Lessons from Andiamo, Malawi, on grassroots development and globalisation from below

Authors: Booyens, Margie¹; Crause, Elsa²

Source: Development Southern Africa, Volume 26, Number 1, March 2009 , pp. 157-170(14)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

There is growing awareness that globalisation and an increase in life opportunities are not directly and exponentially related for the majority of youth. This article highlights lessons on the bridging of this 'great divide' gleaned from Andiamo, a 'campus' in Malawi, southern Africa. It describes a case study of this cooperative, detailing its conception, its early and current position and its sustainability. Andiamo is presented as a significant example of human-scale development and globalisation from below.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03768350802640206

Affiliations: 1: Department of Social Development, University of Cape Town, South Africa 2: Department of Sociology, University of the Free State, South Africa

Publication date: 2009-03-01

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