An assessment of the challenges and implications of community participation in the formulation of Lesotho Land Bill 2009

Modia, Teboho Edward

Title: An assessment of the challenges and implications of community participation in the formulation of Lesotho Land Bill 2009
Creator: Modia, Teboho Edward
Subject: Community development -- Lesotho
Subject: Rural development projects -- Planning -- Citizen participation
Subject: Rural development -- Lesotho
Subject: Land reform -- Law and legislation -- Lesotho
Subject: Land tenure -- Lesotho
Subject: Land settlement -- Lesotho
Subject: Land use -- Lesotho
Date: 2011
Type: Thesis
Type: Masters
Type: M Soc Sc (Dev)
Identifier: vital:11436
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1007192
Identifier: Community development -- Lesotho
Identifier: Rural development projects -- Planning -- Citizen participation
Identifier: Rural development -- Lesotho
Identifier: Land reform -- Law and legislation -- Lesotho
Identifier: Land tenure -- Lesotho
Identifier: Land settlement -- Lesotho
Identifier: Land use -- Lesotho
Description: This study focused on community participation in relation to policy formulation in Lesotho. It paid particular attention to whether the Lesotho community participated in the formulation of the Lesotho Land Bill 2009. Literature related to the concept of participatory development, community participation and policy formulation was reviewed. From the literature, it was clear that the attainment of effective community participation in policy formulation is not something that can take place overnight and this makes community participation a crucial aspect of any development project. The study used the qualitative approach to provide more information and detailed examination of community participation in the formulation of the Lesotho Land Bill 2009. This approach adopted the case study design. The data was collected using focus groups, interview schedule and document analysis. The study found that the government did not consult widely on the Bill before it was enacted into an Act of parliament. Therefore, it recommends that the government of Lesotho should involve all relevant stakeholders to participate in policy formulation. This will help to establish a link between the government and civil society stakeholders at local levels, for participatory policy-making to be effective.
Format: 174 leaves; 30 cm
Format: pdf
Publisher: University of Fort Hare
Publisher: Faculty of Management & Commerce
Language: English
Rights: University of Fort Hare

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