Drawing on social capital for community economic development: Insights from a South African rural community
Open Access
- 1 April 2003
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Community Development Journal
- Vol. 38 (2) , 140-150
- https://doi.org/10.1093/cdj/38.2.140
Abstract
This article examines, within a livelihoods framework, what social capital does for communities living in rural areas and the potential it holds for improving rural living conditions. It concludes by making suggestions on how this all‐important form of capital can be drawn upon and fully utilized to fast track the fight against poverty through community economic development, and promote sustainable livelihoods. It is hoped that the information summarized in this article will be helpful to agencies implementing community development initiatives or attempting to conduct research in the field.Keywords
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