Lack Of Partnerships Research Articles

Implementing a Needs Assessment to Advance Health Equity in Overdose Prevention and Surveillance Initiatives.

State, local, and federal agencies have expanded efforts to address the root causes of overdoses, including health inequity and related social determinants of health. As an Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) technical assistance provider, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) conducted the first national needs assessment to understand capacity and technical assistance needs of OD2A jurisdictions in advancing health equity. ASTHO designed and disseminated the OD2A Recipient Health Equity Needs Assessment (RHENA) to 66 OD2A-funded jurisdictions from February to March 2022. OD2A principal investigators and staff were contacted via email and asked to complete the needs assessment within 6 weeks. One coder manually coded open-ended responses, conducted a thematic analysis on the qualitative data, and performed a simple frequency analysis on the quantitative data. Fifty-two jurisdictions (78.8%) responded, including 36 states, 12 cities/counties, and 2 territories. Most jurisdictions (n = 46; 88.5%) reported having a formal or informal health equity lead in place. Common barriers included a lack of access to data sources (n = 37; 71.2%), lack of partnerships (n = 20; 38.5%), and lack of funding (n = 14; 26.9%). Respondents reported needing more information sharing among jurisdictions and partner organizations, coaching on best practices, and routine discussions such as peer-to-peer learning sessions. Findings suggest that gaps remain in programmatic policies and principles to address inequities in overdose prevention. Results are being used to identify additional technical assistance opportunities, jurisdictional capacity, and approaches to advance health equity.

Conserving useful plants for a sustainable future: species coverage, spatial distribution, and conservation status within the Millennium Seed Bank collection

A substantially rich diversity of the world’s recorded useful plants (UPs) is captured within the Millennium Seed Bank collection hosted by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, at Wakehurst, UK with 13,598 species (34%) belonging to 3696 genera and 325 families. This constitutes just over half of the total accessions and one third of the species and covers all 9 continents, 8 realms, 14 biomes, 34 biodiversity hotspots and 175 countries. The most common beneficial use category within the captured diversity is medicinal, then species with environmental, material, and human food value. About 86% of conserved UP species have a ‘Least Concern’ conservation status but 8% are identified as globally threatened. The advantages of mutual, continued, and long-term partnership (e.g., Mexico) are showcased when conserving plants important for local communities and addressing conservation challenges beyond seed banking. However, the geographic coverage suffers from a lack of partnerships with some parts of the world. Also, a low number of accessions contributed from many countries means that insufficient native range is yet to be captured for many species. This is particularly the case for restricted or narrow distribution species from families or genera with a high incidence of recalcitrant or short-lived seeds. Future planning must tailor better to cover the spatial distribution patterns for individual species, thereby improving the number of accessions and geographical coverage for those captured. Moreover, seed biology research should characterise desiccation tolerance and develop complementary, novel conservation methods, such as cryopreservation, to strengthen conservation options for UP species.

Untangling interactions and prioritizations among Sustainable Development Goals in the Asian Water Tower region

Understanding the interactions among Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is critical for prioritizing SDGs and accelerating the overall SDGs progress. However, SDG interactions and prioritizations at the regional scale have rarely been researched (e.g., Asia), and more importantly, their spatial differences and temporal variations remain elusive. Here, we focused on the Asian Water Tower region (16 countries), which represents major challenges for Asian and even global SDG progress, and we assessed the spatiotemporal variations in SDG interactions and prioritizations in the region from 2000 to 2020 based on correlation coefficients calculations and network analyses. We observed a striking spatial difference in the SDG interactions, which may be minimized by promoting balanced progress toward SDGs 1 (no poverty), 5 (gender equality), and 11 (sustainable cities and communities) across countries. The prioritization differences of the same SDG across countries ranged from 8 to 16 places. Temporally, the SDG trade-offs in the region have declined, implying a possible shift to synergies. However, such success has faced several obstacles, mainly climate change and a lack of partnerships. The prioritizations of SDGs 1 and 12 (responsible consumption and production) have shown the largest increase and decrease, respectively, over time. Overall, to accelerate the regional SDG progress, we highlight the importance of enhancing top prioritized SDGs 3 (good health and well-being), 4 (quality education), 6 (clean water and sanitation), 11, and 13 (climate actions). Related complex actions are also provided (e.g., across-scaled cooperation, interdisciplinary research, and sectoral transformation).

Formalisasi Industri Pengolahan di Kabupaten Kebumen: Sebuah Tantangan

The purpose of this study is to examine the challenges of manufacturing formalization in Kebumen Regency. This study uses secondary data from BPS, the 2016 Economic Census-Continued, as a data source. The data analysis method used in this study is descriptive analysis. The analysis was carried out through cross tabulation to obtain an overview of the characteristics and challenges of manufacturing formalization in Kebumen Regency. The results of the study indicate that the challenges of manufacturing formalization can be seen from the legal, social, economic and management dimensions. Some of these challenges include business legality, low level of education of entrepreneurs, low access to bank credit, lack of partnerships, lack of business development plans, and low computer and internet use.

Biogascluster: A clustering algorithm to identify potential partnerships between agribusiness properties

The lack of partnerships between biomass generating producers is one of the main barriers to efficient biogas production. Partnerships can help producers properly dispose of waste, assist in the supply of biodigesters, allow the union of properties with different potential biomass generators into clusters, and optimize operating costs. In this sense, new measures must be adopted with regard to the establishment of strategic partnerships between producers. Therefore, in this paper, we propose a new clustering algorithm, BiogasCluster, to decide the optimal number of clusters for generating a renewable energy community. To test the proposed algorithm's applicability, we implemented the algorithm in R language. Experiments with real databases showed that the BiogasCluster proved to be efficient in generating stable clusters for all considered scenarios. It was also found that the filters and criteria used in the proposed algorithm have not been used in previous studies. This study provides important guidance to creating strategic partnerships within bioenergy generation in addition to obtaining a preliminary assessment of the possibility of establishing clusters of rural properties with the aim of achieving energy security and adding value to their businesses.

Social entrepreneurship and networking challenges: Impact on sustainable development in South Africa

The overwhelming complexity of achieving sustainable development globally, including in South Africa, requires the networking and partnerships of all stakeholders. This paper reports networking challenges affecting social entrepreneurship’s contribution to sustainable development. The study aimed to investigate and analyze the impact of networking challenges on social entrepreneurship contribution to sustainable development in the townships in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province. The study is quantitative and was conducted in three KZN township communities. The sample consisted of 90 social entrepreneurs selected using a snowball sampling technique. The respondents completed a self-administered close-ended questionnaire (employing a five-point Likert scale). The data were analyzed using SPSS (27.0 version). Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.808 indicated the reliability of the questionnaire as a measuring instrument for this study. The study revealed that lack of partnerships and networking with other social entrepreneurs, insufficient networking and partnership with corporate organizations, absence of networking and partnerships with government, and lack of platform use for social networking, affect social entrepreneurs’ activities. A chi-square test also revealed that all the tested variables were statistically significant, with a p-value = .000.

Coaches’ and Researchers’ Perceptions of the Factors That Influence Knowledge Translation for Coaching in Portugal and Brazil

The main objective of this study was to examine Portuguese and Brazilian coaches’ and researchers’ perceptions of the factors that influence the knowledge translation processes in sport. Data were collected via focus groups with 36 coaches and 25 researchers from both countries. Results of a reflexive thematic analysis were captured by the themes: knowledge creation, barriers, knowledge dissemination and knowledge implementation, and evaluation. In both contexts, there was a gap between researchers’ and coaches’ needs, which hindered the knowledge translation process. The lack of partnerships in place between these stakeholders also created difficulties in the process of knowledge translation. Moving forward, universities and polytechnic institutes should forge meaningful partnerships with coaches so they can implement evidence-based practices and use research as a tool for improving the quality of the coaching process.

Implementation of the Partnership for SMKN 1 Cihampelas with the Industrial World (DUDI) to improve the competence of graduates

This research is motivated by the lack of partnerships between SMK with the Business and Industrial World (DUDI) in the implementation of dual system education, so there is a need for research on the management of partnerships between schools and DUDI in order to improve the quality of graduates so that SMK graduates have guaranteed absorption in the job market. The purpose of this study was to obtain an overview of the partnership management of SMK with DUDI to increase the competence of SMK graduates of West Bandung. The specific purpose is to find out the implementation of the partnership between SMK and DUDI. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation studies. The theoretical basis for this research is the management of LF Urwick in Hasibuan, M (2017:3), the partnership of Moss (1984:71) and the Competence of Graduates of the Minister of Education and Culture No. 34 of 2018 concerning SNP SMK/MAK. The results of the research are as follows: Before establishing a partnership, SMK Negeri 1 Cihampelas first prepares the human resources (Human Resources) owned by the school. Then the school conducts a needs analysis of the school's relationship activities with the business/industrial world (DU/DI). Organizing a partnership program is the process of determining, grouping, and regulating the various activities needed to achieve the goals of the partnership program, placing people in each activity, providing the necessary tools, determining the authority that is relatively delegated to each individual who will carry out the activities. these activities. Forms of partnership between Vocational Schools with the Business World and the Industrial World to increase the competency of West Bandung Vocational High School graduates through teaching factories in terms of service and maintenance of household appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines. Improving the quality of schools is carried out by having a business center which is managed by students after getting work experience in the industry, so that students have been tested in the field of engineering. The results of the partnership between SMK with the Business World and the Industrial World are graduates of the study program TPTU 65% annually work in companies that are in accordance with their competencies and 15% work not according to their fields, 20% continue their education. The results of the partnerships that have been implemented to improve the competence of graduates can be seen from the increase in the number of alumni who enter college, work, and become entrepreneurs

Information Technology Integration to Promote SMEs Productivities and Sustainability

Abstract As the Small and Medium-size Enterprises (SMEs) are essential to any nations’ economy, so is the alignment of Information Technologies in improving business agility, sustainability and productivity. The aim of this article is to critically assess the level of business and IT infrastructure alignment with the SMEs. Data were collected from 230 SMEs in Nigeria and South Africa, and statistical software was used to analyse and present results. The findings indicated a lack of partnerships between IT and business units/department (r = -.265), and this negatively affected the SMEs ability to maximise the potential of their employees due to lack or inability of the IT and business department to collaborate (r = -.167) in order to increase operational agility. Furthermore, the SMEs ability to integrate their IT infrastructure with the scope of their IT architecture is very low, but barely above average (µ = 2.98). However, the SMEs compliance with the IT standards were robust (µ = 4.07), with the level of IT alignment with their business processes (µ = 3.08) reaching level three. Furthermore, these firms have developed an established strategy to handle IT disruption to business operations (µ = 3.42), due to a flexible scope of IT infrastructure (µ = 3.47) with their business and IT environment. Nevertheless, the study concluded that the SMEs must achieve between level 4 and 5 of business-IT alignment, to be able to withstand rapid disruption from more sophisticated technologies and volatile business environment.

Establishing and maintaining property transactions data banks in Ghana through partnerships and participatory means

PurposeThe credibility of valuation is enhanced by the use of quality and reliable property market data. Nonetheless, the availability of quality and reliable market data remains a problem for valuers in Ghana, as current market data sources are tainted with issues of reliability. The purpose of this study is to examine the possibility of establishing property market data banks in Ghana, to help solve the market data problem faced by valuers.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopted a mixed-method approach consisting of the identification and review of literature, interviews with officials from the Lands Valuation Division of the Lands Commission and a questionnaire survey of property valuers.FindingsThe study finds that it is possible for property market data banks to be established, and in the absence of facilitating legislation, partnerships among various stakeholders are the best way of achieving this. The study identifies the lack of initiative and the lack of partnerships among the various stakeholders inter alia as the major factors limiting the establishment of property market data banks. The findings imply a need for stakeholders to take initiative to establish a property market data bank aimed at improving the quality and reliability of market data to enhance the valuation practice.Originality/valueThe study asserts the possibility of creating a property market data bank in Ghana, notwithstanding the limiting factors. The findings will provide a basis for relevant institutions and agencies to take cooperative action for the establishment of property market data banks, towards enhancing the valuation practice in Ghana as well as in other developing countries. The study will also prompt research into various tools and mechanisms to be adopted towards the establishment of property market data banks through participatory means.

Features of formation of distribution marketing channels of agricultural production of personal peasant economy (PF)

The article considers the peculiarities of the formation of marketing channels for the distribution of agricultural products PF and identifies strategic directions for their development. The urgency of studying this issue is due to ambiguity in the development of sales activities of PF, on the one hand, their role in shaping the supply of agricultural products, and on the other - complicated sales process and lack of appropriate distribution infrastructure, which does not contribute to their effective development. It is proved that the absence of a single conceptual apparatus for the definition of the distribution channel and the composition of its functions significantly complicates the interaction of scientific developments and practical approaches to the organization of distribution of agricultural products. It is reasonable to consider under the marketing channel an orderly sequence of organizations that perform one or more functions necessary to ensure the ability to purchase products by the end consumer in a convenient place, time, in the required quantity and quality at minimal cost. The main difficulties in organizing the supply of agricultural products PF on the basis of a survey of rural households, including the following: lack of planning in production and marketing activities, episodic and spontaneous trade, its toning, lack of long-term cooperation with processing enterprises, lack of civilized infrastructure and distribution. The peculiarities of the functioning of the main channels of distribution of agricultural products of PF - trade and intermediary structures, retail and food markets, places of spontaneous trade, dairy and meat processing enterprises, procurement organizations are highlighted. The main difficulties in the development of economic relations of farms with processing enterprises and procurement organizations are substantiated: low prices, lack of partnerships that would provide "supplier development", not an objective definition of quality, and so on. In order to support targeted sales activities by peasant households, tools have been proposed to stimulate the development of sales marketing cooperatives, local wholesale and distribution centers with units for the organization of agricultural products from PF and to establish scientific and advisory support for business-type sales activities. higher agricultural education and a network of regional research centers. Key words: marketing distribution channels, personal peasant economy, agricultural products, elements of distribution infrastructure.

Reas of development of higher education and science in ukraine in the modern conditions

The article investigates the main reasons that hinder the development of higher education and science in Ukraine in the present conditions. Among these reasons, the author stated the following: the gap between secondary and higher education in the country, as well as higher education and scientific and technical sphere; high percentage of migration of the population of Ukraine; insufficient level of funding for research; lack of partnerships between business and higher education institutions, which as a result contributes to the imbalance of supply and demand in the labor market, etc. The author proposes the directions of development of higher education and science in Ukraine, which solves the existing problems in the field of modern higher education and science in the present conditions.
 Special attention is given to the need to provide universal design in education and science for low-mobility groups (in particular, people with disabilities), as well as to ensure accessibility to social infrastructure (in particular, educational and scientific institutions). It is emphasized that in the conditions of modern development of civilization, when special attention is paid to the protection of human rights and the citizen in all spheres of life, it is advisable to introduce more effective measures in the field of education and science for people with disabilities and other representatives of the low-mobility population groups. The legislative framework regulating the requirements for creating unimpeded access to social infrastructure facilities for low-mobility groups of population is analyzed. It is noted that Ukraine does not comply with these requirements, although construction in the country is quite active. It is emphasized that Ukraine, as a developed European country, also needs to take care of everyone's rights and provide accessible education and science.

Factors influencing property developers’ minimal participation in student housing provision in Gaborone

PurposeStudent housing (SH) is very critical in the learning process of students, as it can affect their academic performance. It has been noted that tertiary institutions in Botswana are failing to provide adequate accommodation to cater the growing student population. Despite the shortage of housing, private property developers are not keen on participating in SH provision. The purpose of this study is to therefore assess the factors influencing minimum participation of property developers in SH provision in Gaborone, Botswana.Design/methodology/approachData for this study was collected from both primary and secondary sources. Primary data was collected from property developers in Gaborone through the use of a questionnaire. Secondary data on the other hand was collected from books, reports and journal articles. Data was analysed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences and Microsoft Excel.FindingsThe findings from the study revealed that the factors that affect property developers participation in SH provision are low income derived from SH, limitations in multi sectoral approach, poor site location, lack of partnerships between developers and universities, high maintenance and renovation costs and lack of policies and legislation regarding SH. The factors that highly had an impact on property developers are financial factors, followed by institutional factors, demographic factors, physical factors and, finally, human factors. A private–public partnerships model aimed at enhancing developers’ participation in SH provision was developed in the study.Research limitations/implicationsThe small sample size used has had a negative impact on the results, as no factors were identified as limiting property developers’ participation in SH.Originality/valueThis paper extends the knowledge on factors influencing property developers’ minimal participation in SH provision by coming up with a model that could enhance their participation in SH provision.

The Efffect of Profitability, Fundings, and Financing for Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure in Islamic Banking

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of profitability, fundings, and financing on the disclosure of Corporate Social Responsibility in Islamic Banks in Indonesia. The sample used was 11 Islamic banks in Indonesia which were listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange and consistently published financial statements and corporate social responsibility reports for the period 2012-2018. The analysis of this study uses the multiple regression method (multiple regression). The results of the study explained that Profitability, Fundings and Financing together have a significant positive effect on CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility). Constraints that are still commonly found in the implementation of CSR are cost issues, competent human resources, distribution of activities and determination of targets, forms of activities, licensing and regulatory issues, lack of partnerships, socialization of activities, understanding of implementation and evaluation in the field, and many persons who carry out illegal levies on the ground.

Patenting and strategies of major pharmaceutical companies in Brazil

Facing the contemporaneous changes which have intensified the market competition, survival strategies are essential for the company sustainability, such as the protection of intangible assets through the patents, which confer several advantages. In the pharmaceutical industry, where the products are result from expensive processes, the patents have become an important incentive. This article has undertaken a systematic analysis of patenting in the Brazilian pharmaceutical industry, evaluating the patents indicators of the major pharmaceutical companies in Brazil in order to categorize their strategies. The results indicated the leadership of Aché in patent applications, an extremely small number of concessions, characterizing the majority of the deposits as Invention Patents, and the lack of partnerships with universities and /or foundations for research support. The EMS and Eurofarma companies have presented analytical strategic performance, the União Química, defender, and Aché and Hypermarcas, prospector performance.

Collaborating With Rural Practice Partners to Provide a Primary Care Experience for Prelicensure Nursing Students.

Prelicensure nursing education has generally emphasized acute care; however, as primary care changes in the United States, academia must transform. The national call for transforming primary care requires innovation in the education of prelicensure nursing students. To ensure future RNs can function in the primary care setting and assume enhanced roles within the interprofessional team, prelicensure nursing students need to be exposed to primary care. A key barrier to providing this essential education is the lack of partnerships with primary care facilities. The purpose of this project was to collaborate with rural practice partners to provide a primary care clinical experience for prelicensure nursing students. Collaboration between academic-practice partners to develop a clinical experience for prelicensure nursing students allowed exposure to the role of RNs in rural primary care. By sharing the process for planning the clinical experience, other interested academic institutions may replicate similar opportunities.

Perceptions of leadership, motivation, structure, and assurance for implementation of emergency medical services in Ethiopia: Perspectives of emergency medical services case teams based on focus group discussions

The research was assessed the Ethiopian Emergency Medical Services Case teams' and officers views on Emergency Medical services in Ethiopia. The aim of study was to present the point of views, prospect and priorities of Emergency medical services case teams and its coordinator along some main dimensions of emergency medical services, such as Leadership, Motivation, Structure, and Assurance for implementation. Six focus group discussion were facilitated with EMS case teams, focal persons and FMoH emergency medical services case teams from December to August, 2017 in all regions chosen of the study. The focus group techniques were used in the study as qualitative research method for examination of viewpoints of case team members towards to the emergency medical care system and overall pre-hospital and at hospital emergency care services. The discussion was addressing the topics of: general aspects of emergency Medical Services (EMS) and which occupations included in EMS; possibilities to importance review EMS issues based on Leadership, Motivation, Structure, and Assurance for implementation of EMS in the country. Finally, thematic analysis was used to evaluate data sets which collected during the focus group discussion. There were 6 focus groups in total: an Emergency medical services case teams, officers, Directorates, and integrated disease prevention and control program coordinators groups in each of the regional, city Administration Health Bureau and Federal Ministry of Health in Ethiopia. Findings of the thematic analysis were summarized along the following dimensions: Leadership, Motivation, Structure, and Assurance for implementation. The result shown that lack of resources, shortage of training, lack of professionals and community awareness on EMS, immaturity of EMS strategic plan and lack of revision, workload as a result of limited skilled manpower, lack of partnerships and collaboration on EMS and lack of research and community services evidence are among factors affecting the quality EMS and continuity of the program at various health care facilities at the regional and national levels. The study shows views of the Ethiopian Emergency Medical Services Case teams' and officers in Emergency Medical services in Ethiopia. The participants were considered determining factors of the EMS were rather similar among the participated regional, city Administration Health Bureau and Federal Ministry of health. Nonetheless, there was some degree of difference among those participated institutes. Especially, as a national level, Ethiopian Ministry of Health is exists only one emergency medical service directorate that leading the whole national activities. Therefore, EMS program need to respond to the challenges by respondents to articulate emergency medical services policies appropriate to Ethiopia, including the pre-hospital, at hospital care system and Ambulance services with more reformed professional skills and case team work at country level including all regions, Zone, Woreda (Districts) and other related sectors.

Higher and Vocational Education and its Funding in Germany and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (A Comparative Study)

The study aimed at being familiar with the reality of the higher education system in Germany and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the vocational and technical education, scientific research, funding of higher education) and having a thorough knowledge of the powers and factors which affect the higher education system in Germany and Saudi and revealing the aspects of similarity and difference between the German and Saudi higher education system, and then developing proposed mechanisms to take advantage of the German higher education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. To meet the goals of study: The two researchers used the comparative descriptive methodology using the introduction of George Bereday in comparative studies. The study concluded several conclusions, notably: There is total reliance in funding the Saudi higher education, and there is also deficiency in linking the technical and vocational education to the needs of labor market and this is as a result of not linking it to higher education and scientific research. Also, there is a deficiency in the programs of linking between scientific research and needs of labor market. This is as a result of the lack of cooperation of university with the gigantic industrial institutions and the lack of partnerships among them in employing scientific research for the service of community and needs of labor market, leading to the increase of gap among the deliverables of university and needs of Saudi labor market, on the contrary of comparison country (Germany) which is concerned with all sides of the programs which serve scientific research and community service, and meet the needs of labor market. The two researchers provided proposed mechanisms used in the comparison country: adopting the concept of productive university which is based on the basis of production and production through providing the educational and consulting services and community partnerships with the governmental and national institutions through: Adopting the applied researches in developing and augmenting the quality of companies' products, and holding partnership with companies or institutions to provide programs serving these institutions to take part in its goals, pay its costs, employ its deliverables, and activate the cooperative education in universities to take advantage of companies and institutions in training students and qualifying them for the labor market, and establish consulting centers that render services and its revenues will be for the university and scientific research, and establish business centers in universities, and annex the vocational and technical education to universities to realize the vision of 2030 and to keep pace with the requirements of labor market.

Balanced scorecard implementation in higher education: An Emirati perspective

Considering the lack of research focusing on the use of the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) as performance evaluation tool in Emirati higher education institutions, the main purpose of the study is to present a basis for a more general BSC model helping higher education managers in UAE environment for evaluating and managing the performance of their institutions. This paper is based on the case study as a research method. However, the relevance of this case study lies in the use of a joint approach combining SWOT analysis and BSC and generating an integrated strategic management system. The study comes up with a strategic evaluation plan considering the 4 BSC perspectives and designs the strategy map for it in the case of the Emirates College of Business. In this research, the traditional customer perspective of Kaplan and Norton is replaced by the students and stakeholders perspective. It is found that there is a limitation in the effective strategic problem that leads to the recruitment and placement issues, increased costs, student retention, lack of partnerships, a decrease in annual growth of income and poor performance management that can be managed through effective strategic planning. The study also reflects that there is a range of opportunities that can be exploited using the strengths in order to achieve the goals. The outcomes of this study case can be employed in the strategic planning of ECB and all other Emirati business institutions can be inspired.

Enablers and Barriers Faced by Social Workers in Undertaking Advocacy in Johannesburg, South Africa

Advocacy is one of the key roles of social workers when fighting for change in the lives of the vulnerable and marginalised groupings in society. The fight for social justice is a key feature in the mandate of social work globally, and advocacy is vital to the attainment of the social justice mission of social work. Using primary qualitative data, this article offers insights into the enablers and barriers faced by social workers in undertaking advocacy within child welfare settings in Johannesburg, South Africa. The results show that factors such as scarcity of resources and lack of partnerships and collaborative efforts hinder the practice of effective advocacy especially at macro level. Networking forums and collaborative efforts among social workers and people from other related professions are given as some of the key recommendations to strengthen advocacy efforts.