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The aim is to explore the relationship between knowledge development policies and socioeconomic growth in the Eastern Cape.

May 25, 2026Open Access

South Africa's knowledge-development policy nexus: implications for place-based development in the Eastern Cape Province

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The aim is to explore the relationship between knowledge development policies and socioeconomic growth in the Eastern Cape.
Analysis of national and regional policy frameworks concerning knowledge and development.
Case studies from the Amathole region were used to illustrate challenges in knowledge utilization.
Core tenets of the learning region concept guided the investigation.
Identified challenges include weak knowledge and social capabilities hampering innovation in the region.
Highlighted the potential of the University of Fort Hare as a catalyst for regional development.
Emphasized the need for continuous policy reflexivity, networking, and institutional support.

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Examines the role of knowledge in development policies in the Eastern Cape, highlighting challenges and opportunities for innovation.

Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

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