A systemic review of the socio-economic status using participating rapid appraisal: case study of Ikageleng community in north-west province
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Authors
Ngoepe-Ntsoane, Mokgadi Julia
Issue Date
2019-12
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
Empowerment , engagement , participation , partnership , Local Economic Development
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Abstract
In the present era, which seeks the global
development agenda driven by the Sustainable
Development Goals, a plethora of
developments are taking place. A comprehensive
assessment of the socioeconomic
status of Ikageleng village was conducted
in the North-West province, South Africa, in
order to profile the rural community using a
participatory approach. The study on which
this article is based revealed the villagers'
potential towards coping strategies, along
with the region's abundant yet untapped
resources that could yield positive sustainable
livelihoods for the inhabitants. The
article contributes to the existing knowledge
on stakeholder mobilisation, which
is required for establishing an inclusive
economy while aiming to improve the knowledge
and practice of community development
practitioners. The article advances critical
theory on socioeconomic aspects and environmental
benefits. The current conditions
involve community problems, potential for
job creation and a possibility of combating
poverty. The catalyst for rural transformation
in this instance is through a possible exploitation
of the identified mineral resources
for small-scale mining in Ikageleng village.
The study orbits around the policy developments
in the broad area of Local Economic
Development. Further research is needed to
operationalise the recommendations.
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Citation
Ngoepe-Ntsoane, Mokgadi Julia (2021) A systemic review of the socio-economic status using participating rapid appraisal: case study of Ikageleng community in north-west province. Journal of Public Administration Volume 54 Issue 4-1 Dec 02 20
Publisher
South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM)