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ASWNet Guide to Writing (Academic Research Brief| Proposal | Thesis)
In your journey as a student, you may end up researching as part of a subject (e.g. in weeks 9-10…
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Unrest in Niger after military officers detained President Mohamed Bazoum: lessons for social work and development globally
The Nigerien (not Nigerian) presidential guard detained the president and announced the dissolution of government last month. The National Council…
Cultural and spiritual artifacts of Africa stolen by colonising countries
What are artifacts? Artifacts are works of art that are inspired by people’s religion, philosophy and culture. In fact, artifacts…
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Made in Africa Evaluation (MAE) approach – what it is and how to use it
Are you involved in monitoring and evaluation (M and E) in your organization? Do you teach it? Are you are…
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Heri za Kwanzaa (26 Dec – 1 Jan 2024): African American and Pan-African celebration of family, community, culture and heritage
Theme and message for this year Founding of Kwanzaa Seven principles (nguzo saba) of Kwanzaa How is Kwanzaa celebrated? The…
‘Come through the door, not the window’: The San Code of Research Ethics (San Code)
The San Code: A great resource for social and development workers Cite the Code as: South African San Institute (SAAI)…
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Julius Sello Malema on land return and decolonisation
In our profession of social work and development, justice is revered as a key value. Is justice the same for…
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Call for book chapters: Mental Health: African Understandings, Models, and Interventions
Book details Title: Mental Health: African Understandings, Models, and Interventions Editor: Dr William Abur, University of Melbourne, Australia Length: Approximately 300 pages Audience: Mental…
External event: Decolonizing International Social Work Education
Title: Decolonizing International Social Work Education February 27, 2025, 12-2pm EST The Council of Social work Education (CSWE) Council of Global…
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Weaponisation of aid: revisiting Moyo’s Dead Aid Theory
In the context of the United States of America (USA)’s aid cuts to force deals with other countries and to…
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The decolonisation journey of Mzee Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma Nujoma (1929-2025), former President of Namibia
This week Africa lost one of its Mzee who contributed to the liberation of Namibia and development of Africa. Samuel…
The Dogon people and culture
The 10th Dogon Mask Festival finished early this month. In the rugged landscapes of Mali, one of the most extraordinary…
A scale to measure the decolonisation of artificial intelligence (AI) governance and other uses
The scale below appears in a research article by, and can be cited as: Ayana, G., Dese, K., Daba Nemomssa,…
Tips for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Generate Content Relevant to Africa
The methodology used to create this AI generated article was as follows: The AI application used was MetaAI, an application…
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A methodology for Artificial Intelligence Reviews (AIR)
Original contribution by Rugare Mugumbate The Artificial Intelligence Reviews (AIR) methodology was developed by the Africa Social Work and Development…
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Mabaliano methods of research and consultation
Understanding the baliano process Baliano (plural is mabaliano) method – in this method, one person goes around seeking opinions from…
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Kutano, dare or indaba or imbizo methods
These methods can be used for data collection, evaluation or service delivery meetings and in learning and teaching. Kutano methods…
Please contribute to Ushahidi Ubuntu Platform
Dear members, readers and visitors, We are gathering information about social work educational institutions to enter on the Ushahidi Ubuntu Digital…
Special Issue on Social Justice and Human Rights of Older Persons in Africa
Editorial Note: Social justice and human rights of older persons in Africa PDF version of the Editorial Note Articles Exploring Risk and…
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Wishing members and readers more success in 2025
Appreciation goes to all committees and members of the ASWDNet for a successful year with best wishes for another successful…
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3rd Annual Ubuntu Lecture (Mfundo waUbuntu)
Lecturer: Dr Charles Kalinganire, University of Rwanda Plan to attend the last event of the year – The Annual Ubuntu…
Standards for quality academic journals and books: the South Africa Department of Higher Education (DHET) model
The following standards are in the Research Outputs Policy (2015). To be included in the DHTE list of accredited journals,…
Our major events – ASWDNet
May – Africa Day Indaba Africa Day Webinar June – Day of the African Child Conference Indaba yaWatoto October –…
Wazee Indaba – Day for Older Persons 2024
22 October 2024, 10am Central Africa Time Program 2. Guest presentation by Profs Sobantu and Tanusha (30 minutes presentation +…
Call for papers for the Journal of Development Administration (JDA)
The JDA has an open call for papers. Submit to people-centred@africasocialwork.net You will be fully supported to get published. Important…
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Standard Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
This policy applies to authors, reviewers, editors, teachers, researchers, practitioners and students. In this policy, AI means computer aided generation…
Ubuntu conferences, indaba and symposium in 2024
Ubuntu is occupying more and more spaces in discussions in and outside academia. In 2024, below are some indaba, conference…
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Mpox – what you need to know
Information from Africa Centre for Disease Control (AfricaCDC) What is Mpox? Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a rare viral…
Nile floods: sample preparedness and response plan from South Sudan
Continuous heavy rains since May, combined with controlled water releases from Lake Victoria, significantly raised Nile River levels, affecting about 710,000…
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Africa PhD scholarships for female students below 35 years for research on the creation of dignified and fulfilling work for young Africans by the non-profit sector
An important opportunity has arisen to contribute to developing a non-profit sector that is driven by African values, and that…
Karibu, could you please help with contact details (takes -5 minutes)?
We are gathering contact details of social work and development institutions in Africa for the Ushahidi Ubuntu Digital Project. Please…
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Kenule Saro-Wiwa and Shell Company: The legacy of exploitation and advocacy for development in the Niger Delta, Nigeria
Kenule (Ken) Saro-Wiwa’s work shows how multinational companies like Shell (British company) have continued harmful practices from the direct colonial…
Two publications about Olympics and Africa
The Olympics games held in Paris, France have come and gone. Two articles provide more light about the Olympics. The…
The impact of migration on Africa—some questions to ponder on
Do you agree with the views quoted below? Instead of hardening border protection, African and Western governments should negotiate bilateral…
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Ubudlelane philosophy
Conceptualised by Xweso[1] and Gwam[2] (2024) Ubudlelaneis an isiXhosa term meaning ‘ukwabelana’ which translates to ‘to share’. This concept…
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