Browsing Magister Philosophiae - MPhil (LAS) (Land and Agrarian Studies) by Author "Kepe, Thembela"
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The challenge of sustainable land-based local economic development in poor communities of South Africa: The case of Groblersdal, Northern Cape
Parker, Gail Denise (University of the Western Cape, 2004)This research investigated whether local economic development interventions necessarily improve the livelihoods of poor communities. More specifically, the goal of this thesis was to explore some of the reasons why land-based ... -
Communal land reform in Zambia: governance, livelihood and conservation
Metcalfe, Simon Christopher (University of the Western Cape, 2006)Communal land tenure reform in Zambia is the overarching subject of study in this thesis. It is an important issue across southern Africa, raising questions of governance, livelihood security and conservation. WIldlife is ... -
Crafting a livelihood: local-level trade in mats and baskets in Pondoland, South Africa
Makhado, Zwoitwa (University of the Western Cape, 2004)This study explored the dynamics of local-level trade in plant-based mats and baskets in Khanyayo village, Eastern Cape. These dynamics include social aspects of harvesting, resource tenure and trade. It also includes ... -
Land demand and rural struggles in Xhalanga, Eastern Cape: who wants land and for what?
Ncapayi, Fani (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The study explored and investigated demand and struggles for land in the communal areas of South Africa with particular reference to Luphaphasi in the former Xhalanga magisterial district, in the Eastern Cape. The study ... -
Reconciling poverty reduction and biodiversity conservation: The case of expanded public works progeamme (EPWP) in Hluleka and Mkambati Nature Reserves, South Africa
Kobokana, Siviwe (University of the Western Cape, 2007)This study aimed at analysing the South African government's attempt at reconciling poverty reduction and biodiversity conservation in the context of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The study analyses this, ... -
The role of traditional authorities in rural local governance in Mozambique: case study of the community of Chirindzene
Cau, Boaventura Manuel (University of the Western Cape, 2004)This study is about the place of traditional authorities in local level land administration and rural governance in contemporary Mozambique. It came about as a result of the publication of the Decree 15/2000 that recognised ... -
Smallholder agriculture as local economic development (LED) strategy in rural South Africa: exploring prospects in Pondoland, Eastern Cape
Manona, Siyabulela S. (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The aim of this study was to explore the role and the prospects of smallholder agriculture as local economic development in Eastern Pondoland, in the former Transkei homeland. The study explored the role of agriculture in ...