Problems Associated with Community Share Ownership Trust in Rural Development

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Background
• Statement of the Problem
• Justification
• Objectives
• Research Questions
• Scope of the Study
• Limitations of the Study
• Definition of Terms
• Literature Review
• Community Share Ownership Trusts (CSOT)
• Community Participation in Development
• Rural Development
• Indigenization and Economic Empowerment
• Challenges of CSOT Implementation
• Methodology
• Research Approach
• Research Design
• Population and Sampling
• Data Collection Methods
• Data Analysis Methods
• Presentation and Analysis of Data
• Socio-economic Characteristics of Mazvihwa Area
• CSOT Implementation in Mazvihwa Area
• Challenges of CSOT Implementation in Mazvihwa Area
• Benefits of CSOT Implementation in Mazvihwa Area
• Recommendations for Effective CSOT Implementation
• Conclusion
• Recommendations
• References

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research aims to examine the problems associated with the implementation of Community Share Ownership Trusts (CSOT) in rural development, using the case of Mazvihwa area in Zvishavane, Zimbabwe. The study delves into the effectiveness of CSOT as a rural development strategy, analyzing both its benefits and the challenges encountered in its implementation.

• Community Participation in Development
• Rural Development Strategies
• Challenges of Community-Based Initiatives
• CSOT Implementation and its Impact
• Indigenization and Economic Empowerment

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The research begins with a comprehensive introduction, setting the context and outlining the study's objectives. It then delves into a thorough literature review, examining existing knowledge on CSOTs, community participation in development, rural development strategies, indigenization policies, and the challenges associated with CSOT implementation.

The methodology section explains the research approach, design, population and sampling techniques, data collection methods, and analysis techniques employed in the study.

The study then presents and analyzes data, exploring the socio-economic characteristics of Mazvihwa area, the implementation of CSOT in the region, and the challenges and benefits associated with its implementation. It concludes with recommendations for effective CSOT implementation, drawing upon the research findings.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The research focuses on the critical topics of Community Share Ownership Trusts (CSOT), rural development, community participation, indigenization and economic empowerment, challenges of CSOT implementation, and the case study of Mazvihwa area in Zvishavane, Zimbabwe. The study aims to contribute to the understanding of the complexities of community-based development initiatives and the role of CSOT in fostering sustainable economic growth and social well-being in rural areas.