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WHY GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION MATTERS?: ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION ON DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL COMMUNITIES IN BINGA, ZIMBABWE


Author: Simolo JINDA*
Published Date: 2024-02-16
Keywords: geographical location, development, rural communities.
Abstract:
The geographical location of Binga poses significant challenges to the area's development. While education, agriculture, and small businesses play an important role in the local economy, Binga's distance from major cities makes it difficult to access the markets, infrastructure, and resources needed for these sectors to thrive. These challenges create obstacles to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and the country's Vision 2030. This study sought to understand the true impact of Binga's geographical location on the community by conducting in-depth interviews with twelve individuals who had lived in the area. The interviews provided a firsthand account of the challenges posed by the community's remote location, including high living costs, limited access to technology and education, and low property values. The data from the interviews was analyzed and compared, revealing clear patterns in the ways that the geographic location has affected the community. To address these challenges, the study recommends implementing policies such as devolution, sustainable livelihoods approach, and rural appraisal to spur and stimulate development in this community. The study further appeals to businesses to set up shops in the district, in order to reduce the high costs of goods and services, as well as to cut down on the long and expensive journey to access goods and services. This would make a significant difference to the local economy, and improve the standard of living for the people of Binga. By bringing businesses closer to the community, the study suggests that it would be possible to alleviate some of the challenges that have been created by the geographical location of the district.

Journal: ISAR Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
ISSN(Online): 2583-9691
Publisher: ISAR Publisher
Frequency: Monthly
Language: English

WHY GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION MATTERS?: ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION ON DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL COMMUNITIES IN BINGA, ZIMBABWE
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