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Industrial Decentralization Policy in South Africa: Rhetoric and Practice

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  • David Dewar

    (Urban Problems Research Unit, University of Cape Town)

  • Alison Todes

    (Urban Problems Research Unit, University of Cape Town)

  • Vanessa Watson

    (Urban Problems Research Unit, University of Cape Town)

Abstract

Industrial decentralization has formed a central element of state regional policy under South Africa's apartheid government. Increasingly, the government has attempted to justify this policy by linking it to international theories and precedents regarding regional development and the use of growth poles. This paper examines the potential efficacy of decentralization policy as a tool for promoting regional development in South Africa. It concludes that, in general terms, the policy has failed to meet the expectations of its proponents. Its continued emphasis in this country suggests that the motives underpinning the policy lie outside the field of regional development.

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  • David Dewar & Alison Todes & Vanessa Watson, 1986. "Industrial Decentralization Policy in South Africa: Rhetoric and Practice," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 23(5), pages 363-376, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:urbstu:v:23:y:1986:i:5:p:363-376
    DOI: 10.1080/00420988620080541
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    1. Wellings, Paul & Black, Anthony, 1986. "Industrial decentralization under apartheid: The relocation of industry to the South African periphery," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 14(1), pages 1-38, January.
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