Thobias, Thobias T.2014-02-072014-02-072007http://hdl.handle.net/11070/360Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Master of Public Policy and AdministrationThe study focused on the San community which is the most marginalised ethnic group in Namibia to establish their current economic statusThe study sought to assess the effectiveness and impact of the poverty alleviation policies and programmes that are in place to respond to the plight of the poor, specifically the SanPrimary data was collected in Omaheke and Ohangwena regions through structured questionnaires or interview guides, and field observations. Secondary data was collected from existing literature and research done on poverty in Namibia by organisations like Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) and the National Planning Commission (NPC). The target groups interviewed were the San, three NGOs, namely, WIMSA, LAC, NRCS and five government offices Ministries of Local Government, Housing and Rural Development (MLGHRD), Health and Social Services (MOHSS), Gender Equality and Child Welfare (MGECW), Emergency Management Unit (EMU) in the Office of the Prime Minister, and the National Planning Commission (NPC)Research findings indicate that the socio-economic status of the San community has shown little improvement since 1995. Hence, the majority is still marginalised, vulnerable and the dependency cycle continuesMost of the San community in Namibia finds it difficult to adapt to changing society and they lack productive resources relative to other tribesThe study concludes with recommendations based on the findings that there is a need for effective coordination amongst the government, private sector and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to avoid duplication and ensure that poverty alleviation programmes directed towards the San reach all of them across the country.xi, 90 leavesengSanPovertyThesisF004-20070614