Leveller for some? Non-farm income and equality in Zimbabwe
2002
Jenifer Piesse | Colin Thirtle
Conventional wisdom holds that non-farm incomes help to decrease inequality in the distribution of rural incomes as the needy, presumed to be those who own less land, seek alternative sources of livelihood. Such thinking may, however, be naive, suggest researchers from the University of London and University of Reading. Higher farm incomes may mean extra power, capacity and choice. Less needy people may (it follows) be better placed to take up non-farm work options. Investigations into conditions in two of Zimbabwe's Communal Lands found conflicting evidence, indicating there is no general rule. Yet opportunities arising from new labour markets and non-farm ventures can be potent forces to curb inequality.
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