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- Title
Economic evaluation of a transport development programme for small‐scale cane‐growers.
- Authors
Erasmus, J; Nieuwoudt, WL; Jurgens, FX
- Abstract
The cost‐benefit analysis procedure is used to determine the viability of a programme aimed at improving transport infrastructure for small‐scale cane‐growers. Two mill areas were evaluated, namely Amatikulu and Sezela, situated on KwaZulu‐Natal's north and south coasts respectively. Three models were constructed, as the Sezela area was subdivided into the Kwa‐Hlongwa (labour‐intensive) and Cabhane (plant‐hire) projects. The results reflecting the tangible costs and benefits indicate economic nett present values of R8,18 million, R7,91 million and R1,91 million for Amatikulu, Cabhane and Kwa‐Hlongwa respectively. In view of the results obtained in the base models and sensitivity analyses, indications are that the benefits of the programme will outweigh the costs by a considerable margin, making the programme a viable investment decision.
- Publication
Development Southern Africa, 1996, Vol 13, Issue 6, p811
- ISSN
0376-835X
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.1080/03768359608439936