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October 2, 2025African Journal of Governance and Development (AJGD)Open Access

Challenges Associated with the Implementation of Local Economic Development in Polokwane Local Municipality, South Africa

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KMKhutso Delphus MaelaUniversity of VendaPMPandelani Harry MunzhedziUniversity of VendaNMNtwanano MathebulaUniversity of Johannesburg

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Implication

This analysis reveals implementation issues of local economic development in Polokwane, highlighting funding and resource limitations.

Key Points

  • The study shows significant challenges hindering local economic development, including poverty and unemployment rates.
  • Political meddling and lack of funding were identified as key barriers, impacting the effectiveness of local development strategies.
  • Qualitative research was conducted through existing literature and government documents to examine LED implementation difficulties.
  • Findings suggest urgent need for reform in local governance to improve infrastructure and support effective LED initiatives.

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Maela et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de6f3f83cbc991d0a22aafhttps://doi.org/10.36369/2616-9045/2024/v14i1.1a4
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