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Understanding the high tech sector in the Cape Metropolitan Region: a contribution to the development of a regional strategy for high tech industry

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  • Amanda Driver
  • James Hodge

    (Genesis Consulting (James Hodge))

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The aim of this working paper is to contribute to a strategy for developing the high tech sector in the Cape Metropolitan Region (CMR) through a better understanding of the high tech firms that already exist. It investigates the following: - which high tech firms operate in the CMR; - why they chose to locate here; - what problems they face; - what would help them to expand and grow.

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  • Amanda Driver & James Hodge, 2000. "Understanding the high tech sector in the Cape Metropolitan Region: a contribution to the development of a regional strategy for high tech industry," Working Papers 00037, University of Cape Town, Development Policy Research Unit.
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    1. James Hodge, 1998. "The Midrand area: An emerging high-technology cluster?," Development Southern Africa, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 15(5), pages 851-873.
    2. Robert H Mcguckin & Thomas A Abbott Iii & Paul E Herrick & Leroy Norfolk, 1989. "Measuring The Trade Balance In Advanced Technology Products," Working Papers 89-1, Center for Economic Studies, U.S. Census Bureau.
    3. Christian Rogerson, 1998. "High-technology clusters and infrastructure development: international and South African experiences," Development Southern Africa, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 15(5), pages 875-905.
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    Keywords

    South Africa: high tech firms; Cape Metropolitan Region;

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    • A1 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics

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