Research Catalog

Title

AIDS and local government in South Africa : examining the impact of an epidemic on ward councillors / by Kondwani Chirambo and Justin Steyn ; with additional research by Christele Diwouta and Njinga Kankinza.

Author

Chirambo, Kondwani.

Publication

Pretoria : Idasa, 2009.

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Additional Authors

• Diwouta Tiki, Christele.
• Steyn, Justin.
• Kankinza, Njinga.
• Institute for Democracy in South Africa.

Description

vi, 118 p. : ill., maps; 25 cm.

Summary

This study seeks to understand "how AIDS epidemics can contribute to state fragility" (Cluster C of the AIDS, Security and Conflict Initiative [ASCI].) An exploratory project, the study does not aim to measure fragility but to identify trends that may introduce it. A fragile state is generally defined as one characterised by weak governance, poor service delivery and ineffective policies. Indicators of state fragility encapsulate political, economic, humanitarian and social dimensions (Hannan & Besada: 2007; Rice & Patrick: 2008). The study sampled 12 local municipalities in the Western Cape, Northern Cape, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal, with the aim of comprehending the impact of HIV/AIDS on ward councillors, and the epidemic's potential to affect accountability, effective government and legitimacy.

Subject

• Municipal officials and employees > Health and hygiene > South Africa
• AIDS (Disease) > South Africa
• AIDS (Disease) > Economic aspects > South Africa
• Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
• HIV Infections
• Local Government
• South Africa

Note

• "Supported by the Social Science Research Council, the Clingedael Institute and the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)"--Prelim.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 105-108)

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

ISBN

• 9781920118747
• 1920118748

OCLC

317248514

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library