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Implementation of sustainable development goals in developing countries: a case study of Zambia
Kachelo, Mukuka
This research was aimed at examining the implementation of SDGs in developing countries and it focused specifically on Zambia. To achieve this aim, existing data on SDGs obtained from official platforms was used to make observations about how the country is performing so far and the results showed that only 7 out of the 17 SDGs, based on selected indicators, have improved during the period under review. This put into question the adequacy of the policies and mechanisms put in place by the Zambian Government to implement the SDGs. Having established that Zambia has performed poorly when it comes to SDG implementation so far and reviewed some of the challenges based on existing literature and national review documents, this paper went a step further and sought the opinions of 105 Local Government officers who are actively involved in SDG implementation at the district level through a questionnaire. The officers identified budget constraints, lack of coordination among local stakeholders, and lack of coordination between the National, Provincial and District levels of government as the top 3 challenges to SDG implementation at the Local Level.
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Design nábytku denní potřeby pro rozvojové země
Ludvíková, Kateřina
Everyday furniture for developing countries is the topic that this diploma thesis deals with. The aim was to obtain input information, create a theoretical project and then verify it directly in practice in a developing country – Zambia. The project focuses on the use of wooden waste material and at the same time takes into account local conditions. The result of the work is research that collects basic data about joinery, schools, furniture and culture in Zambia. This theoretical project has been tested in practice on a small scale. At the same time, six prototypes of furniture were made from waste material and a development project on the subject was written.
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Spotřeba palivového dřeva a dřevěného uhlí v domácnostech v okrese Kalomo, Zambijská republika
Boltižiar, Martin
The topic of the thesis was to establish the consumption of firewood and charcoal in the Southern Province of the Republic of Zambia. Data collection, field survey and questionnaire survey and collection of all background information was carried out in rural agricultural camps and in Kalomo town. Information on firewood and charcoal consumption in the area as well as socio-economic information on the inhabitants was obtained. It was found that an average rural household of 7 members consumes 62 kg of firewood per week, or approximately 19 kg of charcoal per household. The approximate annual household consumption is 3 217 kg of firewood or 997 kg of charcoal per household. Charcoal is produced in the countryside from local tree species and sold mainly in towns to residents who own a charcoal stove. All the data can be further used to establish fast-growing stands that would be used by local people in their area for regular logging or subsequent charcoal production and conservation of native tree stands.
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An ethical evaluation of philanthropic strategies employed by charitable organisations operating in Mongu district of Western Zambia
MUTEMWA, David
This study has been prompted by the fact that very little is known about the ethical aspects and operating strategies of charitable organisations in Mongu district of Western Zambia despite an influx of such organisations in the area from pre-colonial times. The aim of the study is to evaluate the ethical aspects of philanthropic strategies employed by charitable organisations operating in Mongu. Within social work, which is the guiding framework of this study, evidence of results alone does not satisfy the ethical aspect because ethics in social work are mainly deontological in nature, which means that the end does not always justify the means. The study endeavours to contribute to the discourse of philanthropic social work and, especially, towards a model for evaluating ethical aspects of philanthropic strategies of charities from the unique context of the charitable organisations operating in Mongu district of Western Zambia, which will also inform praxis in other similar contexts.
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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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The impact of a new scramble for Africa between the EU and China - a comparative case study of foreign direct investment in Senegal and Zambia
Mocák, Filip ; Kučerová, Irah (advisor) ; Mazač, Jan (referee)
The goal of this research is to shed light on the impact of European foreign direct investment and growing Chinese foreign direct investment in Sub-Saharan Africa through lenses of neocolonialism and orientalism. A case study analysis is utilized to grasp the topic appropriately. Two case studies were set - Senegal and Zambia case study. While Senegal serves predominantly as a case study for the impact of EU foreign direct investments, The case study of Zambia helps to understand how Chinese FDI inflow affects Sub-Saharan countries. Therefore, six hypotheses were outlined. This work researches the impact of FDI on the level of democracy represented by the democratic index of The Economist Intelligence Unit, business freedom embodied in The Heritage Foundation's economic freedom index, and stability of state symbolised by the fragile state index studied by The Fund for Peace. All three indexes above are available for free online. The correlation between EU FDI and level of democracy was confirmed while Chinese FDI negatively affects democratic development in studied countries. Next, European FDI positively affects the level of economic freedom in Senegal as well as Zambia. Nevertheless, increased Chinese FDI inflow to the countries deteriorated their economic freedom. Lastly, there is no clear...
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Neoliberalization of agriculture in Africa and its impacts
Jirsa, Jan ; Hasman, Jiří (advisor) ; Frajer, Václav (referee)
The presented thesis examines impacts of neoliberal policies on agriculture in the developing countries using the example of Zambia and Angola. It is based on a comparision of two most similar countries, which have been different in their approach to implementation of neoliberal policies. Another objective of this thesis is also the spatial transformation of Zambia's agriculture as a result of implementation of policy conditions in structural adjustment programmes. The focus of the paper is motivated by lack of similar approaches in research of neoliberal agriculture policies. This thesis also analyszes research of neoliberalism of agriculture and food regime theory, which has already been carried out. A large amount of data was compiled and processed from several data sources, and utilised to evaluate research questions. Research has confirmed decline in food crops production and yields in Zambia as a result of neoliberal policies, which could threaten the food sovereignty of the country. Furthermore, changes in the spatial distribution of crop production were observed, which are mainly related to the abolition of subsidies and different farmers behavior due to the introduction of Structural adjustment programs. Key words: Angola, agriculture, agriculture subsidies, neoliberalism, Structural...
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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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