A working model towards eradicating poverty in Zvimba Rural District

Abstract

Throughout history, the majority of humanity has been materially poor, hunger and food insecurity have been the norm, along with short life spans, high epidemic and mortality levels. However, the history of poverty developed differently on each continent. Researchers from different disciplines analyzed the factors that influenced the poverty level of people living on certain continents. In Zimbabwe, the main concerns of policy makers are stagnant economic growth, rapidly rising prices, high unemployment, unequal distribution of wealth and productive resources. Many of these variables increase poverty. The biggest roots of poverty are low income, the inability to obtain basic goods and services necessary for decent survival, low levels of health and education, poor access to clean water and sanitation, and insufficient ability and opportunity to improve one's life. There are several theories of poverty that attempt to identify the underlying factors or causes of poverty. Theories of poverty refer to the lack of, inadequacy of the incentives necessary for the realization of the individual's abilities, the underdeveloped nature of the economy, the formation of human capital, the structural elements of the state, the contradictions of capitalism, cultural elements in the society and geographic location. The methodology guiding this research is the design is diagnostic study. Data was collected through questionnaires, face-to-face interviews were used to find out the causes and consequences of rural poverty in Zvimba, and ways to eradicate it were suggested. According to the results of the study, another reason for poverty was the lack of support from the state. On the other hand interviews indicated that climate change also affected poverty as well as lack of education. The research also tried to find out the effects of poverty and the following results of the study. The study found that poverty increases the risk of developing mental health problems such as developmental delays, toxic stress, chronic diseases and nutritional deficiencies, which was endorsed by 75 percent of respondents. It also noted that people living in poverty can be drawn to crime to support their families. Another effect of poverty was that the lives of those living in poverty become such a struggle that often the only way to temporarily escape is through the use of drugs and illegal alcohol. The study also revealed that people living in poverty remain socially isolated because they do not have extra money to participate in social events or activities. In line with measures to eradicate poverty, the study found that sustainable investment in roads, electrification, better sanitation and safe drinking water, education, health and closing the digital divide in rural areas are necessary to end extreme poverty and reduce the rural-urban vii divide. The study also concluded that not all countries can get out of poverty without aid. The majority need help from the richest countries; this was supported by 75% of the respondents. Another measure was that farmers need learning methods to maintain agriculture, investing in proper equipment and guiding farmers to more efficient practices will also improve the quality of life of the farmers themselves. It was also recognized that ensuring good health care in the country is necessary to alleviate poverty. This includes widespread vaccination, investing in better hospitals and resources, training medical professionals and improving hygiene at the national level.