Abstract
The aim is to examine issues of defence economic restructuring and conversion in South Africa. Under the new government, overall restructuring of the South African defence sector is occurring. With diminished defence expenditure, the military industry is encouraged to convert production capability to non-military products. The geographical implications of defence economic restructuring and conversion in South Africa are analyzed in the context of international experience and debates. The Gauteng region emerges as the national 'gunbelt' of South Africa and contains an incipient military 'industrial district'. In this particular region, the question of defence conversion is critically important for local policy makers and should be linked to new local economic development initiatives.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3-12 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Geo Journal |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geography, Planning and Development