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The article aims to explore collaborative innovation in economic development among municipalities, universities, and industries.

May 24, 2026Open Access

Cooperation among municipalities, universities and local industries for new and impactful local economic development solutions

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The article aims to explore collaborative innovation in economic development among municipalities, universities, and industries.
Formation of communities of practice involving local municipalities, universities, and the HSRC.
Joint identification of innovative economic development solutions.
Stakeholder engagement within the Vhembe and OR Tambo regions.
Identification of co-produced economic initiatives to address local challenges.
Increased stakeholder engagement leading to better resource allocation.
Enhanced collaboration improving the overall local economy.

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The innovation required to effect economic and social transformation in local municipalities often takes time, resources, information platforms and intensive stakeholder engagements. This article discusses how local universities, municipalities and the HSRC formed “communities of practice” to jointly identify and co-produce innovative solutions for local economic development in Vhembe in Limpopo and OR Tambo in the Eastern Cape.

Cooperation among municipalities, universities and local industries for new and impactful local economic development solutions

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