Faboye, Samson Olaoluwa and Gumbo, Trynos and Sebola-Samanyanga, Kgomotso Jackson Phillip (2023) Co-Creating Development in Mining Towns: the Nexus between Social Labour Plans and Integrated Development Plans for Urban Development Planning in Rustenburg, South Africa. LET IT GROW, LET US PLAN, LET IT GROW. Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Resilient Smart Green and Blue Cities. Proceedings of REAL CORP 2023, 28th International Conference on Urban Development, Regional Planning and Information Society. pp. 125-132. ISSN 2521-3938
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Abstract
Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) and Social Labor Plans (SLPs) are two crucial short and medium-term development strategy documents guiding the development of mining towns in South Africa. Besides socioeconomic growth that mining brings to the ‘host communities’, mining towns experience mining- related socioeconomic problems, specifically dereliction upon the closure of mines. To ensure sustainable development guarantees for mining communities, SLPs are requirements from mining companies as part of licensing obligations in South Africa. On the other hand, IDPs are five-year strategic action plans that South African municipalities must produce at the onset of a political tenure to guide municipal development over the set period. IDPs and SLPs are mutually connected to advance municipal development planning. However, with multiple agencies involved in monitoring and implementing both development plans, there are developmental questions about integrating both plans to achieve a unity of purpose. In this article, we examine the case of Rustenburg Local Municipality, noted for its vast Platinum reserves and mining globally. The study evaluates the challenges of cocreating development through SLPs and IDPs, beginning with conceptualising, implementing and monitoring these plans. Findings were sourced from primary qualitative sources (key informant interviews) and secondary sources, including desktop reviews. The research's findings reveal that while broader stakeholder consultations exist in creating IDPs, the same is not assured for SLPs. This creates gaps in integrating and implementing both action plans. Notwithstanding this obstacle, there is substantial potential for SLPs and IDPs to collaborate on inclusive municipal development in South Africa. A synergised co-creation of SLPs and IDPs at the stages of conceptualisation and implementation by all stakeholders is vital to assuring transparency, accountability and effective implementation of both strategic action plans.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Strategic Plans, IDPs, SLPs, Co-creation, Development Planning |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races |
| Depositing User: | REAL CORP Administrator |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Oct 2023 20:58 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Oct 2023 17:43 |
| URI: | http://repository.corp.at/id/eprint/998 |
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