Abstract
Military bases can be important agents for local and regional economic development. This article examines the role of military spending in local economic development in South Africa, a country which, under apartheid, had high levels of military spending. The local economic impacts are analyzed of three operational military bases at Potchefstroom, Louis Trichardt' and Heidelberg. It is argued that the military assumes a significant role in local economies and should be used by localities as a basis for competitive advantage in planning for local economic development.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 13-30 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | Urban Forum |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
Keywords
- Local economic development
- Military base
- South Africa
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geography, Planning and Development
- Urban Studies
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