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n Am I BI A u n IVER s I TY
OFSCIEnce Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF REGIONAL AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
: BACHELOR OF TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
QUALIFICATION CODE:
07BTAR / 07BRAR
COURSE CODE: RDT620S
LEVEL: 7
COURSE NAME:
RURAL DEVELOPMENT TOOLS & TECHNIQUES
SESSION: JANUARY 2025
PAPER: THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY/ SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION MEMORANDUM
EXAMINER(S) Dr. Nico Sisinyize
MODERATOR: Ms. Jennilee l<ohima
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read the entire question paper before answering the questions
2. Ensure your number your answers correctly
3. Please write clearly and legibly
4. You must answer all questions
5. Make sure your Student Number is on the Examination Book(s)
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 5 PAGES (Including this front page)
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QUESTION 1
1.1 Which of the following is an essential tool for rural development planning?
(2)
a. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
b. SWOT Analysis
c. Cost-Benefit Analysis
d. All of the above
1.2 Which development model focuses on the self-reliance of rural communities?
(2)
a. Top-down development
b. Integrated Rural Development
c. Community-driven development
d. Globalization model
1.3 What does the term "land tenure" refer to in rural development?
(2)
a. Ownership and use of land
b. Land fertility management
c. Distribution of agricultural products
d. Renting land for industrial use
1.4 Which organization plays a key role in financing rural development in Africa?
(2)
a. World Bank
b. African Development Bank (AfDB)
c. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
d. United Nations (UN)
1.5 A transect walk in Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) is used to:
(2)
a. Gather geographic information
b. Analyse health data
c. Assess resource distribution
d. Interview community members
1.6 Which of the following is a key objective of sustainable rural development?
(2)
a. Rapid urbanization
b. Preservation of cultural heritage
c. Economic diversification
d. Both b) and c)
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1.7 Which of the following is a core component of the Sustainable Livelihoods
Framework?
(2)
a. Natural disasters
b. Livelihoods Assets
c. Globalization
d. Migration
1.8 Which method is most suitable for gathering detailed qualitative data in rural
communities?
(2)
a. Focus group discussions
b. Large-scale surveys
c. Satellite imaging
d. Randomized controlled trials
1.9 The Green Revolution primarily targeted:
(2)
a. Agricultural productivity
b. Industrial expansion
c. Urban migration
d. Technological innovation in cities
1.10 Which of the following is NOT a key challenge in rural infrastructure development? (2)
a. Low population density
b. Difficult terrain
c. Lack of funding
d. High levels of skilled labour
1.11 In the context of rural development, microfinance institutions aim to:
(2)
a. Provide large loans for industrial projects
b. Offer financial services to low-income households
c. Invest in urban infrastructure
d. Promote international trade
1.12 Which tool is used to analyse the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
in rural projects?
(2)
a. Cost-Benefit Analysis
b. SWOT Analysis
c. Logical Framework
d. PRA Mapping
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1.13 Which of the following is a major barrier to rural education access?
(2)
a. Proximity to cities
b. Lack of teachers and facilities
c. Increasing agricultural productivity
d. High levels of urbanization
1.14 Which rural development practice is aimed at mitigating food insecurity?
(2)
a. Land reform
b. Crop diversification
c. Urban migration
d. Manufacturing investments
1.15 Which of the following is an example of rural social infrastructure?
(2)
a. Roads and bridges
b. Health clinics and schools
c. Manufacturing plants
d. Shopping malls
1.16 Which of the following is a key goal of Integrated Rural Development (IRD)?
(2)
a. Encouraging rural-to-urban migration
b. Ensuring balanced development across sectors
c. Promoting urban industrialization
d. Increasing population density in cities
1.17 Social capital in rural communities refers to:
(2)
a. Monetary wealth of individuals
b. Networks, relationships, and trust among community members
c. Amount of agricultural produce
d. Public investments in infrastructure
1.18 Which approach is commonly used for community empowerment in rural areas? (2)
a. Top-down approach
b. Decentralization
c. Vertical integration
d. Urbanization
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1.19 Which global initiative emphasizes the need for sustainable rural development? (2)
a. Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
b. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
c. l<yoto Protocol
d. Paris Agreement
1.20 Which of the following describes the primary function of rural cooperatives?
(2)
a. Fostering rural-urban migration
b. Pooling resources for mutual economic benefit
c. Promoting urban development
d. Providing foreign direct investment (FDI)
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QUESTION 2
2.1 Briefly explain the concept of Rural Development and give one example.
(4)
2.2 Describe the following Community-Based Tools:
(6)
a) Community-Based Participatory Research.
b) Community-Driven Development
c) Digital Online Methods.
2.3 Elaborate on the detailed steps involved in conducting stakeholder analysis in
Namibia.
(10)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 Discussthe advantages of using the transect walk as a tool in Participatory
Rural Appraisal (PRA).
(12)
3.2 Discuss in detail the components of social analysis.
(14)
3.3 Discussthe various economic activities commonly found in rural areas and explain
how these activities contribute to the livelihoods of rural communities.
(14)
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TOTAL: 100
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