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Youth policy and programmes in the SADC countries of Botswana, Swaziland and Zambia: a comparative assessment
- Authors:
- MWANSA L.K., MUFUNE P., OSEI-HWEDIE K.
- Journal article citation:
- International Social Work, 37(3), July 1994, pp.239-263.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This field study reports on experiences of these enterprising schemes in Botswana, Swaziland and Zambia. This was a participatory research using focused group interviews involving participants, officials and academics concerned with these programmes. The findings show that most of the income-generating activities in place are inadequate and fail to attract youth interests; that teenage pregnancy is a serious problem but only Botswana seems to be doing something about it in terms of education; and none of the three countries has a viable programme regarding street children. Two pertinent issues emerge from the study with respect to the link between policy and programme. The first is the need for a formal base responsible for policy formulation and implementation. And secondly, there is the need for research on the nature and magnitude of youth problems, in a way which takes into account the views of youth themselves.
AIDS-related knowledge attitudes and behaviour among urban youths in Zambia: results of a private study
- Authors:
- SLONIM-NEVO Vered, MUKUKA Lawrence, TEMBO Robert
- Journal article citation:
- International Social Work, 44(4), October 2001, pp.487-503.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This exploratory study examines AIDS-related knowledge, attitude and behaviour among 89 youths residing in Lusaka, Zambia. The results show that AIDS is well-known disease in the lives of the participants and suggests that Zambian youths who live in a major urban area tend to be knowledgeable about AIDS and hold positive attitudes towards prevention. The main behaviour that puts Zambian young adults at risk is sexual intercourse.