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The role of smallholder farmers' cooperatives in rural development: a case of Umgungundlovu District Municipality, Kwazulu-Natal
(University of the Free State, 2019-01)
This study investigates the contribution of smallholder farmers’ cooperatives in improving the socio-economic conditions of rural communities, focusing on uMgungundlovu District, KwaZulu-Natal Province. A qualitative ...
The impact of organisational support on small-scale farming: a case study of DAPP Namibia's farmers' clubs in the Kavango Region, Namibia
(University of the Free State, 2019)
The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of organisational support on small- scale farming, with a specific focus on Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) Namibia’s climate smart agriculture-led Farmers’ ...
The South African Women Entrepreneurship Network (SAWEN) programme in the Free State: a capability approach
(University of the Free State, 2019-02)
This study evaluates the capacity of SAWEN in empowering women entrepreneurs in the Free State. The study adopted the human development informed capability approach to determine the capabilities, functionings and aspirations ...
The unintended consequences and spatial implications of mining downscaling in South Africa - a case of mining in Merafong City local municipality
(University of the Free State, 2019-02)
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Communication mechanisms and community participation in the planning and implementation of community development projects: a case study of a girls' education project in Malawi
(University of the Free State, 2019-01)
Top-down development approaches seldom yield sustainable development. Development programmes, projects and processes ought to embrace effective community participation to be inclusive and sustainable. This has resulted in ...
Large-scale land acquisitions and their impacts on the livelihoods of displaced communities: a case study of the Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone community
(University of the Free State, 2019-02)
Large-scale land acquisitions (LSLAs) are on the rise in Zambia and throughout the Sub-Saharan region. LSLAs provide economic benefits to host countries and contribute to the reduction in rural poverty.
A study was conducted ...
A policy analysis of Swaziland's preparedness for the implementation of free secondary education (FSE)
(University of the Free State, 2019-05)
The end of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in 2015 resulted in an expanded global effort to increase efforts at fighting poverty, eliminating inequality and protecting the planet. Consequently, an ambitious global ...
From welfare to community development - the role of local congregations as agents of development in the Mangaung metropolitan area
(University of the Free State, 2019-01)
Local Christian churches have been identified as development partners needed to address the challenges of poverty and inequality in South Africa. Leaders of local congregations influence the manner in which these congregations ...
Smallholder agriculture and food security in the City of Tshwane Municipality
(University of the Free State, 2019-01)
The study aims to investigates the role of smallholder agriculture contributing to food security system using resources within the area of City of Tshwane Metro municipality with special focus on the rights to agriculture ...
Livelihood challenges in a rural growth point: the case of Ondobe, Namibia
(University of the Free State, 2019-02)
Widespread poverty and high levels of inequality are among the biggest challenges facing developing countries. This has led to the migration of numerous people from rural areas to urban centres in a search for better ...