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SLSA Working Paper 6. South Africa Country Paper.

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Publication date
16/01/2001
Number of Pages
24
Language:
English
Type of Publication:
Working Papers & Briefs
Focus Region:
Sub-Saharan Africa
Focus Topic:
Agricultural Value Chains / Agri-Businesses
Source
http://www.dfid.gov.uk/R4D/Output/190407/Default.aspx http://www.dfid.gov.uk/r4d/PDF/Outputs/Livelihoodsresearch/SLSA6.pdf
Author
Mokgope, K.

This paper presents a brief overview of social and economic conditions in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province, with particular emphasis on factors affecting rural livelihoods. It includes information on small-scale agriculture, water, forestry, nature conservation and local government. The final section sets out a number of broad issues suitable for further investigation as part of the Sustainable Livelihoods in Southern Africa research project.