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Youth risky behaviour in Chibolya compound in Zambia
MÁCHOVÁ, Tereza
The diploma thesis deals with risky behaviour of youth living in the Chibolya Slum, Zambia. The risky behaviour includes various forms of behaviour with negative impacts on health or social functioning of an individual and these may also threaten the surroundings of the young people. Examples of risky behaviour include use of tobacco, alcohol or other drugs and sexually risky behaviour. The tendencies to risky behaviour may appear at any time, but the most endangered group are the adolescents. The thesis is divided into theoretical part and practical part. The theoretical part specifies the basic terms of the thesis: risky behaviour, young people and the Republic of Zambia. The chapters of risky behaviour and Zambia are described in consideration of situation of young people. In the research part of the thesis, there was used the quantity research strategy, the method of questioning and the method of a questionnaire, distributed among the young people living in the Chibolya compound. The aim of the research included mapping of risky behaviour of youth in Chibolya compound, Zambia and establishing the factors affecting the occurrence of risky behaviour at young people in the location. In compliance with the aim of the thesis there were set the research questions: "Which forms of risky behaviour appear in the Chibolya slum most frequently?" and "Which factors affect the risky behaviour of young people?". The data was processed using the program Microsoft Office Excel 2007 and the program SPSS, release 16.0 and 23.0. The research showed that the most frequent forms of risky behaviour at respondents in the Chibolya compound is the addiction-related behaviour. It is most frequently related to abuse of illegal substances, specifically marijuana. Another proved form of addiction-related behaviour is the abuse of alcohol - 62% of respondents use it regularly. The research results also show the factors affecting risky behaviour of young people. These include biological features, specifically age and sex, peer pressure, easy accessibility of addictive drugs, family influences and unemployment. The research proved that unemployment is connected with a wide range of other risk factors and that is the reason for the unemployed to be the group facing maximal risks of risk behaviour.
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Social development of vulnerable youth in Zambia.
VELTRUBSKÁ, Jana
Bachelor thesis is focused on the social development of vulnerable youth in Western Province of Zambia, in the town of Mongu. The aim of the thesis is based on research and available literature, to closer mapping project of non-profit organization Njovu o.p.s. "Vocational training for vulnerable children in the Western Province of Zambia in Mongu-Katongo", and seek whether it can help graduates in their personal development and social status. The research work was carried out by a quantitative method, using standardized interviews, the instrument was a questionnaire. In this work, there are specified social and economic aspects of Zambia and introduced the Millennium Declaration and the Millennium Development Goals. Furthermore, it defines vulnerable youth in Zambia and phenomenon of so called Vulnerable youth, which is especially typical for sub-Saharan African countries and also describes the education system in Zambia. Non-profit organizations Njovu o.p.s. is described in details, also its goals and projects and mainly the project "Vocational training for vulnerable children in the Western Province of Zambia in Mongu-Katongo". As part of my work I came to the conclusion that the project of organization Njovu o.p.s.: "Vocational training for vulnerable children in the Western Province of Zambia in Mongu-Katongo" is fulfilling their development plan and their work for the Western Province of Zambia is very beneficial.
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International development cooperation of the Czech Republic in Africa
Šmolík, Vojtěch ; Kučerová, Irah (advisor) ; Oberpfalzerová, Hana (referee)
The Bachelor thesis "The International Development Cooperation of the Czech Republic in Africa" discusses the historical progress of relations between Czechoslovakia/Czech Republic and African states since the 3rd decade of the 20st century in the context of the international development cooperation. Step by step it analyzes the conceptualization of Czechoslovakian and Czech foreign policy and the creation of fundamental development documents. Special emphasis is placed on current relations with selected African states and the evaluation of the mutual Development Cooperation in supported sectors within the frame of Development Cooperation Strategy of the Czech Republic 2010 - 2017.
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Special economic zones: Cure for the development of backward regions or a myth? Comparison of China, Nigeria and Zambia during 2001-2014
Beneš, Jiří ; Procházka, Pavel (advisor) ; Zeman, Martin (referee)
Over the last fifty years Special economic zones have become widely used tool of economic policy. This bachelor thesis deals with analysis of Special economic zones in China, Zambia and Nigeria and studies the impact of the zones on the economic development of the countries. First, I define the theoretical background of the zones and their brief history. In the following chapter the thesis focuses on zone development in individual states and their specifications. Then the thesis focuses on a comparison of the inflows of foreign direct investment and indices of business environment between the countries. Final chapter evaluates the success of the SEZ policy on the countries development. The conclusion of this work has been to answer the hypothesis: Are the special economic zones universal instrument for development of backward regions? The answer is they are not and therefore I reject the hypothesis.
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Proposal for strategic development of business subject
Šeba, Patrik ; Hron, Jan (advisor) ; Karel, Karel (referee)
The aim of this diploma thesis is to define the business strategy of chosen company from the Czech Republic, the company Decci and its future development on the African continent. The particular analysis are based on the gathered data of 2 planned investment projects of expansion into Namibia and Zambia. The aim of these analysis was to discover the weak and strong parts in those projects, to define possible opportunities but also all the risks which may be caused by the specific conditions of African continent. The results of this thesis should broaden the existing document portfolio of different analysis, which have been done by the company so far and should help to make well-founded decision regarding to the expansion on Namibian and Zambian energy market.
This diploma thesis is composed of 2 main parts. The first part is describing the theory of strategic management, the business management theory and the theory of investment, which are the theoretical ground for the other parts of this thesis. The practical part starts with the brief characteristic of the chosen company Decci a.s., describing its history, recent projects, future visions and its management structure. This introduction is followed by the evaluation of 2 investment projects of expansion in the chosen locations, which has been done by using different strategic analysis. At the end of the practical part, there is a financial evaluation of planned projects which should be used as a summary of each project, conditions for its financing and the level of its profitability.
In conclusion, the particular strategies are formulated as results of strategic analysis and thereafter it is chosen the more beneficial investment project. The thesis is concluded by certain recommendations, which may be taken into consideration before the start of investing activities and also for the successful company development on the African continent.
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Implementation of the Project Boyish Orphanage in Mongu
KRYGAROVÁ, Radka
This thesis dedicates to implementation of the boys' orphanage in developing country. The project belongs to Little Noah Foundation, while significant partner for direct realization is non-government organization Njovu. This thesis is classically created by theoretical and practical parts. The theoretical part defines frequented concepts, informs about actual situation in the country, especially in west province of Zambia, and contains information about organizations participated into this project. The practical part continues to theoretical knowledge, defines goal and methodology of thesis and mainly presents results of its. The goal, which follows this thesis, is to map out the progress of boys' orphanage in Mongu. In the line with the thesis they are asked these research questions: Why was this boys' orphanage established in Mongu? How was the project progressing? What are the results of the project? I have chosen qualitative research to answer the research questions. During my residence there and active participating to realization of project (February December 2014) I have used methods of observation, questioning and analysis of the data. The results of this thesis are created by profound SWOT analysis of the project, approach of personal securing, describing of process of intake of children and case reports of adopted children, whose value is in demonstrating of local social reality. Numerous supplements illustrate presented information. Discussion summarizes and recapitulates results and their outputs are recommendations and notices for similar starting projects. Very important aspect for whole thesis is to implant it into the context of very different conditions. The contribution of the project is especially in promoting of family model of childcare in institution. Family character of this orphanage is specified by relatively low number of children and the caregivers are married couple with two own children. This thesis brings interrelated and concrete and detailed information about whole project and its progress. This thesis may be used like source of information about concrete project, like documentation of start of Little Noah Children's Home and as well it can be some kind of inspiration for similar projects in developing countries.
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Ekonomické, sociální a environmentální dopady těžby mědi v Zambii
Baršová, Niko
The objective of the diploma thesis is to analyze impacts of copper mining in Zambia on the economic, social as well as environmental sphere. The theoretical part describes basic aspects of the mining in relation to economical and social development, environmental impacts of mining, and to sustainable development. The main work deals with the economic development and contribution of copper mining activity to the Zambian economy using and assessing available data. The thesis discusses social issues and environmental degradation concerning mining in the Copperbelt Province and influencing livelihoods of local inhabitants. The obtained result will be discussed and evaluated. A possible recommendation will be made and solutions will be suggested.
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Přímé zahraniční investice do půdy v rozvojových zemích: dopady na potravinovou bezpečnost a právo na potraviny
Dvořák, Tomáš
This diploma thesis deals with issue of foreign direct investment (FDI) into agrarian sector in developing countries with focus on the concept of food security and right to food. Initial theoretical part of this paper provides a discussion of its core concepts: the food security, the right to food as well as FDI with related issues. The theoretical analysis is subsequently applied to the context of Zambia. Author's engagement in field research is presented with two case studies which address the resultant effects of FDI in land on the community level in Zambia.
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Ekologické zemědělství v zemích třetího světa - Zambie
Sedláková, Monika
The aim of this thesis is to analyze conservation farming in Zambia. The theoretical part is focused on description of problems of conservation farming in third world countries, agro-ecological conditions in Zambia and characteristics of the agrarian sector. The practical part uses SWOT analysis to assess the potential of conservation farming in Zambia. The final assessment is discussed with four case studies of benefits and risks. Based on the theoretical and practical parts of this thesis, the implementation of conservation farming in Zambia is considered a success and it is a better alternative to current prevailing conventional agriculture. Conservation farming in Zambia contributes to regional, or sustainable development.
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