International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA)
Budget Allocation and Funding of Community Food Security Projects in Gauteng Province
Abstract
dc:description.abstractThis study aimed to assess funding of community food security projects in the Gauteng Province. The study was prompted by high levels of poverty and unemployment. Despite the two challenges being at the fore front for policy makers in the country, civil society members are partaking in alternative and sustainable solutions to poverty reduction which has led to establishment of community food security projects. Proper and adequate funding to these poverty reduction strategies ensures that the projects succeed and meet their intended objectives and goals. It is important for government to budget for developmental and sustainable initiatives. To realise the research problem, a semi-structured questionnaire is used to solicit and examine how community food security projects are funded in the six peri-urban townships of Emfuleni Local Municipality. This was to assess the contribution of communities in their own food security and the impact of the projects on the whole community. The study established that food gardens have a role to play in the extensive fight against hunger and in improving household food security and ultimately, in creating income generation or providing employment opportunities. The study recommends for increased participatory budgeting process to enhance involvement of community members.
Degree
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- International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA)
- Year dc:date.issued
- 2021
Author and committee
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- Mofokeng, W. N.
- Mzini, L. B.
- Advisors dc:contributor.advisor
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- Sebola, M. P. (Chief Editor)
- Molokwane, T. (Quest Editor)
Subjects
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- Language dc:language.iso
- en
Identifiers
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- http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1862