People Centred – The Journal of Development Administration

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Volume 7|Issue 2|2022

Volume 7 Issue 2 June 2022
Dzingirayi, P., Shawatu, M. and Chitiga, P. (2022). The participation of gender equity in artisanal small-scale mining in Zimbabwe. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 7(2), 38-45.
Akashraj D. and Misomsa B. U. (2022). Roles and challenges of Idirs in Local Socio-Economic Development: A Case of Ambo Town, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 7(2), 46-53.                    
Chikoko,W., Nyabeze K., Zvokuomba, K., Mwapaura K. and Mhizha S. (2022). “Hook-up” and Substance abuse among street children of Harare Central Business District, Zimbabwe: implications for development work. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 7(2), 54-61.                    
Mwapaura, K., Mhiripiri, W. and Bhala C. E. (2022). Parental perspectives on teacher strikes in Seke Rural District Council, Zimbabwe: Implications for development work. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 7(2), 62-68.                    

Volume 7|Issue 1|2022

Volume 7 Issue 1 March 2022
Mugumbate, J. R., Tarusikirwa, M. C., Nyoni, C., Mtetwa, E., Nyikahadzoyi, K., Dhemba and Nyaruwata, L. T. (2022). People-centred development (PCD): philosophies, key concepts and approaches to teaching, learning and practice. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 7(1), 1-12.                 
Ramsey-Soroghaye, B. N. Emejuru, P. (2022). Family influence on the roles played by Nigerian women: an implication for national development. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 7(2), 13-16.                 
Zaria Y. B. and Ismail N. A. (2022). Investment infrastructure and development assistance impact on headcount poverty reduction in Nigeria: auto-regressive distributed lag (ARDL) approach. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 7(1), 17-26.                    
Takaza, S. T.; Mararike, C. G. and Ruparanganda,W. (2022) Socio-economic development of rural women producers in Chirumanzu-Zivagwe and Shurugwi in Zimbabwe. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 7(1), 27-37.                    

Volume 6|Issue 4|2021

Machimbidza, D., Nyahunda, L. and Makhubele, J. C. (2021). The significance of roles played by social workers in disaster risk management in Zimbabwe: a case study of Binga district. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 6(4), 156 – 162.                    
Manzvera, N., Mavuka, A. and Chikwaiwa, B. K. (2021). Psycho-social effects of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the mental health of survivors of the pandemic in Harare, Zimbabwe. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 6(4), 149 – 155.                    
Mavuka, A, Mundau, L Kazembe, T. and Nónzwe, N. (2021). Social inclusion amongst the survivors of gender based violence in Zimbabwe.  A case study of survivors from Ascot, Gweru. People Centred – The Journal of Development Administration, 6(4), 142-148.                    
Ramsey-Soroghaye, B. N. (2021). Community development in Nigeria: history, current strategies and its future as a social work method. People Centred – The Journal of Development Administration, 6(4), 133-141.

Volume 6|Issue 3|2021

Mwapaura, K. (2021). Multiple barriers encountered by persons with injuries sustained from road traffic accidents in Zimbabwe – implications for development work. Journal of Development Administration, 6(3), p. 126-132.
Songo, S.; Matsikure, M.; Matsikure, P. and Maunganidze, L. (2021). The psychological impact of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on university students in Mutare District, Zimbabwe. Journal of Development Administration 6(3), p. 116-125.
Abur, W. (2021). Mental health and the role of social workers and community workers during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) period. Journal of Development Administration, 6(3), p. 106-115.
Gebru, A. (2021). Female university students lived experiences of COVID-19 lockdown- the case of Jimma University, Southwest Ethiopia. Journal of Development Administration, 6(2), p. 97-105.

Volume 6|Issue 2|2021

Adedokun, K., Raji, A., RAJI, Khalid O., Muhammed, A. Y. (2021). Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the Nigerian legal system: a blessing in disguise? Journal of Development Administration, 6(2), p. 89-96.
Mugumbate, R. J., Nyoni, C. and Maushe, F. (2021). African university students’ struggle with the western approach to reflection: experiences from a multilevel mentoring project at Bindura University, Zimbabwe. Journal of Development Administration, 6(2), p. 80-88.
Dzinoreva, B. (2021). Obstacles hindering access to sexual reproductive health, responsibilities and rights (SRHR) in Zimbabwe- How youths and adolescents can access and utilize services? Journal of Development Administration, 6(2), p. 71-79.
Nyuon, A. K. (2021). Understanding the economic value of the exit strategies for ex-combatants in South Sudan. Journal of Development Administration, 6(2), p. 61-70.
Chikoko, W, Zvokuomba, K, Mwapaura, K and Nyabeze, K (2021) ‘Three some’ and substance abuse among street children of the Harare Central Business District, Zimbabwe. Journal of Development Administration, 6(2), p. 52-60.

Volume 6|Issue 1|2021

Islam, MD (2021) The nature of the Chinese engagement in African Development- A critical analysis. Journal of Development Administration, 6(1), p. 44-51.
Dzinoreva, B. (2021). Climate change adaptation and mitigation at policy level- The role of the Government of Zimbabwe and other stakeholders. Journal of Development Administration, 6(1), p. 32-43.
Kwembeya, M. and Songo, S., (2021). COVID-19 psychological adjustment distress- the case study of professional health workers in Manicaland Province in Zimbabwe. Journal of Development Administration 6(1), p. 22-31.
Nhapi, G. T. (2021). Reflections on social security adversities for Zimbabwean informal sector workers and COVID 19 impacts. Journal of Development Adminitsration, 6(1), p. 11-21.
Muzondo, E. (2021). Social Development Approach among childcare residential facilities- A case of Alpha Cottages, Masvingo, Zimbabwe. Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 6(1), p. 1-10.

Volume 5|Issue 2|2020

Mavuka, A. & Chikwaiwa, B. K. (2020) The strength of belief systems perceptions of survivors on natural disasters in Chipinge district, Zimbabwe. Journal of Development Administration, 5(2), p. 100-109.
Chineka, T. S. & Mundau, M. (2020) Community savings groups and gender equality in Zimbabwe. Journal of Development Administration, 5(2), p. 92-99.
Adebowale, T. A. & Adeyemi, A. O. (2020) Parent child relationship socio-economic-status peer pressure and self-esteem as predictors of juvenile delinquency behaviour in Ibadan, Nigeria. Journal of Development Administration, 5(2), p. 80-91.
Adeusi, T. J. et al (2020) Gender gap in enrollment into primary healthcare professionals’ education in Nigeria. Journal of Development Administration, 5(2), p. 69-79.
Chikoko, W. & Chirimubwe, N. (2020). The social media and risky sexual behaviours among adolescent urban youths in Mkoba 6, Gweru, Zimbabwe. Journal of Development Administration, 5(2), p. 56-68.

Volume 5|Issue 1|2020

Akashraj, D. P., Atem, K. K. G. & Panth, A. S. (2020). Nature and Causes of Unemployment and its Impact on Society: A study in Juba County, South Sudan. Journal of Development Administration 5(1), p. 1-9.
Alem, S. K. (2020). Assessing hotel experiences of people with disability: in the case of Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia. Journal of Development Administration, 5(1), p. 10-18.
Oyinlola, O. (2020). Adoption of Social Work Technology in Africa: Possibilities and Realities. Journal of Development Administration, 5(1), p. 19-30.
Dudzai, C., Wamara, C. K. & Mhlanga, C. (2020). The vices of corruption within Zimbabwe’s informal sector: Lessons from vendors in Harare’s Central Business District. Journal of Development Administration, 5(1), p. 31-44.
Abur, W. & Charles, J. (2020). Sport and Well-being: Benefits and Barriers to Participation in Sport for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and African-Australian young people. Journal of Development Administration, 5(1), p. 45-55.

Volume 4|2019

Maushe, F. (2019). In search for the right to education- the role of the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM) in promoting access to education in Zimbabwe. Journal of Development Administration, 4(2019), p. 1-6.
Kaseke, A. (2019). Community work in an industrial setting- the case of National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ). Journal of Development Administration, 4(2019), p. 7-11.
Chigondo, E. (2019). A school social worker’s perspective on the need for social workers in Zimbabwe’s schools. Journal of Development Administration, 4(2019), p. 11-16.

Volume 3|2018

Mugumbate, J. R. and Nyoni, C. (2018). Access to healthcare facilities in remote rural and farming communities – challenges and options. Journal of Development Administration, 3(2018), p. 1-8
Jakaza, T. N. and Dorothy Nyakudya, D. (2018). Living with hearing and speech impairment – challenges and options. Journal of Development Administration, 3(2018), p. 8-17.
Dodo, O. et al (2018). Development policy and practice – Making use of population census data in Zimbabwe. Journal of Development Administration, 3(2018), p. 17-25.

Volume 2|2017

Mthethwa, E (2017). Models and case studies of managing disability in Zimbabwe – from Jiri to Mujaji, Journal of Development Administration, 2(2017), p. 1-9.
Banda R. G. and Ngwerume C (2017). A generation in transition- The dynamics of social services provision in Zimbabwe. Journal of Development Administration, 2(2017), p. 10-17.
Maushe, F. (2017). Caring for children in need- Addressing gaps in current programs in Zimbabwe. Journal of Development Administration, 2(2017), p. 18-22.

Volume 1|2016

Chisvo , D. J. (2016). Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) – The heart of entrepreneurship. Journal of Development Administration, 1(2016), p. 1-6.
Mugumbate, J. R. and Nyoni, C. (2016). Urban social services and socio-economic development in Harare, Chitungwiza and Bindura- situation analysis, shortcomings and options. Journal of Development Administration, 1(2016), p. 7-16.
Bohwasi, P. (2016). The role of the Council of Social Work (CSW) in regulating the social work profession in Zimbabwe. Journal of Development Administration, 1(2016), p17-20.