Author:Mashiri, M; Naude, A; Marrian, BDate:2005The paper deals with two main themes: 1) the integration and transformation of rural service delivery; and 2) role of management information and decision support systems in this process. Referring specifically to the types of rural areas, ...Read more
Author:Petzer, EngelaDate:Jul 2016Planning is inherently about looking ahead. The profession holds the promise of bringing hope of a better future. Among planners it is sometimes taken for granted that planning is concerned with the future and that planners will confront the ...Read more
Author:Lawrence, F; Bartels, MDate:Mar 2006The South African Constitution and the White Paper for Local Government clearly heralded a new era for local governance in South Africa. Not only did it recognise local government as a distinctive sphere of government, it also, propelled local ...Read more
Author:Van Niekerk, Cornelia W; Van Huyssteen, Elsona; Chauvet, J-ADate:May 2014We would like to dedicate this special edition to our beloved colleague and friend, Maria Joe Coetzee who passed away on 2 November 2014. The work depicted in this special edition is testimony of her visionary leadership, insightful contributions ...Read more
Author:Goss, H; Oranje, M; Van Huyssteen, ElsonaDate:Apr 2008This paper address the socio-economic objectives of government and the challenges around integrated planning and investment, government has identified district and metro areas to be the pivotal sites for regional development and government ...Read more
Author:Murambadoro, M; Faccer, KDate:Nov 2011Members of the South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas were involved in a meeting aimed at the development of a toolkit towards improved integration of climate change into local government's integrated development planning (IDP) process.Read more
Author:Brits, ADate:Nov 2006There is a growing concern that performance in service delivery does not match the rate of progress required for poverty reduction. These concerns are focusing attention on the need for a better understanding of ‘planning and implementation ...Read more