Farmer Perceptions on Empowerment Programs by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Gauteng Province, South Africa

Nesamvuni, Azwihangwisi E.; Tshikolomo, Khathutshelo A.; Nengovhela, Nkhanedzeni; Moloto, A. N.; Madzivhandila, Tshilidzi; Swanepoel, Frans; Mpandeli, Ndivhudzannyi S.

doi:10.1080/09709274.2016.11906991

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“…These outcomes were noticeable in the business operations, the influence beneficiaries had in their communities and the changes beneficiaries saw within themselves. Similarly, Nesamvuni, et al (2016), a study investing the perceptions of farmers supported by empowerment programs by the Gauteng DARD, found that farmers had positive perceptions of benefits received from support interventions. Majority of the farmers benefitted from receiving infrastructure, agricultural inputs and goods.…”

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What is the contribution of agricultural finance to farmer livelihoods?

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Mabhaudhi

2020

S Afr. Jnl. Agric. Ext.

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We assessed the contribution of agricultural development financing in rural development and farmer livelihoods in KwaZulu-Natal, using the Agribusiness Development Agency as a case study. Data was collected using structured questionnaires and in-depth key informant interviews from a purposefully selected sample of ADA beneficiaries, ADA officials and government stakeholders. The findings showed that farmers who had received financial and technical support experienced positive changes in their business operations. However, the AD A's model for providing support and implementing activities does not allow for maximum participation from the beneficiaries. The beneficiaries have limited decision-making powers and minimal influence on overall project activities. The results of the study highlight the importance of targeted agricultural financing approaches, accompanied with capacity building of farmers. Keywords: Farmer perceptions, Finance, Food security, Livelihoods, Qualitative study

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What is the contribution of agricultural finance to farmer livelihoods?

Geza

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Mabhaudhi

2020

S Afr. Jnl. Agric. Ext.

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“…• Soft infrastructure touches on the power role of community members, especially in understanding the characteristics of citizens and encouraging empowerment, not only in urban areas but in rural areas with the main activity being agriculture (Nesamvuni et al, 2016). Another side of power that is closely related to soft infrastructure is related to conflicting policy preferences, resource allocation, and administrative tensions (Dolšak & Prakash, 2018).…”

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Soft Infrastructure in Smart Sustainable Cities: A Literature Review

Ridwan Sutriadi

2023

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Learning from the cases in Indonesia, the proliferation of advanced technologies has engendered a burgeoning interest in smart city promotion as a dominant developmental theme, and this has an association heavily with physical infrastructure development, while there are other things that need to be thought about. The methodology entails the scholarly works, procurement of data, classification of data, and integration of resultant discoveries. The objective of this article is to furnish a thorough and intricate comprehension of the soft infrastructure that upholds crucial infrastructure systems. Qualitative assessments scrutinize outcomes within multiple frameworks to gauge the efficacy of the supple infrastructure in promoting resilience. As a result, the occurrence of the theme of soft infrastructure in smart sustainable cities poses a novel challenge to continuously enhance their skills and expertise. The soft infrastructure in smart sustainable cities addresses business-spatial, cultural-political, and humane-innovation issues. Such resources can effectively address integrated regional challenges and well-conceived planning for cities.

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Farmer Perceptions on Empowerment Programs by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Gauteng Province, South Africa

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What is the contribution of agricultural finance to farmer livelihoods?

What is the contribution of agricultural finance to farmer livelihoods?

Soft Infrastructure in Smart Sustainable Cities: A Literature Review

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