Case study of the Ivory Park Community Work Programme (CWP)

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2015-08

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Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR), Braamfontein, ZA

Abstract

Ivory Park is a high-density residential area situated in the north-east of the City of Johannesburg, Region A. Most people live in a state of dire poverty. The area is geographically remote from stronger economic nodes in the city centre, and the settlement is plagued by myriad socio-economic challenges, including illiteracy, child-headed households and hopelessness. CWP participants design what work is to be done. A small stipend goes to those enrolled in the project. Through interviews with participants, it is learned that communication within and about the project, leadership issues, governance, and mistrust are the most problematic.

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SOCIAL SAFETY NETS, UNEMPLOYMENT, PEACEBUILDING, SOUTH AFRICA, TOWNSHIPS, INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS, CRIME PREVENTION, COMMUNITY BUILDING, SOCIAL PARTICIPATION, APARTHEID

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