A study on poverty alleviation in the informal settlement communities in Windhoek
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2010
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the levels of poverty in Babylon informal settlement community in Windhoek. Babylon was selected as a case study, since Babylon was amongst the first informal settlement areas to be established in Windhoek. Poverty is a multi-dimensional phenomenon, and it is characterised by lack of power, exposure to risk, malnutrition, high mortality rate, low life expectancy, and insufficient access to socio-economic services, and opportunities for income generation
The principal research objectives of the study were:1)To determine the prevailing conditions of poverty of the people living in the Babylon informal settlement community in Windhoek. 2)To identify ways on how to alleviate the poverty of the people living in the Babylon informal settlement community in Windhoek
The target population consisted of people living in Babylon informal settlement community. The sample size was 150 heads of household. Out of 150 heads of households, only 100 heads of household were available for interviews. The data was collected with the aid of two instruments, namely a questionnaire and semi structured interviews which were presented in one form of participatory poverty assessment discussions. The data of the study was analysed as follows: issues were arranged in a logical order, and specific issues were clustered into discernable themes, that gave meaning to the data obtained
The study concluded that even if poverty were to be totally eradicated, there is still a need to ensure sustainability. The study further found that there is a need to undertake action research and policy review which cut across the economic, social and ecological dimensions for the purpose of sustainable development. Economic challenges are associated with the manner in which society produce and consume goods and services
The study recommends that, a Poverty Reduction Strategy for Namibia be reviewed and centred on the 'basic needs' approach of poor people. This approach emphasizes the importance of the involvement and participation of the people in the process of needs identification. Poverty alleviation should be attainment through the provision of health services, education, housing, sanitation, water supply and adequate nutrition. Improvement of basic services should become an integral component of long term sustainable poverty alleviation strategies of these households.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the levels of poverty in Babylon informal settlement community in Windhoek. Babylon was selected as a case study, since Babylon was amongst the first informal settlement areas to be established in Windhoek. Poverty is a multi-dimensional phenomenon, and it is characterised by lack of power, exposure to risk, malnutrition, high mortality rate, low life expectancy, and insufficient access to socio-economic services, and opportunities for income generation
The principal research objectives of the study were:1)To determine the prevailing conditions of poverty of the people living in the Babylon informal settlement community in Windhoek. 2)To identify ways on how to alleviate the poverty of the people living in the Babylon informal settlement community in Windhoek
The target population consisted of people living in Babylon informal settlement community. The sample size was 150 heads of household. Out of 150 heads of households, only 100 heads of household were available for interviews. The data was collected with the aid of two instruments, namely a questionnaire and semi structured interviews which were presented in one form of participatory poverty assessment discussions. The data of the study was analysed as follows: issues were arranged in a logical order, and specific issues were clustered into discernable themes, that gave meaning to the data obtained
The study concluded that even if poverty were to be totally eradicated, there is still a need to ensure sustainability. The study further found that there is a need to undertake action research and policy review which cut across the economic, social and ecological dimensions for the purpose of sustainable development. Economic challenges are associated with the manner in which society produce and consume goods and services
The study recommends that, a Poverty Reduction Strategy for Namibia be reviewed and centred on the 'basic needs' approach of poor people. This approach emphasizes the importance of the involvement and participation of the people in the process of needs identification. Poverty alleviation should be attainment through the provision of health services, education, housing, sanitation, water supply and adequate nutrition. Improvement of basic services should become an integral component of long term sustainable poverty alleviation strategies of these households.
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Poverty Namibia, Poverty alleviation, Poverty social aspects