The Potential of Qualitative Research for Applied Developmental Science in Sub-Saharan Africa

Widespread evidence indicates that Jesus Christ holds a most prominent place in popular cultures across Africa south of the Sahara. In the present article, empirical data generated through qualitative research in Kenya, Ghana, and Uganda serve to illustrate similar phenomena attested across the continent. Initial description and subsequent theological analysis highlight two central aspects of these Christologies: Jesus as Immanuel—God with us—in Africa, and Jesus as the "image of the invisible God" (Col. 1:15). Following a summary overview of Christological images in Africa, conclusions point out their significance to contemporary Christianity, particularly regarding the intrinsic relation between popular and academic theologies.

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Book Review: Handbook of Applied Developmental Science in Sub-Saharan Africa

Journal of Psychology in Africa ◽

10.1080/14330237.2019.1647955 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 335-337

Author(s):

Dabie Nabuzoka

Keyword(s):

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Developmental Science ◽

Sub Saharan

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A qualitative research synthesis of contextual factors contributing to female overweight and obesity over the life course in sub-Saharan Africa

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0224612 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (11) ◽

pp. e0224612 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Ifeoma D. Ozodiegwu ◽

Mary Ann Littleton ◽

Christian Nwabueze ◽

Oluwaseun Famojuro ◽

Megan Quinn ◽

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Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Life Course ◽

Contextual Factors ◽

Research Synthesis ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

The Life Course

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Design And Production of A Visual Document Depicting The Chronological Develoment of The Asante Kingdom

Journal of Arts and Humanities ◽

10.18533/journal.v7i2.1297 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 13

Author(s):

Okyere Kwesi Barnabas

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Metal Surface ◽

Research Design ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Qualitative Research Design ◽

Ancient Egyptian ◽

The World ◽

History Of ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

Transformational Development

The Asante kingdom is one of the famous and surviving kingdoms in sub-Saharan Africa. The kingdom came on the world stage in the late 16th century and gradually expanded its territorial boundaries through wars to cover almost the present day Ghana and some portion of Togo and Cote d’Ivoire. Much is known about ancient Egyptian society than most other ancient cultures because of their hieroglyphics (picture writing). Even though the history of the Asante kingdom has been preserved in oratory and in written documents, an alternative method can also be made to safeguard its rich historical facts just like that of the Ancient Egyptian society. This research looks into the ancient methodology of preserving historical facts to design and produce a mural that would serve as an alternative to available sources in gathering historical facts about the Asante kingdom. Qualitative research design approach was used and the descriptive and studio based research methodologies were employed. The history of the Asante kingdom was explored from the 16th to the 21st century to encode the salient facts about their transformational development into a mural of symbols and pictorial imagery, using sketching and Repoussage technique. It was found that symbols and imagery can be used to present facts of the history and also intricate visuals can be Repoussage unto a large metal surface using 0.8mm copper thickness upon a suitable working support.

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The social landscape of education and work in rural sub-Saharan Africa.

Youth and the rural economy in Africa: hard work and hazard ◽

10.1079/9781789245011.0007 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 125-140

Author(s):

Barbara Crossouard ◽

Máiréad Dunne ◽

Carolina Szyp

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Young Women ◽

Lived Experiences ◽

Rural Economy ◽

Social Dynamics ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

African Countries ◽

The Social ◽

Social Landscape ◽

Sub Saharan

Abstract This chapter draws on qualitative research into youth livelihoods in four sub-Saharan African countries that has addressed the local social dynamics of work and education from the perspectives of young people themselves. Firstly, it illuminates the extent to which the youth in the four different national contexts value education. It then turns to young people's lived experiences of juggling both schooling and work from an early age, highlighting the wide disparity between idealized notions of 'transition' and the complexities of youth livelihoods. Finally, it explores the gendered dimensions of this social landscape, and how these produce different pressures that force young women in particular out of education. The chapter concludes with implications for young people's current and future engagement with the rural economy, and for education policy.

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Handbook of Applied Developmental Science in Sub-Saharan Africa

10.1007/978-1-4939-7328-6 ◽

2017 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Keyword(s):

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Developmental Science ◽

Sub Saharan

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An analysis of public private partnership in emerging economies

Risk Governance and Control Financial Markets & Institutions ◽

10.22495/rgcv6i4c2art8 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 306-316

Author(s):

Lukamba Muhiya Tshombe ◽

Thekiso Molokwane

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Service Delivery ◽

Private Sector ◽

Emerging Economies ◽

Public Private Partnership ◽

Regulatory Framework ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Private Company ◽

Private Partnership ◽

Sub Saharan

This article examines the significance of Public Private Partnership (PPP) in emerging economies. The major focus of the paper is the African continent. The article briefly discusses the origin and implementation PPPs in different continents across the globe. A qualitative research paradigm is adopted to analyse public private partnerships in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Qualitative research is exploratory and is frequently used to investigate a subject area in which there is limited information. This method of investigation sheds light on the different PPP projects. A case study strategy adopted in this study was used create understanding of the different process emanating from the implementation of PPPs in Africa continent. A comprehensive understanding of PPP implementation in SSA is essential. PPPs should be considered in sectors where there is a need to improve infrastructure and service delivery. Every government should have legislation in place as well as a regulatory framework on PPPs to facilitate local and foreign investors to implement new projects. The absence of a legal and regulatory framework on PPPs hinders close collaboration between the public and private sector in certain countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Anecdotal evidence from interviews with public officials indicates the need for government to focus on a specific project where it (government) perceives a need for a private company to participate. This article argues that the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) project is an excellent model for governments in SSA where there is a deficit infrastructure, required to provide improved service delivery. Most BOT projects require sizeable financial investment. Most governments prefer to use BOT to construct specific infrastructure such as new electricity power plants, toll roads, prisons, dams and water plants. Experience has revealed that BOT agreements tend to reduce market and credit risk for the private sector because in most instances government is the only customer, thus reducing the risk associated with insufficient demand and the inability to pay.

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