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Enjoyment of Third Generation Rights-Reality Or Fallacy? Setting The National Agenda: What Will... more Enjoyment of Third Generation Rights-Reality Or Fallacy? Setting The National Agenda: What Will It take to Resolve Zimbabwe`s Socio- Political and Economic Meltdown! Thinking Beyond, Journal of Alternatives for a Democratic Zimbabwe, Harare Vol 1 Issue 22 February 2015 p 24
This research was conducted in a bid to investigate the Politics surrounding the implementation o... more This research was conducted in a bid to investigate the Politics surrounding the implementation of the Fast Track Land Reform Programme (2000). When Zimbabwe got its independence, white farmers who were in the country made up less than 1% of the population but however owned 70% of the best farming land. Several measures were taken to address this colonial imbalance, but however it is the Fast track Land reform programme that created more rapid change which forms the basis of this research. The programme led to the compulsory acquisition of 125 000 hectares of land per province for resettlement giving a total figure of about to about 5million hectares acquired country wide. This programme was carried out in manner that triggered a lot of criticisms as it was surrounded by quite a number of controversial measures. The study analysed the distributional gaps which existed between the black indigenous population and the white settler population. The researcher also analysed the antagonistic force that exist between the two main political parties in the country which are the Movement of Democratic Change (MDC T) led by the current Prime Minister and Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front (ZANU PF) which led by Robert Mugabe. Currently the formers holds the greater number of seats in the parliament but however it is the latter which holds almost all of the land in the country. Furthermore it is alleged by the school of thought that the Fast Track Land reform Programme was note conduct in a bid to increase productivity but rather as a vote buying.
Given the above, firstly the paper recommends that land (the promise or loss of it) unscrupulous leaders, as a way of gaining political advantage. This point has been proven by the fact that the Fast Track Land Reform Programme resorted to authoritarian nationalism while invoking identity politics which impacted on the economy of the country negatively. Secondly, the research recommends that the move of excluding and the stereo-typing of former White Commercial Farmers. The paper recommends that compensation should be made to this section of the population, as their investments lay in these assets which were grabbed from them in a barbaric manner.
Feminism is defined as a range of movements and ideologies that share a common goal to define, es... more Feminism is defined as a range of movements and ideologies that share a common goal to define, establish, and achieve equal political, economic, cultural, personal, and social rights for women. The school of thought views it as a political theory and practice that seeks to free women of all colours, classes, abilities, sexual orientations and ages from all forms of oppression. On the other hand women's rights are the rights and entitlements claimed for women and girls of many societies worldwide and these rights are institutionalized or supported by law, local custom, and behaviour, whereas in others they may be ignored or suppressed. The suppression and ignoring of women`s rights have often been high in states stricken by armed conflicts or repressive regimes amongst others as it shall be discussed in this paper. In Africa, the types of women`s rights abuse vary from the fairly common occurrences such as torture, rape, murder, child labour, girls in war and forced labour to more recent cases of genocide, mutilations, ethnic cleansing and terrorism. Thus there is a close link between Feminism and Women`s Rights as the former mainly relates to the implementation of these rights while the latter is basically focused on theoretical aspects of female rights. Examples of the Women`s Rights includes the right to life, the right to property, the right to be seen equal before the law, the right to receive a fair and public hearing where one is innocent before proven guilty, the right to move and reside anywhere within one’s country, the right to seek asylum internationally, the right of freedom of belief and religion, the right of freedom of speech and opinion, the right to peacefully assemble and associate, the right to take part in the government directly or indirectly, the right to periodic and genuine elections, the right to have free choice of employment, the right to be protected from compulsion to join an organization, the right to be protected against slavery, the right to be protected against torture and cruel punishment, the right to be protected against arbitrary exile or arrest, the right as a parent to choose the type of education for your child, the right to hold ownership over any scientific, literary, or artistic production one creates.
This article examines the role played by United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and Regional Orga... more This article examines the role played by United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and Regional Organisations in upholding Human Rights in Africa and Middle East focusing on Africa Union (AU), European Union (EU), Arab League and Southern African Development Community (SADC) amongst other regional organisations. This paper argues that UNSC and Regional Organisations have led to both the upholding and negation of Human Rights in Africa and Middle East due to absence of Election and Human Rights Conflict resolving structures, Democracy, Prevention and Resolution. It assess whether the role played by these organisation has been effective as there is an increase in the number of Human Rights atrocities committed by African and Middle East states that include genocide, xenophobia, war crimes against humanity, killings, torture and other civil and political rights violations amongst other factors. It traces these Human Rights abuses in Africa and Middle East, including the actions taken by various sub-regional organisations, and evaluates the UNSC and Regional Organisations’ political will and capability to deal with conflict and human rights abuse. The papers advocates for Regional Co operation and Integration in the interest of upholding Human Rights in Africa and Middle East and encourage states and sub regional structures to effectively work hand in hand with World Organisations such as the International Criminal Court of Justice (ICJ).
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Africa has been dominated by a plethora of challenges when it comes to Public Policy and despite ... more Africa has been dominated by a plethora of challenges when it comes to Public Policy and despite over a decade of sustained efforts to improve policy making, civil servants, politicians and academics continue to express concerns about the way policy is made, and whether it is ready to meet future challenges. Given the above, this paper seeks to adumbrate on what Africa Public Policy is and how it is made in West African states that are in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region. The paper seeks to investigate the preparedness of West Africa for the development of south-to-south cooperation. The paper illustrates and defines the various initiatives that have been adopted by these West Africa states. The paper will also seek to elucidate on what these West Africa states want to achieve in terms of their initiatives. The paper will state where these African states lay in terms of the global configurations of power and challenge the success of neo-liberalism and other theories that are being used by the people in West Africa as credible resources to enhance the public-policy capacity (empowerment) of state and non-state actors and how they have contributed to the projects of democracy and development. The paper will also examine success and failures of public policy in West Africa. The paper will evaluate the interface that exists between practice and theory and bridge the disconnect that exists between practitioners and academics whilst using a political economy approach.
Papers by kenneth Gombe
Are regional bodies still relevant in solving the Zimbabwe Political Crisis?
Zim`s Land Reform: Zimbabwe at 35 An Introspection Thinking Beyond, Journal of Alternatives for a... more Zim`s Land Reform: Zimbabwe at 35 An Introspection Thinking Beyond, Journal of Alternatives for a Democratic Zimbabwe , Harare Vol 1 Issue 23 May 2015 p 10
Zimbabwe Election Road Map Not Clear on Participation : Countdown To The General Elections Post R... more Zimbabwe Election Road Map Not Clear on Participation : Countdown To The General Elections Post Referendum : Thinking Beyond, Journal of Alternatives for a Democratic Zimbabwe Vol 1, Issue 19 July 2013 p 8
Enjoyment of Third Generation Rights-Reality Or Fallacy? Setting The National Agenda: What Will... more Enjoyment of Third Generation Rights-Reality Or Fallacy? Setting The National Agenda: What Will It take to Resolve Zimbabwe`s Socio- Political and Economic Meltdown! Thinking Beyond, Journal of Alternatives for a Democratic Zimbabwe, Harare Vol 1 Issue 22 February 2015 p 24
This research was conducted in a bid to investigate the Politics surrounding the implementation o... more This research was conducted in a bid to investigate the Politics surrounding the implementation of the Fast Track Land Reform Programme (2000). When Zimbabwe got its independence, white farmers who were in the country made up less than 1% of the population but however owned 70% of the best farming land. Several measures were taken to address this colonial imbalance, but however it is the Fast track Land reform programme that created more rapid change which forms the basis of this research. The programme led to the compulsory acquisition of 125 000 hectares of land per province for resettlement giving a total figure of about to about 5million hectares acquired country wide. This programme was carried out in manner that triggered a lot of criticisms as it was surrounded by quite a number of controversial measures. The study analysed the distributional gaps which existed between the black indigenous population and the white settler population. The researcher also analysed the antagonistic force that exist between the two main political parties in the country which are the Movement of Democratic Change (MDC T) led by the current Prime Minister and Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front (ZANU PF) which led by Robert Mugabe. Currently the formers holds the greater number of seats in the parliament but however it is the latter which holds almost all of the land in the country. Furthermore it is alleged by the school of thought that the Fast Track Land reform Programme was note conduct in a bid to increase productivity but rather as a vote buying.
Given the above, firstly the paper recommends that land (the promise or loss of it) unscrupulous leaders, as a way of gaining political advantage. This point has been proven by the fact that the Fast Track Land Reform Programme resorted to authoritarian nationalism while invoking identity politics which impacted on the economy of the country negatively. Secondly, the research recommends that the move of excluding and the stereo-typing of former White Commercial Farmers. The paper recommends that compensation should be made to this section of the population, as their investments lay in these assets which were grabbed from them in a barbaric manner.
Feminism is defined as a range of movements and ideologies that share a common goal to define, es... more Feminism is defined as a range of movements and ideologies that share a common goal to define, establish, and achieve equal political, economic, cultural, personal, and social rights for women. The school of thought views it as a political theory and practice that seeks to free women of all colours, classes, abilities, sexual orientations and ages from all forms of oppression. On the other hand women's rights are the rights and entitlements claimed for women and girls of many societies worldwide and these rights are institutionalized or supported by law, local custom, and behaviour, whereas in others they may be ignored or suppressed. The suppression and ignoring of women`s rights have often been high in states stricken by armed conflicts or repressive regimes amongst others as it shall be discussed in this paper. In Africa, the types of women`s rights abuse vary from the fairly common occurrences such as torture, rape, murder, child labour, girls in war and forced labour to more recent cases of genocide, mutilations, ethnic cleansing and terrorism. Thus there is a close link between Feminism and Women`s Rights as the former mainly relates to the implementation of these rights while the latter is basically focused on theoretical aspects of female rights. Examples of the Women`s Rights includes the right to life, the right to property, the right to be seen equal before the law, the right to receive a fair and public hearing where one is innocent before proven guilty, the right to move and reside anywhere within one’s country, the right to seek asylum internationally, the right of freedom of belief and religion, the right of freedom of speech and opinion, the right to peacefully assemble and associate, the right to take part in the government directly or indirectly, the right to periodic and genuine elections, the right to have free choice of employment, the right to be protected from compulsion to join an organization, the right to be protected against slavery, the right to be protected against torture and cruel punishment, the right to be protected against arbitrary exile or arrest, the right as a parent to choose the type of education for your child, the right to hold ownership over any scientific, literary, or artistic production one creates.
This article examines the role played by United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and Regional Orga... more This article examines the role played by United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and Regional Organisations in upholding Human Rights in Africa and Middle East focusing on Africa Union (AU), European Union (EU), Arab League and Southern African Development Community (SADC) amongst other regional organisations. This paper argues that UNSC and Regional Organisations have led to both the upholding and negation of Human Rights in Africa and Middle East due to absence of Election and Human Rights Conflict resolving structures, Democracy, Prevention and Resolution. It assess whether the role played by these organisation has been effective as there is an increase in the number of Human Rights atrocities committed by African and Middle East states that include genocide, xenophobia, war crimes against humanity, killings, torture and other civil and political rights violations amongst other factors. It traces these Human Rights abuses in Africa and Middle East, including the actions taken by various sub-regional organisations, and evaluates the UNSC and Regional Organisations’ political will and capability to deal with conflict and human rights abuse. The papers advocates for Regional Co operation and Integration in the interest of upholding Human Rights in Africa and Middle East and encourage states and sub regional structures to effectively work hand in hand with World Organisations such as the International Criminal Court of Justice (ICJ).
Africa has been dominated by a plethora of challenges when it comes to Public Policy and despite ... more Africa has been dominated by a plethora of challenges when it comes to Public Policy and despite over a decade of sustained efforts to improve policy making, civil servants, politicians and academics continue to express concerns about the way policy is made, and whether it is ready to meet future challenges. Given the above, this paper seeks to adumbrate on what Africa Public Policy is and how it is made in West African states that are in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region. The paper seeks to investigate the preparedness of West Africa for the development of south-to-south cooperation. The paper illustrates and defines the various initiatives that have been adopted by these West Africa states. The paper will also seek to elucidate on what these West Africa states want to achieve in terms of their initiatives. The paper will state where these African states lay in terms of the global configurations of power and challenge the success of neo-liberalism and other theories that are being used by the people in West Africa as credible resources to enhance the public-policy capacity (empowerment) of state and non-state actors and how they have contributed to the projects of democracy and development. The paper will also examine success and failures of public policy in West Africa. The paper will evaluate the interface that exists between practice and theory and bridge the disconnect that exists between practitioners and academics whilst using a political economy approach.
Are regional bodies still relevant in solving the Zimbabwe Political Crisis?
Zim`s Land Reform: Zimbabwe at 35 An Introspection Thinking Beyond, Journal of Alternatives for a... more Zim`s Land Reform: Zimbabwe at 35 An Introspection Thinking Beyond, Journal of Alternatives for a Democratic Zimbabwe , Harare Vol 1 Issue 23 May 2015 p 10
Zimbabwe Election Road Map Not Clear on Participation : Countdown To The General Elections Post R... more Zimbabwe Election Road Map Not Clear on Participation : Countdown To The General Elections Post Referendum : Thinking Beyond, Journal of Alternatives for a Democratic Zimbabwe Vol 1, Issue 19 July 2013 p 8