Enabling inclusive economic ecosystems in Africa: A role for city governments?
Date
2022-12
Authors
Joseph, Stacey-Leigh
Karuri-Sebina, Geci
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Southern Centre for Inequality Studies (SCIS)
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Abstract
This paper finds that the local state, and in particular major African cities, have a critical ecosystem role in advancing inclusive economic development and mitigating inequality.
It reaches this conclusion by investigating:
• What potential exists for African cities to design and implement inclusive local economic development approaches; and
• How local actors (local government/municipal, civic, commercial and knowledge actors) can play an active role in positively influencing production and socio-economic equality, including through their leveraging of new technologies.
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Keywords
Pre-distribution, Economic development, Mitigating inequality, Socio-economic equality, Economic ecosystems, Ownership
Citation
Joseph, S.L. and Karuri-Sebina,G. 2022. Enabling inclusive economic ecosystems in Africa: A role for city governments? Pre-distribution and Ownership SCIS Working paper | Number 45.