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Rossouw, R
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Maritz, Johan
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2024-02-07T06:55:59Z |
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2024-02-07T06:55:59Z |
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2023-12 |
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Rossouw, R. & Maritiz, J. 2023. Assessing economic vulnerability in South African municipalities: A focus on mining-dependent regions using the Economic Complexity Index. <i>Town and Regional Planning, 83.</i> http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13588 |
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1012-280x |
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2415-0495 |
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http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13588
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South Africa’s historical reliance on mineral resources has established thriving towns and settlements, sustaining households for decades. However, the decline in demand for these resources and mine closures pose significant threats to the future of these areas, creating vulnerabilities in towns and their dependent regions. This article addresses concerns about the vulnerability of certain South African municipalities, particularly those heavily dependent on mining. Employing an Economic Complexity Index (ECI), the study identifies and classifies vulnerable mining towns and regions. The methodology involves applying the concept of economic vulnerability, utilising sub-national economic and trade data to determine the complexity of municipal economies. In addition, geospatially linked data is employed to identify mining dependent areas at risk. The results highlight municipalities with low economic complexity, signalling the need for targeted interventions and emphasising the importance of economic diversification in mitigating risks. The study not only serves as a warning for current planning, but also lays the groundwork for future research and evidence-based policymaking to ensure the sustainability and resilience of regional economies in South Africa. |
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Fulltext |
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en |
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https://journals.ufs.ac.za/index.php/trp/article/view/6696 |
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dc.source |
Town and Regional Planning, 83 |
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dc.subject |
Economic Complexity Index |
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Vulnerable mining areas |
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South African municipalities |
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Local municipal levels |
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dc.title |
Assessing economic vulnerability in South African municipalities: A focus on mining-dependent regions using the Economic Complexity Index |
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Article |
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dc.description.pages |
57-67 |
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dc.description.note |
© Creative Commons With Attribution (CC-BY) |
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Smart Places |
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Urban and Regional Dynamics |
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Rossouw, R., & Maritiz, J. (2023). Assessing economic vulnerability in South African municipalities: A focus on mining-dependent regions using the Economic Complexity Index. <i>Town and Regional Planning, 83</i>, http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13588 |
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dc.identifier.chicagocitation |
Rossouw, R, and Johan Maritiz "Assessing economic vulnerability in South African municipalities: A focus on mining-dependent regions using the Economic Complexity Index." <i>Town and Regional Planning, 83</i> (2023) http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13588 |
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dc.identifier.vancouvercitation |
Rossouw R, Maritiz J. Assessing economic vulnerability in South African municipalities: A focus on mining-dependent regions using the Economic Complexity Index. Town and Regional Planning, 83. 2023; http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13588. |
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dc.identifier.ris |
TY - Article
AU - Rossouw, R
AU - Maritiz, Johan
AB - South Africa’s historical reliance on mineral resources has established thriving towns and settlements, sustaining households for decades. However, the decline in demand for these resources and mine closures pose significant threats to the future of these areas, creating vulnerabilities in towns and their dependent regions. This article addresses concerns about the vulnerability of certain South African municipalities, particularly those heavily dependent on mining. Employing an Economic Complexity Index (ECI), the study identifies and classifies vulnerable mining towns and regions. The methodology involves applying the concept of economic vulnerability, utilising sub-national economic and trade data to determine the complexity of municipal economies. In addition, geospatially linked data is employed to identify mining dependent areas at risk. The results highlight municipalities with low economic complexity, signalling the need for targeted interventions and emphasising the importance of economic diversification in mitigating risks. The study not only serves as a warning for current planning, but also lays the groundwork for future research and evidence-based policymaking to ensure the sustainability and resilience of regional economies in South Africa.
DA - 2023-12
DB - ResearchSpace
DP - CSIR
J1 - Town and Regional Planning, 83
KW - Economic Complexity Index
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KW - South African municipalities
KW - Local municipal levels
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PY - 2023
SM - 1012-280x
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27568 |
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