Early Educational Development in East Africa: A Case Study

Stafford Kay

doi:10.1086/446014

The Urban Spatial Pattern of the Pseudo-Colonial City in Southeast Asia: A Case Study of the Eastern Area of Bangkok, Thailand, during the Thai-Imperialism Period (1855-1932)

Journal of Urban History ◽

10.1177/00961442211012984 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 009614422110129

Author(s):

Nicha Tantivess ◽

David J. Edelman

Keyword(s):

Rural Communities ◽

Educational Development ◽

Transitional Zone ◽

Administrative Reform ◽

Urban Transformation ◽

Urban Spaces ◽

Eastern Area ◽

Commercial Center ◽

Administrative Center

This article discusses the urban spaces of the pseudo-colonial city via the urban transformation in the eastern area of Bangkok between 1855 and 1932. During this period, the Thai royal government was under pressure from colonialism in the Southeast Asian region. To prevent colonization of the country, the kings aimed to strengthen their economic and political powers through administrative reform, educational development, infrastructure construction, and land commodification Thus, the urban spaces in Bangkok were significantly transformed. The eastern area became a transitional zone between the administrative center of the royal government and the commercial center where foreign traders resided. Furthermore, this transitional zone continued expanding into the area of rural communities, and, consequently, the traditional settlements of the local people gradually lost population.

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Social and cultural integration: a case study of the East African Hadramis

Africa ◽

10.2307/1160487 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 59 (2) ◽

pp. 185-195 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Françoise Le Guennec-Coppens

Keyword(s):

East Africa ◽

Cultural Integration ◽

East African ◽

Extended Study ◽

Opening Paragraph

Opening ParagraphAs one goes through the numerous publications concerning East Africa, it becomes apparent that certain subjects have rarely been approached, having been neglected or even totally ignored. Such is the case concerning the problems linked with the Hadrami diaspora, the extended study of which—apart from a few notable exceptions—has not yet aroused the interest of historians or the curiosity of anthropologists.

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The Place of International Arbitration in East Africa: A Case Study of the Effectiveness of the East African Court of Justice as an International Arbitral Tribunal

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.3829076 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Peter M. Muriithi

Keyword(s):

East Africa ◽

Arbitral Tribunal ◽

International Arbitration ◽

East African ◽

Court Of Justice

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BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT EFFICIENCY AND COMPETTIIVENESS OF LOCALLY MANUFACTURED GOODS BY AUTOSTERILE EAST AFRICA, KENYA

International Journal of Management and Leadership Studies ◽

10.52281/jv3i103 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 12-21

Author(s):

Margaret Kamau ◽

Isabella Sile

Keyword(s):

East Africa ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Political Stability ◽

Business Environment ◽

Middle Level ◽

Primary Data ◽

Goods And Services ◽

Manufactured Goods

Absrtact This study investigated the influence of business environment efficiency on competitiveness of locally manufactured goods by Autosterile East Africa, Kenya. This study used case study design. This study sampled 69 respondents, including 8 top level employees, 22 middle level employees and 39 lower level employees in Autosterile East Africa. Census sampling was used to select the respondents. Secondary data was obtained from the Autosterile East Africa publications that touches on determinants of competitiveness. Questionnaires used in the survey formed the primary data and was analyzed by use of Statistical Packages for Social Science version 23. Linear regression analysis was done to test the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. The study findings led to the conclusion that business environment efficiency have a positive relationship with competitiveness of locally manufactured goods. The findings revealed that business environment efficiency is significant determinant of competitiveness of locally manufactured goods. It was found out that the demand for goods and services and political stability influences competition of goods and services. The regulations dictate the competition among companies and supply of goods and services controls a firm's competitive advantage. Keywords: Business environment efficiency, competitiveness, Locally manufactured goods, Autosterile East Africa.

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