In Search of Public Sector-Private Sector Partnerships for Local Economic Development in South Africa

Christian M. Rogerson

doi:10.1007/s12132-009-9074-9

In Search of Public Sector-Private Sector Partnerships for Local Economic Development in South Africa

Christian M. Rogerson

University of the Witwatersrand

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Abstract

Partnerships between the public sector and private sector are considered to be important foundations for successful local economic development (LED) planning. This article analyses the multiple challenges that need to be addressed in forging viable LED partnerships between the public sector and private sector in South Africa. The findings are examined from a national survey conducted in 2009 with 30 business chamber associations across South Africa. The results point to markedly differing perceptions of the private sector and local government towards LED, questions of trust and mistrust between private sector and the public sector, and highlight the imperative for greater dialogue in order to provide the foundations for local partnerships for promoting LED.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	441-456
Number of pages	16
Journal	Urban Forum
Volume	21
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s12132-009-9074-9
Publication status	Published - 2010
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
Partnerships
South Africa

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Geography, Planning and Development
Urban Studies

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