CH 5: Strategies for Industrial Development
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What was the main goal of the apartheid era's industrial strategy known as the Good Hope Plan?

  • To provide incentives for industries to move overseas
  • To concentrate economic wealth in specific areas
  • To establish homelands for industrial development
  • To distribute economic wealth across South Africa (correct)
  • Which program aimed at improving the quality of life through wealth redistribution, healthcare, jobs, and basic services?

  • Industrial Development Zones (IDZs)
  • Spatial Development Initiatives (SDIs)
  • Growth, Employment and Redistribution (GEAR)
  • Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) (correct)
  • What was the focus of the Growth, Employment and Redistribution (GEAR) program?

  • Investing in industrial zones
  • Developing healthcare services
  • Attracting foreign investment and eliminating poverty (correct)
  • Providing tax breaks to industries
  • Where are Industrial Development Zones (IDZs) typically located?

    <p>Near harbors or airports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Spatial Development Initiatives (SDIs)?

    <p>Stimulate underdeveloped regions along major transport routes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy aimed to create border industries on the edges of homelands during the apartheid era?

    <p>Good Hope Plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) focus on?

    <p>Improving quality of life through wealth redistribution and basic services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Growth, Employment and Redistribution (GEAR)' aimed at providing which of the following?

    <p>Job opportunities, housing, and clean water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main sectors targeted by the Coega IDZ and Wild Coast SDI?

    <p>Automotive, agro-processing, and energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors significantly contribute to South Africa's industrial landscape in the prescribed core industrial areas?

    <p>Transport networks, availability of raw materials, market size, and skilled labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Dube Trade Port IDZ and Maputo Corridor SDI?

    <p>Logistics, agricultural, and manufacturing sectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key impacts of industrial development in the regions mentioned in the text?

    <p>GDP growth, employment creation, skill development, and improved living standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activities are part of the tertiary sector mentioned in the text?

    <p>Retail, finance, and tourism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of decentralization in industrial activities?

    <p>To spread industrial activities to underdeveloped areas and promote balanced economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region focuses on agriculture, wine production, and tourism according to the text?

    <p>South Western Cape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors are considered for the location and development of industrial areas according to the text?

    <p>Accessibility infrastructure like transport, water, electricity; availability of raw materials; market size; access to domestic and international markets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of IDZs (Industrial Development Zones) and SDIs (Spatial Development Initiatives) according to the text?

    <p>Diversify the industrial base, stimulate regional development, and enhance global competitiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary challenges faced by the Saldanha Bay IDZ and West Coast SDI?

    <p>High water scarcity and electricity demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic sectors are targeted by the Coega IDZ and Wild Coast SDI for development?

    <p>Automotive and agro-processing industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which regions have been influenced by factors like transport networks, availability of raw materials, market size, and skilled labor?

    <p>PWV/Gauteng, Durban-Pinetown/eThekwini, South Western Cape, and Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage/Nelson Mandela Bay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant contribution of tertiary activities to South Africa's economy according to the text?

    <p>Supporting economic growth through services like retail, finance, and tourism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of IDZs and SDIs in South Africa's industrial strategies?

    <p>Diversify the industrial base and enhance economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key impact of industrial development in South Africa on employment according to the text?

    <p>Fostering skill development and improving living standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activities are part of the main industrial activities in Durban-Pinetown/eThekwini according to the text?

    <p>Shipping, manufacturing, and tourism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Decentralization' in industrial activities aims to achieve which of the following outcomes?

    <p>Reduce regional disparities and promote balanced economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Growth, Employment and Redistribution (GEAR) program mentioned in the text?

    <p>Stimulating economic growth through job creation and wealth redistribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main sectors targeted by the Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage/Nelson Mandela Bay according to the text?

    <p>Automotive manufacturing and agro-processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary aim of the apartheid era's industrial strategy, the Good Hope Plan?

    <p>To promote equality in economic wealth distribution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) differ from the Growth, Employment and Redistribution (GEAR) program?

    <p>RDP aimed at wealth redistribution while GEAR focused on eliminating poverty through trade and investment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of establishing Industrial Development Zones (IDZs) in South Africa?

    <p>To stimulate underdeveloped regions with export-driven industries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which initiative aimed at connecting industrial or mining areas to major transport routes in South Africa?

    <p>Spatial Development Initiatives (SDIs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the focus of the apartheid era's Good Hope Plan regarding industrial development?

    <p>Encouraging industries to move to specific areas through tax incentives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) aim to improve the quality of life in South Africa?

    <p>By redistributing wealth, healthcare, and basic services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of the Growth, Employment and Redistribution (GEAR) program in South Africa?

    <p>To eliminate poverty through trade, investment, and private enterprise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) differ from the Growth, Employment and Redistribution (GEAR) program?

    <p>RDP focused on wealth redistribution while GEAR focused on infrastructure development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the apartheid era's industrial strategy known as the Good Hope Plan?

    <p>Establishing de-concentration points for industries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary sectors targeted by the Coega IDZ and Wild Coast SDI for development?

    <p>Automotive and agro-processing sectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region emphasizes mining, manufacturing, and financial services as its main industrial activities?

    <p>PWV/Gauteng</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key challenge faced by the Saldanha Bay IDZ and West Coast SDI according to the text?

    <p>Water scarcity and high electricity demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the strategy to spread industrial activities to underdeveloped areas in order to promote balanced economic growth?

    <p>Decentralization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of tertiary activities like retail, finance, and tourism in South Africa's economy?

    <p>They play a crucial role in supporting industrial development and economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor significantly contributes to the development of industrial areas according to the text?

    <p>Availability of raw materials and skilled labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region focuses on automotive manufacturing and agro-processing as its main industrial activities?

    <p>Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage/Nelson Mandela Bay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of IDZs and SDIs in South Africa's industrial strategies?

    <p>To diversify the industrial base and stimulate regional development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant contribution of tertiary activities to South Africa's economy according to the text?

    <p>They create employment opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the apartheid era's industrial strategy known as the Good Hope Plan?

    <p>To develop border industries on the edges of homelands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary aim of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) and Growth, Employment and Redistribution (GEAR) programs in South Africa's industrial strategies?

    <p>To redistribute economic wealth and provide basic services for improved quality of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the purpose of IDZs and SDIs in South Africa's industrial development?

    <p>To stimulate underdeveloped regions and connect industrial or mining areas to major transport routes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Good Hope Plan from the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) in South Africa's industrial development history?

    <p>Established de-concentration points for industrial development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the apartheid era's industrial strategy as outlined in the Good Hope Plan?

    <p>To redistribute economic wealth across South Africa's provinces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect best represents the focus of the Growth, Employment and Redistribution (GEAR) program in South Africa's post-apartheid industrial strategies?

    <p>Focusing on trade, investment, and private enterprise for poverty reduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the purpose of SDIs in South Africa's industrial development?

    <p>To connect underdeveloped regions to major transport routes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key characteristic of the apartheid era's industrial strategy known as the Good Hope Plan?

    <p>Creating de-concentration points for balanced economic development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the purpose of IDZs from SDIs in South Africa's industrial development efforts?

    <p>IDZs typically locate near harbors or airports for export-driven industries, while SDIs develop along major transport routes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant aspect of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) that differed from the Growth, Employment, and Redistribution (GEAR) program in South Africa?

    <p>The RDP targeted local development and basic services, while GEAR emphasized trade and attracting foreign investment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the primary focus of IDZs in South Africa's industrial strategies?

    <p>To locate near harbors or airports to promote export-driven industries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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