| ID | 182491 |
| Title Proper | Expanded Public Works Programme Participants |
| Other Title Information | Transitioning to Tourism in South Africa |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Glen, Niki ; Mearns, Kevin F |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) was developed in South Africa as a strategy for job creation amongst poor people. However, this desired outcome of EPWP is often not achieved. This research follows an action research approach to analyse the potential of two organisations to collectively help overcome development gaps and improve living, learning and working conditions for EPWP participants. A new framework is proposed that will support all collaborating organizations to achieve their common objectives of overcoming poverty and unemployment and providing opportunities in rural areas for vulnerable people to earn an income. The research assesses the opportunities for collaboration between the organizations to help create business opportunities in tourism once participants exit the EPWP programme. This study included some primary data collection and adds new insights to the body of knowledge that deals with effectiveness of EPWP programmes in achieving objectives of poverty alleviation and job creation. |
| `In' analytical Note |
Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 56, No.8; Dec 2021: p.2014-2035 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies 2021-12 56, 8 |
| Key Words | Poverty alleviation ; Sustainable Tourism ; Public Works ; Skills Development |