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Indigenous welfare and community-based social development [electronic resource] : lessons from African innovations /

by Patel, Leila; Kaseke, Edwell; Midgley, James.
Material type: materialTypeLabelArticleDescription: pp. 12-31.Subject(s): indigenous, social welfare, policy transfer, community practice, social development, AfricaOnline resources: Click here to access full-text article In: Journal of community practice 2012, Vol. 20, No. 1-2Summary: Although indigenous community-based welfare practices have historically promoted social well-being in African communities, their contribution has seldom been recognized. Because these practices play a major role in social development, they should be more effectively integrated with formal social development programs. Three examples of community-based social development innovations in Southern African countries, which integrate traditional cooperative practices with formal programs, are discussed, and lessons are drawn for other countries.
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Although indigenous community-based welfare practices have historically promoted social well-being in African communities, their contribution has seldom been recognized. Because these practices play a major role in social development, they should be more effectively integrated with formal social development programs. Three examples of community-based social development innovations in Southern African countries, which integrate traditional cooperative practices with formal programs, are discussed, and lessons are drawn for other countries.

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