CH 5: Strategies for Industrial Development in South Africa
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What is the main focus of Spatial Development Initiatives (SDIs)?

  • Promoting economic growth in specific geographic areas (correct)
  • Encouraging industrial centralization in rural areas
  • Improving infrastructure in developed regions
  • Creating employment opportunities in major cities

Which factor influenced the location of the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ)?

  • Government policies promoting decentralization
  • Proximity to urban centers and manufacturing hubs
  • Availability of land, a deep-water port, and existing infrastructure (correct)
  • Access to renewable energy sources and agricultural resources

What is the main objective of the West Coast Spatial Development Initiative (SDI)?

  • Focus on developing high-tech industries exclusively
  • Encourage trade between South Africa and Mozambique
  • Stimulate economic growth along the West Coast (correct)
  • Promote industrial centralization in major cities

What is the economic role of tertiary activities in the South African economy?

<p>Significantly contribute to GDP and provide employment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main criteria for selecting the location of an Industrial Development Zone (IDZ)?

<p>Proximity to raw materials, ports, and markets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges associated with industrial decentralization?

<p>Attracting skilled labor to decentralized locations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Industrial Development Zones (IDZs) contribute to regional development?

<p>By attracting investment and creating jobs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sector does the Dube Trade Port Industrial Development Zone focus on?

<p>Logistics, agriculture, and manufacturing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Maputo Corridor Spatial Development Initiative?

<p>Enhancing trade and logistic services between South Africa and Mozambique (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do Spatial Development Initiatives (SDIs) play in addressing unemployment?

<p>By stimulating economic growth and creating job opportunities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of the Good Hope Plan during the Apartheid Era?

<p>Spreading economic wealth across South Africa (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which program emphasized local development and improving social conditions after apartheid?

<p>Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Industrial Development Zones (IDZs) in South Africa?

<p>Attracting foreign investment and promoting export-driven industries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the post-apartheid era, which strategy focused more on economic development and job creation?

<p>Growth, Employment and Redistribution (GEAR) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What benefits do Industrial Development Zones (IDZs) offer to businesses?

<p>Infrastructural advantages, tax incentives, and other benefits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which initiative aimed at reducing poverty by redistributing wealth in South Africa?

<p>Growth, Employment and Redistribution (GEAR) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the Good Hope Plan in terms of encouraging industries during the Apartheid Era?

<p>Tax incentives to relocate to designated areas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) from the Growth, Employment and Redistribution (GEAR) strategy?

<p>&quot;RDP&quot; emphasized social improvement while &quot;GEAR&quot; focused on economic development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Good Hope Plan differ from the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) in terms of their primary focuses?

<p>Good Hope Plan aimed at economic growth while RDP focused on social improvement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of Spatial Development Initiatives (SDIs) in post-apartheid South Africa?

<p>To reduce regional inequality through infrastructure investments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which industrial development strategy aimed at spreading economic wealth across South Africa during the Apartheid Era?

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

What was the primary focus of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) post-apartheid strategy?

<p>Improving the quality of life through redistribution of wealth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are Industrial Development Zones (IDZs) typically located for strategic advantage?

<p>Near ports or airports (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy emphasized job creation, foreign investment attraction, and infrastructure development to enhance South Africa’s economic position post-apartheid?

<p>Growth, Employment and Redistribution (GEAR) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Wild Coast Spatial Development Initiative from the West Coast Spatial Development Initiative?

<p>Location on different coasts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor played a significant role in choosing the location of the Dube Trade Port Industrial Development Zone (IDZ)?

<p>Proximity to King Shaka International Airport (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of both Coega and Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zones (IDZs)?

<p>Proximity to deep-water ports (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Spatial Development Initiatives (SDIs) contribute to economic growth?

<p>By attracting investment and creating jobs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Maputo Corridor Spatial Development Initiative?

<p>Enhancing trade and logistic services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does industrial centralization differ from decentralization in terms of economic impact?

<p>Decentralization leads to regional economic disparities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sector is NOT typically associated with Tertiary Activities in the South African economy?

<p>Manufacturing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does trade play in enhancing South Africa's economic development?

<p>It allows engagement in international markets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the West Coast chosen as the focus for a Spatial Development Initiative?

<p>Availability of natural resources and scenic coastline (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates the Wild Coast Spatial Development Initiative from the Maputo Corridor Spatial Development Initiative?

<p>Geographical focus on Eastern Cape vs. link between South Africa and Mozambique (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the Good Hope Plan during the Apartheid Era?

<p>Spreading economic wealth across South Africa (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which initiative focused on improving the quality of life through wealth redistribution and basic services post-apartheid?

<p>Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Industrial Development Zones (IDZs) from Spatial Development Initiatives (SDIs)?

<p>IDZs attract foreign investment while SDIs spread economic wealth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the overarching goal of the Growth, Employment, and Redistribution (GEAR) strategy post-apartheid?

<p>Enhancing South Africa's global economic position (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Industrial Development Zones (IDZs) in South Africa?

<p>Attracting foreign investment and promoting export-driven industries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic differentiates Coega and Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zones (IDZs) from other zones?

<p>Location near ports or airports (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing factor between the Wild Coast and West Coast Spatial Development Initiatives?

<p>Location near borders vs. ports or airports (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Spatial Development Initiatives (SDIs) from Industrial Development Zones (IDZs) in South Africa?

<p>SDIs focus on broader geographic areas, while IDZs target specific locations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor played a crucial role in selecting the location of the Dube Trade Port Industrial Development Zone (IDZ)?

<p>Strategic location near King Shaka International Airport. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes the Wild Coast Spatial Development Initiative unique compared to other SDIs?

<p>Harnessing natural and cultural resources for sustainable tourism. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of Coega and Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zones (IDZs)?

<p>Both leverage proximity to ports for logistical advantages. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Spatial Development Initiatives (SDIs) primarily contribute to economic growth in South Africa?

<p>By promoting regional development and stimulating diverse sectors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What critical challenge is associated with industrial decentralization in South Africa?

<p>Difficulty in attracting skilled labor to decentralized regions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Tertiary Activities contribute to the South African economy's GDP?

<p>By providing services rather than producing goods. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential role played by trade in enhancing South Africa's economic development?

<p>'Expanding the consumer base for local products through imports.' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the Growth, Employment and Redistribution (GEAR) strategy post-apartheid?

<p>Attracting foreign investment and promoting economic development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiated the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) from the Industrial Development Zones (IDZs)?

<p>Emphasis on job creation and infrastructure development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which initiative aimed at spreading economic wealth across South Africa during the Apartheid Era?

<p>The Good Hope Plan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of both Coega and Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zones (IDZs)?

<p>Strategic location near ports or airports (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Spatial Development Initiatives (SDIs) primarily contribute to economic growth in South Africa?

<p>By improving local infrastructure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Wild Coast Spatial Development Initiative?

<p>Harnessing natural and cultural resources for tourism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor influenced the selection of the West Coast as a focus area for a Spatial Development Initiative?

<p>Access to raw materials and markets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Maputo Corridor Spatial Development Initiative from the Coega Industrial Development Zone?

<p>Location near Port Elizabeth vs. link between South Africa and Mozambique (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do Tertiary Activities play in the South African economy?

<p>Contributing significantly to GDP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of activities are primarily characteristic of Tertiary Activities in the South African economy?

<p>Services like retail, transportation, education, healthcare (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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