What can we learn from comparing LED advancement across African countries ?
I recently stumbled on an interesting article entitled “Tanzania has achieved excellence in Local Economic Development” and it got me thinking.
posted by: lednateam
17.04.2013Recognizing Africa’s Informal Sector
In recent years, many African countries have experienced a growth revival, but this has not necessarily generated decent jobs. Unemployment remained high among youth and the adult African population. Little attention has been paid to the role of informal sector in fostering growth and creating jobs.
posted by: Adrienne
01.04.2013Joint Action Development Forum (JADF) Rwanda:The perfect platform from which to pioneer a LED project?
Joint Action Development Forum (JADF) Rwanda:
The perfect platform from which to pioneer a LED project?
posted by: Adrienne
05.03.2013Acknowledge the Past whilst Focussing on the Future in Rwanda: Capitalising on Culture & Cultural Heritage
“Cities that are the most successful at attracting investments and businesses…are those that harness all of their resources, including their heritage. Heritage anchors people to their roots, builds self-esteem, and restores dignity. Identity matters to all vibrant cities and all people.” (World Bank)
posted by: Adrienne
15.02.2013Where does LED stand amidst Rwanda's lofty ambitions?
Ambition is almost audible in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital. Construction is rife. Shinier, taller buildings are duly sprouting up – as called for by the city’s Master Plan – and already notably wide roads are widening; presumably to accommodate the proliferation of 4x4s and not just because many Kigali drivers like to monopolise two lanes whilst driving.
posted by: fionamati
11.02.2013Easing the Transaction Costs of Doing Business in Nairobi
A review of the City Hall policies that affect business and their impact in promoting an enabling business environment.
posted by: lednateam
05.02.2013Local Economic Development the development buzzwords in South Africa
Since early 2011, revolutionary protests that swept the Arab world greatly influenced how local economic development (LED) and job creation are being viewed in the rest of Africa in general and in South Africa in particular.
posted by: fionamati
22.12.2012How Mavoko Municipality grew from a dormitory town to manufacturing hub
Mavoko Municipality which borders Nairobi has been successful in attracting new industries; in some cases to the detriment of Nairobi. This post discusses the incentives offered by Mavoko Municipality as well as the unintended effects such as corrupt land brokering deals in a bid to capitalise in the growing popularity for land in Mavoko.
posted by: fionamati
19.12.2012Building Numbering in Nairobi - Nairobi gets a facelift!
With the goal of turning Nairobi into a regional hub for commerce, the Nairobi City Council and the Nairobi Central Business District Association implemented a street numbering system. This post discusses why and what the known impact has been.
posted by: ghampwa
17.12.2012The role of universities in promoting local economic development (LED)
by Godfrey Hampwaye (PhD)
Senior Lecturer, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Zambia
Senior Research Affiliate, School of Tourism and Hospitality, University of Johannesburg