What are we promoting? A case study of the introduction of a new milling technology in a rural area in Zimbabwe

Description:

This case study looks at the introduction to Zimbabwe of a new sorghum milling technology developed in Botswana. This technology, it was assumed, would, by making the processing of small grains less laborious, encourage increased production of these grains. In the analysis of what actually happened in the milling project in one community focus is on the mill as a business enterprise and on issues of community organisation and management Thecase study concludes with the view that while there may be a number of non-monetary benefits accruing from the milling project, there has not been a noticeable increase in sorghum production nor is the financial self-sustainability of the mill clear.

Date Issued:

1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

Journal of Social Development in Africa

Language:

English

Rights:

In Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5db7x31r