A needs analysis for sustainable youth development : the case of Folweni Township, KZN.
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2002
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Abstract
Humanistic geography specifies that development of the area should
encompass the whole environment, the economical, physical, social and
cultural environment. For economical reasons, development should be
sustainable. For development to be sustainable thus communities
should be developed so as to utilize the natural resources in a way that
does not compromise the future. Youth in SA are faced with many
challenges which in turn compromise sustainable development. It is
thus urgent that the youth be developed so as to be economically
active thus lifting the strain off the environment.
The purpose of the study is to investigate the needs of the youth of
Folweni Township, KZN in order for the attainment of sustainable
environmental! community development.
The study assumes that for sustainability, the youth should realize the
challenges facing them and act on them. It realizes the benefits of
youth development within their area, Folweni; in the country and at the
international level.
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Thesis (M.A.)-University of Durban-Westville, 2002.
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Youth., Youth--Conduct of life., Sustainable development., Community development., Theses--Environmental science.