Towards a theology of development in the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA): Embodying Article 4 of the Belhar Confession

“…Undeniably, local governments have a vital role in providing services and expertise towards developing the local community. Especially for social capital, its strength lies in its ability to enhance community members to cooperate sincerely and sustainably (Beukes, 2019;Rahman & Yamao, 2007) and is proven to be able to improve the farmer's economy (Sutherland & Burton, 2011).…”

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confidence: 99%

Local Government Initiatives and Prospects for Mango Farming Community Capital Enhancement in Guimaras Province, Philippines

Sacramento

2020

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Agricultural communities often confront issues such as lack of support from various political actors. The local government units LGUs are responsible for initiating measures for improving community capitals towards fostering growth and development to mango farming communities. This descriptive qualitative study provides an understanding of the initiatives of the LGU in enhancing the community capitals in the Guimaras, Philippines mango farming community. The community capitals framework (CCF) served as a lens and guide. Semi-structured interview guides and participant observation are instrumental in data gathering from five key informants. Findings revealed that LGU provided various programs and initiatives to help enhance the community capitals of the mango sector; thus, LGU as a political actor and development enabler has significant roles in fostering community development. Recommendations in this study are essential to the LGU further to enhance the community capitals of the mango farming sector. In gist, there is a need to focus more on building social networks within the community, establish means for transporting the mango produce, and strengthen community education on agriculture among the youth for them to involve in the mango industry’s development.

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“…The second generation http://www.hts.org.za Open Access involvement refers to the empowering of a community, often through projects and development initiatives (cf. Beukes & Plaatjies van Huffel 2016).…”

Section: Churchmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Various researches (cf. August 2010;Beukes & Plaatjies van Huffel 2016;Bowers du Toit 2012Magezi 2017;Swart 2006Swart , 2008Van der Westhuizen & Swart 2015) indicate that the churches should be involved in public life as it has an essential role to play in community development.…”

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confidence: 99%

Leveraging social capital of the church for development: A case study of a farming community in Wellington

Beukes

2019

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies

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This article explores how a farming community in Wellington (Bovlei) moved from dependence towards an empowered community through non-profit organisations’ (NPOs) transformative community development initiatives, undertaken together with the church’s social capital. This example serves as the backdrop to explore critical viewpoints by various scholars who are critical about how the church engages in an unequal and unjust society. The critical questions that remain are the following; who is the church?, what is the church’s role as a change agent? and how should churches leverage social capital for development? Although various definitions have been given in conceptualising the church and its role in society, through this article, the author engages with the social capital theory in understanding how the transformation came about in this community by describing the churches’ involvement through a case study.

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Towards a theology of development in the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA): Embodying Article 4 of the Belhar Confession

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“Here am I, send me!” The youth as co‑participants and agents of change

“Here am I, send me!” The youth as co‑participants and agents of change

Local Government Initiatives and Prospects for Mango Farming Community Capital Enhancement in Guimaras Province, Philippines

Leveraging social capital of the church for development: A case study of a farming community in Wellington

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