This study assesses the role of skills development initiatives in promoting local economic development in Cato Manor Township. Therefore, the study recommends new and transformed methods or procedures for skill development initiatives as LED strategies in Cato Manor Township.
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
- Background and outline of research
- Research problem and objectives
- Main Objective
- Subsidiary Objectives
- Main Research Question
- Subsidiary Questions
- Structure of the Dissertation
To assess the effectiveness of skills development initiatives in the Cato Manor District of the eThekwini Municipality. What are the factors that contribute to the success or failure of skills development initiatives for local economic development in Cato Manor District, eThekwini Municipality.
CHAPTER TWO: CONCEPTUAL AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
Introduction
Local Economic Development
However, due to the legacy of apartheid, South Africa also exhibits extreme levels of inequality (Binns & Nel, 1999). Furthermore, a number of analysts have pointed out that LED in South Africa has not been sufficiently conceptualized.
Local Economic Development Strategies
Rogerson (2000: 3) notes that, while LED in South Africa aims to redress past injustices and encourage a balance between development and social needs through economic opportunity, "in recent times, the focus has shifted to indigenous African debates. South around LED. and settlement development, poverty reconstruction". This promotes local growth and opportunities, taking into account the local situation, for example, the history of the area.
Classification of LED strategies
- Community Economic Development
- Locality Development Planning
- Enterprise Development
The other use of socio-economic development also focuses on how society thinks the space should be designed. Furthermore, Helmsing (2003) emphasizes that socio-economic development projects target specific development areas within a society.
Actors of LED strategy
Enterprise development in the form of specialized labor input and knowledge promotes area-based economic development. Enterprise development can also be achieved through growth point programmes, the formation of clusters of enterprises and group learning programmes.
Skills development initiatives
Several skills development projects have been implemented in the Cato Manor area to promote sustainable development through socio-economic growth. The challenges facing skills development at Cato Manor are related to the private and public management of LED projects.
Skills development as pro-poor LED
Such programs promote the eradication of poverty and the integration of Cato Manor's economy into the Durban metropolitan area (CMDA, 2002). A supportive policy environment is needed, including national/provincial laws and policies that empower local authorities, define their powers and roles, encourage interaction outside the public sector, provide adequate financial support and training, and enable external support (Nel et al., 2005).
Local Economic Development and Poverty Alleviation
- Common dimensions of Poverty in Africa
- Poverty in South Africa
Different interpretations of poverty use different measures of income and consumption, taking into account basic needs (Woolard and Leibbrandt, 1993:3). Unemployment is one of the challenges facing South Africans and has resulted in a high poverty rate.
Theories underpinning Local Economic Development
- Human Capital Theory
- Development Theories
- The Participatory Approach
- Bottom-up Approach
In recent years, this approach has been used to address the basic needs of millions of people who still lack clean water, a balanced diet, adequate clothing and shelter in developing countries. The bottom-up approach emerged in response to the shortcomings of the top-down approach (Smith, 2008).
Conclusion
This chapter has highlighted the link between LED strategies and skills development initiatives in South Africa. LED strategies and skills development initiatives have emerged in response to high levels of unemployment and poverty.
CHAPTER THREE: INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL PRECEDENTS ON LOCAL
Global trends on skills development initiatives
The United Nations (UN) emphasizes the reform of skills development initiatives through human development and good governance. Of these principles, skills development is linked to efficiency, effectiveness, accountability and responsiveness of the country (Pillay et al. The experiences of different countries show the importance of understanding global skills development and training.
The next section examines lessons from development and development regarding successes and failures of skills development initiatives as LED initiatives. Flexible: technically able to change the scope and direction of skill development outputs at short notice, if necessary and.
Skills development in developed countries (United Kingdom, Japan, German, Canada)
The result was the entry into force of the Act on the Promotion of Human Resources Development (Similar to South Africa's Skills Development Act, No 97 of 1998). According to Okuda, the mainstay of skill development in Japan was the internal programs”. It is a type of skills development in which the trainee learns from peers at the workplace.
The last form of skill development is exposure to different public administration at the donor. Additional skills development initiatives in countries such as the UK are dominated and measured according to the policy framework.
Skills development initiatives in developing countries
The sampling methods used depended on the number of SMEs as skills development initiatives in Cato Manor. The findings are based on the experiences of various role players involved in the implementation of skills development initiatives in Cato Manor Village. Regarding the role of skills development initiatives in social development and poverty alleviation in Cato Manor Village,.
However, the success of Cato Manor Township's skills development initiatives to date should not be underestimated. The implementation of skills development initiatives in Cato Manor District was found to be partially effective.
Skills development initiatives in South Africa
Skill development methods and new policy trends in post-Apartheid South Africa
Success stories demonstrate why LED has become one of the main leading methods for inventing new ideas for skills development initiatives. The implementation of South Africa's skills development strategy depends significantly on creating an effective link between learning and work demands to improve returns on investment in education and training. In South Africa several policies have been implemented with a mandate to transform human resources and economic development through skills development projects.
The lessons from South Africa's skills development initiatives show that there is still much work to be done to achieve economic development capacity and poverty eradication. As in developed and other developing countries, South Africa needs to address the acute shortage of skilled workers in the formal and informal sectors through skills development initiatives.
Conclusion
In developed and other developing countries, skill development initiatives are used to get the unemployed back to work. Another factor that is crucial in the implementation of skills development is that there should be differentiation between target groups so that there is a clear indication of which skills training programs should be targeted for a particular group. This condition makes the provision of skills development bound to fail as different regions require different types of skills depending on their needs.
In Germany, France, Japan and Canada, for example, workers are exposed to various skill development programs that enable them to receive training for enhancing their skills based on lifelong development. This chapter is aligned with the purpose of the study which attempted to assess the role and effectiveness of skills development in South Africa with the aim of identifying factors that contribute to success and failure of skills development.
CHAPTER FOUR: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- Introduction
- Case Study
- Data Sources
- Primary data sources
- Sampling
- Sampling Procedures
- Data collection tools and procedures
- Interviews
- Questionnaire
- Observation
- Secondary data sources
- Data Analysis
It identified the factors that contribute to the success and failure of skills development initiatives as a strategy for LED in Cato Manor Village. Would you say that CMDA succeeded or failed to deliver sustainable skills development initiatives at Cato Manor? What are the advantages and disadvantages of LED projects and skills development initiatives implemented at Cato Manor.
Were skills development initiatives considered by the council as part of the integrated development approach applied at Cato Manor. Do you think there is a need for improvement of skills development initiatives to become more effective in Cato Manor.
CHAPTER FIVE: FINDINGS, ANALYSIS AND RESULTS
Background to skills development initiatives in Cato Manor Township
- Education, employment and skills profile
- Skills development initiatives in Cato Manor
Cato Manor is positioned close to the eThekwini Central Business District (CBD) between two major highways (N3 and M7), intersected by the N2 from the southern side of the area (CMDA, 2002). CMDA's development initiatives aimed to promote social and economic development in the village of Cato Manor. Employment figures shown by the three main areas of Cato Manor according to the latest demarcation.
The table above demonstrates how Cato Manor is also dominated by informal employment and part-time (seasonal) jobs. The industrial skills training program targets unemployed individuals in Cato Manor to create employment opportunities.
Research Findings
- The success story of skills development initiatives in Cato Manor Township
- Identified factors that contribute to the success and failure of skills development
- Skills development initiatives and the upgrading and maintenance of business
- Social development, poverty alleviation and skills development initiatives in Cato Manor
- Youth empowerment and skills training programmes
Officials interviewed for this study emphasized the importance of infrastructure for successful skills development in Cato Manor Township. ABM representatives also shared their views on challenges related to infrastructure and skills development at Cato Manor. CMDA officials noted that social development and poverty alleviation were part of the redevelopment mandate at Cato Manor.
The limitations of youth training programs implemented in Cato Manor include lack of proper facilities and financial resources. An ABM official also noted that the lack of financial assistance was a major challenge in the implementation of youth training programs in Cato Manor.
Synthesis of findings
The lack of sustainable skills development skills programs in Cato Manor impairs the capacity of the initiatives to contribute to LED. Furthermore, the study revealed that lack of start-up capital was the main barrier in the establishment of MSMEs and associated skills development initiatives. Most SME entrepreneurs noted that incentives for implementing skills development initiatives were scarce.
In summary, based on the primary and secondary data collected, this study assessed skills development initiatives as an LED strategy in Cato Manor Township. Factors that contributed to the successes and failures of skills development initiatives as LED strategy in post-apartheid Cato Manor were identified.
Conclusion
CHAPTER SIX: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Introduction
Synopsis of the Research
The study investigated the methods or procedures used in capacity building initiatives towards LED strategies in Cato Manor Village. This study presented an evaluation of skills development programs in a South African township, namely, Cato Manor Township. What were CMDA's long term aims and objectives towards the skills development initiatives at Cato Manor.
What are the types of skills development initiatives used as part of the LED projects in conjunction with the integrated development approach used at Cato Manor. Given the current situation of Cato Manor, what do you think could be done to improve skill development at Cato Manor. Based on the current situation at Cato Manor, what do you think can be done to improve skill development at Cato Manor.
What are the challenges you face as a municipality planner when implementing skills development projects in Cato Manor.
Recommendations
- Skills development and Employment opportunities
- Skills development initiatives and the upgrading and maintenance of business infrastructure
