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Assessment of development priorities in a village of 40 households.
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Essay Title : Assessment of development priorities in a village of 40 households. Name : Quincy Pule Student No. :803p5227 Course : B.A.(Hons.)- Industrial Relations Subject : Research Methods (Long essay) Lecturer : Mr. John Reynolds Due date : 15 May 2003 Bibliography : Page 7 SETTING THE SCENE It must be understood that lack of infrastructure development at Mahala village is a product of disparities brought about by apartheid between black and white communities. The impact of apartheid, which stripped people of their assets, especially land, distorted social institutions through racial discriminations and resulted in destabilization Poverty in the South African context can be attributed to the undermining of the asset base of individuals, households and communities through ill-health, environmental degradation, the mis-match of resources and opportunities and social isolation. The lack of infrastructure development and blatant neglect of rural villages was brought about by bad behaviour and negative attitudes on the part of government officials, the absence of information concerning rights, roles and responsibilities, and the...
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