scholarly journals DELIVERING NATIONAL ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE IN SOUTH AFRICA: A REVIEW OF STRATEGIC INTEGRATED PROJECT #3

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
DEENA GOVENDER
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
National Economic ◽  
Integrated Project ◽  
Economic Infrastructure

scholarly journals Managing diversity in Israel: Some applications for South Africa

1999 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 157-175
Author(s):  
R. J. Petersen ◽  
L. P. Vermeulen
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Diverse Workforce ◽  
First Order ◽  
Managing Diversity ◽  
Individual Enterprise ◽  
National Economic ◽  
Interactive Nature ◽  
Working Together ◽  
Enterprise Level ◽  
The Individual

The management of diversity manifests itself in a very specific way in Israeli society. This is so because the management process occurs at two levels: a national-political level (first order processes) and the individual enterprise level (second order processes). The interactive nature of the two processes ultimately results in most diverse national groups working together productively towards both national-economic and individual goals. Inclusiveness is a property widely found in the average Israeli enterprise. The purpose of this paper is to describe the unique Israeli approach to the management of their diverse workforce, with a view to identifying possible applications for South Africa. The study shows that South Africa has a lot to learn before we can hope to succeed in effectively managing our diverse rainbow nation.

scholarly journals Reframing place-based economic development in South Africa: the example of local economic development

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (24) ◽  
pp. 203-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian M. Rogerson
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Local Economic Development ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Dynamic Nature ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
National Economic ◽  
Framework Conditions

Abstract Local Economic Development (LED) planning is a place-based approach to development planning and increasingly significant across much of the global South. One of the key challenges facing LED planning is the necessity to adjust planning in relation to the dynamic nature of both international and national framework conditions. The purpose of this article is to show this challenge by examining the dynamic nature of the national policy environment impacting upon LED planning in South Africa, a country which has a relatively long history of LED planning. Five dimensions of the changing landscape of national economic development planning in South Africa are identified. These relate to (a) LED within the context of new national economic and development plans; (b) initiatives for reindustrialising the South African economy, the associated importance of localisation and promotion of the green economy; (c) changing programmes around small business development; (d) shifts in rural development interventions; and (e) the fluid spatial context within which LED planning as a form of placebased economic development is embedded.

Agritourism and local economic development in South Africa

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (26) ◽  
pp. 93-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian M. Rogerson ◽  
Jayne M. Rogerson
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Local Economic Development ◽  
Special Significance ◽  
Research Issues ◽  
National Economic ◽  
Policy Suggestions ◽  
National Economic Development

Abstract The role of tourism for local economic development (LED) is a topic of critical importance for geographers. In the case of South Africa tourism is a priority sector for national economic development. The significance of research issues around tourism and LED is underlined by the ‘developmental’ mandate of local governments. Although tourism has received attention in a growing body of LED writings on South Africa issues around agritourism so far have been overlooked. Agritourism represents an evolving form of rural tourism which is targeted at mainly urban consumers. Against the background of a review of international scholarship on agritourism this article explores its potential implications for LED planning in South Africa. A national audit of agritourism is presented which shows its uneven geographical distribution. Agritourism is of special significance for small town economic development in South Africa’s intermediate tourism spaces. Policy suggestions are offered for strengthening agritourism as a driver for LED in South Africa.

scholarly journals Household Food Insecurity Status and Determinants: The Case of Botswana and South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-224
Author(s):  
Simbarashe Ndhleve ◽  
Clarah Dapira ◽  
Hlekani Muchazotida Kabiti ◽  
Zibongiwe Mpongwana ◽  
Elphina Nomabandla Cishe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
The State ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Household Food Insecurity ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Economic Infrastructure ◽  
Food Insecurity Access

This study used a survey questionnaire to investigate the state and determinants of household food security in South Africa and Botswana. In South Africa, 1557 households in two District Municipalities within Eastern Cape Province participated in the study. In Botswana, data was collected from 506 in Southern Kanye, southeast District, and Gaborone households. The paper employed Household Food Insecurity Access Scale and Prevalence to investigate the state food security across the sample population. The Household Food Insecurity Access Prevalence was used to determine the characteristics of and changes in household food insecurity of the sample households. The linear and ordinal regression analyses were carried out to outline determinants of food insecurity in the region. Findings emanating from the current study show a high prevalence of food insecurity in both countries. Meanwhile, geographical location, household size, and socio-economic infrastructure emerged as common determinants of food security for Botswana and South Africa. The paper recommends state-mediated intervention to improve access to basic socio-economic infrastructure and address unemployment rates in both countries as key areas to improve food security status.

Entrepreneurship and SMMEs in South Africa

2021 ◽  
pp. 621-645
Author(s):  
Boris Urban
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Policy Issues ◽  
National Economic ◽  
Entrepreneurial Growth ◽  
National Economic Development

Abstract: The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the multifaceted nature of entrepreneurship and SMMEs in South Africa by presenting a broad range of key economic questions, challenges, and policy issues. Acknowledging the complexity of describing entrepreneurship and SMMEs, due to definitional controversies and the variety of contexts in which these phenomena occur, different typologies are juxtaposed to highlight the heterogeneity in entrepreneurial activity. Despite a lack of consistent and accurate data, the findings show that while entrepreneurship is publicly campaigned as an imperative for national economic development and employment creation, in reality South Africa’s low established-business entrepreneurial activity rate does not result in any significant economic growth. By interrogating a broad range of individual and contextual factors in the South African entrepreneurial ecosystem, it is evident that a number of structural, institutional, market, and policy issues obstruct productive entrepreneurial growth and development.

Vital and Vulnerable

2019 ◽  
pp. 139-179
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Economic Structure ◽  
Industrial Area ◽  
Critical Question ◽  
National Economic ◽  
The Will ◽  
Economic Infrastructure

In this chapter the critical question as to what to target is taken up by Muir Fairchild in two lectures, “National Economic Structure” and “New York Industrial Area.” Targeting a relatively small number of vital and vulnerable economic nodes of an industrialized nation would produce economic and social paralysis, thereby quickly draining the enemy population of the will and means to resist. By contrast, the direct bombing of civilians is not only unethical and diplomatically costly, it is also less effective than attacking a nation’s economic infrastructure. The attack of economic targets will exert pressure on the ability of the population both to sustain itself and to produce the weapons, munitions. and supplies required to wage war.

Comparing Vocational Skills Development and Workplace Learning in Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, Which Way to Go?

2021 ◽  
pp. 183-213
Author(s):  
Jerald Hondonga ◽  
Tawanda Chinengundu
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Workplace Learning ◽  
Smooth Transition ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Vocational Skills ◽  
School Based ◽  
National Economic ◽  
Training Standards ◽  
Job Mismatch

Provision of vocational skills development (VSD) and workplace learning (WPL) have become paramount in solving socio-economic problems of learner skills-job mismatch, inequality, access, unemployment, and poverty. Workplace learning enhances smooth transition from school to the world of work. The chapter compares vocational skills development and workplace learning provision in Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Literature study indicates that the three countries have different models of VSD and policies but have a common vision of imparting skills that can be used for personal and national economic gains. To achieve quality training standards, quality assurance bodies are in place in the three countries responsible to oversee training standards and regulating practices. This is done through registration and accreditation of training institutions, workplaces, programmes, assessors, and moderators and assessment processes up to certification of successful learners. Based on the literature review findings, recommendations are that there is need for cooperation and sharing of best practices between countries to strengthen the provision of vocational skills development and workplace learning. There is need to ensure there is adequately qualified lecturing cadre with both technical and professional qualifications, for school-based training, and trained workplace-based mentors and coaches.

scholarly journals Reviewer Acknowledgements

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Ellery Willianms
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Veterinary Medicine ◽  
Bulgarian Academy ◽  
University Of Texas ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
National Economic ◽  
Academy Of Sciences ◽  
Business And Management

Business and Management Studies (BMS) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether BMS publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue. Reviewers for Volume 6, Number 1 Ashford Chea, Benedict College, USABahram Abediniangerabi, University of Texas, USADalia Susniene, Kaunas University of Technology, LithuaniaFlorin Peci, University of Peja, KosovoGabriela O. Chiciudean, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaHung-Che Wu, Nanfang College of Sun Yat-sen University, ChinaJulia Stefanova, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, BulgariaMichael Okoche, University of South Africa, UgandaMike Rayner, University of Portsmouth, UKSandeep Kumar, Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies, Affiliated to GGSIP University Delgi, IndiaTetiana Paientko, Kyiv National Economic Univercity, UkraineZoran Mastilo, University of East Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Ellery WillianmsEditorial AssistantOn behalf of,The Editorial Board of Business and Management StudiesRedfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USAURL: http://bms.redfame.com

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