Mining enterprise and partnerships for socio-economic development
- Authors: Rogerson, C. M.
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: Mining industry , Partnerships , Socio-economic development - Sub-Saharan Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5900 , ISSN 1993-8233 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8019
- Description: Partnerships are emerging as important for the business operations of mining enterprises in many parts of the world, particularly in the global South. During 2010, the London-based International Council on Mining and Minerals launched a global initiative which is geared to strengthen the contribution of mining to development goals and poverty reduction by promoting multi-stakeholder partnerships. The purpose of this article is to furnish a critical review of relevant international experience of partnerships between mining companies and governments. These partnerships are considered to represent innovative cooperation models for economic development (especially diversification) and service delivery. It is argued that whilst partnerships represent an aspect of good business practice for mining enterprises, partnerships are not a panacea and in certain situations may not be an appropriate model for delivering results. In light of the significance of socio-economic development in sub-Saharan Africa, and of the potential for expansion of mining activities, further research is required concerning the operations of mining enterprises and partnerships in this region of the global economy.
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- Authors: Rogerson, C. M.
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: Mining industry , Partnerships , Socio-economic development - Sub-Saharan Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5900 , ISSN 1993-8233 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8019
- Description: Partnerships are emerging as important for the business operations of mining enterprises in many parts of the world, particularly in the global South. During 2010, the London-based International Council on Mining and Minerals launched a global initiative which is geared to strengthen the contribution of mining to development goals and poverty reduction by promoting multi-stakeholder partnerships. The purpose of this article is to furnish a critical review of relevant international experience of partnerships between mining companies and governments. These partnerships are considered to represent innovative cooperation models for economic development (especially diversification) and service delivery. It is argued that whilst partnerships represent an aspect of good business practice for mining enterprises, partnerships are not a panacea and in certain situations may not be an appropriate model for delivering results. In light of the significance of socio-economic development in sub-Saharan Africa, and of the potential for expansion of mining activities, further research is required concerning the operations of mining enterprises and partnerships in this region of the global economy.
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Mining enterprise, regulatory frameworks and local economic development in South Africa
- Authors: Rogerson, Christian M.
- Date: 2011-08
- Subjects: Partnerships , Local economic development , Mining enterprise , South Africa - Economic development
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5817 , ISSN 1993-8233 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7833
- Description: Mining is a critical sector for national and local development in South Africa. This article analyses the nature of the changing regulatory and legislative environment affecting mining enterprises in South Africa and of issues relating to partnerships for local economic development. The discussion highlights the significant role of government regulation of mining activity and its leverage of partnerships. The most distinctive aspect of the South African record relates to the requirement for Social and Labour Plans. Opportunities exist for these plans to be a basis for a smooth transition to a post-mining economy in those local communities which are mining-dependent. Nevertheless, critical challenges remain in linking the commitments made by mining companies in their Social and Labour plans to municipal integrated development planning, one of the anchors for local development planning in South Africa. Further research is required on the shifting impress of mining on local communities in South Africa, government frameworks and of the challenges of partnerships for mining-led local economic development.
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- Authors: Rogerson, Christian M.
- Date: 2011-08
- Subjects: Partnerships , Local economic development , Mining enterprise , South Africa - Economic development
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5817 , ISSN 1993-8233 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7833
- Description: Mining is a critical sector for national and local development in South Africa. This article analyses the nature of the changing regulatory and legislative environment affecting mining enterprises in South Africa and of issues relating to partnerships for local economic development. The discussion highlights the significant role of government regulation of mining activity and its leverage of partnerships. The most distinctive aspect of the South African record relates to the requirement for Social and Labour Plans. Opportunities exist for these plans to be a basis for a smooth transition to a post-mining economy in those local communities which are mining-dependent. Nevertheless, critical challenges remain in linking the commitments made by mining companies in their Social and Labour plans to municipal integrated development planning, one of the anchors for local development planning in South Africa. Further research is required on the shifting impress of mining on local communities in South Africa, government frameworks and of the challenges of partnerships for mining-led local economic development.
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Voluntary housing delivery: the contribution of partnerships to the success of a community-based organisation (WASSUP) in Diepsloot low-income community, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Authors: Sobantu, Mziwandile
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Housing , Partnerships , Public-private partnerships
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/407440 , uj:34296 , Citation: Sobantu, M., Nel, H. 2019: Voluntary housing delivery: the contribution of partnerships to the success of a community-based organisation (WASSUP) in Diepsloot low-income community, Johannesburg, South Africa. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15270/52-2-740.
- Description: Abstract: South Africa continues to face a persistent housing challenge. This article examines the success of a housing partnership initiated by WASSUP, a housing-based voluntary organisation operating in Diepsloot, a low-income community north of Johannesburg. Findings showed that from its inception the organisation had gained grassroots support, because it targeted the felt housing maintenance needs of the community. Local leadership and other non-profit organisations (NPOs) in the community developed a sense of ownership, as they were involved in defining the relevant needs and the establishment of WASSUP. The authors recommend purposeful support for housing partnerships through financial and advisory support, among other aspects.
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- Authors: Sobantu, Mziwandile
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Housing , Partnerships , Public-private partnerships
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/407440 , uj:34296 , Citation: Sobantu, M., Nel, H. 2019: Voluntary housing delivery: the contribution of partnerships to the success of a community-based organisation (WASSUP) in Diepsloot low-income community, Johannesburg, South Africa. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15270/52-2-740.
- Description: Abstract: South Africa continues to face a persistent housing challenge. This article examines the success of a housing partnership initiated by WASSUP, a housing-based voluntary organisation operating in Diepsloot, a low-income community north of Johannesburg. Findings showed that from its inception the organisation had gained grassroots support, because it targeted the felt housing maintenance needs of the community. Local leadership and other non-profit organisations (NPOs) in the community developed a sense of ownership, as they were involved in defining the relevant needs and the establishment of WASSUP. The authors recommend purposeful support for housing partnerships through financial and advisory support, among other aspects.
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