Spatial inequalities and policies in South Africa: place-based or people-centred?

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dc.citation.doihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.progress.2017.03.001en_ZA
dc.citation.epage72en_ZA
dc.citation.issueIn press corrected proofen_ZA
dc.citation.spage1en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorTodes, Alison
dc.contributor.authorTurok, Ivan
dc.date.accessioned2017-09-21T08:39:58Z
dc.date.available2017-09-21T08:39:58Z
dc.date.issued2017-04
dc.departmentPlanning
dc.descriptionSA has shifted from spatial rebalancing policies to a mix of place based and space neutral approaches. There has been much experimentation without an overarching policy framework or vision. Both the space neutral and spatial re-balancing approaches are difficult to justify in SA. The structure and character of the economy are neglected in spatial policy debates. The social, political and institutional environment shapes prospects for spatial policies.en_ZA
dc.description.abstractThere is a robust international debate about how best to tackle spatial inequalities within nations and regions. The paper discusses three contrasting approaches: spatial rebalancing, space-neutral and place-based. They vary in the scope and purpose of government policy, from redistributing economic activity, to facilitating aggregate growth, and realising the economic potential of less-developed regions. The paper applies this framework to analyse South Africa’s five decades of experience of spatial policies. The context is one of stark spatial inequalities, uneven institutional capabilities, and mounting political pressure for change. Under apartheid, spatial targeting was highly instrumental and played a role in reproducing social divisions at considerable financial cost. Since the end of apartheid there has been much experimentation with spatial initiatives, but without any overarching vision or policy framework. A cautionary conclusion is that there are risks of extravagant spending in marginal locations when political pressures are strong, public institutions are weak and economic disciplines are lacking. Another is that place-based policies have potential, but require stronger vertical and horizontal policy alignment to stand any chance of tackling entrenched spatial divides. Enhanced local institutions involving private sector and community stakeholders are also essential for spatial policies to respond to the specific challenges and opportunities encountered in each place.en_ZA
dc.description.librarianBM2017en_ZA
dc.description.urlhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0305900616300897?via%3Dihuben_ZA
dc.identifier.citationTodes, A. & Turok, I., 2017, 'Spatial inequalities and policies in South Africa: place-based or people-centred?', Progress Planning.en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn0305-9006
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10539/23146
dc.journal.titleProgress in Planningen_ZA
dc.journal.volumeIn press, corrected proofen_ZA
dc.language.isoenen_ZA
dc.publisherElsevier Ltden_ZA
dc.rightsCopyright 2017 Progress Planning, Author's post-print on open access repository after an embargo period of between 12 months and 48 months. Publisher's version/PDF cannot be used. Must link to publisher version with DOIen_ZA
dc.subjectLocal and regional developmenten_ZA
dc.subjectSpatial targetingen_ZA
dc.subjectPlace-based policiesen_ZA
dc.subjectSpatial policiesen_ZA
dc.titleSpatial inequalities and policies in South Africa: place-based or people-centred?en_ZA
dc.typeArticleen_ZA
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