Promoting Social Development

Building a Professional Social Work Association in Namibia

Bibliographic Data

ID6076832
AuthorsJanetta Ananias (University of Namibia), Elizabeth Lightfoot (0000-0002-0861-1047, University of Minnesota)
Year2012
Volume20
Issue1-2
Pages196-210
Publication date2012-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Community Practice (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1070-5422 • E-ISSN: 1543-3706
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/10705422.2012.644227
OpenAlexW2029775128
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited17

Although Namibia's government has established a social welfare system with a social development emphasis, social workers have not yet fully embraced this approach and have had few opportunities for professional cohesion. The purpose of this study is to examine the role of the National Association of Social Workers in promoting social development and cohesion among social workers in Namibia. Based on a 32-item survey, Namibian social workers believe that national organizations can help contribute to a nation's social development and promote social cohesion by offering networking opportunities. These findings indicate that professional associations can play an important role not only in marketing social work and offering continuous professional development education, but also can help in promoting social development in Africa

Cohesion (chemistry · Economic growth · Economics · Political science · Public relations · Social change · Social engagement · Social philosophy · Social position · Social science · Social Welfare · Sociology · Homelessness and Social Issues · Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work

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