Год выпуска: 2011 Автор: Precious Tobechukwu Toby Nwachukwu and Dr Ngeniswe Ntombela Издательство: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Страниц: 156 ISBN: 9783845440545
Описание
An evaluative study that applied mixed methods to investigate perceptions and attitudes on participation of people in programmes.The major objective of this study was to assess the impact of socio-economic status of the people at uMhlathuze municipality on participation in developmental programmes. The study found out that, programmes such as the SMMES on skill acquisition, Craft, Tourism and Housing development, have not contributed to alleviate poverty. The study recommends that information dissemination, political tolerance, formation of pressure groups, regular meeting attendance, and provision of supportive policies were factors that would encourage and enhance participation in developmental programmes. Results revealed that Prior occupational status and satisfaction of previous programmes enhances participation and alternative income in terms of incentives or stipends by the facilitators aid to improve participation. Further studies should be geared towards policies that...