http://hdl.handle.net/10386/25 2013-05-20T06:55:56Z 2013-05-20T06:55:56Z Aderibigbe, Olugbenga Olumuyiwa Adeniyi http://hdl.handle.net/10386/659 2013-03-02T22:00:38Z 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Some policy options for economic growth in South Africa Authors: Aderibigbe, Olugbenga Olumuyiwa Adeniyi Abstract: Economic growth remains one of the key macroeconomic objectives of most governments. South Africa witnessed moderate economic growth rates between 1994 and 2006, except for 1998 when the country recorded a sharp decline in economic growth as a result of worldwide financial crisis. The key challenge facing the country is to sustain and improve on the growth performance. South Africa’s economic growth has largely been demand –driven as indicated by the dominance of consumption over investment. Growth theorists identify investment, savings, human capital, productivity and R & D as some of the principal drivers of economic growth on the supply side. Investment and savings within the economy remain largely below those of the world’s most successful East - Asian countries. Other indicators further reveal that there is still room for improvements on the supply-side of the economy. The growing current account deficits point to the fact that domestic demand is too high for the country’s productive capacity. Similarly, the declining enrolment in tertiary institutions and a shift in the structure of production towards high skill services industry call for a policy shift in line with the unfolding trend. Thus, this study proposes some policy options that could be considered to sustain South Africa’s economic growth performance. Key words: Economic Growth, Investments, Human Capital and Productivity Description: Thesis (M.Com. (Economics)) --University of Limpopo, 2010

2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Ledwaba, Lesetja Jacob http://hdl.handle.net/10386/368 2012-05-11T13:44:44Z 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Factors determining the demand for water recreation in the middle Olifant sub-basin: A case study of Loskop Recreation Centre in South Africa. Authors: Ledwaba, Lesetja Jacob Abstract: The Middle Olifant Sub-Basin is one of the water stressed basins in South Africa, and competition for water among the population is one of the biggest challenges faced in the area. With the little water that the area has, it has to meet the demand for water use among small rural users, urban users, mines, industries, large-scale agriculture, forestry, and eco-tourism. The dissertation aims to identify the factors that determine the demand for water recreation in the Middle Olifant Sub-Basin, and to evaluate the relationship between the number of trips and the costs to the recreation site. One recreation site was selected for the study. Simple random sampling was used to select 48 respondents from the study site. Data was collected from 48 respondents using a structured questionnaire. The data analysis using Descriptive Statistics and Multiple Linear Regression showed that there are factors that determine the demand for water recreation. According to the results obtained from the Multiple Linear Regressions, water level in Loskop Dam and the race of the respondents are positively significant t, while fuel cost, type of transport, increase in water and the number of days stayed at the site were negatively significant. It was also found that most of the people who participate in water recreation at the site are white people. The demand curve from the Travel Cost Model also indicated that people who pay less for water recreation visit the site more often as compared to those who pay higher costs. This is confirmed by the law of demand, which states that; the higher the price of a given product at a time the lower the quantity demanded. The above findings give an indication that the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry should consider issues around water recreation when distributing water and its resources. Eco- tourism too, has to make sure that it provides information about the importance of water recreation in order to attract more people and to stimulate growth of the Tourism sector. Furthermore the study highlights that the water recreation policy in South Africa should also be effective in order to encourage more developments in water recreation. Description: Thesis (M.Sc)--University of Limpopo, 2010.

2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Shikolokolo, Hasani Patrick http://hdl.handle.net/10386/327 2012-05-11T13:31:05Z 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: An evaluation of the impact of Kruger National Park's development programme on the Hlanganani community in Limpopo Authors: Shikolokolo, Hasani Patrick Abstract: The Kruger National Park is a world renowned organization and is rated as one of the best nature reserves in nature conservation in the world. Despite all the efforts made to control and protect nature in the Park, there is a need for the involvement of the community around the Park. Community-based conservation in particular has been subjected to a series of scathing criticisms, and it has become increasingly acceptable to advocate a return to more coercive forms of conservation. The establishment of the Park forum consisting of the neighbouring communities and the Park requires new strategies for better integration of conservation and rural development. The interest of conservation can be threatened by various factors, mainly poverty, poaching and wildlife conflicts. The interests of the population residing in the immediate neighbourhood of Kruger National Park can be threatened by proposed wildlife management options, other neighbouring conservation areas, and new tourist development activities. Effective conflict prevention mechanisms need to be developed together with the communities and especially in the implementation process. The study presents a critical analysis of the impact of the development made by the Park to the local communities. The available policies need to be implemented in order to assess their developmental impact they are making on the communities. The community has developed a negative attitude towards the park because they think the park is not doing enough in terms of development and training and skills development. The issue of a budget is a concern because it is not clear whether the park has a budget or not for the community. In as far as the community is concerned, there is no budget available and in as far as the park is concerned, the budget is available for community development. There is no cooperation between the park and the community. It seems the park is operating parallel to the community. There are a lot of uncertainties on the side of the community which has developed into mistrust. Communities like Makuleke are involved in farming such that some of the community members have got some subsistence farming skills. If training may be given to these people, most of them may begin to engage in commercial farming. There is also a strong feeling that the Hlanganani forum which represents the community is not recognized by the KNP management. It is there to fulfill the requirement of the policy. It became clearly that Kruger National Park does not involve the forum which has been formed to function as a link between the Park and the community. The negotiated partnership between the park and the community in terms of nature conservation is now at stake. The community is now more concerned about their safety and that of their livestock because of the wild animals roaming around day and night. This is a very serious problem which exists between the park and the community which in a way may hamper the progress in terms of sustaining the relationship 5 currently being nurtured. It is recommended that the park management as the main active role player should put in place a good, viable and effective communication strategy which will form the basis of communication between the park and the community. This will assist both the park and the community to communicate the available developmental policies to the community. And if that is well communicated it is going to eliminate unnecessary conflict in terms of not knowing what the park has for the community and the policies available to address such developmental issues. Description: M Sc (Botany) --University of Limpopo, 2010

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