Contribution of Small-scale Food Vending to Rural Livelihoods in Thulamela Municipality of Limpopo Province, South Africa
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19451322 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mushaisano Agnes Mathaulula (0000-0003-3790-2959, University of Venda), Joseph Francis (0000-0002-8782-9828, Institute for Rural Development, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa), Marizvikuru Mwale (0000-0002-8042-6014, Institute for Rural Development, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 40-47 |
| Publication date | 2015-07-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Studies of Tribes and Tribals (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0972-639X • E-ISSN: 2456-6799 |
| Publisher | Kamla Raj Enterprises (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1080/0972639x.2015.11886710 |
| OpenAlex | W2520182714 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 8 |
In South Africa, information on the contribution of small-scale food vending to the livelihoods of food vendors is inadequate and unreliable. The purpose of this study was to assess the contribution of small-scale food vending to the livelihoods of those involved in it. A mix of qualitative and quantitative design was used in this study. Qualitative data was collected through key informant interviews and focus group discussions. Quantitative data was collected using a questionnaire, which was administered face-to-face with 126 food vendors. The results affirmed that small-scale food vending enhanced socio-economic development, family support and overall community development. It was recommended that the Thulamela Municipality should include possible ways of supporting small-scale food vending as part of its local economic development strategy. However, recognition of food vending as an economic opportunity for a key sector in household, community and municipal development must precede this
Agriculture · Business · Economic growth · Economics · Focus group · Food security · Geography · Livelihood · Qualitative property · Socioeconomics · HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses · Innovation and Socioeconomic Development · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Marketing
| Citations per year | 0.38 |
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| Citation span | 2018 - 2026 (9) |
| Highly cited | No |