Articles

Volume 11|Issue 1|2026

Ntaote M and Moshoeshoe B (2026) Indigenous jurisprudence and development administration in Lesotho: Moshoeshoe I and Mohlomi as governance archetypes. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 11(1), 0-0.   

Nguyen D T (2026) The role of social actors in creating a sustainable business environment in the Nghi Son Economic Zone, Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 11(1), 0-0.   

Moshoeshoe B (2026) Coalition governments and development administration failure in Lesotho: An Afrocentric critique of governance instability. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 11(1), 0-0.   

More articles coming soon.

Volume 10|Issue 2|2025

Godwin W O, Aduloju A A and Akemu J E (2025) Stomach infrastructure or palliative? The effectiveness and long-term implication of temporary relief measures on governance and development in Nigeria. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 10(2), 1-10.   

Kayode O V, Niworu S M and Muhammed A S (2025) Impact assessment of N-power Scheme on human development in Bida Local Government Area, Niger State (2016 – 2020). People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 10(2), 0-0.   

Magavude T J, Nyahwedegwe W, Chihiya P and Tagarira E (2025) The efficacy of community-based intervention strategies on improving the social development of child headed households in Zimbabwe. A case of Epworth community. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 10(2), 0-0.   

Tome A R (2025). The intersection of sustainable development goals, Ubuntu and accessibility of sexual gender based violence services for sexually violated female artisanal miners in Chakari mining village, Zimbabwe. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 10(2), 0-0.   

Emordi P J (2025). Humanitarian Crisis in Nigeria: A Threat to Child Protection. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 10(2), 0-0.   

Atige S, Maina E and Bassey J (2025). The impact of innovation strategies on the performance of multinational corporations in Juba, South Sudan. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 10(1), 0-0.                               

Volume 10|Issue 1|2025

Savadye L T and Mwapaura K (2025). Development implications of Village Savings and Lending Associations in alleviating household poverty: Insights from the Salvation Army Project in Guruve, Zimbabwe. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 10(1), 1-13.   

Maushe, F. and Masuka, T. (2025). Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS): A hack to gender equality – An assessment of IKS’s contribution to gender equality in Zimbabwe. A presentation at the social work and social development symposium on the 14 to 15 October 2024 at Cresta Oasis, Harare. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 10(1), 14-23.

Emordi, P J, Utulu A A and Egbule V (2025). An evaluation of the 2022 Central Bank of Nigeria’s Naira redesign policy: implications on Nigerians’ standard of living. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 10(1), 24-37.   

Gavaza K T, Mwapaura K and Sadomba F A (2025). Circumstances devastating women’s livelihood opportunities towards economic development in lithium mining communities in Goromonzi, Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 10(1), 38-48.

Moshoeshoe B (2025). The role of decentralisation and local governance in advancing sustainable development: A Lesotho perspective. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 10(1), 52-59.                               

Veta O D (2025). Challenges to sustainability in development programmes in Africa: Importance of Indigenous methods and principles. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 10(1), 60-70.   

Volume 9|Issue 2|2024

Machelesi Y S, Conradie H F, Cherry J and Rulashe T. (2024). Bridging to Equity: Evaluating the Finance-Linked Individual Subsidy Programme in Addressing South Africa’s Housing ‘Gap Market’. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 9(2), 35 – 44. 

Okoroafor C E (2024). Creating a sustainable future for the African child: a solarpunk concept. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 9(2), 45 – 57.

Ukponahiusi O (2024). A review of maternal health care utilisation in Edo South, Nigeria. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 9(2), 58-65.                     

Tolera M (2024). The dual challenge of implementing security and development programs in East Wallagga Zone, Ethiopia. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 9(2), 67-77.                  

Volume 9|Issue 1|2024

Munemo, W. & Mwapaura, K. (2024). The utility of coping strategies employed by mothers of children with disabilities (MCwDs) in Torwood, Redcliff, Zimbabwe: Implications on development work. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 9(1), 1-10.

Tendengu P. T. (2024). The origins of social and economic development in Zimbabwe: Lessons for social work education and training. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(4),11-16.

Biruk, S. D. & Getachew, K. N. (2024). The intersection of tradition and modernity: governance in Somaliland. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 9(1), 17-24.        

Chukwu N. A. (2024). Assessment of the use of remittances as a community development tool in Abia State, Nigeria. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 9(1), 25-34.                     

Volume 8|Issue 4|2023

Buhori, J, A. (2023). Social work perspective of the achievements of the Fit Person (s) Program in Temeke, Dar es Salaam – Tanzania. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(4), 94-102.    

Kisusi, F. L. & Ndesanjo, R. B. (2023). Does the Community-Driven Development Approach Enhance Livelihoods? Evidence from Tanzania. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(4), 103-112.   

Zinyemba, L. (2023). The role played by taboos in exposing women to maternal mortality in Binga, Zimbabwe. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(4), 112-120.   

Muntanga W. (2023). Reviving BaTonga culture to support community development. A case of Zambezi Valley communities, Zimbabwe. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(4), 121-126.

Social Work and Development Student Conference (SWDSC) Abstracts in Volume 8 Issue 4

Mugumbate, R. (2023). Kuumba/Mentoring future leaders in social work and development. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(4), 127. Social Work and Development Student Conference (SWDSC), 16 June 2023.                                 

Asamoah, B. (2023). How food insecurity experience among older adults can provide evidence for an innovative, system-led and culturally-sound social work practice interventions in a communal Ghana. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(4), 128. Social Work and Development Student Conference (SWDSC), 16 June 2023.                                

Mamukeyani, E. (2023). Literature review on the Ubuntu African approach to guide the development of disability programmes in rural communities in South Africa. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(4), 129. Social Work and Development Student Conference (SWDSC), 16 June 2023.                              

Rademan, D. (2023). Personal experiences of a fourth-year social work student: insights into South Africa social work education and professional development. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(4), 130. Social Work and Development Student Conference (SWDSC), 16 June 2023.                              

Volume 8|Issue 3|2023

Kwembeya M. (2023). Enhancing the resilience of orphans using the Ubuntu philosophy: A case of Marange community in Zimbabwe. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(3), 50-56.      

Nzewigbo A. A. (2023). An Appraisal of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy Role in Africa’s Development, 2010-2022. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(2), 57-67.

Mamukeyani E. (2023). Challenges compounding foster care services in the Limpopo Department of Social Development, South Africa. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(2), 68-74.                                      

Magavude T. J. (2023). Social factors contributing to harmful child vending practice among children in Zimbabwe. The case of Epworth. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(3), 75-82. 

Lembuka M. H. (2023). The influence of ujamaa policy in realization of developmental social work in Tanzania – Ubuntu perspective. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(3), 83-90.    

Social Work and Development Student Conference (SWDSC) Abstracts in Volume 8 Issue 3

Chanyau, E. (2023). Use of strength-based perspective to empower children in communities. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(3), 91. Social Work and Development Student Conference (SWDSC), 16 June 2023.

Snorton, E. A. Jr (2023). Environmental empowerment: A new approach to poverty eradication in Africa. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(3), 92. Social Work and Development Student Conference (SWDSC), 16 June 2023.

Dudzai, C. (2023). Environmental empowerment: A new approach to poverty eradication in Africa. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(3), 93. Social Work and Development Student Conference (SWDSC), 16 June 2023.                              

Volume 8|Issue 2|2023

Dhemba J., Makofane M. D. M. and Mabetoa, M. (2023). Embedding the developmental approach in social work with older persons: Prospects and challenges for Lesotho. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(2), 23-29.

Dehu, D. H. (2023). Agricultural changes and the state of food sovereignty among the Macha Oromo of Wallagga, 1975-2015. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(2), 30-36

Chivasa, N. (2023). Reflections on village savings and self-help group schemes in the era of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Seke District, Zimbabwe. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(2), 37-43.         

Mgaya, M. C. (2023). Participation and inclusion of people with disability in trade and employment. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(2), 44-46.        

Social Work and Development Student Conference (SWDSC) Abstracts in Volume 8 Issue 2

Sithole, J. D. S. (2023). Impeding factors hindering juvenile offenders’ access to pretrial diversion services in Zimbabwe: study of St Marys, Chitungwiza Urban Centre Zimbabwe. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(2), 47. Social Work and Development Student Conference (SWDSC), 16 June 2023.

Ntloko, N. A. J. (2023). Social workers’ historical and contemporary understanding of the social development approach. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(2), 48. Social Work and Development Student Conference (SWDSC), 16 June 2023.                                  

Emordi, P. J. and Egbuchulam, P. C. (20230. Internal insecurity in Nigeria and the conundrum of out-of-school children. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(2), 49. Social Work and Development Student Conference (SWDSC), 16 June 2023.                                  

Volume 8|Issue 1|2023

Tome R. A. and Abur W. (2023). Analysis of mental health challenges faced by young people abusing crystal meth in Africa. A case of Harare Metropolitan Province, Zimbabwe. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(1), 1-7.                    

Emordi, P. J. (2023). Illegal animal trade in a globalized world: Implications for sustainable development. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(1), 8-13.                    

Dzapasi L. and Tarusikirwa, C. M (2023). Local community participation and sustainability of foreign funded poverty reduction programmes in rural areas: the case of Murewa district, Ward 10, Zimbabwe. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(1), 14-22.          

Mollaw D. (2023). Development by Dispossession in Ethiopia: The Contribution of Sugar Mega-Project to the Development of Afar Region. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(1), 23-30.                         

Volume 7|Issue 4|2022

Arowolo, M. (2022). The depressed Nigerian economy, social welfare, and the dynamics of poverty among persons with disabilities in the coronavirus disease (2019) era. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 7(4), 109-118.                 

Dzapasi, L. and Tarusikirwa, M. C. (2022). Foreign funded poverty reduction programmes in rural areas: local alternatives for Murewa district, ward 10, Zimbabwe. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 7(4), 119-128.

Omorogiuwa T. B. E. (2022). Overcoming corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: Exploring the coping strategies of children and women in rural Nigeria, West-Africa. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 7(4), 128 -134.

Gutema, M. and Negussie, S. (2022). Community participation for urban services in Butajira Urban Center, Ethiopia: Assessing institutional features of community participation. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 7(4), 135-143.                    

Volume 7|Issue 3|2022

Koua, K. A., Adiko, A. F, & N’Goran, K. G. (2022). Does collaboration with traditional healers contribute to preventing poisoning by medicinal plants in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire? People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 7(3), 69-74.                 

Anyieth, A. K. and Abur, W. (2022). The War Trauma and Mental Health Challenges for South Sudanese Men in the Diaspora. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 7(3), 75-83.

Alamu, O. I. and Makinde, W. A. (2022). Effect of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on political leadership in Nigeria. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 7(3), 84-90.

Adewole, A. A.; (2022). Social entrepreneurship as solution to youth empowerment and social-economic wellbeing in Africa: pathway to achieving the Africa’s Agenda 2063. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 7(3), 91-99.                  

Nhapi, T. (2022). Challenges and prospects for older persons access to universal social pensions in Zimbabwe. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 7(3), 100-108.                 

Volume 7|Issue 2|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

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.