This paper argues that for any community transformation to be achieved, cultural values and legal frameworks, which influence issues relating to land rights and food security, must form an integral part of any policy intervention efforts. We adopted feminism as both a methodological and an analytical framework. The dominant research paradigm was qualitative. The study sample was 184 people obtained using a systematic sampling method. Data collection was through focus groups and interviews. We challenge contemporary development initiatives, in terms of their intentions and sustainability. Finally, it is important that any development initiatives facilitate the participation and involvement of all genders.

本文认为，要实现任何社区转型，影响与土地权和粮食安全有关的问题的文化价值观和法律框架必须成为任何政策干预工作的组成部分。我们采用女权主义作为方法论和分析框架。占主导地位的研究范式是定性的。研究样本是使用系统抽样方法获得的184人。通过焦点小组和访谈收集数据。我们就其意图和可持续性挑战当代发展倡议。最后，重要的是，任何发展举措都应促进所有性别的参与。