It is my belief that we can only achieve these ideals, the research focus is turned upside down. I mean a complete shift in how we think about research, on how we conceptualise it and on how we present the research findings. As an academic it is easier to talk about what needs to be done. Some of us are wondering how. The bulk of the population leaves in rural areas.
Most rural people leave in poverty.
Our research endeavours should be geared at understanding the phenomenon known as Poverty. As this is a concept that is difficult to understand as people would like to wish it away. No is prepared to talk about as it is difficult to explain but many people experience it. It is best understood by those who experience it. Africa is a continent that qualify to be considered as poor country according to this definition.