps derived from Landsat satellite imagery were used 36 for purposes of correlating and validating the survey data findings and results. The survey results 37 showed that education levels, working status and marital status have statistically significant effects 38 on community livelihoods (indicated by levels of income, p < 0.05). Maize, fruits and vegetables are 39 the main cultivated crop varieties in the study area, and these crops are mainly used for subsistence 40 to meet household self-consumption requirements..
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Sustainable independent power production in middle-income African countries
- Nel, D
- Authors: Nel, D
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Independent power production , Renewable energy investment , Sustainable development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/405320 , uj:34031 , Citation: Nel, D. 2019 : Sustainable independent power production in middle-income African countries. Vol 11, No 2, 2019 ISSN: 1309-8063 (Online).
- Description: Abstract : The energy sector in many African countries faces challenges such as supplying electricity to the public in a sustainable manner, demand and supply challenges, institutional and governance challenges, private investment obstacles, unequal supply of energy, rolling blackouts, and grid maintenance and infrastructure challenges. These challenges are coupled with and linked to other social and basic service delivery challenges in a developmental context. New renewable delivery modes through independent power production (IPP) present a window of opportunity for massive investments in Africa. The aim of this paper is to determine the potential for IPP, as well as the barriers for the sustainable management thereof in selected upper middle-income countries in Africa. A cross-case study method is used. Content analysis was used to analyse 13 middle-income African countries. Country case studies were conducted on upper middle-income African economies. Country profiles comprise Angola, Botswana, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. The following criteria were used to identify barriers: energy technology, investment, socioeconomic development risk, sovereign risk, policy drivers, policy content, legislative basis for IPP, management of stakeholders, and governance risk. Barriers include economic, political, and sovereign risk, as well as maintenance and grid expansion challenges. The need to help the environment, as a driver, is not strong. The strongest current drivers are pricing, cost, and market incentives. The benefits of managing natural resources and facilitating sustainable development exist but are implicit.
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- Authors: Nel, D
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Independent power production , Renewable energy investment , Sustainable development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/405320 , uj:34031 , Citation: Nel, D. 2019 : Sustainable independent power production in middle-income African countries. Vol 11, No 2, 2019 ISSN: 1309-8063 (Online).
- Description: Abstract : The energy sector in many African countries faces challenges such as supplying electricity to the public in a sustainable manner, demand and supply challenges, institutional and governance challenges, private investment obstacles, unequal supply of energy, rolling blackouts, and grid maintenance and infrastructure challenges. These challenges are coupled with and linked to other social and basic service delivery challenges in a developmental context. New renewable delivery modes through independent power production (IPP) present a window of opportunity for massive investments in Africa. The aim of this paper is to determine the potential for IPP, as well as the barriers for the sustainable management thereof in selected upper middle-income countries in Africa. A cross-case study method is used. Content analysis was used to analyse 13 middle-income African countries. Country case studies were conducted on upper middle-income African economies. Country profiles comprise Angola, Botswana, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. The following criteria were used to identify barriers: energy technology, investment, socioeconomic development risk, sovereign risk, policy drivers, policy content, legislative basis for IPP, management of stakeholders, and governance risk. Barriers include economic, political, and sovereign risk, as well as maintenance and grid expansion challenges. The need to help the environment, as a driver, is not strong. The strongest current drivers are pricing, cost, and market incentives. The benefits of managing natural resources and facilitating sustainable development exist but are implicit.
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Worldviews on erectile dysfunction: perspectives in knowledge systems and development
- Akanle, Olayinka, Oyindamola, Yusuf Qudus, Ademuson, Adefolake Olusola, Adegoke, Olufunke Olufunso
- Authors: Akanle, Olayinka , Oyindamola, Yusuf Qudus , Ademuson, Adefolake Olusola , Adegoke, Olufunke Olufunso
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Sustainable development , African development , African knowledge system
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/407187 , uj:34264 , Citation: Akanle, O. et al. 2019: Worldviews on erectile dysfunction: perspectives in knowledge systems and development.
- Description: Abstract: In a bid to achieve sustainable development, there is a need for a connection and integration of knowledge system and western knowledge (medicine). More specifically is in the area of health care for sustainable development. In a bid to achieve sustainable development in the health care system, there is a need for deeper understanding of diseases in terms of its worldview by key actors especially in indigenous settings based on peoples’ contextual knowledge. It is against this background that erectile dysfunction, known as Idakole in Yoruba indigenous knowledge systems was examined. This article investigates the knowledge gap relative to worldviews of erectile dysfunction in Ibadan metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria. The interpretation of Idakole in western medicine is erectile dysfunction. The research that informed this article was conducted in 2018 and it adopted quantitative methodology. Very useful findings were made with implications for policy and scholarship.
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- Authors: Akanle, Olayinka , Oyindamola, Yusuf Qudus , Ademuson, Adefolake Olusola , Adegoke, Olufunke Olufunso
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Sustainable development , African development , African knowledge system
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/407187 , uj:34264 , Citation: Akanle, O. et al. 2019: Worldviews on erectile dysfunction: perspectives in knowledge systems and development.
- Description: Abstract: In a bid to achieve sustainable development, there is a need for a connection and integration of knowledge system and western knowledge (medicine). More specifically is in the area of health care for sustainable development. In a bid to achieve sustainable development in the health care system, there is a need for deeper understanding of diseases in terms of its worldview by key actors especially in indigenous settings based on peoples’ contextual knowledge. It is against this background that erectile dysfunction, known as Idakole in Yoruba indigenous knowledge systems was examined. This article investigates the knowledge gap relative to worldviews of erectile dysfunction in Ibadan metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria. The interpretation of Idakole in western medicine is erectile dysfunction. The research that informed this article was conducted in 2018 and it adopted quantitative methodology. Very useful findings were made with implications for policy and scholarship.
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Nature-based tourism operators’ perceptions and adaptation to climate change in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
- Mushawemhuka, William, Rogerson, Jayne M., Saarinen, Jarkko
- Authors: Mushawemhuka, William , Rogerson, Jayne M. , Saarinen, Jarkko
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Tourism , Sustainable development , Climate change
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/290119 , uj:31490 , Citation: Mushawemhuka W., Rogerson J.M. and Saarinen J., 2018: Nature-based tourism operators’ perceptions and adaptation to climate change in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. Bulletin of Geography. Socio-economic Series, 42(42), 115-127. DOI: http://doi. org/10.2478/bog-2018-0034.
- Description: Abstract: Climate and weather are important resources for tourism. In particular, nature-based tourism activities and operations are largely dependent on and affected by environmental conditions and changes. Due to the significant socio-economic role of the nature-based tourism and the tourism industry, in general, in the region of southern Africa it is important to understand the dynamics between the industry and climate change. A key aspect of this understanding are perceptions and adaptation preparedness of tourism operators towards the estimated impact of climate change. There is a dearth of empirical studies on climate change perceptions and adaptation in nature-based tourism operations across southern Africa and specifically from Zimbabwe. This research gap is addressed in this article which provides an exploratory analysis of the nature of climate change adaptation practices occurring in southern Africa using evidence from Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.
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- Authors: Mushawemhuka, William , Rogerson, Jayne M. , Saarinen, Jarkko
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Tourism , Sustainable development , Climate change
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/290119 , uj:31490 , Citation: Mushawemhuka W., Rogerson J.M. and Saarinen J., 2018: Nature-based tourism operators’ perceptions and adaptation to climate change in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. Bulletin of Geography. Socio-economic Series, 42(42), 115-127. DOI: http://doi. org/10.2478/bog-2018-0034.
- Description: Abstract: Climate and weather are important resources for tourism. In particular, nature-based tourism activities and operations are largely dependent on and affected by environmental conditions and changes. Due to the significant socio-economic role of the nature-based tourism and the tourism industry, in general, in the region of southern Africa it is important to understand the dynamics between the industry and climate change. A key aspect of this understanding are perceptions and adaptation preparedness of tourism operators towards the estimated impact of climate change. There is a dearth of empirical studies on climate change perceptions and adaptation in nature-based tourism operations across southern Africa and specifically from Zimbabwe. This research gap is addressed in this article which provides an exploratory analysis of the nature of climate change adaptation practices occurring in southern Africa using evidence from Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.
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Driving responsible research and innovation: science, society and the energy movement
- Malan, N., Simpson, Z., Janse van Rensburg, N.
- Authors: Malan, N. , Simpson, Z. , Janse van Rensburg, N.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Science-society engagement , Renewable energy , Sustainable development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/250917 , uj:26158 , Citation: Malan, N., Simpson, Z. & Janse van Rensburg, N. 2017. Driving responsible research and innovation: science, society and the energy movement.
- Description: Abstract: South Africa faces the challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality, as well as looming problems regarding water, energy and food. Science, technology and engineering are able to address some of these challenges but are often inaccessible and unfamiliar to the general public. Research and innovation in these fields needs to be increased, and undertaken in partnership with multidisciplinary stakeholders. This article uses the example of an engineering education initiative, the African Solar Drive, to illustrate how this may be achieved. It discusses recent developments in the philosophy of science that have emphasised responsibility in research and development, the similarities of these with action research methodologies and the relevance of these for the concerns South Africa faces at the moment. It presents a general methodology for science-society engagement and locates the African Solar Drive as a prelude to such engagement between higher education and the general public.
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- Authors: Malan, N. , Simpson, Z. , Janse van Rensburg, N.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Science-society engagement , Renewable energy , Sustainable development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/250917 , uj:26158 , Citation: Malan, N., Simpson, Z. & Janse van Rensburg, N. 2017. Driving responsible research and innovation: science, society and the energy movement.
- Description: Abstract: South Africa faces the challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality, as well as looming problems regarding water, energy and food. Science, technology and engineering are able to address some of these challenges but are often inaccessible and unfamiliar to the general public. Research and innovation in these fields needs to be increased, and undertaken in partnership with multidisciplinary stakeholders. This article uses the example of an engineering education initiative, the African Solar Drive, to illustrate how this may be achieved. It discusses recent developments in the philosophy of science that have emphasised responsibility in research and development, the similarities of these with action research methodologies and the relevance of these for the concerns South Africa faces at the moment. It presents a general methodology for science-society engagement and locates the African Solar Drive as a prelude to such engagement between higher education and the general public.
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The role of government in the implementation of sustainable development initiatives by adventure tourism SMMEs in South Africa : an exploratory inquiry
- Chiliya, Norman, Nieuwenhuizen, Cecile, Groenewald, Darelle
- Authors: Chiliya, Norman , Nieuwenhuizen, Cecile , Groenewald, Darelle
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Sustainable development , Small business , Business performance
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/240462 , uj:24736 , Citation: Chiliya, N., Nieuwenhuizen, C. & Groenewald, D. 2017. The role of government in the implementation of sustainable development initiatives by adventure tourism SMMEs in South Africa : an exploratory inquiry.
- Description: Abstract: Sustainable development suggests that there are restrictions to the obtainability of ecological resources and the planet to engage human activities. Limited South African research exists in the field of sustainable development in adventure tourism SMMEs especially the role of Government in terms of implementation of sustainable development initiatives. A structured questionnaire was administered via email and hard copies. A total of 105 usable responses were received. Government, business associations and certification bodies have unrelated methods for evaluating sustainability issues. The tourism sector is overwhelmed with initiatives and certifications intended at facilitation and adoption of sustainable development practices. This adds to the confusion that entrepreneurs face when it comes to choosing an appropriate tool. There is consensus that entrepreneurs want to develop their sustainability knowledge base. It is recommended that the different institutions or actors in the arena of sustainable development should make information on sustainable development easily available. The SMMEs also indicated that the legislative framework affecting small businesses should be improved. The government, should award rebates to SMMEs for implementing sustainable development initiatives. Alternative funding for implementing sustainable development initiatives should also be established.
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- Authors: Chiliya, Norman , Nieuwenhuizen, Cecile , Groenewald, Darelle
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Sustainable development , Small business , Business performance
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/240462 , uj:24736 , Citation: Chiliya, N., Nieuwenhuizen, C. & Groenewald, D. 2017. The role of government in the implementation of sustainable development initiatives by adventure tourism SMMEs in South Africa : an exploratory inquiry.
- Description: Abstract: Sustainable development suggests that there are restrictions to the obtainability of ecological resources and the planet to engage human activities. Limited South African research exists in the field of sustainable development in adventure tourism SMMEs especially the role of Government in terms of implementation of sustainable development initiatives. A structured questionnaire was administered via email and hard copies. A total of 105 usable responses were received. Government, business associations and certification bodies have unrelated methods for evaluating sustainability issues. The tourism sector is overwhelmed with initiatives and certifications intended at facilitation and adoption of sustainable development practices. This adds to the confusion that entrepreneurs face when it comes to choosing an appropriate tool. There is consensus that entrepreneurs want to develop their sustainability knowledge base. It is recommended that the different institutions or actors in the arena of sustainable development should make information on sustainable development easily available. The SMMEs also indicated that the legislative framework affecting small businesses should be improved. The government, should award rebates to SMMEs for implementing sustainable development initiatives. Alternative funding for implementing sustainable development initiatives should also be established.
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Implementation of a science-action partnership to manage a threatened ecosystem in an urban context
- Musakwa, Walteressica, Rouget, Mathieu, Musakwa, Walter, Smit, A.J., Slotow, Rob, Roberts, D., Boon, R., Douwes, E., O'Donoghue, S., Downs, C.T., Murkherjee, Shomen, Mwabvu, Tarombera, Odindi, John, Odindo, Alfred, Prochess, Serban, Ramdhani, Syd, Murkherjee, J.Ray, Naidoo , S., Schoeman, M.C., Wale, Edilegnaw, Willows-Munro, S.
- Authors: Musakwa, Walteressica , Rouget, Mathieu , Musakwa, Walter , Smit, A.J. , Slotow, Rob , Roberts, D. , Boon, R. , Douwes, E. , O'Donoghue, S. , Downs, C.T. , Murkherjee, Shomen , Mwabvu, Tarombera , Odindi, John , Odindo, Alfred , Prochess, Serban , Ramdhani, Syd , Murkherjee, J.Ray , Naidoo , S. , Schoeman, M.C. , Wale, Edilegnaw , Willows-Munro, S.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Mutanga, O. , Land use planning , Biodiversity conservation , Environmental management , Climate change adaptation , Sustainable development , Transdisciplinary research
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/94012 , uj:20419 , Citation: Musakwa, W. et al. 2016. Implementation of a science-action partnership to manage a threatened ecosystem in an urban context.
- Description: Abstract: The gap between scientific knowledge and implementation of such knowledge in the fields of biodiversity conservation, environmental management and climate change adaptation, is widely recognized. The state of knowledge of urban ecosystems is generally quite poor, and there is a shortage of human capacity to implement scientifically-sound management practices at the local level, especially within institutions having the mandate of regulating land use planning. The need to bridge the science-action gap to improve decision-making for local land use planning and management, and thereby reduce the impacts of urbanization on ecosystems, has been recognized by eThekwini Municipality in the city of Durban, South Africa...
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- Authors: Musakwa, Walteressica , Rouget, Mathieu , Musakwa, Walter , Smit, A.J. , Slotow, Rob , Roberts, D. , Boon, R. , Douwes, E. , O'Donoghue, S. , Downs, C.T. , Murkherjee, Shomen , Mwabvu, Tarombera , Odindi, John , Odindo, Alfred , Prochess, Serban , Ramdhani, Syd , Murkherjee, J.Ray , Naidoo , S. , Schoeman, M.C. , Wale, Edilegnaw , Willows-Munro, S.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Mutanga, O. , Land use planning , Biodiversity conservation , Environmental management , Climate change adaptation , Sustainable development , Transdisciplinary research
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/94012 , uj:20419 , Citation: Musakwa, W. et al. 2016. Implementation of a science-action partnership to manage a threatened ecosystem in an urban context.
- Description: Abstract: The gap between scientific knowledge and implementation of such knowledge in the fields of biodiversity conservation, environmental management and climate change adaptation, is widely recognized. The state of knowledge of urban ecosystems is generally quite poor, and there is a shortage of human capacity to implement scientifically-sound management practices at the local level, especially within institutions having the mandate of regulating land use planning. The need to bridge the science-action gap to improve decision-making for local land use planning and management, and thereby reduce the impacts of urbanization on ecosystems, has been recognized by eThekwini Municipality in the city of Durban, South Africa...
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Place making in tourism-led local economic development (LED) : a case study of Coffee Bay, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape province, South Africa
- Sitinga, Sinovuyo Babalwa, Ogra, Aurobindo
- Authors: Sitinga, Sinovuyo Babalwa , Ogra, Aurobindo
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Coastal Tourism , Community development , Community engagement , Sustainable development , Tourism - South Africa - Coffee Bay , Local Economic Development
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4938 , ISSN 978-0-86970-781-4 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13038
- Description: On the East Coast of South Africa, on the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, lie the shores of Coffee Bay town. This small predominantly rural beach town beams with multitude of tourism potential. The town prides itself for its magnificent beach, hotels, and tourism activities like: horse riding, hiking and boasts of other tourism facilities and attractions. Besides tourism potential this small town faces number of challenges. The majority of the town’s economically active population is illiterate, unemployed and lives under the poverty line. The town on its own is a pot of gold; however, the community needs to be more involved in the decision making for developments within the town, as well as encouraging of pride of citizenship. This would ensure maximum benefit for residents, in terms of economic growth, access to opportunities, betterment of livelihoods, etc. In the pursuit of Tourism-led Local Economic Development (LED) oriented growth in Coffee Bay, the place making determinants becomes central in order to address the number of challenges faced by the local communities. Place making determinants and processes applicable to the area entails optimal use of resources that are unique to an area, for the economic (increased investment in the area, rise in tourists coming in, improved environments for fishing, establishment of a fully functional and beneficial fishing industry), social (improved well-being of local residents), community (infrastructure and livelihood within the town) and otherwise benefits. The paper discusses the place based tourism-led approaches in the context of rural communities and highlights the key determinants of place making process in a rural centric tourism-led local economic development. The research is based on mixed method approach (qualitative and quantitative) and brings out the discussion on: essence, self-sufficiency, sustainability and inclusion of communities based on locally available assets, potential and resources.
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- Authors: Sitinga, Sinovuyo Babalwa , Ogra, Aurobindo
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Coastal Tourism , Community development , Community engagement , Sustainable development , Tourism - South Africa - Coffee Bay , Local Economic Development
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4938 , ISSN 978-0-86970-781-4 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13038
- Description: On the East Coast of South Africa, on the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, lie the shores of Coffee Bay town. This small predominantly rural beach town beams with multitude of tourism potential. The town prides itself for its magnificent beach, hotels, and tourism activities like: horse riding, hiking and boasts of other tourism facilities and attractions. Besides tourism potential this small town faces number of challenges. The majority of the town’s economically active population is illiterate, unemployed and lives under the poverty line. The town on its own is a pot of gold; however, the community needs to be more involved in the decision making for developments within the town, as well as encouraging of pride of citizenship. This would ensure maximum benefit for residents, in terms of economic growth, access to opportunities, betterment of livelihoods, etc. In the pursuit of Tourism-led Local Economic Development (LED) oriented growth in Coffee Bay, the place making determinants becomes central in order to address the number of challenges faced by the local communities. Place making determinants and processes applicable to the area entails optimal use of resources that are unique to an area, for the economic (increased investment in the area, rise in tourists coming in, improved environments for fishing, establishment of a fully functional and beneficial fishing industry), social (improved well-being of local residents), community (infrastructure and livelihood within the town) and otherwise benefits. The paper discusses the place based tourism-led approaches in the context of rural communities and highlights the key determinants of place making process in a rural centric tourism-led local economic development. The research is based on mixed method approach (qualitative and quantitative) and brings out the discussion on: essence, self-sufficiency, sustainability and inclusion of communities based on locally available assets, potential and resources.
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"Type change" : the perceived structure of organizational change events
- Authors: Van Tonder, Chris
- Date: 2009
- Subjects: Organizational change , Sustainable development , Organizational sustainability
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6230 , ISBN 1-932917-05-5 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5320
- Description: Sustainable development and global prosperity hinge substantially on healthy, progressive organizations. The liability of change, which manifests in the dismal success rates of large scale organizational change initiatives, however threatens the advancement of this agenda. While the reasons for this are complex, a starting point for reversing this trend is a greater understanding of the phenomenon of organizational change, which is reified and enacted at the level of the individual employee. The current study empirically explored the under researched area of 'types of change', which influences employee perceptions and responses and which ultimately holds the key to organizational adaptation. Several structural dimensions were extracted from the 663 respondents' perceptions of change events, which suggest a more considered but also a potentially more effective approach to dealing with organizational change.
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- Authors: Van Tonder, Chris
- Date: 2009
- Subjects: Organizational change , Sustainable development , Organizational sustainability
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6230 , ISBN 1-932917-05-5 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5320
- Description: Sustainable development and global prosperity hinge substantially on healthy, progressive organizations. The liability of change, which manifests in the dismal success rates of large scale organizational change initiatives, however threatens the advancement of this agenda. While the reasons for this are complex, a starting point for reversing this trend is a greater understanding of the phenomenon of organizational change, which is reified and enacted at the level of the individual employee. The current study empirically explored the under researched area of 'types of change', which influences employee perceptions and responses and which ultimately holds the key to organizational adaptation. Several structural dimensions were extracted from the 663 respondents' perceptions of change events, which suggest a more considered but also a potentially more effective approach to dealing with organizational change.
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Sustainable development through urban renewal projects : a case of Johannesburg, South Africa
- Authors: Thlala, W.D.
- Date: 2009
- Subjects: Sustainable development , Urban renewal , Public works programmes , Urban renewal projects (Johannesburg, South Africa)
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6221 , ISBN 978-986-02-0114-7 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5311
- Description: Urban renewal and inner city regeneration have become serious for the South African government which has invested in several structures to stem the tide of decline in its nine major cities. Commitment to alleviation of poverty has become very high on the government agenda and will stay one of the focal points of government. This is motivated by the fact that, currently around 24% of the population lives on less than $1 a day, below the poverty line defined by the World Bank. The CentraI Government has made numerous public commitments to development, a part of it concerning extensive infrastructure investment and service delivery. The paper will firstly explore the concept of sustainable development. The paper then looks at some past experiences in relation to public works programmes. Furthermore the paper will outline the challenges and problems of urban renewal projects in Johannesburg. Finally the paper closes with some recommendations for the future.
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- Authors: Thlala, W.D.
- Date: 2009
- Subjects: Sustainable development , Urban renewal , Public works programmes , Urban renewal projects (Johannesburg, South Africa)
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6221 , ISBN 978-986-02-0114-7 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5311
- Description: Urban renewal and inner city regeneration have become serious for the South African government which has invested in several structures to stem the tide of decline in its nine major cities. Commitment to alleviation of poverty has become very high on the government agenda and will stay one of the focal points of government. This is motivated by the fact that, currently around 24% of the population lives on less than $1 a day, below the poverty line defined by the World Bank. The CentraI Government has made numerous public commitments to development, a part of it concerning extensive infrastructure investment and service delivery. The paper will firstly explore the concept of sustainable development. The paper then looks at some past experiences in relation to public works programmes. Furthermore the paper will outline the challenges and problems of urban renewal projects in Johannesburg. Finally the paper closes with some recommendations for the future.
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