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Privatisation in Botswana: the demise of a developmental state?
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. www.wiley.com, 2008)This article argues that efforts by the Government of Botswana to embark on privatisation of some parastatals as well as contracting out the provision of certain services with the main intention of enhancing productivity ... -
Prliminary assessment of the feeding ecology of silver catfish (Schilbe intermedius, Ruppel, 1832) in a seasonal floodplain of the Okavango delta
(Botswana Society, 2005)This study investigates the feeding ecology of Schilbe intermedius across its entire life history. Data were collected using experimental fishing nets in two habitats in a seasonal floodplain. The results showed that S. ... -
Proactive marketing and financial management for Small and Medium Enterprises
(Botswana Institute of Administration and Commerce (BIAC), 2006-05)Although the discovery of diamond has propelled Botswana from one of the poorest countries in 1966 to a middle-income developing nation, the country still faces the problems of economic diversification, employment creation, ... -
Probing semiconductor quantum well qubits and associated Shannon entropy using semi‑relativistic quantum mechanics
(Springer Nature, https://www.springer.com/, 2023-08-07)Electron states in GaAs, GaN and AlN quantum wells are studied by solving a semi-relativistic wave equation within the effective mass approximation. The quantum states are in turn used to probe the properties of two-level ... -
Probit analysis of factors influencing rural employment promotion in southern Nigeria
(Emerald Insight, http://www.emeraldinsight.com, 2012)Poverty, inequality and unemployment challenges need to be adequately addressed if sustainable human development is to be achieved. Although, these key issues are not mutually exclusive, the thrust of this paper is to ... -
Problem based learning activates inner potentials and broadens the mind
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-12-12)Problem-based learning (PBL) learning has its roots in several learning theories; notably the constructivism theory. It is an approach to learning in which the problems act as the context and driving force for learning, ... -
Problem learning unleashed the potential in me
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-12-12)Problem-based learning, which is an approach to learning that engages students in finding a solution to a complex problem, has continued to gain popularity in many disciplines, including nursing. This paper reports my ... -
PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING ENHANCES THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SKILLS
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-12-12)The conceptof problem-learning (PBL) originated at McMaster University, Canada in 1969 as medical educators were looking for a more effective teaching and learning method for preparing learners for clinical practice. ... -
Problem-based learning for integration of nursing theory and practice
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-12-12)Problem-based learning (PBL) was pioneered in medical school in McMaster University, Canada in the late 1960s but has now spread to other disciplines around the world. PBL is a learning-teaching approach in which learners ... -
Problem-based learning may be demanding but the rewards are great!
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-12-12)Problem Based Learning (PBL) is relatively new in some educational institutions even though it has been in existence for decades. PBL is a learner-centred instructional approach that uses scenarios to stimulate learners ... -
Problem-based learning presents an opportunity for nursing education
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-12-12)Problem-based learning (PBL) has gained popularity in many learning institutions globally. PBL is a student-centered approach in which students learn about a subject through the experience of solving an open-ended problem. ... -
Problem-based learning: a step to quality nursing education
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-12-12)Problem-based learning (PBL) has its origin in medical education but has since spread to other fields including nursing education. It is a learner-centered approach that empowers learners to research on a topic on their ... -
Problem-based learning: a teaching strategy that prepares the students for work life
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-12-12)Problem-based learning (PBL), which started in medical education in the 1960s, is currently used extensively in the same field; and has spread to fields such as nursing. PBL is a learning method that which involves student ... -
Problem-based learning: fostering creative problem solving through collaborative work
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-12-12)Problem-based learning (PBL) is an approach to learning and teaching in which students are presented with contextualised, ill structured problems to investigate and discover meaningful solution in small collaborative groups. ... -
Problem-based learning: the best tool for learning
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-12-12)Problem-based learning (PBL), which was first developed in medical education in the 1950s, has become increasingly popular across disciplines in higher education institutions. PBL is a focused, pragmatic approach to learning ... -
Problems and prospects for the development of urban tourism in Gaborone and Maun, Botswana
(Taylor & Francis (Routledge), http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~content=t713413745, 2007-12)This paper draws on the tourism system framework to examine the problems and prospects of urban tourism in Gaborone and Maun, Botswana. These are young centres that have a growing number of tourist attractions, facilities ... -
Problems and Prospects of Technology Transfer in Developing Economies: A Review
(Science Publications / ANSI Journals; http://www.ansijournals.com/3/c4p.php?id=1&theme=3&jid=jas, 2002-03)Large-scale industrialisation policies and programs have proved themselves impractical to developing economies due largely to resource constraints. Small and Medium Industries (SMIs) play an important role in the transformation ... -
Product analysis based on Botswana's postcolonial socio-cultural perspective
(Chinese Institute of Design, http://www.ijdesign.org, 2007)Products designed and manufactured in any country are influenced by local factors, such as the availability of raw materials, human skills, tradition, and socio-cultural values. The tendency to use available natural resources ... -
Product analysis based on Botswana’s postcolonial socio-cultural perspective
(Creative Commons. www.ijdesign.org, 2007-08-01)Products designed and manufactured in any country are influenced by local factors, such as the availability of raw materials, human skills, tradition, and socio-cultural values. The tendency to use available natural ... -
Production and evaluation of weaning foods based on sorghum and legumes
(Kluwer Academic Publishers; Springer Netherlands http://www.springerlink.com/content/t218k71qq13p5476/, 1999-03)Five weaning formulations (F1-F5) based on sorghum, groundnuts, sesame seeds, chickpeas, and skim milk powder were processed by a twin-roller drum dryer and evaluated for composition, functional properties (bulk density, ...