Correlation between political instability and the rise of poverty in Africa
- Edoun, Emmanuel Innocents, Mbohwa, Charles
- Authors: Edoun, Emmanuel Innocents , Mbohwa, Charles
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Political economy , Africa , Maladministration , Corruption , Governance
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/93859 , uj:20400 , Citation: Edoun, E.I. & Mbohwa, C. 2016. Correlation between political instability and the rise of poverty in Africa.
- Description: Abstract: This paper is a critical appraisal of the political economy for Africa’s development that has been marred by a number of challenges. The paper argues that, Africa’s indebtedness is the root cause of poverty that is related to maladministration and corruption. In the1970’s, a number of African countries were challenged by the falling prices of their commodities and this was exacerbated by the weakening of the terms of trade. This situation pushed African governments to start thinking of borrowing funds from international organisations such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as well as other private lenders in order to support their budget deficits. The argument is, were these funds adequately used to serve the purpose that was to finance budget deficit and undertake development projects? However it is strongly argued that, the political instability in African countries is the result of lack of good democratic governance to manage public affairs. This paper tries to demonstrate the correlation between political Instability and the rise of poverty in Africa as the root cause of African challenges.
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- Authors: Edoun, Emmanuel Innocents , Mbohwa, Charles
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Political economy , Africa , Maladministration , Corruption , Governance
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/93859 , uj:20400 , Citation: Edoun, E.I. & Mbohwa, C. 2016. Correlation between political instability and the rise of poverty in Africa.
- Description: Abstract: This paper is a critical appraisal of the political economy for Africa’s development that has been marred by a number of challenges. The paper argues that, Africa’s indebtedness is the root cause of poverty that is related to maladministration and corruption. In the1970’s, a number of African countries were challenged by the falling prices of their commodities and this was exacerbated by the weakening of the terms of trade. This situation pushed African governments to start thinking of borrowing funds from international organisations such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as well as other private lenders in order to support their budget deficits. The argument is, were these funds adequately used to serve the purpose that was to finance budget deficit and undertake development projects? However it is strongly argued that, the political instability in African countries is the result of lack of good democratic governance to manage public affairs. This paper tries to demonstrate the correlation between political Instability and the rise of poverty in Africa as the root cause of African challenges.
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Metadidonai as ethical principle on material possessions according to the Gospel of Luke (3:10-14) and the Book of Acts
- Authors: Chambo, Filimao Manuel
- Date: 2010-05-25T12:23:28Z
- Subjects: Bible. N.T. Luke III, 10-14 , Bible. N.T. Acts , Personal belongings , Corruption , Ethics in the Bible
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6831 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3264
- Description: D.Litt. et Phil. , This study began with a premise that there is a need to guide the Christian community in Mozambique to know and put in practice biblical principles to address the scourge of corruption. This is motivated by the belief that the functional moral concerns should be shaped in accordance with the New Testament vision of Christian discipleship. The Church of the Nazarene in Mozambique serves as case study to understand the views and needs of the Christian community in the area of teaching and preaching on issues of material possessions. The intent was to come to exegetical answer on the question posed in this study of the meaning and function of metadidonai and related concepts in the Lukan corpus, not only in theological terms but also in a broader economical framework. There are many people who live in dire poverty in Africa, many through no fault of their own. Most of the poverty is the result of systematic and structural evils. These evils result from human policies designed to increase the profit and power to controlling individuals and corporate bodies. Corruption is one of the major setbacks for alleviation of poverty in Africa. There is no greater scourge that affects the proper functioning of any economic system than corruption. The effects of corruption also have legal ramifications, often undermining the rule of law. But fundamentally, corruption falls squarely in the moral realm because it is symptomatic of the original sin that marks the heart of every person (Gregg and Schenone 2003). I argue in this study that these systematic evils (greed and corruption) are the result of depravation of the heart. Therefore, to address these issues it is necessary to interpret the biblical text with the soteriological agenda. To accomplish this I contend that social scientific approach is vital because it allows the current read to access meaning of the text that can only be understood in light of social context of the original audience and the author of the text. However, beyond the unveiling of the meaning within its canonical context the current exegete must reinterpret the meaning for today. This will require not only the understanding of the meaning of the text in its original context but also the understanding of the current social systems that influence and impact the lives of the people in a particular community. Furthermore the interpreter must be true to his/her theological heritage. Thus, as a Nazarene with a Wesleyan theological heritage I sought to reinterpret metadidonai principle as found in Luke-Acts from a Wesleyan perspective. I emphasise in the study that human kind can not free themselves from depravation of the heart, but by God’s grace humanity has hope for deliverance from sin and from the power of sin (original sin). This is what Africa needs to be freed from corruption. In Luke-Acts text salvation is central motif for discipleship. The soteriological tone sets the frame within which the metadidonai is to be done.
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- Authors: Chambo, Filimao Manuel
- Date: 2010-05-25T12:23:28Z
- Subjects: Bible. N.T. Luke III, 10-14 , Bible. N.T. Acts , Personal belongings , Corruption , Ethics in the Bible
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6831 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3264
- Description: D.Litt. et Phil. , This study began with a premise that there is a need to guide the Christian community in Mozambique to know and put in practice biblical principles to address the scourge of corruption. This is motivated by the belief that the functional moral concerns should be shaped in accordance with the New Testament vision of Christian discipleship. The Church of the Nazarene in Mozambique serves as case study to understand the views and needs of the Christian community in the area of teaching and preaching on issues of material possessions. The intent was to come to exegetical answer on the question posed in this study of the meaning and function of metadidonai and related concepts in the Lukan corpus, not only in theological terms but also in a broader economical framework. There are many people who live in dire poverty in Africa, many through no fault of their own. Most of the poverty is the result of systematic and structural evils. These evils result from human policies designed to increase the profit and power to controlling individuals and corporate bodies. Corruption is one of the major setbacks for alleviation of poverty in Africa. There is no greater scourge that affects the proper functioning of any economic system than corruption. The effects of corruption also have legal ramifications, often undermining the rule of law. But fundamentally, corruption falls squarely in the moral realm because it is symptomatic of the original sin that marks the heart of every person (Gregg and Schenone 2003). I argue in this study that these systematic evils (greed and corruption) are the result of depravation of the heart. Therefore, to address these issues it is necessary to interpret the biblical text with the soteriological agenda. To accomplish this I contend that social scientific approach is vital because it allows the current read to access meaning of the text that can only be understood in light of social context of the original audience and the author of the text. However, beyond the unveiling of the meaning within its canonical context the current exegete must reinterpret the meaning for today. This will require not only the understanding of the meaning of the text in its original context but also the understanding of the current social systems that influence and impact the lives of the people in a particular community. Furthermore the interpreter must be true to his/her theological heritage. Thus, as a Nazarene with a Wesleyan theological heritage I sought to reinterpret metadidonai principle as found in Luke-Acts from a Wesleyan perspective. I emphasise in the study that human kind can not free themselves from depravation of the heart, but by God’s grace humanity has hope for deliverance from sin and from the power of sin (original sin). This is what Africa needs to be freed from corruption. In Luke-Acts text salvation is central motif for discipleship. The soteriological tone sets the frame within which the metadidonai is to be done.
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Prevention of collusion for innovative construction
- Oke, Ayodeji, Aigbavboa, Clinton, Mangena, Zacharia
- Authors: Oke, Ayodeji , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Mangena, Zacharia
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Construction industry , Corruption , Project performance
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/259896 , uj:27354 , Citation: Oke, A., Aigbavboa, C. & Mangena, Z. 2017. Prevention of collusion for innovative construction. Creative Construction Conference 2017, CCC 2017, 19-22 June 2017, Primosten, Croatia.
- Description: Abstract: Collusion is an unscrupulous and anticompetitive practices among construction stakeholders which has adverse effect not only on the integrity of the parties or people but also on the overall performance of construction projects. In view of this and in order to ensure healthy competition and alliance among construction stakeholders, this study assessed various measures that can be adopted to minimize or eliminate the practice of collusion in the construction industry. The measures were extracted from existing literature materials and questionnaire was adopted as a means of data collection using a 5-point Likert scale. Using convenience sampling, 49 questionnaires were distributed, 43 were retrieved while 41 were found worthy of further analysis. Among other measures, people involved in construction process including the professionals should be encouraged to report any suspicious acts and transactions including collusion practices, and procurement procedures for construction projects should be open and transparent. There is a need to blacklist and deregister professionals and companies that are caught in the act of collusion as this will enhance project performance and subsequently improve the image of the construction industry. Punishments for the offence should be well documented and there should be strict enforcement of the discipline and regulations when a company or individual is found culpable. This study will help regulatory bodies shouldered with the responsibilities of regulating construction activities - including that of the stakeholders - in their quest to reduce or eliminate the practice of collusion in the construction industry.
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- Authors: Oke, Ayodeji , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Mangena, Zacharia
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Construction industry , Corruption , Project performance
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/259896 , uj:27354 , Citation: Oke, A., Aigbavboa, C. & Mangena, Z. 2017. Prevention of collusion for innovative construction. Creative Construction Conference 2017, CCC 2017, 19-22 June 2017, Primosten, Croatia.
- Description: Abstract: Collusion is an unscrupulous and anticompetitive practices among construction stakeholders which has adverse effect not only on the integrity of the parties or people but also on the overall performance of construction projects. In view of this and in order to ensure healthy competition and alliance among construction stakeholders, this study assessed various measures that can be adopted to minimize or eliminate the practice of collusion in the construction industry. The measures were extracted from existing literature materials and questionnaire was adopted as a means of data collection using a 5-point Likert scale. Using convenience sampling, 49 questionnaires were distributed, 43 were retrieved while 41 were found worthy of further analysis. Among other measures, people involved in construction process including the professionals should be encouraged to report any suspicious acts and transactions including collusion practices, and procurement procedures for construction projects should be open and transparent. There is a need to blacklist and deregister professionals and companies that are caught in the act of collusion as this will enhance project performance and subsequently improve the image of the construction industry. Punishments for the offence should be well documented and there should be strict enforcement of the discipline and regulations when a company or individual is found culpable. This study will help regulatory bodies shouldered with the responsibilities of regulating construction activities - including that of the stakeholders - in their quest to reduce or eliminate the practice of collusion in the construction industry.
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Causes of collusion among people in construction
- Oke, Ayodeji, Aigbavboa, Clinton, Mangena, Zacharia
- Authors: Oke, Ayodeji , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Mangena, Zacharia
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Collusion , Construction industry , Corruption
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/240893 , uj:24791 , Citation: Oke, A., Aigbavboa, C. & Mangena, Z. 2017. Causes of collusion among people in construction.
- Description: Abstract: Collusion is an unethical and disreputable agreement among parties of similar interests with the intention of achieving a goal through immoral and dishonest means. Proper ethical procurement practice in the construction industry, will enable the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) to achieve their mandate which is to promote uniformity in the construction procurement; efficient and effective infrastructure delivery; and development of the emerging contractors, including transformation. Furthermore, the Competition Commission of South Africa (CCSA) to also achieve their mandate which is fair competition in all industries. With collusion in existence it will be difficult for the CIDB and CCSA to achieve their mandate. This study examined the influences of this practice among competitors and stakeholders in the construction industry. Various causal factors of collusion among parties were extracted from review of existing and relevant literature materials and they were further evaluated to arrive at the specific ones that are relevant to the construction industry and selected area of study. Using these factors, close-ended questionnaires were prepared and administered to construction stakeholders with adequate level of experience in the construction industry. The number of questionnaire distributed is 50 and 45 were returned out of which 5 were not correctly and completely filled. The distribution method used was self-administration. In addition, purposive sampling was used. The findings from the 40 respondents indicates that the major cause of collusion in the construction industry is greed of various stakeholders that are shouldered with the responsibilities of managing and monitoring construction contracts and activities especially the contractors. Political influence was also identified as a major reason for collusion among other factors. [Empowering emerging contractors, a well regulated environment, a fair competition,..
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- Authors: Oke, Ayodeji , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Mangena, Zacharia
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Collusion , Construction industry , Corruption
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/240893 , uj:24791 , Citation: Oke, A., Aigbavboa, C. & Mangena, Z. 2017. Causes of collusion among people in construction.
- Description: Abstract: Collusion is an unethical and disreputable agreement among parties of similar interests with the intention of achieving a goal through immoral and dishonest means. Proper ethical procurement practice in the construction industry, will enable the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) to achieve their mandate which is to promote uniformity in the construction procurement; efficient and effective infrastructure delivery; and development of the emerging contractors, including transformation. Furthermore, the Competition Commission of South Africa (CCSA) to also achieve their mandate which is fair competition in all industries. With collusion in existence it will be difficult for the CIDB and CCSA to achieve their mandate. This study examined the influences of this practice among competitors and stakeholders in the construction industry. Various causal factors of collusion among parties were extracted from review of existing and relevant literature materials and they were further evaluated to arrive at the specific ones that are relevant to the construction industry and selected area of study. Using these factors, close-ended questionnaires were prepared and administered to construction stakeholders with adequate level of experience in the construction industry. The number of questionnaire distributed is 50 and 45 were returned out of which 5 were not correctly and completely filled. The distribution method used was self-administration. In addition, purposive sampling was used. The findings from the 40 respondents indicates that the major cause of collusion in the construction industry is greed of various stakeholders that are shouldered with the responsibilities of managing and monitoring construction contracts and activities especially the contractors. Political influence was also identified as a major reason for collusion among other factors. [Empowering emerging contractors, a well regulated environment, a fair competition,..
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Governance through decentralisation and policy implication
- Authors: Edoun, Emmanuel Innocents
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Decentralisation policy , Local economic development , Local authorities , Mismanagement , Corruption
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/93843 , uj:20398
- Description: Abstract: Governance has not been fully entrenched in Africa so too is the process of decentralisation. In many cases, the lack of these two elements in the management of public affairs in Africa has always been problematic. Governance take into account good practices for service delivery while decentralisation is the transfer of power from upper to lower level of government for the benefit of all. This paper set out to explore how and why decentralisation policy failed to stimulate local economic development in Africa. Inefficiency in the current research refers to the local authorities’ inability to stimulate local economic development. Poor service delivery refers to the lack of institutional processes and practices to support the provision of services to the targeted stakeholders within a specified time period. The argument is that, decentralisation failed to stimulate local economic development in Africa because of lack of Capacity, mismanagement and corruption. The paper is divided into five major parts. It starts by introducing the study followed by a critical theoretical framework presenting different forms of decentralisation, the third part provides a comprehensive explanation of the usefulness of devolution for administrative decision making processes, while the fourth part set the tone by proposing a set of recommendations for future research in this area.
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- Authors: Edoun, Emmanuel Innocents
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Decentralisation policy , Local economic development , Local authorities , Mismanagement , Corruption
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/93843 , uj:20398
- Description: Abstract: Governance has not been fully entrenched in Africa so too is the process of decentralisation. In many cases, the lack of these two elements in the management of public affairs in Africa has always been problematic. Governance take into account good practices for service delivery while decentralisation is the transfer of power from upper to lower level of government for the benefit of all. This paper set out to explore how and why decentralisation policy failed to stimulate local economic development in Africa. Inefficiency in the current research refers to the local authorities’ inability to stimulate local economic development. Poor service delivery refers to the lack of institutional processes and practices to support the provision of services to the targeted stakeholders within a specified time period. The argument is that, decentralisation failed to stimulate local economic development in Africa because of lack of Capacity, mismanagement and corruption. The paper is divided into five major parts. It starts by introducing the study followed by a critical theoretical framework presenting different forms of decentralisation, the third part provides a comprehensive explanation of the usefulness of devolution for administrative decision making processes, while the fourth part set the tone by proposing a set of recommendations for future research in this area.
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The role of organisational ethics management within the South African public service
- Thonzhe, Nethonzhe, Vyas-Doorgapersad, Shikha
- Authors: Thonzhe, Nethonzhe , Vyas-Doorgapersad, Shikha
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Corruption , Ethics , Organisational ethics
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/250795 , uj:26141 , Citation: Thonzhe, N. & Vyas-Doorgapersad, S. 2017. The role of organisational ethics management within the South African public service.
- Description: Abstract: There is a limited body of knowledge on the role of organisational ethics management, systems and mechanisms in promoting and driving ethics on strategic, system and operational levels. Public officials still have to be convinced of the importance of ethics within their organisations. Getting the ethics message across to large groups of employees in a cost-effective, yet powerful manner remains a challenge. An in-depth conceptualisation and contextualisation of ethics is required to strategise organisational ethics management in the public service. The article attempts to unlock the transdisciplinary relationship of philosophy and public administration to determine the significance of ethical reasoning in decisionmaking structures. Due to the advent of New Public Management (NPM), Public Administration faces a paradigmatic shift towards decentralisation and relativism that demands more accountability and responsibility...
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- Authors: Thonzhe, Nethonzhe , Vyas-Doorgapersad, Shikha
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Corruption , Ethics , Organisational ethics
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/250795 , uj:26141 , Citation: Thonzhe, N. & Vyas-Doorgapersad, S. 2017. The role of organisational ethics management within the South African public service.
- Description: Abstract: There is a limited body of knowledge on the role of organisational ethics management, systems and mechanisms in promoting and driving ethics on strategic, system and operational levels. Public officials still have to be convinced of the importance of ethics within their organisations. Getting the ethics message across to large groups of employees in a cost-effective, yet powerful manner remains a challenge. An in-depth conceptualisation and contextualisation of ethics is required to strategise organisational ethics management in the public service. The article attempts to unlock the transdisciplinary relationship of philosophy and public administration to determine the significance of ethical reasoning in decisionmaking structures. Due to the advent of New Public Management (NPM), Public Administration faces a paradigmatic shift towards decentralisation and relativism that demands more accountability and responsibility...
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Management through decentralisation and local economic development: a condition for sustainable urbanisation in Africa
- Authors: Edoun, Emmanuel Innocents
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Developing countries , Marshall plan , Decentralisation , Africa , Corruption
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/91983 , uj:20170 , Citation: Edoun, E.I. 2016. Management through decentralisation and local economic development: a condition for sustainable urbanisation in Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Many developing countries including those in Africa thrive to provide decent public services to their citizens; this includes the provision of basic services such as water and electricity. However, the initial findings revealed that, lack of capacity, adequate leadership; corruption and good governance are some of the reasons why these countries failed to achieve their development objective, especially in most African countries. Western countries after the World War II (WWII) put in place the Marshall Plan to assist countries in Europe that were seriously damaged by the atrocities of the War. The Marshall Plan was a whole developmental package for reconstruction and development strategy; this included the rebuilding of infrastructures, schools, hospitals and the entire reorganisation of state apparatus. From there on many international organisations were created to entrench and consolidate the notion of democracy in most of these European countries. The notion of democracy and good governance therefore became the flagship for administration in Europe. Since then nation building and societal cohesion initiatives have assist local, provincial and national governments to adopt policies that use national resources effectively for continually building Europe in order to maintain its economic and political power. Organisations such as the United City of Local Government (UCLG) based in Spain and its related organs across the world have encouraged cities of countries members to develop through decentralisation strategies since decentralisation is perceived in the current context as a condition to sustainable urbanisation and local economic development. This paper is therefore based on the premise that, urbanisation could be effective only if decentralisation policy is at the centre of development initiatives. In this way the paper argues, local authorities could utilize local resources to ignite local economic development (LED) through for instance trade activities and investments.LED initiatives aim at empowering local stakeholders to utilise business enterprises, labour, capital and other local resources effectively to maximise local benefits in order to contribute to poverty reduction and the uplifting of citizens life conditions. The paper is divided into four major parts. The first part gives a background of the notion of decentralisation, urbanisation and local economic development. The second part gives an account on how the above are inter-related. The third part provides the challenges faced by urbanisation in achieving local economic development and part four is presented as conclusion and recommendations.
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- Authors: Edoun, Emmanuel Innocents
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Developing countries , Marshall plan , Decentralisation , Africa , Corruption
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/91983 , uj:20170 , Citation: Edoun, E.I. 2016. Management through decentralisation and local economic development: a condition for sustainable urbanisation in Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Many developing countries including those in Africa thrive to provide decent public services to their citizens; this includes the provision of basic services such as water and electricity. However, the initial findings revealed that, lack of capacity, adequate leadership; corruption and good governance are some of the reasons why these countries failed to achieve their development objective, especially in most African countries. Western countries after the World War II (WWII) put in place the Marshall Plan to assist countries in Europe that were seriously damaged by the atrocities of the War. The Marshall Plan was a whole developmental package for reconstruction and development strategy; this included the rebuilding of infrastructures, schools, hospitals and the entire reorganisation of state apparatus. From there on many international organisations were created to entrench and consolidate the notion of democracy in most of these European countries. The notion of democracy and good governance therefore became the flagship for administration in Europe. Since then nation building and societal cohesion initiatives have assist local, provincial and national governments to adopt policies that use national resources effectively for continually building Europe in order to maintain its economic and political power. Organisations such as the United City of Local Government (UCLG) based in Spain and its related organs across the world have encouraged cities of countries members to develop through decentralisation strategies since decentralisation is perceived in the current context as a condition to sustainable urbanisation and local economic development. This paper is therefore based on the premise that, urbanisation could be effective only if decentralisation policy is at the centre of development initiatives. In this way the paper argues, local authorities could utilize local resources to ignite local economic development (LED) through for instance trade activities and investments.LED initiatives aim at empowering local stakeholders to utilise business enterprises, labour, capital and other local resources effectively to maximise local benefits in order to contribute to poverty reduction and the uplifting of citizens life conditions. The paper is divided into four major parts. The first part gives a background of the notion of decentralisation, urbanisation and local economic development. The second part gives an account on how the above are inter-related. The third part provides the challenges faced by urbanisation in achieving local economic development and part four is presented as conclusion and recommendations.
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An analysis of risk management within the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
- Carmen, Joel, Vyas-Doorgapersad, Shikha
- Authors: Carmen, Joel , Vyas-Doorgapersad, Shikha
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Corruption , Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) , Enterprise risk management
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/296418 , uj:32294 , Citation: Carmen, J. & Vyas-Doorgapersad, S. 2019. An analysis of risk management within the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
- Description: Abstract: Risk management entails resources, planning, arranging and controlling to reduce the impact of possible risks to a manageable level. The objective of the article is to determine how the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) implements risk management to achieve the objectives of its mandate as set out in its strategic plan, ultimately creating an ethical environment by reducing fraud. The methodology is based on a qualitative research design, using triangulation of an embedded case study with specific dimensions of unobtrusive research techniques, such as conceptual and document analysis. The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) system is closely linked to the DTI’s risk management policy and risk management strategy objectives. The Risk Management Implementation Plan (RMIP) and the risk register, as well as the implementation of the risk management process, are instrumental in the successful risk management strategy of the DTI. The findings indicate that risk dialogue, communication, awareness, and understanding of the organisation and its risks, should be encouraged; that risk reporting practices should be strengthened, and that a better alignment between risk management and the DTI’s strategic objectives should be established.
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- Authors: Carmen, Joel , Vyas-Doorgapersad, Shikha
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Corruption , Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) , Enterprise risk management
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/296418 , uj:32294 , Citation: Carmen, J. & Vyas-Doorgapersad, S. 2019. An analysis of risk management within the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
- Description: Abstract: Risk management entails resources, planning, arranging and controlling to reduce the impact of possible risks to a manageable level. The objective of the article is to determine how the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) implements risk management to achieve the objectives of its mandate as set out in its strategic plan, ultimately creating an ethical environment by reducing fraud. The methodology is based on a qualitative research design, using triangulation of an embedded case study with specific dimensions of unobtrusive research techniques, such as conceptual and document analysis. The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) system is closely linked to the DTI’s risk management policy and risk management strategy objectives. The Risk Management Implementation Plan (RMIP) and the risk register, as well as the implementation of the risk management process, are instrumental in the successful risk management strategy of the DTI. The findings indicate that risk dialogue, communication, awareness, and understanding of the organisation and its risks, should be encouraged; that risk reporting practices should be strengthened, and that a better alignment between risk management and the DTI’s strategic objectives should be established.
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Procurement related risks in the public sector – Gauteng provincial treasury
- Dlamini, Nelisiwe, Zigubu, Cynthia, Thaba, Sebonkile
- Authors: Dlamini, Nelisiwe , Zigubu, Cynthia , Thaba, Sebonkile
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Procurement risks , Public Sector Procurement , Corruption
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/286396 , uj:30990 , Citation: Dlamini, N., Zigubu, C. & Thaba, S. 2018. Procurement related risks in the public sector – Gauteng provincial treasury.
- Description: Abstract: The aim of the study was to investigate the risks in procurement within the public sector. The study first identified the risks related to procurement, then distributed the questionnaires with 25 respondents by the employees within the public sector. Although the literature review highlighted that corruption was perceived as one of the biggest risks in procurement, all the questions relating to corruption had to be omitted from the questionnaire to prevent political distortion and fear that the respondents will not respond to the questions objectively. It is common knowledge that corruption in the form of collusion in the public sector procurement is widely affecting the ethical way of contracting for goods and services. It was found that current mitigation strategies were unable to prevent future mitigation strategies. The introduction of ethics training could provide positive results in terms of mitigating the procurement risks as employees would be sensitized to what constitutes unethical behaviour in a procurement environment. The procurement officers must take part in continuous professional development regarding proper procurement practices including ethics and values.
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- Authors: Dlamini, Nelisiwe , Zigubu, Cynthia , Thaba, Sebonkile
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Procurement risks , Public Sector Procurement , Corruption
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/286396 , uj:30990 , Citation: Dlamini, N., Zigubu, C. & Thaba, S. 2018. Procurement related risks in the public sector – Gauteng provincial treasury.
- Description: Abstract: The aim of the study was to investigate the risks in procurement within the public sector. The study first identified the risks related to procurement, then distributed the questionnaires with 25 respondents by the employees within the public sector. Although the literature review highlighted that corruption was perceived as one of the biggest risks in procurement, all the questions relating to corruption had to be omitted from the questionnaire to prevent political distortion and fear that the respondents will not respond to the questions objectively. It is common knowledge that corruption in the form of collusion in the public sector procurement is widely affecting the ethical way of contracting for goods and services. It was found that current mitigation strategies were unable to prevent future mitigation strategies. The introduction of ethics training could provide positive results in terms of mitigating the procurement risks as employees would be sensitized to what constitutes unethical behaviour in a procurement environment. The procurement officers must take part in continuous professional development regarding proper procurement practices including ethics and values.
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Unethical practices in the South African construction industry
- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Oke, Ayodeji, Tyali, Sibiwe
- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Oke, Ayodeji , Tyali, Sibiwe
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction , Corruption , Ethics
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/215531 , uj:21429 , Citation: Aigbavboa, C., Oke, A & Tyali, S. 2016. Unethical practices in the South African construction industry.
- Description: Abstract: Development of infrastructure to meet the needs of South Africans is a major concern for the construction industry, however the failure of the industry to keep up with the expectation has drawn some criticism from the citizens. Lack of adherence to ethical practices that help ensure transparency and accountability within the industry is a major impediment towards being a consistent and an effective contributor to the growth of the South African economy. This study therefore examines unethical practices in South African Construction Industry and measures to address the menace for better project performance. Well-structured questionnaires were administered on registered and experienced construction professionals within the industry and Mean Item Score (MIS) was used to analyse the returned data. Non-adherence to ethical practices in the industry are as a result of greed, favouritism, political influence, monopoly of bigger companies over smaller and emerging companies and pressure to meet unrealistic company objective and deadlines. The unethical practices prevalent in the industry include bribery and fraud, falsification of experience, illegal award of tenders and collusive tendering. These unethical practices result to dissatisfied clients, poor workmanship, poor quality of infrastructural development and loss of public trust. Professionals, especially construction and project managers should shoulder the responsibility of stamping out unethical practices in the industry by developing viable measures to achieve the goal. More so, whistle-blower protection mechanisms need to be revised and improved to encourage effective monitoring and sanctioning of individuals involved in unethical practices in the industry.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Oke, Ayodeji , Tyali, Sibiwe
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction , Corruption , Ethics
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/215531 , uj:21429 , Citation: Aigbavboa, C., Oke, A & Tyali, S. 2016. Unethical practices in the South African construction industry.
- Description: Abstract: Development of infrastructure to meet the needs of South Africans is a major concern for the construction industry, however the failure of the industry to keep up with the expectation has drawn some criticism from the citizens. Lack of adherence to ethical practices that help ensure transparency and accountability within the industry is a major impediment towards being a consistent and an effective contributor to the growth of the South African economy. This study therefore examines unethical practices in South African Construction Industry and measures to address the menace for better project performance. Well-structured questionnaires were administered on registered and experienced construction professionals within the industry and Mean Item Score (MIS) was used to analyse the returned data. Non-adherence to ethical practices in the industry are as a result of greed, favouritism, political influence, monopoly of bigger companies over smaller and emerging companies and pressure to meet unrealistic company objective and deadlines. The unethical practices prevalent in the industry include bribery and fraud, falsification of experience, illegal award of tenders and collusive tendering. These unethical practices result to dissatisfied clients, poor workmanship, poor quality of infrastructural development and loss of public trust. Professionals, especially construction and project managers should shoulder the responsibility of stamping out unethical practices in the industry by developing viable measures to achieve the goal. More so, whistle-blower protection mechanisms need to be revised and improved to encourage effective monitoring and sanctioning of individuals involved in unethical practices in the industry.
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Prevention of collusion for innovative construction
- Oke, Ayodeji, Aigbavboa, Clinton, Mangena, Zacharia
- Authors: Oke, Ayodeji , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Mangena, Zacharia
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Construction industry , Corruption , Project performance
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/246055 , uj:25499 , Citation: Oke, A., Aigbavboa, C. & Mangena, Z. 2017. Prevention of collusion for innovative construction.
- Description: Abstract: Collusion is an unscrupulous and anticompetitive practices among construction stakeholders which has adverse effect not only on the integrity of the parties or people but also on the overall performance of construction projects. In view of this and in order to ensure healthy competition and alliance among construction stakeholders, this study assessed various measures that can be adopted to minimize or eliminate the practice of collusion in the construction industry. The measures were extracted from existing literature materials and questionnaire was adopted as a means of data collection using a 5-point Likert scale. Using convenience sampling, 49 questionnaires were distributed, 43 were retrieved while 41 were found worthy of further analysis. Among other measures, people involved in construction process including the professionals should be encouraged to report any suspicious acts and transactions including collusion practices, and procurement procedures for construction projects should be open and transparent. There is a need to blacklist and deregister professionals and companies that are caught in the act of collusion as this will enhance project performance and subsequently improve the image of the construction industry. Punishments for the offence should be well documented and there should be strict enforcement of the discipline and regulations when a company or individual is found culpable. This study will help regulatory bodies shouldered with the responsibilities of regulating construction activities - including that of the stakeholders - in their quest to reduce or eliminate the practice of collusion in the construction industry.
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- Authors: Oke, Ayodeji , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Mangena, Zacharia
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Construction industry , Corruption , Project performance
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/246055 , uj:25499 , Citation: Oke, A., Aigbavboa, C. & Mangena, Z. 2017. Prevention of collusion for innovative construction.
- Description: Abstract: Collusion is an unscrupulous and anticompetitive practices among construction stakeholders which has adverse effect not only on the integrity of the parties or people but also on the overall performance of construction projects. In view of this and in order to ensure healthy competition and alliance among construction stakeholders, this study assessed various measures that can be adopted to minimize or eliminate the practice of collusion in the construction industry. The measures were extracted from existing literature materials and questionnaire was adopted as a means of data collection using a 5-point Likert scale. Using convenience sampling, 49 questionnaires were distributed, 43 were retrieved while 41 were found worthy of further analysis. Among other measures, people involved in construction process including the professionals should be encouraged to report any suspicious acts and transactions including collusion practices, and procurement procedures for construction projects should be open and transparent. There is a need to blacklist and deregister professionals and companies that are caught in the act of collusion as this will enhance project performance and subsequently improve the image of the construction industry. Punishments for the offence should be well documented and there should be strict enforcement of the discipline and regulations when a company or individual is found culpable. This study will help regulatory bodies shouldered with the responsibilities of regulating construction activities - including that of the stakeholders - in their quest to reduce or eliminate the practice of collusion in the construction industry.
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The relationship between corruption and economic development : lessons from Zimbabwe’s public enterprises
- Tinarwo, J., Mzizi, V., Uwizeyimana, Dominique E., Zimano, F.
- Authors: Tinarwo, J. , Mzizi, V. , Uwizeyimana, Dominique E. , Zimano, F.
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Corruption , Economic development , State enterprises
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/401059 , uj:33500 , Citation: Tinarwo, J. et al. 2019. The relationship between corruption and economic development : lessons from Zimbabwe’s public enterprises.
- Description: Abstract: This research sought to understand the lessons that can be drawn from Zimbabwe’s public enterprises on the relationship between corruption and economic development. The researchers adopted a qualitative design based on purposively sampled state enterprises. Data were collected using focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews from the various stakeholders that included the government, civil society, academia and the private sector in Zimbabwe. Four FGDs were conducted while 14 key informant interviews were done face-to-face with the respondents. Data obtained from interviews and FGDs were analysed thematically. The paper affirms that, indeed, corruption does not only disadvantage the poor but strangles economic development, reduces social services and diverts investments in organisations important to the survival of the nation. In addition, the paper makes a valuable and unique contribution to the different stakeholders’ understanding of how their different concerns and interests are represented and negotiated for the sustainable economic transformation of any given country.
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- Authors: Tinarwo, J. , Mzizi, V. , Uwizeyimana, Dominique E. , Zimano, F.
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Corruption , Economic development , State enterprises
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/401059 , uj:33500 , Citation: Tinarwo, J. et al. 2019. The relationship between corruption and economic development : lessons from Zimbabwe’s public enterprises.
- Description: Abstract: This research sought to understand the lessons that can be drawn from Zimbabwe’s public enterprises on the relationship between corruption and economic development. The researchers adopted a qualitative design based on purposively sampled state enterprises. Data were collected using focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews from the various stakeholders that included the government, civil society, academia and the private sector in Zimbabwe. Four FGDs were conducted while 14 key informant interviews were done face-to-face with the respondents. Data obtained from interviews and FGDs were analysed thematically. The paper affirms that, indeed, corruption does not only disadvantage the poor but strangles economic development, reduces social services and diverts investments in organisations important to the survival of the nation. In addition, the paper makes a valuable and unique contribution to the different stakeholders’ understanding of how their different concerns and interests are represented and negotiated for the sustainable economic transformation of any given country.
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