Evolving Local Economic Development Policy and Practice in South Africa with Special Reference to Smaller Urban Centres

Etienne Nel; Christian M. Rogerson

doi:10.1007/s12132-007-9003-8

Evolving Local Economic Development Policy and Practice in South Africa with Special Reference to Smaller Urban Centres

Etienne Nel
, Christian M. Rogerson

Rhodes University
University of the Witwatersrand

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Abstract

Local economic development (LED) in South Africa has grown in significance since the 1994 democratic transition. This article examines the evolution of LED policy from 1995-2006 and specifically focuses upon the implications of the 2006 National Framework document. The 2006 LED Framework document is important as it represents the first national guidelines issued for LED in South Africa. The paper critically argues that a set of severe challenges faces LED in South African small towns and that LED policy needs to recognize these challenges and take on a specific focus on the needs of small towns.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-11
Number of pages	11
Journal	Urban Forum
Volume	18
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s12132-007-9003-8
Publication status	Published - Sept 2007
Externally published	Yes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

Keywords

Local Economic Development
South Africa
small towns

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Geography, Planning and Development
Urban Studies

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