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May 25, 2026Open Access

Gains for women from farmland redistribution in South Africa and sustainable pathways out of poverty: insights from recent evidence

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Randomized trial measures gendered impacts of land reform on sustainable livelihoods for rural women.

Key Points

  • This research examines how land redistribution impacts gendered sustainable livelihoods among rural women in South Africa.
  • Systematic review of micro-level studies
  • Analysis of farmland transfer data across three provinces
  • Utilization of the sustainable livelihoods framework to assess gender inequalities
  • Women constitute less than one-third of land reform beneficiaries, indicating a failure to meet policy targets.
  • Evidence shows decreasing ownership of land among black farmers, particularly affecting women.
  • Land reform interventions show potential in promoting sustainable livelihoods for female-headed households.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a13e88c0e02ee3982d33441https://doi.org/10.14749/32383701
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