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Geza Wendy
Wendy Geza
Wendy Geza
gezaw@uknz.ac.za
Associate Research Scientist at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Transformative Agricultural and Food Systems in South Africa
Wendy Geza’s research focuses on understanding the role of youth in transforming water, energy, food and ecological systems under climate change. Her interests include youth inclusion in water and food systems, socio-economic transformation, climate change, water, energy and food systems research and policy analysis. Through her work, she aims to contribute to transdisciplinary research and development that supports capacity building, resilience, inclusion, and equity in integrated water, energy, food and environmental systems for marginalised people.

Publications (max 5 publications in the field)

Geza, W., Ngidi, M. S. C., Mudhara, M., Slotow, R., & Mabhaudhi, T. (2023). ‘Is there value for us in agriculture?’ A case study of youth participation in agricultural value chains in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 9(2). https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2023.2280365

Geza, W. & Ndlovu, M. (2023). ‘Beyond 2030: Youth, Food Systems, and a Future of Food Sovereignty’. Chapter 2 in ‘The 2023 Global Hunger Index: The power of youth in food systems’ report. https://www.globalhungerindex.org/pdf/en/2023.pdf

Geza, W.; Ngidi, M.S.C.; Slotow, R.; Mabhaudhi, T. The Dynamics of Youth Employment and Empowerment in Agriculture and Rural Development in South Africa: A Scoping Review. Sustainability,2022, 14,5041. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14095041   

Geza,W.;Ngidi,M.;Ojo,T.; Adetoro, A.A.; Slotow, R.; Mabhaudhi, T. Youth Participation in Agriculture: A Scoping Review. Sustainability, 2021, 13, 9120. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13169120    

Geza, W., Caister, K, & Mabhaudhi, T. (2020). What is the contribution of agricultural finance to farmer livelihoods? South African Journal of Agricultural Extension, 48(2), 126-138. https://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2413-3221/2020/v48n2a543

Contact:

Professional Address: University of KwaZulu-Natal, 1 Carbis Road, Scottsville 3209, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa