Special Economic Zones in South Africa: Reflections from International Debates

Etienne L. Nel; Christian M. Rogerson

doi:10.1007/s12132-012-9184-7

Special Economic Zones in South Africa: Reflections from International Debates

Etienne L. Nel, Christian M. Rogerson

School of Tourism and Hospitality

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Abstract

South Africa's experience with spatial economic interventions has had a chequered history with the Industrial Development Zone programme most recently failing to generate anticipated development. Current policy has shifted to the imminent launch of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as tools for national (re)industrial development and supporting underdeveloped regions. This paper reflects on recent South African experience with spatial economic interventions and international experience with SEZs paying particular attention to their strengths, weakness and key establishment considerations. It is argued that unfolding South African SEZ planning can be strengthened by learning from the 'good' and 'bad practice' of international SEZs.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	205-217
Number of pages	13
Journal	Urban Forum
Volume	24
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s12132-012-9184-7
Publication status	Published - Jun 2013

Keywords

Industrial Development Zones
South Africa
Special Economic Zones

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Geography, Planning and Development
Urban Studies

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