Contents

1 The chapter at a glance

2 An overview of key issues

2.1 A flawed approach to livelihood and enterprise and planning

2.2 Limited access to capital

2.3 Obstacles to market access

2.4 Inadequate support services

2.5 Weak organisation amongst land-based entrepreneurs

3 Where we want to be

3.1 Providing services within a livelihoods and economic development continuum

3.1.1 The eMpangisweni example

3.2 Facilitating market access

3.3 Pooling grant sources, leveraging access to credit

3.4 Providing business support services

3.5 Strong local organisation

3.6 A new cadre of land reform support personnel

4 Getting there

4.1 Developing a common approach to support

4.1.1 Balancing the ‘what’ and the ‘how’ of land reform

4.2 Appropriate planning and support processes

4.2.1 Incorporating diverse land uses and needs into the planning of each land parcel

4.2.2 Identification of measures to improve individual household livelihoods

4.2.3 Improving service provider terms of reference to enable seamless planning and implementation

4.2.4 Monitoring business plans and ensuring realistic options

4.3 Providing support for market scoping and market access

4.3.1 Area-level market scoping and identifying local opportunities

4.3.2 Assistance in accessing markets – from local through to international

4.4 Facilitating access to capital

4.4.1 Utilising grants in more appropriate ways

4.4.2 Access to credit

4.5 Putting in place dedicated local support units and processes

4.5.1 State-sponsored facilities at area level

4.5.2 Making use of mentorship programmes

4.5.3 Leveraging private sector support

4.5.4 Providing relevant information

4.5.5 Facilitating support networks in the area

4.5.6 Facilitating entrepreneur-to-entrepreneur linkages

4.6 Reskilling extension personnel

4.7 Developing a new cadre of land reform and rural development workers

5 Conclusion

6 Chapter references