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

    What is one of the challenges associated with industrial decentralization?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Manufacturing</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</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</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</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</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)</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.</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</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</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</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</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.'</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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