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Women's participation in housing delivery: the case of Ezilweleni, South Africa

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As part of a study on housing delivery in post-apartheid South Africa, research was conducted to explore women's participation. The interest in women was based on the assumption that their involvement would contribute to greater equity in the residential construction sector. Focus group discussions and a household survey were conducted. Participants were asked about their income sources and their involvement in various phases of housing delivery such as securing tenure, planning, procuring materials and building. The findings indicate that women influenced decisions about the level of infrastructural services in Ezilweleni. They participated in housing delivery but reverted to informal sector activities despite training in building. Both formal and informal education are necessary if greater equity is to be achieved in the construction sector.

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  • Catherine Ndinda, 2007. "Women's participation in housing delivery: the case of Ezilweleni, South Africa," Development Southern Africa, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 24(5), pages 665-680.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:deveza:v:24:y:2007:i:5:p:665-680
    DOI: 10.1080/03768350701650579
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