An Exploration of Participatory Communication Practices in Sustainable Development and Poverty Alleviation

A Case Study of Lifajaneng Village

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ID2309408
AuthorsHlompho Letsie (0009-0008-0390-5346, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, corresponding author), Oluyinka O Osunkunle (0000-0001-8110-6517, University of Fort Hare), Oluyinka Osunkule (University of Fort Hare)
Year2025
Volume60
Issue6
Pages3746-3763
Publication date2025-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Asian and African Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0021-9096 • E-ISSN: 1745-2538
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/00219096241235297
OpenAlexW4392922187
LanguageEN
References cited20

Rural communities rely on donor-funded support projects on poverty alleviation. The study explored the participatory communication practices in sustainable development and poverty alleviation in Lifajaneng. A mixed-method approach was employed, purposive sampling was used, and 30 participants responded to questionnaires. Three focus groups discussions were used and 2 managers interviewed. Ethics were adhered to and consent forms were signed by participants. The results indicated that sustainability was affected by top-down communication because beneficiaries were excluded in decision-making. The study recommends that training should emphasise the principles of participation and the supportive role of communication for communities' true participation

African studies · Citizen journalism · Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · Environmental planning · Environmental resource management · Geography · Participatory action research · Participatory development · Political science · Poverty · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Sustainable development · Gender Studies · Social Media and Politics

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