• Pro-poor local economic development (LED): the case of Umzinyathi District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal 

  Ndlovu, Christopher (University of the Free State, 2021)

  From South Africa’s National Framework for implementing local economic development (LED), LED is defined as “Local Economic Development (LED) is the process by which public, business, and non-governmental sector partners ...

• Perceptions of living environment and quality of life in Freedom Square after the upgrading process 

  Gondwe, Gift Maynard Makonyola (University of the Free State, 2021-03)

  Using a quantitative research approach and a longitudinal research design, this study investigates Freedom Square residents’ living environment almost 30 years after completion of the physical upgrading process. Freedom ...

• Income-Generating Activities (IGAS) in the livelihoods of the Rehoboth Community in Namibia 

  Kaukumangera, Emily (University of the Free State, 2021)

  Income-generating activities are an important input for the sustainable livelihood improvement of communities. In a developing economy, they could play a valuable role in coping with and mitigating various socio-economic ...

• Housing and child health in South Africa: the value of longitudinal research 

  Chatindiara, Kenneth (University of the Free State, 2022-02)

  Research investigating the link between housing and health often produces mixed results. It does not always prove that good housing improves health. The results suggest a complex set of factors play a role, and the findings ...

• Livelihood impact of solar home systems: the case of Ruimsig informal settlement in Gauteng 

  Nyamhuno, Shepherd (University of the Free State, 2021-11)

  The study focused on evaluating the impact of a solar home system (SHS) programme on the residents of the Ruimsig informal settlement in the City of Johannesburg. Furthermore, the study compared the SHS to the previous ...

• Agricultural production as a youth livelihood approach in a rural context: a case study of Namahadi, Qwaqwa 

  Taole-Kolisang, Lieketseng (University of the Free State, 2021)

  Most young people in the developing countries still prefer working in cities and towns to sustain their lives. They do not believe in working in their rural areas, and participating in agricultural production to earn a ...

• Local economic development (LED) in a border town: the case of Ladybrand, Eastern Free State 

  Masiloane, Mary M. (University of the Free State, 2021-11)

  This study examines the economic advantages of Ladybrand’s being a border town. Development disparities exist between regions in the periphery and those in more centralised areas. These regional disparities are because ...

• Informal economy in the CBD and its contribution to local economic development in Bloemfontein 

  Shounyane, Tsholofelo Confidence (University of the Free State, 2021)

  As a developing nation, South Africa is faced with the triple challenges of unemployment, poverty, and inequality. Therefore, the informal economy is a critical sector for the country to provide livelihood, income and job ...

• Pro-poor local economic development as a development tool to address unemployment and poverty 

  Ntetha, J. T. (University of the Free State, 2021)

  Unemployment, poverty and inequality are the most pressing challenges facing South Africa, and countries globally. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of pro-poor local economic development in addressing ...

• Social enterpreneurship education to enhance businesses of hand craft workers in Stanger KwaZulu Natal 

  Sekhesa, Mosebatho (University of the Free State, 2021)

  Abstract not available

• The effects of renewable energy on communities: the case of Upington in the Northern Cape, South Africa 

  Mabele, Modirapula Bernard (University of the Free State, 2021-11)

  The study examines the effect of renewable energy on the communities of Upington in the Northern Cape, South Africa. The researcher analysed the secondary data (through the qualitative method) collected through focus groups ...

• An assessment of agricultural green schemes in Kavango East Region in Namibia 

  Shimafo, France Rudolf Haushiku (University of the Free State, 2021)

  The study focuses on Green Agricultural Schemes (GASs) in Northern Namibia with an aim of assessing the benefits, challenges, and opportunities of GASs farmers in Kavango East Region. Green schemes refers to a government ...

• Rural youth and homestead food production practises in Mpindweni village, Eastern Cape 

  Qumntu, Mbulelo (University of the Free State, 2021)

  Rural poverty is prevalent in developing countries like South Africa. Ill-development of rural areas coupled with a lack of assets are some of the causes of this rural poverty. Realities like hunger and food insecurity are ...

• Land reform: a comparison of Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy and Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development: the case of Emalahleni Local Municipality 

  Masemola, Mailetse (University of the Free State, 2021)

  The study comprises a comparison of the Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy (PLAS) and Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development (LRAD) projects in Emalahleni Local Municipality in the Nkangala district, Mpumalanga ...

• The role of the Catholic Church in poverty alleviation: the case of Kopanong Municipality, Free State 

  Lebofa, Augustinus Molikeng (University of the Free State, 2021)

  The Catholic Church throughout the world has a long and eventful history in poverty alleviation, through works of charity and development in fulfilment of its mission of advocacy and adherence to the Catholic Social Teaching ...

• Stakeholder participation in the planning at Alfred Nzo District Municipality 

  Ndoko, Linda (University of the Free State, 2021-11)

  Stakeholder participation is essential throughout the planning and implementation process at a municipality to update, engage and involve the community, councillors, the municipal administration and the politicians. People ...

• Housing and child health in South Africa: the value of longitudinal research 

  Chatindiara, Kenneth; Marais, Lochner; Cloete, Jan (MDPI, 2022)

  Research investigating the link between housing and health often produces mixed results. It does not always prove that good housing improves health. The results suggest a complex set of factors play a role, and the findings ...

• Economic transitions in South Africa's secondary cities: governing mine closures 

  Marais, Lochner; Nel, Verna; Rani, Kholisa; Van Rooyen, Deidre; Sesele, Kentse; Van der Watt, Phia; Du Plessis, Lyndon (Cogitatio, 2021)

  Many South African secondary cities depend on a single economic sector, often mining or manufacturing. This makes them vulnerable to economic change and national decision‐making. We describe change in three secondary ...

• An evaluation of an out of school program to increase access to education for children in the rural areas of Zimbabwe 

  Tokotore, Rujeko (University of the Free State, 2017-02)

  After independence, Zimbabwe made significant progress in providing access to education for almost all children. The policy environment for supporting education for all is positive as the country is party to the all the ...

• An assessment of the Swaziland Vision 2022 strategic plan: opportunities and challenges 

  Shongwe, Thulie (University of the Free State, 2017-01)

  Achieving sustainable development and sustainable improvement in the quality of life of the people is the ultimate goal of each and every government in the world. However, this requires setting up a plan of action to ...

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