An Exploration of Participatory Communication Practices in Sustainable Development and Poverty Alleviation: A Case Study of Lifajaneng Village

IF 1.1 4区社会学 Q2 AREA STUDIES

Journal of Asian and African Studies Pub Date : 2024-03-17 DOI:10.1177/00219096241235297

Hlompho Letsie, Oluyinka Osunkule

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Abstract

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.

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可持续发展与扶贫中的参与式传播实践探索：Lifajaneng 村案例研究

农村社区依赖捐助方资助的扶贫支助项目。本研究探讨了利法加嫩在可持续发展和扶贫方面的参与式交流做法。研究采用了混合方法，使用了目的性抽样，30 名参与者回答了问卷。采用了三个焦点小组讨论，并采访了两名管理人员。研究遵守了道德规范，参与者签署了同意书。结果表明，自上而下的沟通影响了可持续性，因为受益人被排除在决策之外。研究建议，培训应强调参与原则和沟通对社区真正参与的支持作用。

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Journal of Asian and African Studies AREA STUDIES-

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