Bertha Z Osei‐hwedie
Biographic Data
| ID | 3940614 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Bertha Z Osei‐hwedie |
| GIVEN NAMES | Bertha Z |
| FAMILY NAME | Osei‐hwedie |
| SIGNATURE | HWEDIE B Z O |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Botswana |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 18 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1997 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
University preparation and the work capabilities of visually impaired graduates in Ghana: A tracer study
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities requires state parties to make deliberate laws, policies and administrative measures to safeguard the right to work of persons with disabilities. However, many countries, such as Ghana, run afoul of this requirement. Currently, there are intense campaigns in Ghana aimed at prioritising the education of persons with disabilities so as to enable them to explore their potential…
Gender in political parties: Ghana's 2016 general elections
Political parties are key institutions for enhancing female participation and representation in leadership positions. However, in Ghana, this role of parties has not taken root. The purpose of the study is to analyse women's participation and presentation in party leadership structures, and as candidates in the 2016 parliamentary elections. Qualitative methodology was used. Findings suggest that the gender gap has not been substantially reduced i…
Japan in Africa: Building Sustainable Peace
This article analyses the contributions and impact of Japan's peacebuilding role in Africa by examining Tokyo's motives, mechanisms and challenges in peacebuilding. Peacebuilding is essential to achieving durable peace, sustainable development and human security in post-conflict African societies, aiming as it does for conflict prevention, non-recurrence of violent conflict and promotion of social justice. The challenges of peacebuilding, however…
In permanent opposition: Botswana's other political parties
Political opposition parties are considered crucial to the nurturing, enhancing and consolidating of democracy in every political system. Indeed, their existence is proof of political tolerance, competitive party elections, the provision of choices to the voting public and the possibility of alternation in power. However, the political opposition on the African continent is generally weak, and particularly so in Botswana, resulting in the predomi…
Enhancing the Positive Contributions of African Culture in Peacebuilding and Development
(2009). Enhancing the Positive Contributions of African Culture in Peacebuilding and Development. Journal of Peacebuilding & Development: Vol. 4, No. 3, pp. 1-5
Botswana
Botswana is known to be Africa's oldest stable democracy. But its parliamentary system is still dominated by the executive and the political opposition remains weak
HIV/Aids and the Politics of Domestic Response: The Case of Botswana
The role of ethnicity in multi‐party politics in Malawi and Zambia
(1998). The role of ethnicity in multi‐party politics in Malawi and Zambia. Journal of Contemporary African Studies: Vol. 16, No. 2, pp. 227-247
Constitutional amendments in Zambia: A Challenge to Democracy
Multi‐party elections which swept most of Africa in the 1980s and 1990s led the way for the establishment of democracy. The major concern now is the consolidation of democracy. The paper discusses the amendments to the 1991 Constitution of Zambia and their impact on democracy. The amendments, although well intentioned, provide a good example of an attempt by an incumbent elite at legitimizing its hold on power while denying others the right to pa…
The role of ethnicity in multi‐party politics in Malawi and Zambia
(1998). The role of ethnicity in multi‐party politics in Malawi and Zambia. Journal of Contemporary African Studies: Vol. 16, No. 2, pp. 227-247
In permanent opposition: Botswana's other political parties
Political opposition parties are considered crucial to the nurturing, enhancing and consolidating of democracy in every political system. Indeed, their existence is proof of political tolerance, competitive party elections, the provision of choices to the voting public and the possibility of alternation in power. However, the political opposition on the African continent is generally weak, and particularly so in Botswana, resulting in the predomi…
University preparation and the work capabilities of visually impaired graduates in Ghana: A tracer study
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities requires state parties to make deliberate laws, policies and administrative measures to safeguard the right to work of persons with disabilities. However, many countries, such as Ghana, run afoul of this requirement. Currently, there are intense campaigns in Ghana aimed at prioritising the education of persons with disabilities so as to enable them to explore their potential…
Gender in political parties: Ghana's 2016 general elections
Political parties are key institutions for enhancing female participation and representation in leadership positions. However, in Ghana, this role of parties has not taken root. The purpose of the study is to analyse women's participation and presentation in party leadership structures, and as candidates in the 2016 parliamentary elections. Qualitative methodology was used. Findings suggest that the gender gap has not been substantially reduced i…
Enhancing the Positive Contributions of African Culture in Peacebuilding and Development
(2009). Enhancing the Positive Contributions of African Culture in Peacebuilding and Development. Journal of Peacebuilding & Development: Vol. 4, No. 3, pp. 1-5
HIV/Aids and the Politics of Domestic Response: The Case of Botswana
Constitutional amendments in Zambia: A Challenge to Democracy
Multi‐party elections which swept most of Africa in the 1980s and 1990s led the way for the establishment of democracy. The major concern now is the consolidation of democracy. The paper discusses the amendments to the 1991 Constitution of Zambia and their impact on democracy. The amendments, although well intentioned, provide a good example of an attempt by an incumbent elite at legitimizing its hold on power while denying others the right to pa…
The role of ethnicity in multi‐party politics in Malawi and Zambia
(1998). The role of ethnicity in multi‐party politics in Malawi and Zambia. Journal of Contemporary African Studies: Vol. 16, No. 2, pp. 227-247
HIV/Aids and the Politics of Domestic Response: The Case of Botswana
Botswana
Botswana is known to be Africa's oldest stable democracy. But its parliamentary system is still dominated by the executive and the political opposition remains weak
Enhancing the Positive Contributions of African Culture in Peacebuilding and Development
(2009). Enhancing the Positive Contributions of African Culture in Peacebuilding and Development. Journal of Peacebuilding & Development: Vol. 4, No. 3, pp. 1-5
In permanent opposition: Botswana's other political parties
Political opposition parties are considered crucial to the nurturing, enhancing and consolidating of democracy in every political system. Indeed, their existence is proof of political tolerance, competitive party elections, the provision of choices to the voting public and the possibility of alternation in power. However, the political opposition on the African continent is generally weak, and particularly so in Botswana, resulting in the predomi…
Japan in Africa: Building Sustainable Peace
This article analyses the contributions and impact of Japan's peacebuilding role in Africa by examining Tokyo's motives, mechanisms and challenges in peacebuilding. Peacebuilding is essential to achieving durable peace, sustainable development and human security in post-conflict African societies, aiming as it does for conflict prevention, non-recurrence of violent conflict and promotion of social justice. The challenges of peacebuilding, however…
Gender in political parties: Ghana's 2016 general elections
Political parties are key institutions for enhancing female participation and representation in leadership positions. However, in Ghana, this role of parties has not taken root. The purpose of the study is to analyse women's participation and presentation in party leadership structures, and as candidates in the 2016 parliamentary elections. Qualitative methodology was used. Findings suggest that the gender gap has not been substantially reduced i…
University preparation and the work capabilities of visually impaired graduates in Ghana: A tracer study
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities requires state parties to make deliberate laws, policies and administrative measures to safeguard the right to work of persons with disabilities. However, many countries, such as Ghana, run afoul of this requirement. Currently, there are intense campaigns in Ghana aimed at prioritising the education of persons with disabilities so as to enable them to explore their potential…
Political science (9 works) · Law (8 works) · Politics (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Public Administration (5 works) · Democracy (4 works) · Economics (4 works) · Political economy (4 works) · Law (3 works) · Development economics (2 works)