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Showing 1 to 20 of 94 for “"Local Economic Development"”.
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Are You Happy? Local Economic Development in Northern Thailand
<p>Thailand has had a long history of economic development. In recent years, Thailand began to focus on economic development initiatives a local level. The implementation process has been slow, but the introduction of social enterprise programs has proven a promising strategy in local economic …
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The Helderberg Basin: regional and local economic development issues
The Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) has been described as an integrated, coherent socio-economic policy framework which seeks to mobilise all our people and our country's resources toward redressing the imbalances of apartheid and building a democratic, non-racial and non-sexist …
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A study of local economic development in the town of Stutterheim
Local economic development (LED) is progressively being implemented by developing countries and has shifted from being a development approach pursued only by industrialised nations. Academic interpretation of LED prioritises strategies based on ideas of grassroots and bottom-up development. These …
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The Role of the Public School Superintendent in Local Economic Development
… as the key to better schools and lasting economic growth, defining the school superintendent's role in local economic development becomes valuable. As school and business relationships change, superintendents must be prepared to address this evolving interdependence. The purpose of this …
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The role of traditional leaders in the promotion of Local Economic Development
… roles of traditional leaders in the promotion of Local Economic Development (LED). This study focused on Limpopo Province but for this study, the research study was conducted in Vhembe District which consists of four (04) local municipalities which are Makhado, Thulamela, Musina and Collins …
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Tourism as a local economic development strategy in townships. Langa, Cape Town
According to Blakely (1989) local economic development is a process by which local government, community-based groups manage their existing resources to enter in a new partnership arrangement with the private sector or each other to create new partnership arrangements with the private sector to …
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Cultural and historical tourism as core for local economic development at eNdondakusuka Municipality
… that can be looked as an alternative for the economic development of the area of e’Ndondakusuka. Different researches have been conducted in the area since the introduction of RDP policy. The then Mandeni, was seen as having social and economic depression, and investigations were conducted in …
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The informal food industry in Chelsea, Massachusetts : an overlooked resource for local economic development
Thesis (M.C.P.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning, 1994.
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Uncle Sam doesn't live here anymore : local economic development planning for military base reuse
Thesis (M.C.P.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning, 1994.
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The role of stakeholders in local economic development: A case study of the Swakopmund municipality
… investigated the role of stakeholders in the local economic development in the Swakopmund Municipality. The study sought to find out the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in the local economic development in Swakopmund Municipality. It also further identified the contributing factors …
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Implementation of strategies and programmes aimed at boosting local economic development at Sobonakhona Makhanya Traditional Area
Dissertation submitted in full compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Business Administration, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2012
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Local economic development as a strategy to enhance community development projects: A case of Thulamela Local Municipality
The purpose of this study was to examine local economic development (LED) as a strategy to enhance community development projects in the Thulamela Local Municipality as well as the effects of effective LED. The LED was introduced in the municipalities to create jobs and alleviate poverty. The LED …
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Assessing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Local Economic Development (LED) initiatives in Thulamela Local Municipality
In its Integrated Development Plan (IDP), the Thulamela Local Municipality stipulates that its core mandate is to provide a climate that will attract investment and reduce unemployment through the promotion of economic development. In line with the Municipality’s mandate, it has to be pointed out …
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Exploring access to basic services to support local economic development: a case study of Mahwelereng, Mogalakwena Local Municipality
… on exploring access to basic services to support local economic development in Mahwelereng area, Mogalakwena Local Municipality. Provision of basic services has been a challenge in most of the local municipalities in South Africa. In most of these municipalities, the basic service delivery …
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The effects of local economic development in poverty alleviation: a case of Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality, Limpopo Province
… of this study is to evaluate the effects of local economic development (LED) in poverty alleviation in municipalities using Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality as a case study. LED is essential as it involves identifying and using primarily local resources and skills to ensure or stimulate …
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A situational and land use analysis of Local Economic Development in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal: perspectives, problems and prospects
… have different capacities, resources and development potentials. The ability to enjoy basic needs and better livelihoods is dependent on how the local economy is functioning and how the existing resources in the area are used to full potential. This study uses Ulundi as a point of …
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The efficiency of local citizens’ participation in local economic development projects in Mkhondo Local Municipality in Piet-Retief
… engaged in various programmes and projects to economically empower their communities in response to social and economic challenges. One such programme is Local Economic Development (LED). This study analyses the efficiency of local citizens' participation in LED within the Mkhondo local …
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A private sector-inclusive governance framework for local economic development in rural areas of Limpopo Province in South Africa
Local Economic Development (LED) remains globally recognized as a critical instrument for building inclusive and globally competitive local economies by stimulating job creation, diversifying local economies, and broadening municipal revenue bases. The concept of LED was born out of the realisation …
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The importance of community participation in the implementation of Local Economic Development: A case study of Makhado Local Municipality
… community participation in the implementation of Local Economic Development in the Makhado Local Municipality. Local Economic Development is considered as a solution to the triple challenges (unemployment, poverty, and inequality) in South African municipalities. Local Economic Development …
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