Towards a conceptual framework for monitoring rural development outcomes in South Africa
Journal of Asian and African Studies
Published online on July 27, 2026
Abstract
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This paper develops a conceptual framework for the South African Rural Development Index (SARDI), a composite measure designed to assess rural development outcomes and monitor policy progress across South Africa’s local municipalities. Drawing on rural ...
This paper develops a conceptual framework for the South African Rural Development Index (SARDI), a composite measure designed to assess rural development outcomes and monitor policy progress across South Africa’s local municipalities. Drawing on rural ...