Development Dilemmas In Post Apartheid South Africa

Author : Bill Freund,Harald Witt
Publisher : University of Kwazulu Natal Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Economic development
ISBN : 186914189X

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Development Dilemmas in Post-apartheid South Africa by Bill Freund,Harald Witt Pdf

What is really meant by 'development' in 21st-century post-apartheid South Africa? What are the challenges and complexities of real transformation in this context? The contributions in this book address the ways in which people in all sectors of South African society are confronting its development dilemmas - from the energy crisis, environmental sustainability, and environmental justice, to grassroots social movements, problems of policy implementation, land and agricultural reform, and gender inequality. Written by leading academics and activists, this book is an essential and illuminating in-depth study of the dilemmas facing post-apartheid South Africa, and the historical, political, economic, and social context out of which a new democracy is being built. Collectively, the authors suggest that there is no easy way to attain development - it is a process, not an event, and is fraught with failures and loss, as well as gains.

Author : Vusi Gumede
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-28
Category : History
ISBN : 1604979291

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Post-Apartheid South Africa by Vusi Gumede Pdf

Introduction -- Development dilemmas -- The post-apartheid development experience -- Evolution of policy in post-apartheid South Africa -- Nation building -- Social and economic transformation : policies and prospects -- Conclusion: towards an inclusive society

Author : Vusi Gumede
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9782869787261

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Political Economy of Post-apartheid South Africa by Vusi Gumede Pdf

The book, made up of three parts, covers a wide spectrum of political economy issues on post-apartheid South Africa. Although the text is mainly descriptive, to explain various areas of the political economy of post-apartheid South Africa, the first and the last parts provide illuminating insights on the kind of society that is emerging during the twenty-one years of democracy in the country. The book discusses important aspects of the political history of apartheid South Africa and the evolution of post-apartheid society, including an important recap of the history of southern Africa before colonialism. The text is a comprehensive description of numerous political economy phenomena since South Africa gained its political independence and covers some important themes that have not been discussed in detail in other publications on post-apartheid South Africa. The book also updates earlier work of the author on policy and law making, land and agriculture, education and training as well as on poverty and inequality in post-apartheid South Africa thereby providing a wide-ranging overview of the socio-economic development approaches followed by the successive post-apartheid administrations. Interestingly, three chapters focus on various aspects of the post-apartheid South African economy: economic policies, economic empowerment and industrial development. Through the lens of the notion of democratic developmental state and taking apartheid colonialism as a point of departure, the book suggests that, so far, post-apartheid South Africa has mixed socio-economic progress. The authors extensive experience in the South African government ensures that the book has policy relevance while it is also theoretically sound. The text is useful for anyone who wants to understand the totality of the policies and legislation as well as the political economy interventions pursued since 1994 by the South African Government.

Author : James C. Chipasula,Alifeyo Chilivumbo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015029942516

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South Africa's Dilemmas in the Post-apartheid Era by James C. Chipasula,Alifeyo Chilivumbo Pdf

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Author : Abebe Zegeye,Richard Legé Harris,Pat Lauderdale
Publisher : de Sitter Publications
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015061432434

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Globalization and Post-apartheid South Africa by Abebe Zegeye,Richard Legé Harris,Pat Lauderdale Pdf

This volume examines the progress made toward greater equality in South Africa in spite of the conflicting demands made by global capital and the population of South Africa on a weakened state structure. Investigating such issues as African identities in the cultural and historical context of globalization, growth and redistribution in South Africa, the social reintegration of demobilized military personnel, policing in the post-apartheid era, the poverty-environment relationship, and reproductive dynamics and gender-based violence, this engaging volume provides interdisciplinary scholars and students with varied perspectives on the effects of globalization in post-apartheid South Africa. Each chapter offers original research and theory.

Author : Nelson Mandela,International Development Research Centre (Canada),Mission on Economic Analysis and Policy Formulation for Post-Apartheid South Africa
Publisher : International Development Research Centre Books
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Economic development
ISBN : MSU:31293012898387

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Building a New South Africa by Nelson Mandela,International Development Research Centre (Canada),Mission on Economic Analysis and Policy Formulation for Post-Apartheid South Africa Pdf

Building a New South Africa (v1): Economic Policy

Author : Sihle Moon
Publisher : Africa Research and Publications
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Economic development
ISBN : 156902507X

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The Political Economy of State-Making in Post-Apartheid South Africa by Sihle Moon Pdf

Author : Agatha Herman
Publisher : Critical Food Studies
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-18
Category : Business ethics
ISBN : 0367244098

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Practising Empowerment in Post-Apartheid South Africa by Agatha Herman Pdf

Despite the promise and optimism surrounding the post-apartheid transition, South African society continues to be highly racialised in its discourses, identities and practices, even within the very strategies that aim to change power relations and heal racialised divisions. Renowned for its brutal past practices, the wine industry in South Africa has long been associated with white power and black exploitation, and remains dogged by continuing allegations of poor working conditions and labour abuses. Through in-depth, longitudinal fieldwork, this book considers how different ethics interact and draws attention to the positive changes and continuing development challenges faced in South Africa. Situating practice at its heart, it brings a novel, everyday and micro-scale dimension to understandings of empowerment in the post-apartheid South African wine industry. It develops a critical analysis of the interplay between practice, as scaled and inherently spatial, and discourse to conceptualise how 'big' concepts such as empowerment are articulated, materialised and experienced at the ground level. Through this, it gives voices to the marginalised who experience 'empowerment', setting these within the context of their relations with the other stakeholders who shape this engagement. This book contributes to broader critical social science debates around ethical development and questions of power and empowerment in development interventions. This is critical to reducing the disconnection between policy aims and realities within development and empowerment initiatives, as well as enabling (ethical) commodities to be strategic in retaining their appeal throughout their networks.

Author : Aurelia Segatti
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780821387672

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Contemporary Migration to South Africa by Aurelia Segatti Pdf

Building on global interest in migration development, the volume draws attention to one of the most important migration systems in sub-Saharan Africa. It reviews South Africa’s approach to international migration in the post-apartheid period from a regional development perspective, highlighting key policy issues, debates, and consequences. The authors find at least three areas where migration is resulting in important development impacts. First, by offering options to those affected by conflict and crises in a region that has limited formal disaster management and social protection systems. Second, by mitigating shortcomings and distortions in regional labour markets. Third, by providing support to struggling rural economies and ever expanding urban areas in terms of livelihoods and social capital transfers. Chapter One consists of a study of the country’s historical experience of migration and, in particular, analyses the changes in official attitudes throughout the twentieth century, indicating the roots of contemporary ideas and policy dilemmas. Chapters Two, Three, Four and Five complement this analysis of the South African State’s capacity to reform and manage the South African migration situation by looking at often neglected dimensions: the first explores the question of skilled labour, a crucial question given the unbalanced structure of the South African labour market; the second examines the impact of migration on local government in South African cities and specifically implications for urban planning, service delivery, health, security, and political accountability; the third analyses the nature of undocumented migration to South Africa and the challenges it raises to both State and non-State actors; The book concludes with an examination of health as a critical issue when examining the relationship between migration and development in South Africa, in light of recent empirical data.

Author : Gumede, Vusi
Publisher : CODESRIA
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9782869787049

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Political Economy of Post-apartheid South Africa by Gumede, Vusi Pdf

The book, made up of three parts, covers a wide spectrum of political economy issues on post-apartheid South Africa. Although the text is mainly descriptive, to explain various areas of the political economy of post-apartheid South Africa, the first and the last parts provide illuminating insights on the kind of society that is emerging during the twenty-one years of democracy in the country. The book discusses important aspects of the political history of apartheid South Africa and the evolution of post-apartheid society, including an important recap of the history of southern Africa before colonialism. The text is a comprehensive description of numerous political economy phenomena since South Africa gained its political independence and covers some important themes that have not been discussed in detail in other publications on post-apartheid South Africa. The book also updates earlier work of the author on policy and law making, land and agriculture, education and training as well as on poverty and inequality in post-apartheid South Africa thereby providing a wide-ranging overview of the socio-economic development approaches followed by the successive post-apartheid administrations. Interestingly, three chapters focus on various aspects of the post-apartheid South African economy: economic policies, economic empowerment and industrial development. Through the lens of the notion of democratic developmental state and taking apartheid colonialism as a point of departure, the book suggests that, so far, post-apartheid South Africa has mixed socio-economic progress. The author’s extensive experience in the South African government ensures that the book has policy relevance while it is also theoretically sound. The text is useful for anyone who wants to understand the totality of the policies and legislation as well as the political economy interventions pursued since 1994 by the South African Government.

Author : Olayiwola Abegunrin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2009-11-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780230623903

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Africa in Global Politics in the Twenty-First Century by Olayiwola Abegunrin Pdf

In the twenty-first century, Africa has become an important source of US energy imports and the world's natural resources. It has also become the epicentre of the world's deadly health epidemic, HIV/AIDS, and one of the battlegrounds in the fight against terrorism. Africa is now a major player in global affairs.

Author : G. Adler,J. Steinberg
Publisher : Springer
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2000-03-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230596207

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From Comrades to Citizens by G. Adler,J. Steinberg Pdf

In the 1980s South Africa's urban townships exploded into insurrection led by youth and residents' organisations that collectively became known as the civics movement. Ironically the movement has been unable to adapt to the role of a voluntary association in the liberal polity it helped create, and has great difficulty defining any alternative role. This volume charts the rise and fall of the movement in the transition to and consolidation of democracy in South Africa.

Author : Arkebe Oqubay,Fiona Tregenna,Imraan Valodia
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 1120 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780192646583

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The Oxford Handbook of the South African Economy by Arkebe Oqubay,Fiona Tregenna,Imraan Valodia Pdf

While sharing some characteristics with other middle-income countries, South Africa is a country with a unique economic history and distinctive economic features. It is a regional economic powerhouse that plays a significant role, not only in southern Africa and in the continent, but also as a member of BRICS. However, there has been a lack of structural transformation and weak economic growth, and South Africa faces the profound triple challenges of poverty, inequality, and unemployment. Any meaningful debate about economic policies to address these challenges needs to be informed by a deep understanding of historical developments, robust empirical evidence, and rigorous analysis of South Africa's complex economic landscape. This volume seeks to provide a wide-ranging set of original, detailed, and state-of-the-art analytical perspectives that contribute to scientific knowledge as well as to well-informed and productive discourse on the South African economy. While concentrating on the more recent economic issues facing South Africa, the handbook also provides historical and political context. It offers an in-depth examination of strategic issues in the country's key economic sectors, and brings together diverse analytical perspectives.

Author : Jacklyn Cock
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781552501511

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From Defence to Development by Jacklyn Cock Pdf

Remember the global peace dividend - the budget surpluses that were supposed to result from the raising of the Iron Curtain and the end of the arms race? As war-torn societies in the Middle East, Latin America, and parts of Africa found peace and began building democratic societies, governments were supposed to use the money they once spent on the military to better meet basic human needs. But has it happened?

Author : Jon Schubert,Ulf Engel,Elísio Macamo
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351200615

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Extractive Industries and Changing State Dynamics in Africa by Jon Schubert,Ulf Engel,Elísio Macamo Pdf

This book uses extractive industry projects in Africa to explore how political authority and the nation-state are reconfigured at the intersection of national political contestations and global, transnational capital. Instead of focusing on technological zones and the new social assemblages at the actual sites of construction or mineral extraction, the authors use extractive industry projects as a topical lens to investigate contemporary processes of state-making at the state–corporation nexus. Throughout the book, the authors seek to understand how public political actors and private actors of liberal capitalism negotiate and redefine notions and practices of sovereignty by setting legal, regulatory and fiscal standards. Rather than looking at resource governance from a normative perspective, the authors look at how these negotiations are shaped by and reshape the self-conception of various national and transnational actors, and how these jointly redefine the role of the state in managing these processes for the ‘greater good’. Extractive Industries and Changing State Dynamics in Africa will be useful for researchers, upper-level students and policy-makers who are interested in new articulations of state-making and politics in Africa.