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Articles · Vol. 36 No 1 (2011): Afrique et développement

Can It be Achieved? Partnering Towards Improving Livelihoods in the Ganspan Settlement, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

  • D. Norris
    D. Norris
    Department of Animal Production, University of Limpopo, Sovenga, South Africa. Email: norrisd@ul.ac.za
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  • E.C. Van Zyl
    E.C. Van Zyl
    De Eiken, PO Box 133, Graafwater, Western Cape, South Africa. Email: vanzyl@yahoo.com
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  • W.T. Hashe
    W.T. Hashe
    University of Wageningen, Wageningen, The Netherlands. Email: wthashe@yahoo.com  
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  • M.S. Mafuma
    M.S. Mafuma
    University of Wageningen, Wageningen, The Netherlands. Email: mazwi.mafuma@gmail.com
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  • M. P. Senyolo
    M. P. Senyolo
    University of Wageningen, Wageningen, The Netherlands. Email: senyolomp@yahoo.com
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  • S. P. Mngomezulu
    S. P. Mngomezulu
    University of Wageningen, Wageningen, The Netherlands. Email: mgmzl@yahoo.com
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  • D. Enserink
    D. Enserink
    International Centre for Development Oriented Researching Agriculture (ICRA), Wageningen, The Netherlands. Email: driek.enserink@wur.nl
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  • J.W. Ngambi
    J.W. Ngambi
    Department of Animal Production, University of Limpopo, Sovenga, South Africa. Email: jones.ngambi@ul.ac.za  
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  • C.A. Mbajiorgu
    C.A. Mbajiorgu
    Department of Animal Production, University of Limpopo, Sovenga, South Africa. Email: mbajica@unisa.ac.za
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Résumé

L’approche de recherche-développement agricole (RDA) a été utilisée pour déterminer les stratégies de survie de la communauté Ganspan, la dynamique socioéconomique actuelle et comment elle influe sur les moyens d’existence, la vision du futur, et élaborer une feuille de route initiale pour obtenir de meilleurs moyens d’existence. Sur 210 ménages, quatre-vingts ont été choisis pour déterminer la typologie des moyens d’existence de la communauté. Des outils d’évaluation rurale participative ont été utilisés pour explorer la perception par les parties prenantes des problèmes/opportunités actuels et les solutions possibles. Seuls 3 pour cent des ménages dépendent uniquement de l’agriculture, tandis que la majorité (76%) tire sa subsistance d’activités non-agricoles. Les ménages restants vivent d’activités agricoles et non-agricoles. La contribution de l’agriculture au revenu des ménages est modeste, comparée aux subven- tions sociales et à l’emploi social. En général, la communauté est économiquement défavorisée. Des stratégies de développement ont été identifiées, passées au crible et les priorités établies. La collaboration et l’action conjointe entre les diverses parties prenantes sont essentielles pour le développement durable de la communauté. La mise en place d’une plate-forme d’innovation avec des représentants des parties prenantes concernées est fortement recommandée, pour la mise en œuvre conjointe de plans d’action pour le développement intégré et interinstitutions.

Can It be Achieved? Partnering Towards Improving Livelihoods in the Ganspan Settlement, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

The Agricultural Research for Development (ARD) approach was used to determine the livelihood strategies of the Ganspan community; the current socio-economic dynamics and how they impact on livelihoods; the vision for the future; and to develop an initial road map for achieving better livelihoods. Eighty out of 210 households were sampled to determine the livelihood typology of the settlement. Participatory rural appraisal tools were used to explore stakeholders’ perceptions of the current problems/opportunities and the possible solutions. Only 3 per cent of households are solely dependent on agriculture whereas the majority (76%) derive livelihood from non-agricultural activities. The rest of the households derive their livelihoods from both agricultural and non-agricultural activities. Agriculture has a modest contribution to household income compared to social grants and employment. Generally, the community is economically depressed. Developmental strategies were identified, screened and prioritised. Collaboration and joint action by various stakeholders is essential for the sustainable development of the settlement. The establishment of an innovation platform with representatives of all relevant stakeholders is strongly recommended in order to jointly implement integrated and inter-institutional development action plans.

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Moyens de subsistance Communauté de Ganspan Activités agricoles Province du Cap Nord Afrique du Sud

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Notices biographiques

  • D. Norris

    Department of Animal Production, University of Limpopo, Sovenga, South Africa. Email: norrisd@ul.ac.za

  • E.C. Van Zyl

    De Eiken, PO Box 133, Graafwater, Western Cape, South Africa. Email: vanzyl@yahoo.com

  • W.T. Hashe

    University of Wageningen, Wageningen, The Netherlands. Email: wthashe@yahoo.com

     

  • M.S. Mafuma

    University of Wageningen, Wageningen, The Netherlands. Email: mazwi.mafuma@gmail.com

  • M. P. Senyolo

    University of Wageningen, Wageningen, The Netherlands. Email: senyolomp@yahoo.com

  • S. P. Mngomezulu

    University of Wageningen, Wageningen, The Netherlands. Email: mgmzl@yahoo.com

  • D. Enserink

    International Centre for Development Oriented Researching Agriculture (ICRA), Wageningen, The Netherlands. Email: driek.enserink@wur.nl

  • J.W. Ngambi

    Department of Animal Production, University of Limpopo, Sovenga, South Africa. Email: jones.ngambi@ul.ac.za

     

  • C.A. Mbajiorgu

    Department of Animal Production, University of Limpopo, Sovenga, South Africa. Email: mbajica@unisa.ac.za

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