| Summary: | The study found that there is marked poverty in Lekoko village, and that food
security is lacking. Purchasing power of household commodities and
consumables is observed to be non-existent. Agriculture as a form of food
security has eluded many because of drought. All those who practised subsistence
fanning are unable to do so. Food security is greatly impaired; the people cannot
access sufficient aid and nutritious food. This includes the problem of food
production, preservation and storage. The projects and programmes initiated by the
Government to alleviate poverty do not reach the people. Substantial changes are
needed to expedite the distribution of food Production resources. Formal and
informal institutions should be involved in bringing about transformation of the
structures, which are currently blocking the socio-economic. Premium access to
information and social networks as well as to the State should be improved. The onus
rests with extension officers to support the people and bring about generation of
livelihoods with institutional reform to reduce vulnerability and risks. === M.A. (Peace Studies and International Relations) North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, 2005
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