Table of Contents :

Fragmented Governance in South African Cities: The Dilemmas of Planning and Management
Ngoako J Mokoele 7

Reinvigorating the Consequences for Failure of the South African Public Protector to Discharge the Duty of the Office Impartially
Kola Odeku 15


Coercive Diplomacy in Foreign Policy: Evaluating Nigeria's Carrot and Stick Strategy
Adigbuo Ebere Richard 27


Governance and Economic Development in Abia State, Nigeria
Ugo Charity Kalu and Ugonma Joy Kalu Ugbor 39


The Readiness of South African Public Sector Trainers to Implement Capacity Development with Regard to the 2030 Agenda
MT. Lukamba and I. Malatjie 45


Migration and Remittances in Nigeria: Impact Analysis on Youths in Ogwashi-Uku Community in Delta State
Agunyai Samuel Chukwudi, Ojakorotu, Victor and Bamidele, Samson Olukayode 53


Boko Haram and Defence Mechanism of the Nigerian Army: A Critical Appraisal
Emmanauel Mutambara, Richard Chidi Nwali, Aro Gilbert Chukwu, Maxwell O. Ekwe, Ngene Innocent Aja, F. M. Nwankwo and Kelechi Johnmary Ani 63


Present Realities of Urban Food Insecurity in South African Townships
Joseph Mudau and Malaika Lesego Samora Mahlatsi 79


Assessing Compliance with Constitutional and Legislative Prescripts for Budget Management in Public Hospitals in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Nkhumeleni Mathobo, Mashupye Herbert Maserumule and Kabelo Boikhutso Moeti 87


Safeguarding Democracy through the Lens of a Nigerian Advertiser: Evidence from three Newspapers
IfeKristi Ayo-Obiremi 99

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