Investigating the Barriers to Successful Rural Development Projects: Bibliometric Analysis of Trends and Insights from South Africa (2014-2024)

Rikhotso, Sharon and Gumbo, Trynos (2025) Investigating the Barriers to Successful Rural Development Projects: Bibliometric Analysis of Trends and Insights from South Africa (2014-2024). URBAN INNOVATION: TO BOLDLY GO WHERE NO CITIES HAVE GONE BEFORE. Medium sized cities and towns as a major arena of global urbanisation. Proceedings of REAL CORP 2025, 30th Intl. Conference on Urban Development, Regional Planning and Information Society. pp. 645-651. ISSN 2521-3938

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Abstract

Rural development projects are crucial for improving the livelihoods of rural populations and enhancing overall economic growth, serving as a potential solution to socio-economic challenges in these areas. Previous studies suggest that targeted investments and policies can address rural issues effectively. However, many rural development initiatives, particularly in developing countries like South Africa, often fail to achieve their intended outcomes. This paper conducts a bibliometric review to identify and analyze the key factors hindering the success of rural development projects. This paper conducts a bibliometric review to identify and analyze the key factors hindering the success of rural development projects. A comprehensive bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Web of Science database. The search strategy focused on keywords such as “rural development” “project failure”, “success factors” and “barriers”. The exported data was then analysed using Vos Viewer software to illustrate the main keywords around the study area through network maps. Articles published between 2014 and 2024 were included to capture recent trends and insights. The analysis involved identifying publication counts, citation analysis, and keyword frequency in the literature. The findings highlight the need for a multi-faceted approach in project planning and implementation to overcome these barriers and enhance the efficacy of rural development initiatives.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	rural development, project failures, success factors, barriers, planning
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor J Political Science > JS Local government Municipal government
Depositing User:	The CORP Team
Date Deposited:	19 May 2025 15:20
Last Modified:	19 May 2025 15:20
URI:	http://repository.corp.at/id/eprint/1178

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