Pig farming and the quest for decent work and economic growth: Evidences from Buffalo city

Nosipiwo Mpalala, Lawrence Ogechukwu Obokoh, Olawale Olufemi Akinrinde

Article ID: 6717
Vol 8, Issue 10, 2024

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Abstract


This study delves into the role of pig farming in advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8—Decent work and economic growth in Buffalo City, Eastern Cape. The absence of meaningful employment opportunities and genuine economic progress has remained a significant economic obstacle in South Africa for an extended period. Through a mixed-method approach, the study examines the transformative impact of pig farming as an economic avenue in achieving SDG 8. Through interviews and questionnaires with employed individuals engaged in pig farming in Buffalo City, the study further examines pig farming’s vital role as a source of decent work and economic growth. The study reveals inadequate government support and empowerment for pig farming in Buffalo City despite pig farming’s resilience and potential in mitigating socio-economic vulnerabilities and supporting community’s livelihoods. To enhance pig farming initiatives, this study recommends government’s prioritization of an enabling environment and empowerment measures for the thriving of pig farming in Buffalo City. By facilitating supportive policies and infrastructures, the government can empower locals in Buffalo City to leverage pig farming’s potential in achieving SDG 8.


Keywords


pig farming; unemployment; rural communities; sustainable development goal 8; economic growth; South Africa

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.24294/jipd.v8i10.6717

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